Film Screening & Fandango! Antes Como Antes, Ahora Como Ahora

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

FREE Film starts at 6pm, and the fandango starts at 8pm Before the fandango, enjoy a film screening of Antes Como Antes, Ahora Como Ahora, followed by a Q & A! The documentary is about Son Jarocho redefining itself at the crossroads of globalization--it's simultaneously a celebration of Son's diversity, while also affirming the close […]

The Jimmy Grant Ensemble CD release party

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

$12 adv, $15 Door The Jimmy Grant Ensemble performs primarily in the style of Django Reinhardt, infusing swing era pieces, original work, and traditional gypsy tunes with the jazz guitar pioneer’s crunchy rhythms and hot harmonies. Guitarist Jimmy Grant, the ensemble’s leader, has a style that synthesizes a rich blend of Russian folk, bluegrass, celtic […]

Amiguitos de La Peña Presents: Patricia Bulitt & Bonnie Lockhart LIVE

$5 Kids, $6 Adults Dance-along, Sing-along, and play-along fun for Children and families!Patricia Bulitt is a dancer, interdisciplinary artist, storyteller, and teaching artistpatricia-bullit who has worked at many pre-schools and elementary schools. Bonnie Lockhart is an Oakland, California-based singer, songwriter and educator. Bonnie has two recent albums for children, families, and teachers. Powered by Eventbrite

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Adult Afro Peruvian Cajon Class

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

CAJON for Adults: 11am-12pm  $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

Gail Dobson Trio plus La Peña’s Vocals for Kids

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

$5 suggested donation Gail Dobson Trio, Gail-vocals and percussion, with Luke Westbrook on guitar, and Masaru Koga-saxes/flutes/percussion, performing the music of Jobim, Wayne Shorter, Sting, Gershwin, Cure, music from their recent EP-“How Fragile We Are”. They will be joined by some of the percussionist from La Péna’s Latin/Jazz Orchestra! Following their set will be a Vocal Showcase-La […]

Beyond Dreams: Hip Hop Performances and Immigration Panel

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

Join us for BEYOND DREAMS pt. 3 Saturday FEBRUARY 20th! Featuring performances by BAMBU NAIMA SHALHOUB DIANA GAMEROS KIN FOLKZ STEELO (DJ set) HOSTED by RAW- G IMMIGRATION PANEL DISCUSSION W/ ALL THE ARTISTS Moderated by DAVEY D starts at 7PM Live Painting by James Gayles Art $12 Advance, $16 Door Beyond Dreams is a series […]