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“Why Does Cuba Matter?” A Presentation by Professor Rafael Betancourt of Havana, Cuba (RENTAL)

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

FREE ADMISSION Join us for "Why Does Cuba Matter?" presented by Professor Rafael Betancourt of Havana, Cuba. Recent transformations in the Cuban political and economic system form part of an alternative model of development to those currently existing in the region and other parts of the Global South. What are these principal changes? What may […]

Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam (Community Event)

Free/Donations Encouraged  The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric […]

Bay Area Skeptics Talk: “The year in anti-science-education legislation” by Glenn Branch

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: "The year in anti-science-education legislation" by Glenn Branch From the first bill to ban the teaching of evolution -- introduced in Kentucky in 1921 -- to […]

Event Series Son Jarocho: Classes, Workshops & Community Jams!

Fandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session (Community Event)

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

FREE - Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated! Enjoy a lively evening of son jarocho music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or just come and enjoy the music and dance! There is no entrance fee, but any monetary donations are accepted in support of programming at La Peña. Son […]

Event Series Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop: Classes, and Batey Boricuas!

¡Batey Boricua! Puerto Rican Community Jam

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

Donation-based entry: $5-$10 Sliding Scale This is an all ages jam, held by the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop! This event is family friendly and encourages your participation. We will dance, sing, play drums and enjoy delicious food by Los Cilantros. Bring your voice, barriles, faldas and maracas as we sing, play and dance in […]

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!