La Pena Cultural Center, Inc.

La Peña is a multicultural gathering place rooted in the Latinx diaspora at all of its intersections, including: Afro-Latinx, Indigenous, multiracial and LGBTQ. We unite communities who are actively resisting oppression, artists, activists and allies to celebrate cultural traditions and build grassroots social justice networks.

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Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave, BerkeleyWeb: lapena.orgEmployees: 31Volunteers: 80Revenue: 750914ICO: 942459560

La Peña Cultural Center La Pea Cultural Center Welcome to La Pea. Promoting social justice intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975. indicates required fields Upcoming Events Karma Cinema Wednesdays at The New Parkway Theater Laughs with Benefits Comedy for a Cause On Their Shoulders We Stand A Musical Homage to Our Ancestors El Delfin Magico de la Amazonia Magical Realism Storytelling Freedom Songs with Kayla Marin Aya de Leon FROM THE BLOGMarch 11 2025 La Pea is turning 50 years old. This year marks an incredible milestone La Pea Cultural Center is celebrating 50 years since opening its doors in 1975.

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Love this place! Happy early 50th anniversary, La Peña! 🎉 Here's to many more years of nurturing art, culture, and social justice!

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So grateful for La Peña and all the incredible work you do to uplift our communities! Can’t wait for the upcoming events—let’s keep the spirit alive! ✊❤️

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