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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 […]

Event Series Capoeira Angola: Classes and Workshops

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, […]

Afro-Peruvian Day Celebrations: Música Tradicional y SalChicha en concierto!

(Version en Español mas abajo) De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association presents: Afro-Peruvian Day Celebrations at La Peña Cultural Center! To buy your tickets in Advance for $15, contact De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association: derompeyraja_info@gmail.com 510-692-3057 (Peta Robles) The evening starts with traditional Afro-Peruvian music presented by De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association, followed […]

Event Series Bomba y Plena: Classes, Workshops, and Batey Boricuas!

Plena 101: Intro to Plena Percussion and Song (4 Part Series)

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

This four week series introduces students to the basic rhythms of the plena percussion ensemble and to a few songs representative of the genre. Participants will learn to play panderos -- the seguidor and punteador patterns -- and the güícharo or güiro, and will study four plena songs in diverse styles. The workshops also introduce […]

Event Series Bomba y Plena: Classes, Workshops, and Batey Boricuas!

¡Batey Boricua! Puerto Rican Community Jam

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

Donation-based entry: $5-$10 Sliding Scale This is an all ages jam, held by the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop! This event is family friendly and encourages your participation. We will dance, sing, play drums and enjoy delicious food by Los Cilantros. Bring your voice, barriles, faldas and maracas as we sing, play and dance in […]

Event Series Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Classes! (Beginners & Intermediate)

Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (6/3-6/24)

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

This is a 4-week series designed for beginner-intermediate students to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue! Explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This class is taught by Venezuelan dance instructor Juliana Mendonca. Juliana’s teaching […]