Fidel Nadal & DJ Stepwise – Reggae en Español Directly from Argentina!

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

$20 Advance / $25 Day of Show La Peña Cultural Center is humbled to present Argentine reggae legend Fidel Nadal - directly from Argentina! Plus, opening set by DJ Stepwise, who will be spinning reggae, dancehall & more - flying in from San Diego, CA specially for this show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_KAuj2lkI0 ABOUT FIDEL NADAL: Nadal was born in Buenos […]

Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Sundays 1-3pm | $15/class- All Levels/Drop-ins welcome Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information: bombaaguacero@gmail.com During these classes series, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community […]

Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam

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

Free/Donations Encouraged  June 3rd's jam will be from 3pm-4:30pm!  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 […]

Haiti Action Committee Report Back – A Benefit for Community Radio in Haiti

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

$10-$25 Suggested Donation  (No one turned away for lack of funds) This is a benefit for community radio in Haiti. Can't make it? Donate atwww.haitiemergencyrelief.org A report back of a recent delegation to Haiti with activists from Haiti Action Committee, Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) Oakland, and Global Women's Strike. Come hear about the […]

Event Series Private: Therapeutic Yoga & Fitness

Mindfulness Yoga

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

FREE Mindfulness Yoga Tuesdays 10:30-11:45am| FREE! Instructor: Pamela Perry For more information: pperry0855@gmail.com Students will be guided through asana (postures), breathing techniques, and meditation designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. Benefit from increased focus, reduced stress, increased strength, flexibility and balance, injury prevention, and pain reduction. Perfect for students of all levels interested in deepening mind-body awareness! […]