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        Phone: (510) 849-2568

        Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

        Website: http://www.lapena.org

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        General Info
        La Peña Cultural Center, with its trademark colorful mural out front, is a microcosm of Berkeley’s cultural, social, and political utopia. Founded in 1975 in response to the military coup that overthrew Chilean President Salvador Allende, La Peña continues to live up to its revolutionary roots, hosting a variety of hip-hop, world, and jazz music; spoken word; dance classes; art exhibits; films; and lectures, focusing on social justice and human rights about four nights a week. Its 175-capacity theater features a sizable stage, wooden dance floor, and a riser with tables and chairs, suitable for getting sweaty to some Latin American rhythms or sitting back and enjoying the show. If all that consciousness has you feeling a bit woozy, try the carnitas at Los Cilantros, located in La Peña's adjacent cafe space.
        Payment method
        paypal, all major credit cards, visa, mastercard, discover
        Neighborhood
        South Berkeley
        Other Links

        http://www.lapena.org

        https://lapena.org

        Categories
        Cultural Centers, Art Galleries, Dealers & Consultants, Arts Organizations & Information, Community Organizations, Museums, Take Out Restaurants
        Other Information

        Parking: Street

        Wi-Fi: Free

        Attire: Casual

        Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

        Take Out: Yes

        Bike Parking: Yes

        Takes Reservations: Yes

        Outdoor Seating: Yes

        Good For Groups: Yes

        Good for Kids: Yes

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