# Event Details - **Event Name**: Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in centering women of color storytelling through spoken word and performance.About this EventWe’re centering women of color performers in this open mic.*All who connect with or experience life through the lens of womanhood—through body, spirit, identity, or lived experience, past, present, future, and fluid—are invited to share their creativity on our stage.Sign-up form available soon!—The Empowering Women of Color Open Mic is back!We’ve missed you! Join us for an evening of live music, spoken word, radical storytelling, and powerful performances that uplift and celebrate the creativity of women* of color.This beloved open mic is a long-standing collaboration between La Peña Cultural Center and UC Berkeley’s Women of Color Initiative, serving as the launch event of the Empowering Women of Color Conference (EWOCC) - one of the nation’s longest-running conferences addressing the needs and experiences of womxn of color. Since its founding in 1985, EWOCC has brought together activists, artists, scholars, and community leaders to advance intersectional feminist movements rooted in justice and solidarity.Rooted in Black feminism and collective joy, this open mic welcomes everyone into a sacred space that centers the voices, stories, and expressions of women of color, while inviting all to witness, listen, and be in community.Come be part of an inspiring community grounded in love, art, and liberation.*We use “women” as an inclusive term embracing all who experience or connect with womanhood through identity, spirit, or lived experience, past, present, future, and fluid, while honoring the diverse ways gender is expressed, including by trans and non-binary folks.Volunteer With UsSupport La Peña’s programming by volunteering at the event! We have various roles to fill, and as a thank you, volunteers receive free entry and complimentary food and refreshments.Sign-up form: signup.com/go/WimEozvPresented by La Peña Cultural Center & UC Berkeley's Women of Color InitiativeAccessibilityLa 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.All-gender restrooms availableWe 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, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Email us at info@Lapena.orgSupport La PeñaLa Peña Members get free entry for this event!Become a member to unlock discounts, free events, and other perks all year.Join today: Lapena.org/membersMake a tax-deductible donation to sustain the art, culture and community programs that keep La Peña thriving.Donate: Lapena.org/donateQuestions?Contact us at programs@Lapena.org | Contact us https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5bf26dd0-fd79-11f0-85ad-3b50a9507bcc-rimg-w1200-h310-dc030204-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5c2368e0-fd79-11f0-85ad-3b50a9507bcc-rimg-w1200-h310-dc030203-gmir.png Agenda?: 07:30 PMDoors Open?: 08:00 PMOpen Mic First Set?: 09:00 PMIntermission?: 09:20 PMOpen Mic Second Set?: 10:00 PMGroup Photo - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/empowering-women-of-color-open-mic-at-la-peña/100001981389254598 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, nonprofit, music, art, entertainment, performances, live-music, spoken-word, storytelling, business, it, conferences, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 27.94, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: La Peña Cultural Center - **lat**: 37.85282 - **long**: -122.26587799999999 - **full address**: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f2cbdffc6ff3beec78b3908b07dd2b24dd4bf437ce6cb5f22e2a3020a80e5ca9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc29ec8-gmir.jpg?v=1769735823 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña being held? - **A:** Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña takes place on Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña? - **A:** Ticket prices for Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña range from USD 5 to USD 28 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability$5 - Youth (18 & under)USD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailable$10 - Student/Low-IncomeUSD 12 + USD 2 feeAvailable$15 - General AdmissionUSD 17 + USD 2 feeAvailable$20 - I'm Grateful, Giving BackUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable$25 - Legacy BuilderUSD 28 + USD 3 feeAvailable$5 - Youth (18 & under) DOORUSD 5Available$10 DOORUSD 10Available$15 DOORUSD 15Available$20 DOORUSD 20Available$25 DOORUSD 25Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña? - **A:** Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña is organized by La Peña Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Empowering Women of Color Open Mic at La Peña is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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