Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis: Outdoor Market & Community Festival (Berkeley)

Join us as we transform our street into a vibrant tianguis* (open-air market) and community festival filled with local BIPOC vendors, artists, and neighbors!

Find unique, handmade, and hard-to-find gifts – from art prints and custom clothing to jewelry, herbal products, and traditional Latin American goods.

Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. This annual tianguis is one of La Peña’s most beloved neighborhood gatherings. It’s become a space to support our local artists and be in community!

• Interested in Vending? Visit Lapena.info/vendor
• We are no longer accepting food vendor applications.
• This event is free and open to all. RSVP to get event updates.
• Consider making a donation to La Peña and support free community events like this one.
• This is an outdoor event.
• Volunteer with us: signup.com/go/EhQcyio

*What is a tianguis? (prounounced tyahng-gees)

The word tianguis comes from the Nahuatl word tiyānquiztli, meaning “open-air market” or “marketplace.” Similar to a flea market or farmers market, tianguis are outdoor marketplaces often held on a regular day of the week.

Rooted in Indigenous traditions, they have existed across Latin America for centuries as spaces where vendors gather to sell food, clothing, handmade goods, and more. Beyond economic hubs, tianguis are places for community gathering, where people come together to share culture, exchange goods, and connect with neighbors.