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Join us for a jammin afternoon! Family friendly community Bomba jam! March 3rd, 2024, from 3pm to 6pm. Donations $5-$20.

ABOUT BAY AREA BOMBA Y PLENA WORKSHOP: 

At the Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop at La Peña, youth and adults study and perform traditional forms of Puerto Rican music and dance. Bringing together folks from diverse cultural backgrounds united by their common love and passion for Puerto Rican music, in particular the traditions of Plena and Bomba.

Under the direction of Shefali Shah and Héctor Lugo, with the generous support of el maestro Román “Ito” Carrillo as well as numerous masters and practitioners from the Island, The Workshop has been in existence for 17 years promoting the study and appreciation of traditional Puerto Rican music, its history and evolution, and its place in the broader Afro-Caribbean musical culture. The group performs Bombas, Plenas, as well as pieces from the Jíbaro music tradition using a variety of typical instruments such as the barriles, the cuás, panderos, güícharo, maracas, cuatro and guitar.

Join us for an evening of powerful presentations at “Nature Stories: Art + Science for Our Planet”!

Immerse yourself in captivating stories about nature expressed through art forms including dance, music, song, and enriched by insightful talks from scientists, activists, and beyond. Together, let’s cultivate a deeper connection to our planet through meaningful engagement and exploration, and get involved in creating positive environmental change.

• Sunday, March 10 | 7:30 – 9:30pm
• Full Lineup & Tickets at bit.ly/naturestories2024
• Event presented by PURE Globe Directed by Kaeshi Chai Co-organized and co-hosted by Ilonka Zlatar @ilobead

Ana Maria Archiles, a talented classical guitarist coming from Spain, is gracing us with her presence at the La Peña Cultural Center. Prepare to be captivated by an enchanting evening of classical guitar music. Archiles’s repertoire includes compositions by the late Composer Claudia Montero, a distinguished four-time Latin GRAMMY Award® winner.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 30th
• Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the concert commences at 7:30 pm.
• Location: La Peña Cultural Center
• Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the melodic magic of Ana Maria Archiles’ guitar mastery!