¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party.
Schedule
Fri Nov 15 2024 at 08:30 pm to Sat Nov 16 2024 at 12:59 am
UTC-07:00Location
3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94705 | Berkeley, CA
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BAILA at La Peña is every third Friday of the month. Doors open at 7:30 PMCome join us at BAILA for a lively evening of live Salsa music and dancing! We'll have dedicated dance floors for both Bachata and Salsa lovers. Our event is open to all ages!
Enjoy free, easy-to-follow, Gender-Inclusive Salsa and Bachata dance classes. Arrive for delicious Mexican bites from Los Cilantros 🌿, our next door neighbor. We have TWO dedicated dance floors where you can sway and twirl all night long.
Visit our fundraising bar for a refreshing drink and take advantage of our complimentary coat check. Every sip supports our programming and community offerings – thank you for your support!
✨ Tickets:
$15 - Super Early Bird
$20/person - Group Rate (4+)
$25 - General Pre-Sale
$30 - At the Door
❗️La Peña Members: Use your code at checkout.
🧡 Volunteer and enjoy the party with free entry PLUS complimentary food and drinks! - Lapena.info/volunteer
✨ Schedule
• 7:30 pm - Ritmos Tropicales Dance Party with DJ José Ruíz
• 8:00 pm - Gender-inclusive Salsa and Bachata Dance Classes (no partner or prior experience needed)
• 9:30 pm - Dominican Bachata Party with DJ Ron and Dance Party with DJ José Ruíz
• 10:00 pm - LIVE Salsa concert with Orquesta Bembé on our Mainstage!
• 12:00 am - Dance Party continues until 1am!
This event at La Peña is one of our most popular. Get your tickets in advance and join us for ¡BAILA!—our beloved community dance party!
✨ Getting to La Peña
There are a few ways to get to La Peña! Free neighborhood street parking is available. The 18 bus line stops right across the street at the Shattuck Ave. and Woolsey St. stop, and Ashby BART station is just 2 blocks away. Convenient bike racks are located right in front of our center. Our venue is wheelchair accessible, with a stepless entry and wide entryways.
🔸 Paid Parking: The nearest paid parking is at the Ashby BART station, just a short walk from our venue.
🔸 Restrooms: Our restrooms are all-gender and wheelchair accessible.
🔸 COVID-19 Guidelines: Masks are strongly encouraged! If you are feeling unwell, please help protect our community by staying home.
🔸 Events for All Ages: Most of our events are family-friendly. Check individual event descriptions for specific age recommendations.
🔸 Food & Drinks: Light refreshments are often available during events, and we have Los Cilantros Mexican Restaurant open during our events for our guests looking to grab a bite before, during, or after our events.
We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. If you have any specific needs or questions about accessibility, feel free to contact us in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Email us at [email protected]
✨ La Peña is a Safer Dance Space Member
We’re not just throwing a party – we’re building transformative dance spaces that prioritize consent, inclusivity, and respect. At ¡BAILA!, everyone is welcome to be their whole selves, regardless of age, gender, orientation, or identity. Our ADA-accessible venue warmly welcomes you to the dance floor, where you can truly shine and be celebrated through your joyful dance moves!
✨ La Peña Membership - Lapena.org/members
Learn more about our NEW La Peña membership program! All La Peña members get free entry to our monthly ¡BAILA! parties, among other perks. Visit Lapena.org/members to learn how to become a member today and get free entry to this ¡BAILA! party.
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Where is it happening?
3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94705Event Location & Nearby Stays:
