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Grito de Lares and Tribute to Dylcia Pagán

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

The Boricua community in the diaspora and allies commemorate “EL GRITO DE LARES 2024” Puerto Rico’s Cry for Independence and Tribute to Dylcia Pagán. Join us for a tardeada of poetry, film, music, community building and tribute to former political prisoner patriot and activist Dylcia Pagán. When: Sunday, September 22, 2024, at La Peña Cultural Center. 3105 Shattuck Avenue, […]

$10 – $25
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Event Series Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop: Classes, and Batey Boricuas!

Bay Area Bomba y Plena Children’s Workshop

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

Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm $25 per class Drop-ins welcome Contact: Héctor Lugo 510-927-7984 hectorlugo65@yahoo.com This weekly workshop offers a fun, safe, creative and dynamic environment for children and youth to learn centuries-old music and dance traditions from Puerto Rico. Through drumming, singing, dancing, and storytelling students learn about Bomba, and Plena, and explore their connections […]

Event Series Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes! (Beginners & Intermediate)

Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 16 – Oct 7)

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

Exciting news! Our popular Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series is back, offering both Beginners and Intermediate sessions! REGISTER HERE Beginners Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays, Sept 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 2024 6:15pm - 7:15pm Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and learn how to communicate with others through […]

$94
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Event Series LA RUMBA ME LLAMA: Clases de Rumba Cubana

Rumba y Percusión Afro-Cubana con Einar Leliebre

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

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 spanish, but english speakers are welcome to join if you're comfortable with limited translation. CLASE 1: Lunes, 7:00pm – 8:15pm @La Peña LA RUMBA ME […]

Event Series Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 16 – Oct 7)

Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 16 – Oct 7)

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

We're thrilled to announce another round of our Intermediate Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue dance class series at La Peña! Intermediate Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays, Sept 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm REGISTER HERE Elevate your dance game and explore the possibilities of your body as you communicate with […]

$94
Event Series Aguacate Music Kids: Bilingual and Spanish Family Classes

Aguacate Music Kids – Bilingual Family Classes

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

BILINGUAL FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES with ANNA-MARIA FROM AGUACATE MUSIC KIDS For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers. Spanish not required! Make an impact on your child's growth...start young with music & second language learning! Click here to try a FREE class!  CONCERNED YOUR CHILD IS TOO YOUNG, TOO SHY OR TOO ACTIVE FOR MUSIC CLASS? Aguacate Music Kids' […]