ADVANCE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! WE WILL HAVE LIMITED TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR. THANK YOU!

$15 Advance / $20 Door

Students with ID & Seniors: $15 at the Door

9pm-1:30am

***Important disclaimers for this event: 1) Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 2) This event is Standing Room, meaning there is no seating available for this event unless it is a medical necessity. 3) This event is wheelchair accesible. 4) No refunds for this event.****

La Peña Cultural Center proudly presents: CHILEXICO!

SCHEDULE
9pm Doors open
9:30pm Ballet Folklorico Reflejos de Mexico
10pm Grupo Araucaria Danzas de Chile
10:30pm DJ Turbo Sonidero – cumbia mashed up with electronic music, hip hop, y mas! Muy bailable!
11pm Pasto Seco Band – cumbia, mambo, y mas!
12:30am DJ Turbo Sonidero hasta las 1:30am

CHILEXICO is a celebration of Chile & Mexico’s Independence Days, featuring an icredible lineup of Bay Area talent!  The evening starts off with two ensemble dance groups: Ballet Folklorico Reflejos de México and Grupo Araucaria Danzas de Chile!

Following the dance presentations, we bring you a full-on FIESTAS PATRIAS PARTY with PASTO SECO BAND and DJ TURBO SONIDERO! So bring your Cumbia dancing shoes, bring your cash for the TEQUILA & PISCO BAR, and come hungry for the delicious Mexican and Chilean food stands by Los Cilantros Restaurant and El Meson de Violeta!

Don’t miss this unique night and secure your tickets before they sell out!

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PASTO SECO BAND

Pasto Seco Band is a Latin American dance band pulling from traditional South American and Caribbean genres, with a focus on South American Cumbia styles, as well as mambo, salsa, saya and more! Based in the East Bay, their band members hail from all over the world, inluding: Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Argentina and the U.S. Their goal is to bring people from all background together in celebration through music, culture and community.

 

TURBO SONIDERO (DJ & Producer)

Originally from Puebla, México, Turbo Sonidero is a nationally-renowned music producer and

DJ that mixes Cumbia with hip hop, reggaeton, house music and more. Guaranteed to make you dance, he has shared the stage with Ozomatli, Chico Trujillo, La Misa Negra, Kumbia Queers, Ana Tijoux, Bang Data, Quantic y más!

 

 

BALLET FOLKLORICO REFLEJOS DE MÉXICO

Reflejos de México is a Mexican folkoric dance group that promotes cultural diversity in the Bay Area. As a  student-led organization founded in UC Berkeley, Reflejos de México is comprised of ambitious, young Cal students who are ready to interact, serve and educate on the richness of Mexican dance arts.

 

 

GRUPO ARAUCARIA: DANZAS DE CHILE

Based in the SF Bay Area, Grupo Araucaria has been performing the traditional folk dances of Chile for over 20 years. Araucaria’s dancing represents the country’s diverse regional cultures: from the cold and rainy region of Chiloe, in the south, to the the sunny and productive valleys in the Central Region, to the desert and festive Andes mountains in the north.

No se lo pierda! Don’t miss out! Get your tickets before they sell out!

 

****No refunds can be issued for this event****

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 www.lapena.org

Please note that we have added a second event beginning at 5 p.m. because the 7pm event is at max capacity. We ask that you RSVP for tickets to the 5 p.m. event HERE.

You’re invited to a special evening with social justice attorneys Chase Iron Eyes and Daniel Sheehan of the Lakota People’s Law Project.

FREE – Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated!

In spring of 2016, a movement was born at Standing Rock. When the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL) was rerouted to the reservation, endangering its sacred water supply, Lakota elders asked allies to rally to their cause, symbolized by the phrase: “Mni Wiconi—Water is Life.” Hundreds of thousands of you answered their call.

Revelations of illegal paramilitary tactics employed by private security firms against Chase and other peaceful water protectors on the front lines underscore that our very democracy is at stake. This forum provides a unique opportunity to engage with two generational voices sharing first-hand accounts of this historic movement and the legal battles being waged in the Dakotas.

We invite you to join Chase and Danny for this exceptional evening. Together, let’s continue to answer and advance the call to unite at this critical hour.

About Our Speakers:
Chase Iron Eyes is a citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the 2016 Democratic candidate for North Dakota’s congressional seat, Chase serves as lead counsel of the Lakota People’s Law Project and stood on the front lines of the fight against DAPL. Targeted by militarized private security in league with law enforcement, he now faces ten years in prison if convicted of a pair of felony charges falsely levied against him.

Daniel Sheehan is president of the Romero Institute and a renowned constitutional attorney. As chief defense counsel for Chase Iron Eyes, his legal strategy will expose the collusion between government, industry and militarized security to suppress Native populations and the right of all Americans to peacefully demonstrate.

Email jennifer@lakotalaw.org for more information.

Are you interested in learning new techniques to promote vitality, reduce stress, and address patterns of tension and/or chronic pain? This workshop will weave together a wide variety of movement and alternative healing practices that can be easily integrated into your daily home routine. All bodies and all levels are welcome!

Class will include instruction on these self-healing techniques:

Basic Yoga & Breathing Techniques:
Yoga is an ancient movement, breathing and spiritual practice that originated in india and is now used throughout the world. It has been proven to improve health and relaxation through posture, flexibility, strength and mental awareness.

Basic Qigong Practices:
Qigong is a Chinese system of breathing exercises, body posture/movements, and mental concentration to improve health. It is focuses on improving the energy (qi) flow throughout the body to increase blood flow, reduce muscular tension and decrease stress.

Guided Meditation:
Guided Meditation is a mental awareness technique used to improve the control of the mind and body. This practice increases focus, concentration and relieves mental/physical stress.

Sound Healing:
Sound Healing has been utilized in various cultures for thousands of years. Sound helps to facilitate changes in our brainwaves to help relax, recharge and heal the body.
Benefits include:

Massage:
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to improve health. The rubbing, kneading, tapping and stoking of muscles increased blood flow, relieves pain and improves alignment of the body.

Please wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in, and layers for your comfort. Mats will be provided upon request, but please bring your own mat, props, and a blanket if available.

This is a by-donation workshop with all proceeds going to support La Pena’s community outreach and social justice efforts. La Peña needs to raise $20,000 by August 31 to break even for the fiscal year and all donations are great appreciated!

*Suggested donation is $10-$20, with no participants turned away for lack of funds. (Cash only please)

This show is a fundraiser benefit for San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR).Tickets are sliding scale $25-$50 for show plus reception (post-show over light refreshments).

 

This 1.5 hour production is a provocative, out-of-the-box exploration of gender, sexuality, and ability. Through a multilingual, inclusive blend of spoken-word poetry, classical Indian dance, and music, WHEN SITA WAS A MICROBE! seeks to destabilize categories, traditions, and prejudices. All proceeds will benefit the work of San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR). Please join us for this creative project in exploding and decolonizing categories of gender, caste, sexuality, and ability.

The Ardhanarishvara, Shiva’s androgynous form, becomes the foundation for an exploration of gender identity in “I Have Never Been Two,” while Sita transforms into a microbial plant-goddess in Ganga Satellite, a sci-fi eco-feminist queering of the Ramayana.

This ensemble production features the talents of Jen Hoover, Antoine Hunter, Deepa Mahadevan, Ruby Mountain, Praba Pilar, Lakshmi Sriram, Anuj Vaidya, Gamzeh and multitudes of microbes.

This show is a fundraiser benefit for San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR).

Tickets available online at: http://scifiramayana.bpt.me/