Hip Hop Party: Sideshow Lounge

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

Free /Donations Encouraged Live acoustic performances, with Djs spinning #Hiphop #jazz and much more. Dj Chill Statis from KPFA's Sideshow Radio will be hosting special guest djs, artists and activists. Live broadcast: Sideshow program 12-2am. For those who want to listen, there will be a live broadcast on KPFA's 94.1 FM, 89.3 FM KPFB in […]

The Immaculate Big Bang – Second Night Added!

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

Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for understanding existence, life and death... This is a hysterical existential stand-up that you won't want to miss! TWO NIGHTS […]

Salsa Party with Orquestra La Peña – directed by Josh Jones!

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

Attention Salsa Dancers (beginners encouraged)! Every last Monday of the month, the Josh Jones Orchestra brings the raw power of salsa dura to La Peña’s stage. Every last Monday in 2016! The band will perform songs from your favorite salsa artists including Eddie Palmieri, Beny Moré, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, El Canario, Celia Cruz and […]

UnPlug Improv Comedy Workshop

Joshua Walters will present a day-long workshop of theater, music and comedy. Come check out different workshops from theater makers Stephan Golux, Gabriel Aranda and a new improvisational theater form entitled: #UNPLUG.  This day-long event is part of Reboot's National Day of UnPlugging, which spurs events around the country where participants disconnect from the digital to […]

Event Series Flamenco Palmas Workshop – ALL LEVELS

Flamenco Palmas Workshop – ALL LEVELS

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

Learn Jerez style palmas with Luis de la Tota, presented by the Bay Area Flamenco Festival! Saturday & Sun, March 5-6 10:00-11:30 am $50 (both days 3hrs) $30 (one day 1.5hrs) $40 at the door Open to all levels http://bayareaflamencofestival.org   LUIS DE LA TOTA BIOGRAPHY Luis is a beloved teacher known for his ability to […]

20TH ANNUAL YOUTH SPEAKS TEEN POETRY SLAM

2016 Preliminary Finals  is FREE and open to the public! Celebrate the voices of 21st century America! Youth Speaks hosted the first Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam in 1997, the first poetry slam for teenagers in the country. The annual slam (an Olympic-style poetry competition) features hundreds of young writers, emcees, and performers from throughout […]