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Food First Monthly Meeting: Disasters, Agroecology, and Decolonial Reconstruction in Puerto Rico

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

Everyone is welcome to attend Food First's monthly community meeting the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in La Peña's lounge! This month's topic is on Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, an island whose resiliency has been systematically undermined by centuries of colonization and exploitation. Can Puerto Rican social movements advance a […]

Event Series Young People’s Open Mic

Young People’s Open Mic

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

Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. Anyone can sign up for an open mic spot before and after the main performer. We hope to see you and bring your friends!

Event Series Young People’s Mic

Young People’s Mic

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

Kids, do you have talent? Come out to our open mic series every 3rd Thursday of the month designed especially for youth under 18! Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. […]

Puerto Rico and Cuba: Two Wings of the Same Bird – A Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

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

$10- $20 Sliding Scale *No one turned away for lack of funds Please purchase your tickets in advance to secure a seat! Please join us for an important evening in solidarity with Cuba and Puerto Rico and their historic relationship, featuring very special guest speakers! Dating back to the 19th century, and onward through their […]

Unnatural Disaster in Puerto Rico: Reportback from the Frontline

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

FREE / DONATIONS ENCOURAGED Jason Negrón-Gonzales, an experienced trauma nurse and trained community organizer, recently returned from Puerto Rico where he was doing post-hurricane medical response and relief work for one week. He will be joined by Amanda Bloom, a long time activist and Physician Assistant who spent 25 years working in a community clinic […]

Dances for Change: A Tamalpa Artcorps Performance Benefit

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

TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT THE DOOR! ONLINE SALES HAVE ENDED. General Admission: $20 Doors open at 7:30pm - Performances begin at 8:00pm  Proceeds benefit the Tamalpa ArtCorps Program. Lets come together for the arts in an evening of exceptional live music and performances, interacting with members of the Tamalpa community. Featuring Artist Claudia Cuentas presenting her new album Alma […]