Adult Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop —Sunday Series

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

Sundays, 11:30am – 1pm PST | Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2022 In person at La Peña Cultural Center During these classes, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for […]

Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam!

The Sunday 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! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the word used for […]

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Event Series Capoeira Angola: Classes and Workshops

Capoeira Angola

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

Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm January 18th – December 6th, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center For more information, contact Sergio Bitencourt at sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com. Class Dues: $25-35 sliding scale per class $80-120 sliding scale monthly (includes Monday and Saturday classes in our West Oakland location) Come experience the spirit, music, and movement of Capoeira […]

Children & Youth Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Mondays, 4pm-5pm PST | January 23 - December 18, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community or learning a rich musical tradition, Bomba is for you. Bomba reflects the powerful forces that shaped Puerto Rico’s […]

Event Series Youth Latin American Folkloric Music

Youth Mariachi and Latin American Folk Music

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

Youth of ages 7-17 of all cultural backgrounds are welcome to participate in this class! You don't need to know how to play and you don't have to speak Spanish. You just need to have a love for music and the desire to learn to play and sing Mexican & Latin American traditional music. Mondays […]

Event Series Capoeira Angola: Classes and Workshops

Capoeira Angola

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

Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm January 18th – December 6th, 2023 In person at La Peña Cultural Center For more information, contact Sergio Bitencourt at sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com. Class Dues: $25-35 sliding scale per class $80-120 sliding scale monthly (includes Monday and Saturday classes in our West Oakland location) Come experience the spirit, music, and movement of Capoeira […]