Embracing the Future of La Peña Cultural Center, Together
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. At La Peña Cultural Center, we are taking significant action beginning this month that will be remembered in our history as the “La Peña Spring” – when we...
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La Chamba & La Misa Negra LIVE April 6th @ 8pm
Cumbia music and dance originated on the Columbia Caribbean coastal region but has since spread all over Latin America. In Peru, Peruvian Cumbia started in the 1960s and is also often called Chicha,...
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An evening with Eduardo Galeano
KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents An Evening with EDUARDO GALEANO “Children of the Days: A Calendar of Human History” Hosted by Miguel Guerrero Tuesday, May 21, 7:30 pm First Congregational Church of Oakland...
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Rumi X 7 = A lyrical fusion of circus arts and classical Persian poetry
Rumi x 7 = Tales from the Masnavi A Poetic Circus Extravaganza Directed by Hafiz Karmali Presenting at La Peña Cultural Center May 4, 2013 10:30 am Golden Thread Productions proudly presents Hafiz...
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WOM(B)ANIFEST: PEACE BATTLE @ La Peña Friday May 10th
If you haven’t caught one of the first 3 amazing Hip Hop Beyond Gender events at La Peña, fear not! Two more are on their way! Reviews from event attendees ranged from excited, “This was absolutely...
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Public Meeting – June 29 at 3:00 pm
JOIN US JUNE 29 AT 3:00 pm PUBLIC MEETING 3105 Shattuck Ave. CELEBRATE LA PEÑA’S 38TH BIRTHDAY WELCOME OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KRISTEN SBROGNA – Kristen Sbrogna’s “inaugural” remarks – Updates on...
View ArticleWe’re showing the World Cup!
Hey fútbol fans, did you know that you can catch the World Cup at La Peña? It’s true! Here’s a schedule of the matches that we will be showing: June 19 @ 9am, Colombia vs Ivory Coast June 19 @ 12pm,...
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Amnesia: A Musical Journey of Remembering by Michael Gallagher
Most of us have forgotten our own history. The details that live past our grandparents or great-grandparents sink into time past our vision. Even worst, we develop a lack of inspiration to dive deep...
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Celebrating 39 years of culture at La Peña
La Peña Cultural Center has been a lively cultural space in Berkeley for the past 39 years. Since it’s doors opened, La Peña has served as a community cultural center promoting a wide diversity of...
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Amnesia: The Rememory of Race and Immigration
Have you ever imagined living the lives of your grandparents? Many of us have forgotten our family history, letting our lineage sink into the past. Family ties are important, and when you take the time...
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La Peña will be a drop off for a School Supply Drive organized by Food...
La Peña will be a drop off for a School Supply Drive organized by Food Empowerment Project! Below are the details: Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is organizing a Bay Area school supply drive for the...
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Upcoming Art Exhibit: Open Artist Call-Out!
La Peña would like to invite you to exhibit your work in our “Conversaciónes Cósmicas” art exhibition opening, Friday, September 11. Concept: “Coversaciónes Cósmicas” centers around converging and...
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The Bilingual Advantage
Konnikova on The New Yorker wrote a piece discussing learning two languages: Is Bilingualism Really An Advantage? Even though results are different from expected, the researcher, de Bruin, believes the...
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Japanese Day of the Dead (and What You Need To Know About It)
Obon is an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one’s ancestors. It is believed that each year during obon, the ancestors’ spirits return to this world in order to visit their relatives. –“Obon” by...
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Are You Food Insecure?
What Is Food Security? Food security for a household means access by all members at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food security includes at a minimum: The ready availability of...
View ArticleLa Peña Resident Artists
For Immediate Release February 22, 2016 Contact: Natalia Neira, Communications Manager at La Peña natalia@lapena.org LA PEÑA ARTISTS RESPOND TO GMO’S WITH A MYTHIC LOOK AT CORN AS ESSENTIAL TO MEXICAN...
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Amnesia: A Musical Journey of Remembering by Michael Gallagher
Most of us have forgotten our own history. The details that live past our grandparents or great-grandparents sink into time past our vision. Even worst, we develop a lack of inspiration to dive deep...
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Celebrating 39 years of culture at La Peña
La Peña Cultural Center has been a lively cultural space in Berkeley for the past 39 years. Since it’s doors opened, La Peña has served as a community cultural center promoting a wide diversity of...
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Amnesia: The Rememory of Race and Immigration
Have you ever imagined living the lives of your grandparents? Many of us have forgotten our family history, letting our lineage sink into the past. Family ties are important, and when you take the time...
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La Peña will be a drop off for a School Supply Drive organized by Food...
La Peña will be a drop off for a School Supply Drive organized by Food Empowerment Project! Below are the details: Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is organizing a Bay Area school supply drive for the...
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