La Peña Cultural Center

Berkeley, CA · Community Space · Capacity: medium (150-300) · Genres: folk, world, jazz

La Peña Cultural Center is a nonprofit cultural center in Berkeley that was founded in 1975 by Chilean exiles and local allies. It operates across three indoor spaces—the Main Theater (maximum occupancy up to 225 standing or 170 seated), the Lounge, and the Community Room—hosting a wide range of programming from concerts and dance to film screenings and community gatherings. The venue is known for its social-justice and intercultural focus, and for serving as a community hub in Berkeley’s South...