Four very powerful evenings!!! Thank you to Fist Up TV and to the Fantauzzi brothers for their commitment to film and social change; and thank you to all the incredible filmmakers, movement builders, activists and organizers who joined us on and off the stage!! We learned so much from you all. October 5th-8th, 2023. Photos by Mel Octaviano. SEE MORE PHOTOS HERE!
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BAILA! Community. Dance. Party.
Get ready for Latin Rhythm Boys!! Mark July 21st on your calendar, invite all your friends, and prepare your best dance moves!
- GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Super Early Bird: $15 | Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30
- VOLUNTEER & COME FOR FREE! Every shift includes free food and beverages.
The night will include:
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- 7:30pm: Doors open with Ritmos Tropicales Dance Party in our Lounge!
- 8:00pm: Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes in our Theater (no partner or experience necessary!)
- 9:30pm: Dominican Bachata Party with DJ Ron in our Lounge & Dance Party with DJ Jose Ruiz in our Theater!
- 10:00pm: LIVE Salsa Concert with Latin Rhythm Boys on our mainstage!
- Bar & Food by Taquería Esperanza will be available all night!
- Party goes until 1:00am in our Lounge (Dominican Bachata), Theater (Salsa y más) and Community Room (fundraising bar and hang out)!
The vibe of this party will be like a spontaneous dance party that broke out in your kitchen, only if your kitchen had big wood floors, a great live band and sound system, and 200 of your friends, chosen family, and a few intriguing strangers…
Like all events at La Peña, this gathering is inclusive of all cultures, ages, orientations and identities so you can bring your whole self to the dance floor and be properly celebrated.
MORE ABOUT LATIN RHYTHM BOYS: In 1963 Jr. Henry Miranda’s plan came to fruition. A lifelong Cuatrista, he brought his amazing music from Hawaii to California where he formed the group “Jr. Miranda and His Latin Rhythm Boys”. He inspired and mentored many, leaving behind a musical legacy for his sons Earl R. Miranda and Henry Miranda Jr.
Latin Rhythm Boys has now evolved into a powerhouse of high energy Puerto Rican Music that includes Salsa as well as their specialty Jibaro sound. Reminiscent of the FANIA All Stars, these bad boys of Latin Music are hitting the world by storm.
To date this phenomenal specialty band combines expertise sounds acquired throughout the Bay Area, Puerto Rico and New York City. Latin Rhythm Boys continue to captivate their fans and audiences with their unique musical style and stage presence. With two successful CD launches under their belt, “Musica De Mis Padres” in 2005, and “Year of The Cuatro” in 2013, they released their third CD project on December 2018, “CELEBRANDO – 60 Years Est.”, featuring multiple award-winning invited guest artists such as Grammy Award winner (the late) Johnny Polanco on Trombone and Tres Guitar, Artie Webb on flute, vocals by 8-time Grammy nominee and 3-times Grammy winner Willy Torres, as well as other Latin music luminaries like Chino Nuñez, and Jimmy Bosch, among others.
Mapuche Kimün: with Silvia Calfuqueo & Carolina Kürüf
What a powerful gathering to advance Indigenous sovereignty in Wallmapu and beyond! Huge thank you to Silvia Calfuqueo, Carolina Kürüf, and Kelly Baur for sharing your knowledge and experience with us, we left the space with our minds open and our hearts full. Special shout-out to Ana Fox-Hodess for serving as an interpreter, to Café Buenos Aires for providing the delicious empanadas, and to all the community for showing up and asking such great questions! Friday, March 24th, 2023. Photos by La Peña crew.
Empowering People of Color Open Mic
At La Peña we recognize that in order to create strong, free, and thriving communities, we need to create paths for creativity to be encouraged and properly developed. Our Empowering People of Color Open Mic series is a concrete way in which we celebrate and support emerging / local poets, musicians, dancers, comedians, and performers through a lens of equity and inclusivity!
This is a seasonal program that happens on second Fridays from 8pm to 10:30pm and hosts between sixteen to twenty artists per night. (Spring Season: February-April; Fall Season: October-December).
Check out all the past performances on the video playlist above! If you get inspired, you can sign up to perform on the next one at bit.ly/epocsignups or get your tickets at bit.ly/EPOCOM.
ARTISTS & PHOTOS BY DATE:
- April 2024: It’s a wrap! We ended our Spring Season with our first-ever Open Mic dedicated to youth (24 and under) and we can say with overflowing evidence that the talent around here is mind blowing! Featuring: Aleja Ajela, Skelybo, Prize Pbn Zaddy, Zainabi, Jay, Zuni Moon, Jared, Rozell the Bard, Mundo, Serena Griffin, Sehinne & Alana, and Marika Sage. Event made in collaboration with Beats, Rhymes & Life. Photos by Felipe Gama available HERE.
- February 2024: Great way to start a new season of our Open Mic Series! Featuring: DJada, Salima, Lyn, Darcel, Lyrics of the Art, Jewel Sanchez, Cat Caneda, Curandera Frida, Vicente Pérez, J.Cymone, Maya, Giddens, Versoul. Event made in collaboration with Beats, Rhymes & Life. Photos by Clara Pérez available HERE.
- December 2023: Another powerful season has come to an end! Featuring: DJada, Watzreal, Kieran Cabezas, Masala, Chantel Dominique, Big Gems Daughter, Ü-Żo and KyoSah, Didi, Doctora Xingona Diana Alvarez, Evolving Wings, Emma, and L.O.E. Gino. Event made in collaboration with Beats, Rhymes & Life. Photos by Fred Aube available here.
- October 2023: And we’re back!! This Fall Season is not kidding. Featuring: DJada, Honest in 10land, Lovejoy Devine, Sofia Magdalena, Amapola, Caguamão, Salima, Nina Mufleh, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Jo Alvarez, J.Rice, Serg, Laura del Fuego, Zainab Hussain, Esotérica Tropical. Event made in collaboration with Beats, Rhymes & Life. Photos by Clara Pérez available here.
- May 2023: What a way to wrap-up our Spring Season!! Featuring: The poetic activist, International Capoeira Angola Foundation (FICA), Jane Won, Jayla Greenbean, Serena Griffin, Agua/Agüita, Djeráe, Eunhae Han, Stacy G, Jo Alvarez, Eduardo Alvarez, Atosha_Enough, BoslayD Gocrazy, and Cadence Myles. Empanadas by Café Buenos Aires. Photos by Clara Pérez available here.
- April, 2023: Another memorable night at La Peña! Featuring: DJ Leydis, Pablo Quintero, Denise Masiel, Shanthi Guruswamy, Antonio Ferrer, Vida Manzo, Chie Kwon, Stacy Gee, Djérae Lucas, Gee Okonkwo, Anshu Gaur, Reyna Rising, Amapola Bolden, and Aguacero. Special collaborator: Berkeley Public Library. Photos by the wonderful Clara Pérez available here.
- February, 2023: Aaah, we still can’t get over how beautiful and powerful this event was! Seeing all the artists connect with the audience while sharing their craft and dreams with us fills our hearts with joy. Featuring: DJ Paise Bae, Faith Adiele, Xemara, Atosha Enough, Samiha, Adam Hudson, Diana Fu, Tierra Allen, V, Cadence Myles, AntifaSon, William Gómez, Tatsuya, Paradise the Poet, Jade Baas and Ky’ree Taylor, and DjeRae. If you missed it, do yourself a favor & watch the performances on the videos above! Photos by the wonderful Clara Pérez available here.
- December, 2022: Ufff, what a night! Thank you to all the amazing performers who shared their truth with us, you all made us feel like a different world is not only possible but in the making! Featuring: DJ Paisa Bae, Sylvia Blalock, Anshu Gaur & Luke, Des, Flo, Loa Niumeitolu, Jo Alvarado, Vidit Joy, Djérae, Yalda Melody, Cuagamao, Alyssa Girsang, Diana Medina, Jaz, Jade Baas, Ky’ree Jamal, Melissa Grasso & Jessica Martínez, and Dimebag Dizzy. Special shout-out to Cafe Colucci for the delicious food! Watch the performances below and see the photos by Clara Pérez HERE!
BAILA! Community. Dance. Party. (Monthly!)
Our popular BAILA Community Dance Party keeps going strong: put November 18th on your calendar and get ready to feel how fun life can be when you’re dancing!
GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! Super Early Bird: $15 | Early Bird: $20 | Online Pre-Sale: $25 | Door: $30
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SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AND COME TO BAILA FOR FREE! Each volunteer shift includes free food and beverages. Thank you for supporting us!
The night will include:
- 7:30pm: Doors open with Ritmos Tropicales Dance Party in our Lounge!
- 8:00pm: Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes in our Theater with José Santamaría from JAS Dance Academy (no partner or experience necessary!)
- 9:30pm: Dominican Bachata Party with DJ Ron in our Lounge & Dance Party with DJ Jose Ruiz in our Theater!
- 10:00pm: LIVE Salsa Concert with VibraSON on our mainstage! Featuring: Manny Martinez (Lead Vocals), Erick Peralta (Piano), Ernesto Mazar (Bass), Julio Perez (Timbales), Karl Perazzo (Special guest: Congas), Charlie Barreda (Vibraphone), Jake Jacobs (Bongo/campana)
- Party goes until 1:00am in our Lounge (Dominican Bachata), Theater (Salsa y más) and Community Room (fundraising bar and hang out)!
The vibe of this party will be like a spontaneous dance party that broke out in your kitchen, only if your kitchen had big wood floors, a great live band and sound system, and 200 of your friends, chosen family, and a few intriguing strangers…
Like all events at La Peña, this gathering will be beyond inclusive of all cultures, ages, orientations and identities so you can bring your whole self to the dance floor and be properly celebrated.
PLEASE NOTE: We will require ID & Proof of Full Vaccination at the door. Booster shots and the use of masks inside will both be encouraged but NOT mandatory. See our most updated Covid-19 Policy here.
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