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RAGKO, Untamed Territory: Mapuche Film Screening & Q&A

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

Come and learn how a 5,000-year-old culture is still alive and resisting by embracing their interactions with the environment and each other, offering ancestral perspectives that could provide answers to current societal issues. Join us for an engaging screening of "RAGKO, Untamed Territory," an independent documentary offering a contemporary view of the Mapuche culture. Ticket […]

$10 – $25
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Event Series Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop: Classes, and Batey Boricuas!

Baila Bomba! Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Sundays, 11:30am – 1:00pm. Cost: Drop-in $35 Adults, all levels.  This class includes basic skills, improvisation techniques, choreography, and developing skills to dance in a Batey or community jam. Teenagers with some dance experience welcomed (please email for info). Folks interested in practicing Bomba percussion during the class are welcome (some experience in playing Bomba is […]

$35
Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam

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

Every third Sunday of the month from 2:30pm-5:00pm in our Lounge! Join us for this Cuban Rumba Community Jam that has been held at La Peña for many years. Led by percussionist and culture bearer Bruce Williams. Free / donations encouraged Family-friendly event Bring your instruments if you have them!

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes! (Beginners & Intermediate)

Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 16 – Oct 7)

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

Exciting news! Our popular Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series is back, offering both Beginners and Intermediate sessions! Beginners Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays, Sept 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 2024 6:15pm - 7:15pm REGISTER HERE Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and learn how to communicate with others through […]

$94
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Event Series LA RUMBA ME LLAMA: Clases de Rumba Cubana

Rumba y Percusión Afro-Cubana con Einar Leliebre

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

Interested in RUMBA and the Afro-Cuban Tradition? We have these 2 music classes back-to-back at La Peña that explore the musicality of Cuban Rumba and more! Note: classes are taught in spanish, but english speakers are welcome to join if you're comfortable with limited translation. CLASE 1: Lunes, 7:00pm – 8:15pm @La Peña LA RUMBA ME […]

Featured Featured Event Series Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 16 – Oct 7)

Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sept 16 – Oct 7)

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

We're thrilled to announce another round of our Intermediate Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue dance class series at La Peña! Intermediate Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays, Sept 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm REGISTER HERE Elevate your dance game and explore the possibilities of your body as you communicate with […]

$94
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