¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party - Live Salsa ft. Guajirón

La Peña's all-ages monthly Salsa & Bachata night in Berkeley with a live band, inclusive dance class, and a consent-centered dance floor! Doors 7:30 PM / Class 8 PM / Baile 8 PM - 1 AM Tickets: Lapena.info/baila Volunteer (free entry!): Lapena.info/volunteer — 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, an upgraded lighting 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, like dancing, is essential to our well-being, and gathering in community keeps our spirit alive. That's why every 3rd Friday of the month , La Peña becomes the Bay Area's most joyful and inclusive dance floor. 🔸Each edition of BAILA features: - 8 PM Easy-to-follow gender-inclusive salsa and bachata dance classes - 10 PM A live Bay Area Salsa band - Two dance floors with live DJ sets by our resident DJs DJ José Ruíz and DJ Ron - Food and drinks from our neighbors Los Cilantros Mexican Restaurant - Fundraising bar that supports La Peña's programs - FREE coat check 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 or until sold out) - General Admission Pre-sale - $25 (available until midnight the night before the event) - Day of/Door Price - $30 🔸Special Discounts & Offers : - Student & Senior 65+ Discount - $25 (available online day of event or at the door, valid ID required at check-in) - Group Discount - $20 per person (4+ tickets, available online only) - 2-for-1 Birthday Special - Door Only! Show Birthday flyer at the door. Flyer can be found on our Facebook or Instagram released the week of the event. - La Peña Members - Free 🔸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: Lapena.info/volunteer 🔸La Peña is a Safer Dance Space BAILA is part of La Peña's commitment as a Safer Dance Space Member: we are building an empowering dance space rooted in consent culture. More info here: Lapena.info/baila 🔸 Community Agreements for a Safe, Empowering, and Joyful Experience To ensure a positive experience for everyone, we ask that all attendees adhere to our community agreements. More info here: Lapena.info/baila 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: Lapena.org/contact/ ℹ️ Questions? Contact us: [email protected] or use our Contact Us form: Lapena.org/contact/ 🔸 La Peña Membership Become a La Peña member today! Get a free entry to this event, plus access to other exclusive perks. Learn more at: Lapena.org/members 🚉 Getting to La Peña • 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 our cultural center. ♿️ Accessibility • 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 and wheelchair-accessible For accommodation requests, please contact us at least one week in advance. Email us at [email protected]