Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Afro-Peruvian Cajón

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

$15 Drop in / 4 consecutive classes for $50 Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles. Class is held in the community room. All levels are welcome. Students must bring a cajón to class. If you need to purchase one or rent one for a day, contact Gabriela.Shiroma@edd.ca.gov Other questions? Call or email the instructor Gabriela […]

Event Series Afro Peruvian Dance & Cajón

Afro-Peruvian Dance

$15 Drop in / 4 consecutive classes for $50 Instructors: Gabriela Shiroma and Peta Robles. Class is held in the community room. Learn to dance a varied repertoire of traditional dances from the coastal region of Peru such as festejos, landos, and zamacuecas. Other questions? Call or email the instructor Gabriela Shiroma: 510-688-9147 lunderomio@yahoo.com

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, […]

NO CLASSES THIS WEEK

No classes will be held this week due to our artist residency. Classes will resume as scheduled on the calendar.

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!

Men of Rab’inal: A Mayan War Dance in Time

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

Doors open at 7:30 pm / Show starts at 8pm General Admission: $25 Advance / $30 Doors Students & Seniors: $15 Advance / $20 Doors   La Peña Cultural Center and El Teatro Campesino present: Men of Rab’inal: A Mayan War Dance in Time A new play inspired by the only known surviving example of […]