Born to Drum Faculty Concert

Born to Drum Women’s Drum Camp is a 4-day immersive weekend of drum, song, dance, movement and community building that happens in nature at Bort Meadow from July 17th-20th, featuring some of the best drum teachers from around the world.

But before the camp begins, they will kick it all off with a once-in-a-lifetime concert of their all-star faculty at La Peña Cultural Center on Thursday, July 16th!

La Peña is excited to host this event presented by Women Drummers International, and welcome back all of these amazing local and traveling faculty artists, many of whom have a long and storied history with La Peña.

Some of the featured artists include:

• Mabiba Baegne
• Mar Stevens
• Thaís Bezerra
• Afia Walking Tree
• Carolyn Brandy
• Amikaeyla Gaston
• Elizabeth Sayre
• Susu Pampanin
• Jeni Swerdlow
• Debbie Fier
• Sue Kaye
• Tanee Osborne
• Michaelle Goerlitz
• Denise Solis
• Ouida Lewis
• Amy Vitro
• Sena Kugbega
• Michelle Goerlitz
• Rebecca Rodriguez
• Avotcja
• Katiana Velá
• Madeleine Zayas
• Sheree Seretse

ALL IN ONE CONCERT!! This is one of the few concerts that we have been getting constant ticket inquiries about long before the ticket link even was on our calendar, so we recommend you get your tickets early. It WILL sell out.

Doors open 6:30 pm / show starts at 7:00 pm

Dinner Service from Los Cilantros begins at 5:30 pm, and food and beverage are welcome in the Theater during the performance.

Tickets –

• Advance Online Tickets: $25
• At the Door: $35

: 25% off for you and a guest

• La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
• Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.
• Restrooms are all-gender

We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone.

If you have any specific needs or questions about accessibility, please contact us at least one week in advance. Email us at [email protected]

Become a La Peña member today! Enjoy a 25% discount on tickets to this event, plus access to other exclusive perks. Learn more at: Lapena.org/members

Contact us at [email protected]

• Public Transit: The 18 bus line stops directly across the street (Shattuck & Woolsey), and Ashby BART is just two blocks away.
• Parking: Free street parking is available, or park at the Ashby BART station for a fee.
• Bike-Friendly: Bike racks are available outside the venue.