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When Sita Was A Microbe: A Sci-Fi Queering of the Ramayana

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

This show is a fundraiser benefit for San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR).Tickets are sliding scale $25-$50 for show plus reception (post-show over light refreshments).   This 1.5 hour production is a provocative, out-of-the-box exploration of gender, sexuality, and ability. Through a multilingual, inclusive blend of spoken-word poetry, classical Indian dance, and music, WHEN SITA […]

Event Series Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop: Classes, and Batey Boricuas!

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 Vocals for Kids (In the Lounge)

Vocals for Kids (In the Lounge)

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

Vocals for Kids! Mondays 6-7:15pm | $10/class | Ages: 10 and up Instructor: Gail Dobson | Location: Lounge To sign up email Gail at: galeygrl@earthlink.net Class meets year round. Let’s sing and increase our self-esteem! With the help of instructor Gail Dobson students will work on how to sing, learn to breathe properly, learn how to sing in a microphone, […]

Event Series Latin American Songbook – Ensemble Class

Latin American Songbook – Ensemble Class

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

The Latin American Songbook Mondays 6pm-8pm | 12 -week session |  $350  | Last day of class and showcase is April 9th Instructor: Tregar Otten| Contact instructor for more information and to register! Welcome to the world of Latin American music and culture! This class offers a great variety of songs from the different countries in South […]

Event Series Beginners & Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series

Beginners-Intermediate Salsa Dancing Lessons

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

Beginners-Intermediate Salsa Class Monday at 8pm, now through October 30th with our talented and friendly instructor Juliana Mendonca!  Classes are drop-in friendly and affordable! $5 for students, $7-$10 sliding scale for non-students per 1 hour class. Juliana's teaching style will make you feel the music and the rhythms before you get technical. This is a […]