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 (6)
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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La Peña's 49th Anniversary Celebration: Music, Dance, and Community Party!
Sat, Jun 15 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party with VIBRASÓN at La Peña!
Fri, Jun 21 • 7:30 PM
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Willkakuti, Machaq Mara: Aymara Cultural Concert with Ajayu at La Peña
Sat, Jun 22 • 7:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 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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La Peña's 49th Anniversary Celebration: Music, Dance, and Community Party!
Sat, Jun 15 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party with VIBRASÓN at La Peña!
Fri, Jun 21 • 7:30 PM
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Willkakuti, Machaq Mara: Aymara Cultural Concert with Ajayu at La Peña
Sat, Jun 22 • 7:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 PM
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Past (630)
The Indigequeer Tour Community Party
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 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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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 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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10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Sat, May 4 • 7:00 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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The Indigequeer Tour Community Party
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 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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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 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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10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Sat, May 4 • 7:00 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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Events
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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La Peña's 49th Anniversary Celebration: Music, Dance, and Community Party!
Sat, Jun 15 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party with VIBRASÓN at La Peña!
Fri, Jun 21 • 7:30 PM
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Willkakuti, Machaq Mara: Aymara Cultural Concert with Ajayu at La Peña
Sat, Jun 22 • 7:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 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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La Peña's 49th Anniversary Celebration: Music, Dance, and Community Party!
Sat, Jun 15 • 7:30 PM
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¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party with VIBRASÓN at La Peña!
Fri, Jun 21 • 7:30 PM
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Willkakuti, Machaq Mara: Aymara Cultural Concert with Ajayu at La Peña
Sat, Jun 22 • 7:00 PM
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Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party
Sat, Jun 29 • 12:00 PM
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The Indigequeer Tour Community Party
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 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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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 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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10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Sat, May 4 • 7:00 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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The Indigequeer Tour Community Party
Sat, May 18 • 9:00 PM
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Community Archiving Workshop & Radical Book+Poster Sale!
Sat, May 18 • 2:00 PM
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¡BAILA! Community.Dance.Party
Fri, May 17 • 7:30 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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Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)
Mon, May 13 • 6:15 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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10th Annual Rafael Manríquez Festival
Sat, May 4 • 7:00 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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