CLASS SERIES FOR CHILDREN: Folkloric Music of Latin America!! We are pleased to invite your kids (ages 7-13) to this course that is held on Mondays, from 5:3pm-6:30pm starting on June 5th, 2023. Youth will learn to play the guitar and sing songs from Latin America in a playful and welcoming environment led by teacher […]

Nueva clase en Español en La Peña!! Inscríbete ahora para "LA RUMBA ME LLAMA": Clases de Música Rumba Cubana. Con Einar Leliebre Nuñez – todos los niveles! En esta clase se aprenderán los ritmos fundamentales y nombres de cada instrumento, incluyendo la técnica básica de las congas, cajón, chekere clave y guagua, y una breve […]

Tuesdays, February 7 - August 29, 2023 10:30am-11:45am This class is held ONLINE until further notice Sliding scale donation: $5-$20 Instructor: Pamela Perry More information at pamela@gatewaytograce.net The intention of this yoga class is to help practitioners increase their strength, flexibility, and balance while also improving their self-awareness and stress management. All levels of experience with yoga […]

Our popular beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series returns to La Peña on Tuesdays in June! This is a 4-week series designed for beginner students to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue! Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through […]

Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm | February 8 – December 13, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Son jarocho is a community music that reflects the cycle of life in its poetic lyrics. Classes at La Peña focus instruction on jarana jarocha, singing (including poetry), and percussion (including zapateado dance), although all son jarocho […]

Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm January 18th – December 6th, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center For more information, contact Sergio Bitencourt at sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com. Class Dues: $25-35 sliding scale per class $80-120 sliding scale monthly (includes Monday and Saturday classes in our West Oakland location) Come experience the spirit, music, and movement of Capoeira […]

Verano de visitas!! Maestro Patricio Hidalgo en la casa — vengan a tomar su taller de Jarana y Canto! Come take a workshop on Jarana and Singing with Maestro Patricio! Wednesday, June 7th, 7pm-9pm at La Peña (3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705) $25 drop-in For more information contact María de la Rosa (mariadlr4@gmail.com or […]

Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00 pm | March 11 – November 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Come to this class and learn all the basics of Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón to understand the rhythms, patterns, steps and movements of this musical tradition. No previous experience needed! Instructors Peta Robles & Gabriela […]

Sundays, January 22 - December 17, 2023 11:30am - 1:00pm | In person at La Peña New Puerto Rican Bomba Dance Series open to all levels!! These classes will cover various aspects of Bomba dancing including basics, posture, technique, vocabulary and putting it all together. The series will be led by dance instructor Shefali Shah […]