Son Jarocho

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

Son Jarocho classes are limited this summer. We will have 3 classes: June 20 July 11 July 25 For more information, email the instructor at mariadlr4@gmail.com. Instructor: María de la Rosa with occasional invited guest master artists. $25 drop in or $200 for 10-week full session Full session price includes pricing for visiting master artist workshop […]

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 Roots Arts Film Series with Q&A

Roots Arts Film Series with Q&A

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

FREE ENTRY! $5 Dollar Suggested Donation to support La Peña's community programming! NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS! La Peña Cultural Center proudly presents:  ROOTS ARTS FILM SERIES! March 15th, April 19th, May 17th and June 21st All films are at 7PM at La Peña Cultural Center MARCH 15 LA RUMBA ME LLAMA […]

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

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 […]