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On Their Shoulders We Stand: A Musical Homage to Our Ancestors

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Avotcja Presents: A benefit concert for La Peña's 50th Anniversary Campaign. All proceeds will support future free events at La Peña. Join us for a night of music, poetry, and community as we honor the artistic brilliance of our ancestors. Avotcja brings together some of the Bay Area’s most powerful artists for a special benefit […]

$10 – $500
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Event Series BrasArte Brazilian Dance with Tainah Damasceno

BrasArte Brazilian Dance with Tainah Damasceno

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Brazilian Dance with Tainah Damasceno Brazil is a country that is rich in music and dance. Often what is advertised as Brazilian dance in the United States, is only what has been explored in the North-East and South-East of Brazil. Now you have the opportunity to experience a wider variety of dances encompassing the entirety […]

Event Series Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop: Classes, and Batey Boricuas!

Baila Bomba! Bomba y Plena Workshop

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Sundays, 11:30am – 1:00pm. Cost: Drop-in $35 Adults, all levels.  This class includes basic skills, improvisation techniques, choreography, and developing skills to dance in a Batey or community jam. Teenagers with some dance experience welcomed (please email for info). Folks interested in practicing Bomba percussion during the class are welcome (some experience in playing Bomba is […]

$35
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El Delfín Mágico de la Amazonía – Magical Realism Storytelling

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Verónica Moscoso tells a story inspired by an Amazonian legend. An all-ages event with live drumming and activities. Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the launch of El Delfín Mágico de la Amazonía (The Magical Dolphin of the Amazon), a bilingual storybook for all ages. This free event is packed with fun for the […]

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Event Series LA RUMBA ME LLAMA: Clases de Rumba Cubana

Canceled Rumba y Percusión Afro-Cubana con Einar Leliebre

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

MARCH 31st CLASS IS CANCELED! Rumba class will resume next Monday, April 1st! For more information, contact Einar directly at einarleliebremusica@gmail.com | 510-325-2540.   Interested in RUMBA and the Afro-Cuban Tradition? We have these 2 music classes back-to-back at La Peña that explore the musicality of Cuban Rumba and more! Note: classes are taught in […]

Event Series Wapau! Lead Shines Fusion Bachata

Wapau! 8-Week Bachata Fusion – Lead Shines Class Series!

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States

Wapau! 8-Week Fusion Bachata: Lead Shines Welcome and thank you for your interest in Wapau! Lead Shines Class Series!!! March 17th class is Drop-In friendly! Details: 8-Week Bachata Training Team Series All levels, no partner required All gender inclusive 8:00 - 9:30pm La Peña Cultural Center $150 + fees March 17th Drop-In single class:  $15 […]

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