Report from Standing Rock: Sioux-Shoshone Foreign Relations

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

Free/Donations Accepted Please RSVP: wslf@earthlink.net Mr. Ian Zabarte, Principal Man for Foreign Affairs of the Western Shoshone government, recently returned from meeting with three of the Seven Council Fire Chiefs including the Principal Chief, Manape LaMere, at Standing Rock. The Shoshone are party to the 1851 Treaty of Ft. Laramie that is the point between […]

Amor Dolor Flamenco – Melissa Cruz 2016 Showcase

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

Oakland-based Flamenco artist and instructor Melissa Cruz presents her fourth annual showcase featuring a cast of over 15 dancers and musicians. Entitled "Amor Dolor Flamenco," (Love Pain Flamenco) the program is partially-curated by her dancers, who have created pieces expressing a wide range of emotions, including feelings surrounding the current political climate. This year, Melissa […]

La Melodía del Cuerpo – Fanny Ara Flamenco Dance School

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

Tickets at the door only: $22 (Cash Only) Fanny Ara Flamenco Dance School will be presenting their 9th full-length student show. Acclaimed Flamenco dancer and teacher Fanny Ara will showcase new and fun choreographies based on traditional flamenco, which will be interpreted by her cast of students. Also featured will be solo dance pieces by Molly Rogers, Masako […]

Event Series Monthly Salsa Party and Dance Class

Monthly Salsa Party and Dance Class

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

Door cover: $5 (Cash Only.) Attention Aspiring Salsa Dancers (beginners encouraged)! Come brush up on your salsa dancing skills at Orquesta La Peña's Monthly Salsa Party and Dance Class the last Monday of every month! (Beginners Encouraged! All levels welcome!) The evening starts off with a FREE beginners salsa dance class from 8pm-9pm! Followed by […]

Jarochicanos West Coast Tour & Fandango

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

FREE/Open to the public! 7-8pm Charla/Platica 8-11pm Fandango Come meet real live jaraneros from Chicago! They're doing a West Coast tour of jaranero communities and are looking forward to meeting Bay Area jaraneros and, surprise, getting a chance to fandango with you all! Come early for a chance to talk about our shared interests and […]

New Year’s Eve Party with Bobi Cespedes & DJ Antonio!

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

ADVANCE TICKETS FOR BOBI CÉSPEDES ARE SOLD OUT! Late night entry tickets will be available after midnight for $10 with DJ Antonio spinning timba y más until 2am! $30 Early Bird (Before Dec. 25, 2016) $35 General Admission (After Dec. 25, 2016) $50 VIP *General Admission holders, please note there is very limited seating to […]