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La Peña Cultural Center

South Berkeley

Join a 50-year-old celebration of Latin American culture where the drums invite you in. Free rumba jams, monthly community music sessions, and a cozy café make this a space to play, dance, or simply soak up the rhythm.

Community cultural center
Free participatory events
Latin American arts
All ages welcome

Tips

🥁"incredible fun" — a 12-year Sunday staple
🏠"la casita, where you can make a community"
🪘try the güiro, bongos, or congas at monthly jams

La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

Free

lapena.org

Upcoming at La Peña Cultural Center

Saturday, Jun 13
Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis: Outdoor Market & Community Festival

Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis: Outdoor Market & Community Festival

June 13 at 12pm

The street transforms into a vibrant tianguis filled with handmade treasures, live music, and community spirit. Browse art prints, jewelry, and herbal products while soaking up performances from local BIPOC artists.

Wednesday, Jun 17
Las Mermeladas

Las Mermeladas

June 17 at 6:30pm

Grab a güiro or just grab a seat at this free monthly jam where Latin rhythms rule. Salsa, cumbia, and boleros fill the room as newcomers and seasoned players riff together in a welcoming, no-pressure space.

Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam

Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam

June 17 at 6:30pm

Grab a güiro or just bring your ears to this monthly Latin jam where salsa, cumbia, and boleros fill the room. Musicians of any level can jump in, take a solo, or simply soak up the Afro-Latin grooves with a cold agua fresca in hand.

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