Sing 3-part modern a cappella with lush harmonies and cool rhythms. Loads of fun and only a 2-hour commitment. Learn by ear or read a score. Choose an easy part, or take a solo and beat out optional body percussion. For adults and kids over 8 who like to sing. No audition or performance. 1st Saturdays of every month. Come regularly or occasionally. New uplifting repertoire each month.
$20 at the door.
Scholarships: email [email protected] beforehand
3:30pm to 5:30pm, 2020 Addison Street
$23 advance / $25 door. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
8pm, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street
Celebration of Afro Peruvian day – 160 years since the abolition of slavery
For the first cajoneada in the U.S. we will be trying to collect 160 cajones for the 160 years of the abolition of slavery. We invite everyone who owns a cajón to bring it. Experience is not needed to be part of this festival of music and Afro Peruvian food.
Invited Artists: Julio Bravo, Vladimir Vucanovch, Peta Robles, Braulio Barrera, Huaranguito,
De Rompe y Raja, Kanchis, Nestor Ruiz, Marina LaValle
Admission is free
Peruvian food will be available for sale
Dance contest
For inquiries, please contact:
Anna Leal
Communications Manager at La Peña
[email protected]
510-849-2568
8pm to 10pm, La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Avenue
$15/$12 advance & students. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
9:30pm, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue