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Directly from Spain: Carlos de Jacoba Flamenco Trío

Feel the power and passion of Flamenco directly from Spain, for a premier United States Tour!

Carlos de Jacoba is a flamenco singer, guitarist and composer, born in the heart of a gitano family in Motril, a town of Granada. His playing is a convergence of the tradition, wisdom and passion that marks authentic gitano playing with the modern, fresh and romantic product of the influence of the greatest masters.

Showcasing on Electric Bass, Natanael Borja Vicente and impressive percussionist, Paco de Mode.

Event presented by The Flamenco Society of San José.

Not to be missed!! Get your tickets before they sell out.

Gino & Gang: Hip Hop Concert at La Peña!

Join us for a night of Soulful Hip Hop at La Peña and discover your new favorite artist! Saturday, February 24th, 7:30pm – 11:30pm.

Headliner L.O.E. Gino returns to our stage and is bringing some of the best artists he knows with him. Enjoy smooth R&B to melodic Hip Hop as each artist curates their own vibe throughout the night. With DJ GD’s kicking off the evening!!
Some of the guest artists of the night are Deejay GD (Berkeley) and Shanté (East Oakland and Kenya), who will be setting the tone of the night as we get closer to Gino’s closing performance. You can follow Deejay GD at @Deejay_GDon all social media platforms and listen to Shanté’s music on her linktree: https://linktr.ee/shantemusic_. We will be giving more details on the rest of the lineup closer to the concert’s date, so stay tuned!
  • Get your Early Bird Discount HERE.
  • You want to enjoy this concert for FREE and help us make it unforgettable? Sign up to volunteer! Each shift includes free food and beverages.

MORE ABOUT L.O.E. GINO:

LOE Gino is a Berkeley native Hip Hop artist who uses his music as a way to draw pictures of his past. His album “Burning Sage 2” was released in 2023 and you can listen to some of its hits in all online platforms. Gino has a deep emotional connection with his music that transpires through each and every one of his performances. It’ll be a magical night, don’t miss out!

Empowering People of Color Open Mic! [Feb 2024]

First Open Mic of 2024!! Join us at La Peña for this Open Mic Series that uplifts the experiences and talents of BIPOC, women, LGBTQAI+ folks, immigrants / migrants, and all other voices that have been historically erased, marginalized, and under/misrepresented. We want to hear you, support you, and transform the world with you!

  • GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! This event is made possible 100% by your contributions.
  • Sign up to volunteer! Each shift includes free food and beverages.
  • Sign-ups to perform are now CLOSED —please stay tuned for the next one!
  • Doors open at 7:30pm. We recommend arriving early to get some food and drinks!
  • FEATURED ARTISTS:

La Peña in Washington DC

We are so grateful for having had the opportunity to travel to DC and position La Peña as a living monument of solidarity and cultural resistance! On this trip, we connected with potential stakeholders and new collaborators who we believe will positively impact the way that La Peña is able to build and sustain its programs with the community in the long-term. Thank you to Fernando García and the Embassy of Chile, to the Molina Family Latino Gallery, to the Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee (12th District, California), to Otros Dreams en Acción (ODA), to Teatro de la Luna, to our friend Jazmin Mora, and to so many other people who made this happen! November-December, 2023.

Inside Biden’s Cuba Policy: Discussion w/ Liz Oliva

The La Peña that we love to see: full from wall to wall by different organizations, grassroots movements, local groups, and community members who care about the negative impact that the U.S. Policy has in Latin American countries (and around the world), specifically when it comes to their sovereignty and self-determination. We learned about Biden’s Cuba Policy and discussed ways to end this 60-year-long economic war that tremendously harms Cuban families and migrants. ¡Por una Cuba libre de embargo y sanciones! Thank you to Belly of the Beast, Richmond-Regla Friendship Committee, Bay Area Cuba Solidarity and Bay Area Venceremos Brigade. Sunday, November 12, 2023.