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Directly from Spain: Carlos de Jacoba Trío

What a beautiful concert of authentic Flamenco! Featuring Carlos de Jacoba (Motril, Granada), Natanael Borja Vicente and Paco de Mode. Friday, April 5th, 2024. Photos by Consuelo Tupper.

El Big Bang Dance Party with Bululú

Get ready to dance the night away with Bululú at La Peña! Prepare to immerse yourself in the pulsating rhythms of Latin dance and the soul-stirring melodies of Venezuelan music at “El Big Bang Dance Party with Bululú!”

Experience Bululú‘s Second Album

Dive into the eclectic fusion of Venezuelan musical genres showcased in Bululú’s much anticipated second album, “El Big Bang Bululú.” From the infectious beats of salsa to the groovy cadence of soca/calypso, from the rhythmic pulse of reggaeton to the traditional charm of parranda and cumbia, immerse yourself in a sonic journey that promises to keep you dancing!

About Bululú

Bululú isn’t merely a band; they are architects of cultural resonance, crafting a blend of Venezuela and Caribbean influences with each performance. Infused with ancestral echoes and a commitment of authenticity, Bululú’s music transcends boundaries, offering a visceral experience that speaks to the soul.

Connect with Bululú

For further insights into Bululú and their forthcoming performances:

Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of this celebration of music, dance, and cultural heritage. Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises to be nothing short of transcendent. See you on La Peña’s dance floor!

Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!

Join us for La Peña’s first Community Archiving Workshop and Radical Book and Poster Sale Fundraiser on May 18, 2pm-6pm!

  • Learn about La Peña’s archive and history, and our efforts to preserve it
  • Receive training in archiving and cataloging techniques
  • Explore the amazing posters and photos in our collection
  • Work alongside other volunteers to expand the digital catalog of our archive
  • Participate in our Radical Book and Poster Sale Fundraiser, which will include original duplicate posters from our archive!

Who can participate? Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary! Anyone with an interest in La Peña’s history and an interest in learning and helping us make La Peña’s archive accessible to the world is welcome. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a laptop computer.

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Event made possible by La Peña’s Archive Committee and supported by California Revealed.

Poster photos courtesy of Lincoln Cushing.

¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party.


Our BAILA’s are just getting better: dust off your dancing shoes for an epic night with live music & vibrant community energy!

Join us for an evening featuring live music, not one but two dynamic dance floors, a gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance class, a bar, delicious food from our partners at Los Cilantros, complimentary coat check, and a vibrant, inclusive community. All ages are welcome!

¡BAILA! schedule:

  • 7:30pm: Kick off the night with a Ritmos Tropicales Dance Party!
  • 8:00pm: Gender-inclusive Bachata & Salsa Dance Classes (no partner or experience needed)
  • 9:30pm: Immerse yourself in the Dominican Bachata Party with DJ Ron and Dance Party with DJ Jose Ruiz
  • 10:00pm: Elevate the night with a LIVE Salsa Concert by Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor!

Indulge in a night of continuous fun with a fundraising bar that not only serves up your favorite drinks but also contributes to a good cause. Every sip supports our programming and community offerings.

And don’t forget to relish delights from Los Cilantros as the celebration continues until 1:00am!

Alf Lela: An Evening of Arabic Music

Come enjoy an evening of music and dance with Clarissa Bitar, Lara Aburamadan, Triagonal Disk and DJ Mohammaddin!

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Clarissa Bitar is an award winning Palestinian oud musician and composer born, raised, and based in Los Angeles, California. They graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Music and an emphasis in Ethnomusicology. To further their studies, Clarissa sought training from prominent Arab oudists including Simon Shaheen, Charbel Rouhana, and Bassam Saba. Clarissa has had the privilege of performing around the country and internationally. They have incorporated oud with a multitued of genres ranging from R&B to Pop to Hip Hop and Rap. Their latest album titled ‘Hassan Sabi’ is out now on all streaming platforms.

Lara Aburamadan is a Palestinian multidisciplinary artist, singer and Co-founder of Refugee Eye. Born and raised in Gaza City, now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, her work explores nostalgia and tends to embrace the human perspective through visual storytelling, and other forms of expression. Lara has been chosen by Time Magazine among 34 women photojournalists around the world that you should follow their work in 2017.

Triagonal Disk is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer from Cairo Egypt, and now residing in the Bay Area. Specifically, he plays the electric saxophone and percussion. Since adolescence, he has gathered much of his musical knowledge from his mother who was a music teacher in Cairo. His inspiration is community. Triagonal Disk has produced and released two albums which can be currently found on Spotify.

DJ Mohammaddin is multidisciplinary sound and visual artist. They center on dots, lines and color as a method of pursuing definition and positionality. Through the utility of body, images and contextualized objects, they formulate poetic statements of determination. They have exhibited work at SFAI (San Francisco), A.I.R. (New York), Times Square (New York), Jacobs Institute (Berkeley), Worth Ryder (Berkeley), The Cincinnati Art Museum and The Jewish Museum (New York). They hold a BA in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California Berkeley and an MFA in Visual Arts from Columbia University.