Nancy Vogl & Friends: A Celebration for the Bay Area Lesbian Archives

Join us for music, stories, and community with Nancy Vogl, Suzanne Shanbaum, Woody Simmons, and more - all in support of the Bay Area Lesbian Archives and sustainability campaign for a healthy future.

Learn about the future of the Archives, meet the new generation stewarding the next chapter, and reconnect with friends from back in the day.

Merch will be available, and we invite you to consider becoming a Bay Area Lesbian Archives 1000 member!

The mission of the Bay Area Lesbian Archives (BALA) is to preserve the lesbian history of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and make it accessible to the public.

Our collections emphasize the lives and activism of courageous everyday lesbians who found ways to live open and authentic lives. These brave pioneers envisioned and created a counterculture, the magnitude of which is unprecedented in women’s history. These stories are a vital addition to the histories of freedom and social justice movements worldwide.

• 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.
• All-gender restrooms available

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, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Email us at [email protected]

Become a La Peña Member and enjoy a 25% discount on tickets plus exclusive perks year-round at Lapena.org/members. Or make a one-time gift at Lapena.org/donate to sustain the art, culture, and community programs that keep La Peña thriving.

Contact us at [email protected] or visit

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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