Pellizco: Melissa Cruz Flamenco School 6th Annual Showcase

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

Doors Open 7:30pm / Event begins 8pm $16 Advance / $20 Door ($22 if paying with credit card) In her sixth annual showcase, Flamenco artist Melissa Cruz presents her dancers performing new repertory and solo pieces, exploring the concept of “pellizco” in the art of flamenco. If pellizco can be described as a chosen gesture or personal expression, it is […]

Fanny Ara’s Student showcase: “Olas Bordadas” (Rental)

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

Doors open 6:45pm / Event begins 7pm $20 Advance / $22 Door (CASH ONLY) TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE, PLEASE EMAIL fannyara@hotmail.com Fanny Ara Flamenco Dance School will be presenting their 12th full-length student show. Acclaimed Flamenco dancer and teacher Fanny Ara will showcase new and fun choreographies based on traditional flamenco, which will be […]

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!

New Year’s Eve at La Peña with SambaDá & BRAZA Party!

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

9PM-2AM  Doors open at 9pm / Performances start at 9:45pm Advance Tickets $40-$45 / Price goes up to $50 the Day of the Event New Year’s Eve at La Peña with SambaDá & BRAZA Party! Ring in the New Year surrounded by our beautiful multicultural Bay Area community at our epic New Year's Eve Party! Featuring […]

Bay Area Skeptics Talk: Common Misconceptions About CRISPR Genome Editing

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Free Event / Donations Encouraged This critical thinking-focused organization meets Every Second Thursday of the month with a different topic and guest speaker for every conversational meeting. THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: Common Misconceptions About CRISPR Genome Editing Researchers have shown that an assortment of special proteins — called CRISPR — can be programmed to cut any sequence […]

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!