La Peña Cultural Center
La Peña Cultural Center has been a central site for Latinx, Caribbean, and Indigenous diasporic communities in the Bay Area since 1975.
Who We Are:
La Peña is dedicated to preserving and celebrating cultural traditions, showcasing interdisciplinary creative works, and supporting grassroots social justice movements alongside artists, activists, and allies.
Our Legacy
Rooted in the tradition of "peñas" that emerged in South America during the 1960s-70s as spaces of music, food, and political solidarity, we have upheld this legacy for nearly fifty years. La Peña remains the sole surviving "peña" and continues to challenge dominant narratives while amplifying marginalized voices.
La Peña Cultural Center
Upcoming (10)
10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Today • 7:00 PM
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El Big Bang Dance Party with Bululú: Album Release Concert
Sat, May 11 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series May 13 - June 10
Mon, May 13 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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The Indigequeer Tour
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Bombazo at La Peña
Sat, Jun 1 • 5:00 PM
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La Rumba Me Llama: Festival de Música Afrocubana
Sun, Jun 2 • 3:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 PM
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10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Today • 7:00 PM
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El Big Bang Dance Party with Bululú: Album Release Concert
Sat, May 11 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series May 13 - June 10
Mon, May 13 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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The Indigequeer Tour
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Bombazo at La Peña
Sat, Jun 1 • 5:00 PM
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La Rumba Me Llama: Festival de Música Afrocubana
Sun, Jun 2 • 3:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 PM
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Past (623)
¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, Apr 19 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series April 15 - May 06
Mon, Apr 15 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (April 15 - May 6)
Mon, Apr 15 • 6:15 PM
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Empowering Youth of Color Open Mic
Fri, Apr 12 • 7:30 PM
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Directly from Spain: Carlos de Jacoba Flamenco Trío
Fri, Apr 5 • 7:30 PM
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Natalia's Hasta Pronto Party!
Sun, Mar 24 • 6:00 PM
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Xochi Cuicatl: An Interactive Concert of Mesoamerican Music
Sun, Mar 24 • 2:00 PM
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Cubahía Festival
Sat, Mar 23 • 1:00 PM
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(re-)Unión de los Pueblos (de)Colonizados: Art Exhibition
Sat, Mar 16 • 5:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party.
Fri, Mar 15 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series March 11-April 08
Mon, Mar 11 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (March 11 - April 8)
Mon, Mar 11 • 6:15 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, Apr 19 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series April 15 - May 06
Mon, Apr 15 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (April 15 - May 6)
Mon, Apr 15 • 6:15 PM
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Empowering Youth of Color Open Mic
Fri, Apr 12 • 7:30 PM
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Directly from Spain: Carlos de Jacoba Flamenco Trío
Fri, Apr 5 • 7:30 PM
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Natalia's Hasta Pronto Party!
Sun, Mar 24 • 6:00 PM
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Xochi Cuicatl: An Interactive Concert of Mesoamerican Music
Sun, Mar 24 • 2:00 PM
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Cubahía Festival
Sat, Mar 23 • 1:00 PM
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(re-)Unión de los Pueblos (de)Colonizados: Art Exhibition
Sat, Mar 16 • 5:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party.
Fri, Mar 15 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series March 11-April 08
Mon, Mar 11 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (March 11 - April 8)
Mon, Mar 11 • 6:15 PM
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Events
10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Today • 7:00 PM
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El Big Bang Dance Party with Bululú: Album Release Concert
Sat, May 11 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series May 13 - June 10
Mon, May 13 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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The Indigequeer Tour
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Bombazo at La Peña
Sat, Jun 1 • 5:00 PM
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La Rumba Me Llama: Festival de Música Afrocubana
Sun, Jun 2 • 3:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 PM
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10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Today • 7:00 PM
Check ticket price on event
El Big Bang Dance Party with Bululú: Album Release Concert
Sat, May 11 • 7:30 PM
Check ticket price on event
Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series May 13 - June 10
Mon, May 13 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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The Indigequeer Tour
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Bombazo at La Peña
Sat, Jun 1 • 5:00 PM
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La Rumba Me Llama: Festival de Música Afrocubana
Sun, Jun 2 • 3:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, Apr 19 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series April 15 - May 06
Mon, Apr 15 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (April 15 - May 6)
Mon, Apr 15 • 6:15 PM
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Empowering Youth of Color Open Mic
Fri, Apr 12 • 7:30 PM
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Directly from Spain: Carlos de Jacoba Flamenco Trío
Fri, Apr 5 • 7:30 PM
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Natalia's Hasta Pronto Party!
Sun, Mar 24 • 6:00 PM
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Xochi Cuicatl: An Interactive Concert of Mesoamerican Music
Sun, Mar 24 • 2:00 PM
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Cubahía Festival
Sat, Mar 23 • 1:00 PM
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(re-)Unión de los Pueblos (de)Colonizados: Art Exhibition
Sat, Mar 16 • 5:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party.
Fri, Mar 15 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series March 11-April 08
Mon, Mar 11 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (March 11 - April 8)
Mon, Mar 11 • 6:15 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, Apr 19 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series April 15 - May 06
Mon, Apr 15 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (April 15 - May 6)
Mon, Apr 15 • 6:15 PM
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Empowering Youth of Color Open Mic
Fri, Apr 12 • 7:30 PM
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Directly from Spain: Carlos de Jacoba Flamenco Trío
Fri, Apr 5 • 7:30 PM
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Natalia's Hasta Pronto Party!
Sun, Mar 24 • 6:00 PM
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Xochi Cuicatl: An Interactive Concert of Mesoamerican Music
Sun, Mar 24 • 2:00 PM
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Cubahía Festival
Sat, Mar 23 • 1:00 PM
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(re-)Unión de los Pueblos (de)Colonizados: Art Exhibition
Sat, Mar 16 • 5:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party.
Fri, Mar 15 • 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series March 11-April 08
Mon, Mar 11 • 7:30 PM
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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (March 11 - April 8)
Mon, Mar 11 • 6:15 PM
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