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Standup Comedy: The Immaculate Big Bang – Bill Santiago

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

$12 Adv,Sr,Stu $15 At the Door   Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for understanding existence, life and death...

Hip Hop Party: Sideshow Lounge

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

Free /Donations Encouraged Live acoustic performances, with Djs spinning #Hiphop #jazz and much more. Dj Chill Statis from KPFA's Sideshow Radio will be hosting special guest djs, artists and activists. Live broadcast: Sideshow program 12-2am. For those who want to listen, there will be a live broadcast on KPFA's 94.1 FM, 89.3 FM KPFB in […]

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Adult Afro Peruvian Cajon Class

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

CAJON for Adults: 11am-12pm  $10 ea with bundle of 5  / or $15 drop-in Instructor: Peta Robles, master percussionist All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact one of the instructors: Gabriela.Shiroma@edd.ca.gov

The Immaculate Big Bang – Second Night Added!

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

Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for understanding existence, life and death... This is a hysterical existential stand-up that you won't want to miss! TWO NIGHTS […]

Event Series Mariela’s Music Time – Bilingual Circle for Children

Mariela’s Music Time – Bilingual Circle for Children

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

$15 per family This educational event for children and their families is based on folk songs, tales and popular games based on cultural traditions from various regions in South and Central America.  "Mariela’s Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. It’s filled with rhythms […]

Event Series Salsa Party with Orquestra La Peña – directed by Josh Jones!

Salsa Party with Orquestra La Peña – directed by Josh Jones!

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

Attention Salsa Dancers (beginners encouraged)! Every last Monday of the month, the Josh Jones Orchestra brings the raw power of salsa dura to La Peña’s stage. Every last Monday in 2016! The band will perform songs from your favorite salsa artists including Eddie Palmieri, Beny Moré, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, El Canario, Celia Cruz and […]