Capoeira Angola

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

Tuesdays 7pm-9pm & Saturdays 2pm-4pm Instructor: Sergio Bitencourt For more information: sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com Capoeira Angola, a martial art and ritual combat dance, is one of the major expressions of an African, specifically Kongo-Angolan, continuum in Brazil. It is believed that its origins may go as far back as the 16th century, when Africans from western Central […]

Y.E.S. Fundraiser Party Reggae & African Music

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

$20 VIP in Advance, or $10-$50 Sliding Scale Donation at the Door! Featuring performances by Far I, Toho, Rockert T, Akanke, and Paradise the Poet. Plus a DJ Musical Tribute to Prince! Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) provides after school academic and enrichment programs in and around Oakland. For more information please contact  Y.E.S.  at: info.gcsinc@gmail.com or call […]

Flamenco Guitar and Dance: Jason Wright & Olivia Gonzalez-Cruz

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

Doors open at 7:30pm $10 at the Door   Jason Wright & Olivia Gonzalez-Cruz Enjoy a lively guitar and dance performance by flamenco dancer Olivia Gonzalez-Cruz, and guitarist Jason Wright, who fuses flamenco, contemporary Spanish classical, with a dash of Arabic guitar stylings. Grab a sangria or wine at Los Cilantros and enjoy this  dynamic duo’s […]

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 […]

The Elements: ” A Journey Thru Hip-Hop Culture”

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

BodiRock Culture & Entertainment (a Hip Hop Dance Company for Adults and Kids) Presents: THE ELEMENTS: "A JOURNEY THRU HIP-HOP CULTURE" A Live Performance Event bringing together Bay Area Artists and next generation dancers to celebrate Hip-Hop Culture, Music and History! **Hosted by AIMA THE DREAMER** DJs KURE ALL & ROCK STARRR on the 1s […]

Event Series Preschool Creative Dance Class!

Preschool Creative Dance Class!

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

Preschool Creative Dance Tuesdays 9:30am-10:15am | $10 per class (one child), $15 per family (multiple children), OR $35 for whole month package Instructor: Miss Marigold   Pre-register by e-mailing: marigoldbirch@gmail.com | Location: Community Room Join Miss Marigold every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. for Preschool Creative Dance! Expression, movement, beginner’s Spanish vocabulary, and cognitive development will all come together […]