¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party – Live Salsa ft. Edgardo Cambón at La Peña Cultural Center – Berkeley, CA

¡BAILA! Every Third Friday of the Month!

BAILA is like a spontaneous dance party that broke out in your kitchen, only if your kitchen had big wood floors, a live salsa band, a powerful sound system, and 200 of your friends, chosen family, and new faces ready to join the community.

At La Peña, we believe that joy and dance are forms of liberation. Movement is essential to our well-being, and gathering in community keeps our spirit alive. That’s why every third Friday of the month, La Peña becomes the Bay Area’s most joyful and inclusive dance floor.

Each edition of BAILA features a different live salsa band, our resident DJs, DJ José Ruíz and DJ Ron, easy-to-follow gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance classes, and food and drinks from our neighbors Los Cilantros Mexican Restaurant. Plus: a complimentary coat check and a fundraising bar that supports La Peña!

Everyone is welcome! All ages! BAILA is intentionally created as a safe, gender-inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming space.

Tickets $15-$30:

• Super Early Bird – $15 (limited quantity available)
• Early Bird – $20 (available until 2 weeks prior to the event)
• General Admission Pre-sale – $25 (available until midnight the night before the event)
• Day of/Door Price – $30

Special Discounts & Offers:

• Student & Senior Discount – $20 (available online and at the door, valid ID required at check-in)
• Group Rate – $20 per person (4+ tickets, available online only)
• 2-for-1 Birthday Special – Door Only!
• La Peña Members – Free (available until midnight the night before the event)

Join Our Volunteer Community

Volunteer at BAILA to help create a safer, inclusive space for all! Enjoy free entry, complimentary food and refreshments, and connect with our community. Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/Mvcannm

La Peña is a Safer Dance Space

BAILA is part of La Pe˜ña’s commitment as a Safer Dance Space Member: we are building an empowering dance space rooted in consent culture.

This means:

• Inclusive & Affirming: All genders, LGBTQIA+, and all ages (minors with supervision) are welcome.
• Zero Tolerance for Harrassment or Abuse: No harrassment (verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual). We expect kindness and respect for all.
• Responsibile Alcohol Consumption: Be mindful and legal with consumption. Moderation ensures the safety and well-being of all.
• Respect & Consent: Always ask before dancing or making physical contact
• Shared Responsibility: Together we shape a space where everyone feels safe, valued, and free to express themselves.

We value your safety and the safety of our community. Violations of these agreements may result in removal from the event.

If you need support during the event seek out a La Peña staff member.

If you wish to make a report after the event please use our Contact Us form.

Questions?

Contact us: programs@Lapena.org or visit Lapena.org

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Support La Peña

La Peña is a nonprofit cultural center dedicated to arts, culture, and collective liberation for 50 years.

• Become a La Peña Member: Membership includes free entry to every monthly dance party and exclusive perks.
• Donate Today: Help sustain a space where music, dance, and social justice meet.