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June 11, 2024

Aguacate Music Kids: Bilingual and Spanish Family Classes

Aguacate Music Kids Presents:
SPANISH and BILINGUAL FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES

For babies, toddlers, and kids to age 6 and their caregivers.

Make an impact on your child’s growth…start young with music & second language learning!

🎉 Click here to try a FREE class! 🎉

CONCERNED YOUR CHILD IS TOO YOUNG, TOO SHY OR TOO ACTIVE FOR MUSIC CLASS?

Aguacate Music Kids’ teachers are EXPERTS at creating a FUN, NURTURING, and DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE class for little ones.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Start young and make a lasting impact on your child through the BRAIN-BOOSTING power of MUSIC and SECOND-LANGUAGE LEARNING!

🥳 SING, DANCE & PLAY WITH US! 

Class songs are based on our original Healthy Me and Saludable Soy albums! Click the link to listen.

WHY START YOUNG? Research shows that starting young (between age 0-6) is critical for establishing the lifelong musical and linguistic skills of singing in tune, keeping a steady beat, and having accurate pronunciation in more than one language. Our family music class is a great place to build these skills in a LOVING and PRESSURE-FREE environment.

SPRING SESSION:
 

⭐TUESDAYS, APRIL 8 – JUNE 24 (12 WEEKS)

10:15-11:00 AM FAMILY MUSIC CLASS (BILINGUAL)

TEACHER: ANNA-MARIA VIOLICH-OLIVIER

TUESDAY 10:15 AM CLASSES- CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! 

⭐THURSDAYS, APRIL 10 – JUNE 26 (12 WEEKS)

9:15-10:00 AM FAMILY MUSIC CLASS (SPANISH)

TEACHER: NATALIA BERNAL

THURSDAY 9:15 AM CLASSES- CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

⭐NEW!! THURSDAYS, MAY 22 – JULY 3 (7 WEEKS)

🥳4:00-4:45 PM  KIDS MUSIC, YOGA & MOVEMENT CLASS (SPANISH) 

🥳5:00-5:45 PM FAMILY MUSIC CLASS (SPANISH)

TEACHER: NATALIA BERNAL

THURSDAY 4:00 & 5:00 PM CLASSES- CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!


🥑 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS:
 
PRORATED RATE IF YOU JOIN THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION

PRORATED CASH $25 per class ($12.50 siblings- under 6 months FREE) 

Please pay on the first day of the class session.

PRORATED CREDIT CARD $27 per class ($13.50 siblings- under 6 months FREE)

We will send you an invoice for the prorated amount.
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DROP-IN CLASSES
 
SAVE YOUR SPOT: RESERVE YOUR DATES IN ADVANCE! 
 
DROP-IN CASH: $28 ($14 siblings- under 6 months FREE) 
Please pay in class.
 

 

DROP-IN CREDIT CARD:  $30 ($15 siblings- under 6 months FREE)  
Click on payment link in the confirmation email. 

ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Natalia Bernal and Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier are bilingual teachers and music and movement specialist with 20 years experience in early childhood public and private education. They both have California State bilingual teaching credentials (BCLAD) and Masters degrees in education.

“I could not recommend Anna-Maria, Natalia and the Aguacate music classes more. The classes are not only fun, silly, and packed with joy, they’re also educational. Anna-Maria and Natalia clearly love what they do, and you can feel it through the amazing experience they create for kids and families.”
-Kim K., mom (Kid 3 year old), coach & speaker

 

“Over the years, we’ve sought out different music classes for my kids to join, and our absolute favorite has been Aguacate Music Kids.”
-Apollo M., dad (kids age 2 & 4) and science educator

______________________________________

 🥑 FOR MORE INFO VISIT https://aguacatemusickids.com/winter-classes

🥑 CONTACT

Natalia Bernal

aguacatemusickids@gmail.com

510-421-1704

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🎬 Introducing the Immigrant Voices Film Series 🎬 Introducing the Immigrant Voices Film Series 🎬

The Immigrant Voices / Voces Inmigrantes Film Series at La Peña amplifies immigrant stories through screenings of documentary and narrative films. Join us every 3rd Tuesday for impactful films and community dialogue. Presented by Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights Committee.

First Up, May 20th: Prodigal Daughter by Mabel Valdiviezo @prodigal.daughter.movie 
A deeply personal documentary about Mabel’s journey to reconnect with her family in Peru after 16 years, exploring migration, family, and the transformative power of art.

Doors Open: 7:00 PM | Screening: 7:30 PM
Runtime: 90 min

✨ Benefit for @streetlevelhealthproject 
A portion of ticket sales will support this amazing organization, who’s vision is to improve the wellbeing of uninsured and recently arrived immigrants in Alameda County.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: Lapena.info/Immigrant-Voices ($10-$25)
✨ ¡BAILA! returns Friday, May 16 with Con Kimba ✨ ¡BAILA! returns Friday, May 16 with Con Kimba’s debut at La Peña! 🎶

Formed in 2022 and led by @brauliobarrera_oficial, Con Kimba brings the energy of live salsa, chachachá, son, and bachata to the dance floor. This is their first time at La Peña in Berkeley, don’t miss this vibrant night of live music, dance, and community!

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are now available: bit.ly/bailaparty 🔗 LINK IN  BIO

📍 La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
🕗 Doors open at 7:30 PM | Dancing until 1:00 AM
✨ All ages welcome. Join us!

📸: Photos from April’s ¡BAILA! by @aube.fred
2 days until La Cumbia @ La Peña! 🪗⚡️ The 2 days until La Cumbia @ La Peña! 🪗⚡️

The night begins with a beginner-friendly cumbia class led by @donajilona and Chavita Peñaloza, followed by @djrabeat spinning all your favorite cumbias.

Come for the cumbias, stay for the community and food from @loscilantros! 

📅 Thursday, May 8 | 7:30 PM–Midnight
📍 La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA
🎟️ $10 presale | 2 for 1 deal | FREE for Members
🔗 Tickets: Lapena.info/LaCumbia | Link in bio

🎥: @aube.fred
📣 Vendor Call is OPEN for this year’s Frida K 📣 Vendor Call is OPEN for this year’s Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party! 🌞

The tianguis will take place outdoors on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12–6 PM, centering BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant vendors from the Bay Area. 

Vendor sign-up form: Lapena.info/Tianguis-Vendor (case-sensitive) LINK IN BIO

🔹 10x10 ft spots available – $125 each
🔹 Vendors may share their booth space
🔹 First come, first served — spots are filling fast!

Questions? Contact Ellen Salazar at ellen@Lapena.org
📆 Save the date & RSVP: Lapena.info/Tianguis

📸: @claranauts
TONIGHT! Direct from Perú! Experience Ernesto He TONIGHT! Direct from Perú! 
Experience Ernesto Hermoza (4x Grammy-nominated, musical director for Susana Baca) and María Elena Pacheco (renowned violinist of the Peruvian National Symphony) live at La Peña.

An intimate concert blending música andina Peruana, Spanish flamenco, and Western classical into one powerful musical conversation.

🎟 Save now: $15 online
$25 at the door, get your tickets in advance!
🔗 Lapena.info/Maria-Ernesto (case-sensitive) 

📅 Tonight, Friday, May 2, 2025
🕗 Show: 8 PM | Doors: 7:30 PM
🍽 Grab dinner early from @loscilantros
📍 La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Happy May Day! 🌍✊ Today, and every day, we a Happy May Day! 🌍✊

Today, and every day, we are in solidarity with workers everywhere, honoring their sacrifices and celebrating their contributions. May 1st is a day to reflect on the power of workers’ resistance and the ongoing fight for liberation in the face of oppression.

At La Peña, we’ve spent 50 years gathering, organizing, and celebrating our collective power. We’ve organized against ICE raids and deportations, and gathered in solidarity with the Palestinian movement. We remain committed to the rights and liberation of undocumented immigrants, queer/trans, and working people everywhere. These efforts are at the heart of everything we do.

Let’s keep building together through the events ahead. From powerful performances to thought-provoking discussions, we invite you to join us!

✨ UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thurs, May 8: La Cumbia @ La Peña ft. @daviddjrabeat @donajilona
🎟 Tickets: Lapena.info/LaCumbia (case-sensitive)

Sat, May 10: Freedom Songs with @kaylahmarin and @ayadeleonwrites
🆓 FREE, All Ages

Fri, May 16: ¡BAILA! Community Dance Party ft. Con Kimba @brauliobarrera_oficial
🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/bailaparty

Tues, May 20: Immigrant Voices Film Series: Prodigal Daughter @prodigal.daughter.movie
🎟 Tickets: Lapena.info/Immigrant-Voices (case-sensitive)

Wed, May 21: Las Mermeladas led by José Roberto Hernández
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/LasMermeladas (case-sensitive)

Fri, May 23: Thanks to Life: A Violeta Parra Book Launch & Sing-Along with Ericka Verba, Mari Riddle, and special guests
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/Ericka-Verba (case-sensitive)

Sun, May 25: Taller Collage Feminista y Político – Colectivo LASTESIS @lastesis
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/lastesis

Sun, May 25: Chile in Their Hearts: Book Launch & Conversation with Author John Dinges
🆓 RSVP: Lapena.info/John-Dinges (case-sensitive)

Sun, June 1: La Rumba Me Llama: Honrando Los Antepasados - Una celebración de música Afro-Cubana
🎟 Tickets: Lapena.info/La-Rumba-Me-Llama (case-sensitive)

🔗 Visit Lapena.org/calendar for full details and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated! All Links in Bio! All links are case sensitive.
repost @oaklandsinfronteras: Join Oakland Sin Fr repost @oaklandsinfronteras: 

Join Oakland Sin Fronteras May 1st, 2025 and take on the streets of OAKLAND💥📢📢

International Workers’ Day has been a time to uplift the struggles, honor the sacrifices, and celebrate the triumphs of working people across the world.

We march in celebration and in resistance with our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers in our communities, and in solidarity with working people across all borders, to continue the historic struggle against economic and social inequity.

#oaklandsinfronteras #mayday #InternationalWorkersDay #DiadeTrabajadores #oakalnd
🎶 From Perú to Berkeley, a one-night-only musi 🎶 From Perú to Berkeley, a one-night-only musical experience at La Peña 🎶

This Friday, May 2nd, don’t miss a rare concert with Ernesto Hermoza, @ernesto_hermoza, 4x Grammy-nominated guitarist & musical director for Susana Baca, and María Elena Pacheco, @mariaelena_violin_peru, renowned violinist of the Peruvian National Symphony Orchestra.

Together, they blend música andina, flamenco, and classical in a moving cross-cultural dialogue you won’t hear anywhere else. @mariaelenayernesto

🎟️ Limited tickets: Lapena.info/Maria-Ernesto
🕗 Show: 8PM | Doors: 7:30PM — come early for dinner from @loscilantros!
📍 La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

🎥 Video: Cancha Music & Films (YouTube)
Thinking about learning something new before summe Thinking about learning something new before summer?

Our Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Series is the perfect place to start. Over four weeks, you’ll feel more grounded in your body, more confident stepping onto the dance floor, and more connected to a supportive community that values joy and movement.

Taught by @julianamendoncadance, this series focuses on tuning into your natural rhythm while learning foundational steps in a space that centers safety, fun, and inclusion.

By the end, you’ll leave with new skills, deeper confidence, and a few go-to moves for your next night out.

🗓 Mondays: May 5, 12, 19 & June 2, 2025
⏰ 6:15pm – 7:15pm
💲 $94 for the full series
🔗 Register now: Lapena.info/SBM
TONIGHT! Spirology Live at La Peña! Doors open at TONIGHT! Spirology Live at La Peña!
Doors open at 7:30PM | Show starts at 8PM

Join us for a night of Afro-Cuban folklore and Cuban charanga fusion, led by Grammy-nominated Michael Spiro and featuring some of the Bay Area’s top Afro-Cuban musicians.

Experience the powerful rhythms of Lukumí bata drums woven with the elegance of Cuban danzón, a dynamic concert that will move your spirit and your feet.

🎟 Get your tickets now and save: Lapena.info/Spirology

We look forward to seeing you tonight at La Peña!
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