Son Jarocho Special Workshop

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

SPRING SCHEDULE: January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 2019 February 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20 2019 April 3, 10, 17, 2019 May 1, 8, 2019 June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 All classes held in the community room unless otherwise noted.   As part of the project Las Peteneras these last few classes […]

Beat the Blues Dance with Sundown Blues

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

Beat the Blues Dance with Sundance Blues Sliding scale $6-$16 for practice, drop-in, and social dance Instructors: Rotating Instructors | Location: Theater Space 8 – 9 - Drop in beginner class 9 – 11 - Social dance to blues music Director: Victor Lane For more information: http://www.sundownblues.com/contact.html Blues dancing is all about connection, musicality, partnership and having […]

Children’s Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Series: Thursdays, January 17th-July 25th 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 […]

Event Series Young People’s Open Mic

Young People’s Open Mic

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

Youth ages 17 and younger can present their music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, special talent in a safe and fun environment. Each night will feature a different Bay Area kid performer. Anyone can sign up for an open mic spot before and after the main performer. We hope to see you and bring your friends!

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 […]

Fandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session (Community Event)

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

FREE - Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated! Our June 21 Fandango features special guests from Mexico, Patricio Hidalgo and Yaratzé Hidalgo Sandoval! Check them out at the Fandango and again in Las Peteneras! Enjoy a lively evening of son jarocho music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or […]