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SAVE THE DATE! ☆ La Peña Hall of Fame ☆ Honoring Paul Chin’s Legacy! We are so pleased to be honoring Paul Chin’s contributions to the community since he began volunteering at La Peña in 1977! Come learn about his life and legacy at this special reception and gathering at La Peña on Saturday, October 15th 4pm-7pm. The evening will include a reception, a special performance by John Santos, and much more in honor of Paul Chin’s contributions and also to celebrate his 75th birthday.

ABOUT PAUL CHIN: Paul was born in Guangzhou, China in 1947. His parents immigrated to the U.S. in 1948 and settled in Isleton, CA to work in the canneries. After attending junior college, Paul transferred to S.F. State and became involved in the Third World student strike to establish a school of ethnic studies. After graduating in 1971from SF State, Paul traveled to Chile where the people had elected a socialist president, Salvador Allende. There he volunteered with students to build the new Chile. He began volunteering at La Peña in 1977, where he served for 35 years doing granting writing, volunteer coordination, events coordinator, and publicist. He also served on arts funding panels for the California Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Paul retired from the organization in February of 2013 and went on to serve as La Peña’s board president until 2018.

The Womxn of Color Open Mic returns once again to La Peña! 

This Open Mic event provides a space to celebrate the voices of womxn of color that enact and highlight the beauty of our cultural diversity. This time, we will highlight performances with an emphasis on the experiences of Indigenous womxn in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. We welcome ALL who experience life through the lens of womxn in body, spirit, identity – past, present, future, and fluid. Come support local Bay Area talent or get ready to perform yourself!

Sign-ups are OPEN now!! Click here to get your 5-minute slot on stage. Performers will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. Featured Artists to be announced soon.

Event presented by La Peña Cultural Center & UC Berkeley Womxn of Color Initiative. Questions? Contact La Peña through their website and UC Berkeley Womxn of Color Initiative via email at woci-ga@berkeley.edu.

PLEASE NOTE: We will require ID & Proof of Full Vaccination at the door. Booster shots and the use of masks inside are NOT mandatory. See our most updated Covid-19 Policy here.

Our wonderful partner In lak’ech Dance Academy turns 5!!!! It’s such an exciting thing that they have made it five years through some unpredictable times. This is way to thank all who have supported them throughout the years. Come and celebrate with all of us!

Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 8:00pm-1:30am
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA

Angelica and Jahaira will be teaching an all-levels Bachata class from 8-9p.m. Performances will start at 10:00p.m. Presenting International Afro Latin Dancers, Alex & Desiree, all the way from NJ & DR. Additional performers will be announced soon. Two rooms of social dancing until 1:30a.m. Main room, playing Bachata & Salsa with El Matatan. Second room, playing a mix of Reggaetón, Cumbia, and Perreo. DJ to be announced.

Hope to see you all there!