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 […]

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 […]

Event Series Cuban Rumba Jams & Events

Cuban Rumba Jam (Community Event)

Free/Donations Encouraged  The Sunday Lounge Rumba has been going on at La Peña for the past 12 years and we want to see it continue. We highly encourage attendees to donate online to ensure that we keep this community event alive! Folkloric Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Dance Every 1st & 3rd Sunday! Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric […]

¡Batey Boricua y La Borinqueña! Meet Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

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

Donation-based entry: $5-$10 Sliding Scale Celebrate Cinco de Mayo al estilo Boricua at La Peña Cultural Center with Batey Boricua for a very special event. Meet graphic novelist, activist, and philanthropist Edgardo Miranda-Rodiguez who will be present signing copies of his best-selling graphic novels La Borinqueña and Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico. Bomba dance! […]

Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class SPRING Series

Sign up for our spring Salsa, Bachata and Merengue Dance Class series! This is a 6-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! […]

Event Series Josh Jones Salsa Big Band

Josh Jones Salsa Big Band

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

This is an ensemble class for musicians and singers wanting to learn salsa music! Directed by Josh Jones. Come learn a variety of salsa favorites. The class perform 3-4 showcases per year! Email the instructor for audition times: joshjonesdrums@yahoo.com Cost: $15 per class Find them on Facebook!