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 […]

Women’s History Month Film: Las Sufragistas with Director Ana Cruz (México)

Doors open at 7pm / Film starts at 7:30pm $8 Advance / $12 Door In honor of Women's History Month, La Peña Cultural Center presents: Las Sufragistas (The Sufraggists) - Followed by a Q&A with the film's director Ana Cruz! The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. The Q&A will likely be in both […]

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Afro-Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles. Class is held in the community room. Dance 10am-11am: Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Cajón 11am-12pm: All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajon to class. If you need to purchase one or rent […]

Capoeira Angola

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

Tuesdays at 7pm - 9pm Saturdays at 2pm - 4pm Instructor: Sergio Bitencourt For more information: sergiobitencourt81@gmail.com Capoeira Angola, a martial art and ritual combat dance, is one of the major expressions of an African, specifically Kongo-Angolan, continuum in Brazil. It is believed that its origins may go as far back as the 16th century, […]

Flamenco Directly from Spain! “Two Parts of Me” featuring Antonio Rey & Mara Rey with Special Guests

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

Doors open at 6pm / Performance starts at 6:30pm $35 General Seating / $50 Premium Seating   The Flamenco Society of San Jose & La Peña Cultural Center present: Two Parts of Me, a night of Flamenco featuring the legendary guitarist Antonio Rey & singer and dancer Mara Rey, with special guests Bianca Rodriguez & Marlon Aldana! ABOUT […]

Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop

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

Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop: Dance, Percussion and Song Sundays 1-3pm | $15/class- All Levels/Drop-ins welcome Instructors: Shefali Shah & Hector Lugo | Location: Theater Space For more information: bombaaguacero@gmail.com During these classes series, students will learn dance, songs, drum rhythms, and history. Classes culminate in student performances. For those interested in staying healthy, connecting with the community […]