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

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 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 Mundos Musicales Bilingual Summer Camp 2018

Mundos Musicales Bilingual Summer Camp 2018

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! La Peña's Mundos Musicales Summer Camp: A Bilingual Summer Camp Exploring Latin & Caribbean Culture through Music, Dance & Art! THREE CAMP DATES:   June 25-29, July 9-13 and July 16-20  (8:30am-2:30pm, see Daily Itinerary below) Best suitable for ages: 7-11 years old The emphasis of Mundos Musicales Summer Camp is hands-on learning and fun activities! The musical and artistic curriculum is designed […]

Rockin’ Kids Sing Along – MOVED THIS WEEK (Due to Summer Camp)

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

Rockin' Kids has MOVED to the STARRY PLOUGH this week due to Summer Camp! - - 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 […]

Event Series Son Jarocho: Classes, Workshops & Community Jams!

Fandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session

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

FREE - Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated! Enjoy a lively evening of son jarocho music, dancing, and zapateado– bring your dance shoes and instruments, or just come and enjoy the music and dance! There is no entrance fee, but any monetary donations are accepted in support of programming at La Peña. Son […]

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 […]