La Peña Cultural Center

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.

Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels) primary image

Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels)

Wed, Jan 21 • 6:30 PM

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Party for the Workers: May Day Celebration ft. Bambu & more! primary image

Party for the Workers: May Day Celebration ft. Bambu & more!

Tomorrow • 8:00 PM

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From $11.97

Live in Concert - Spirology y su Batanzón primary image

Live in Concert - Spirology y su Batanzón

Saturday • 8:00 PM

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From $27.94

Cumbia Beginner Dance Classes at La Peña! primary image

Cumbia Beginner Dance Classes at La Peña!

Sat, May 9 • 12:30 PM

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From $107.73

A Thousand Mothers Collecting the Bones primary image

A Thousand Mothers Collecting the Bones

Sat, May 9 • 7:30 PM

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From $17.30

Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (May 11 - June 8, 2026) primary image

Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Series (May 11 - June 8, 2026)

Mon, May 11 • 6:15 PM

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From $101.35

La Cumbia @ La Peña ft. DJ RABEAT + DJ Sizzle primary image

La Cumbia @ La Peña ft. DJ RABEAT + DJ Sizzle

Thu, May 14 • 7:30 PM

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From $9.31

¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party - Live Salsa ft. Guajirón primary image

¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party - Live Salsa ft. Guajirón

Fri, May 15 • 8:00 PM

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From $17.30

Ronstadt Revolution: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt ft. Natalia Amaya primary image

Ronstadt Revolution: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt ft. Natalia Amaya

Sat, May 16 • 7:00 PM

La Peña Cultural Center

From $27.94

When We Win: Passion for Justice - A film about Yuri Kochiyama primary image

When We Win: Passion for Justice - A film about Yuri Kochiyama

Tue, May 19 • 7:30 PM

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From $6.66

Larry & Joe Live in Concert primary image

Larry & Joe Live in Concert

Fri, May 22 • 7:00 PM

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From $22.61

Larry & Joe: Free Latin Strings Workshop + Sing-Along primary image

Larry & Joe: Free Latin Strings Workshop + Sing-Along

Sat, May 23 • 1:30 PM

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