Children’s Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Children’s Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Thursdays at 4pm $15 Drop-in class  / $12 per class for trimester (13-15 classes) / Sibling discount available! Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information email: bombaaguacero@gmail.com  or visit www.bomba-aguacero.org Students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. For those […]

Event Series Rockin’ Kids Sing Along

Rockin’ Kids Sing Along

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

Rockin’ Kids Sing Along Fridays 10:30-11:30am | Sliding scale $10-20 per family/class Instructors: Stephanie Pepitone | Location: Theater Space For more information: stephaniepepitone@gmail.com Class meets year round. A musical play group for kids of all ages. Hosted by Stephanie Pepitone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former punk rock singer/guitarist. Stephanie plays acoustic guitar and leads families in about an […]

Berkeley World Music Festival FREE Kick-Off Party: A Night in Old San Juan

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

FREE! Donations for La Peña Welcome at the Door!  Doors open at 7:30pm / Event starts at 8pm The 15th Annual Berkeley World Music Festival opens Friday, June 1st with a FREE kick-off party at La Peña Cultural Center! Please bring cash for food and drinks! Experience a night in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico at La […]

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Afro-Peruvian Cajon and Dance

Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles Cajón 10am-11am: Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Dance 11am-12pm: All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact […]

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 […]