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 […]

Unnatural Disaster in Puerto Rico: Reportback from the Frontline

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

FREE / DONATIONS ENCOURAGED Jason Negrón-Gonzales, an experienced trauma nurse and trained community organizer, recently returned from Puerto Rico where he was doing post-hurricane medical response and relief work for one week. He will be joined by Amanda Bloom, a long time activist and Physician Assistant who spent 25 years working in a community clinic […]

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 […]

Dances for Change: A Tamalpa Artcorps Performance Benefit

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

TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT THE DOOR! ONLINE SALES HAVE ENDED. General Admission: $20 Doors open at 7:30pm - Performances begin at 8:00pm  Proceeds benefit the Tamalpa ArtCorps Program. Lets come together for the arts in an evening of exceptional live music and performances, interacting with members of the Tamalpa community. Featuring Artist Claudia Cuentas presenting her new album Alma […]

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Kids Afro Peruvian Cajon Class

CAJON for Kids: Saturdays, 10am-11am  (2017)  $10 ea with bundle of 5  / or $15 drop-in Instructor: Peta Robles, master percussionist All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact one of the instructors: Gabriela.Shiroma@edd.ca.gov