la Pena Cultural Center

User Reviews of la Pena Cultural Center

Yelp.com Review - by Sandra W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here time after time and the experience has always been great. Love when the focus on Cuban and Puerto Rican music but in general, they always seem to have great acts. I also love the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Educated Cochina's! 5 stars for introducing me to Adelina Anthony. A funny as hell chicana queer. It's a small venue, but holds large talent and the tickets are affordable. A small cafe is located...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by eliza w.

4.0 of 5 stars. been there a few times now, most recently for the mangoes with chili performance. part of a great evening--kirala for dinner, then a good show (heard this one had more energy than the sf show the next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've had great memories here. I came here to see my first spoken word show when I was 15 and a few other times for some cultural showcases. Every time I've been here it was a really great experience....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jen f.

3.0 of 5 stars. i came to La Pena to a show (The Men's Story Project) that completely packed the house, and kind of overflowed it if you want the truth. there was all kinds of drama the whole time with the volume of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jocelyn F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Unfortunately, I didn't go here to acquire any culture I went for Sangria. Very nice and just outside the door there was a small group of people singing to a man strumming a guitar. The calendar of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Guinnivere B.

5.0 of 5 stars. DJEMBE CLASSES on SUNDAYS with BOLOKADA at 11ami love this class! Bolokada is a perfect teacher for me...i have struggled with perfecting my "tone" versus my "slap" for a year and he is the one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I was 16 when I first came here. My teacher had told my favorite author was going to be doing a poetry reading. and I was super excited. Luis Rodriguez the author of "Always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I guess this gets a 5 star rating on behalf of the amount of fun I had at the Rico Pabone concert here last yearhttp://www.myspace.com/ricopabon Check him out- he's dope as f**k.La Pena always has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica R.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for . . . great children's programs poetry readingsmusic classes; latin percussions, drummming, guitardance classesoffering women empowerment workshopsfor being a hub for all cultures and all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Pena is a Bay Area institution that deserves all of the accolades that it has recieved. Without fail there's always something goin on at La Pena whether its political events, concerts, open mics,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherry C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Down the street and oh so vivacious.I went on the night the Venezuelan Music Project performed and had a great time listening to brilliant music and saw some fabulous dancing. I even got up and shook...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel H.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a venue for readings, etc., I have to say I've enjoyed every event I've attended. Look forward to more.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany S.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Pena has a million things--classes, concerts, a little store, and a restaurant (good food), But I will tell you the one thing you can do here for FREE which rocks. Every other Sunday a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eddie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well if it weren't for Yelp and Tony C., I wouldn't have ever found this place. I can only go to the main, bigger salsa clubs so often as they tend to get super crowded and stuffy. I'm always on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Faith K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Check out some cultural and/or political events. Hear nationally and internationally acclaimed artists perform, learn about the local gems, and support your youth initiatives! This venue brings in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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