Join us as Berkeley Record Club hosts a Black History celebration of funk music and aesthetic. We'll be taking it back to its roots, starting with the Godfather James Brown and then walking through all of funk's (r)evolutions.
The BBFF project aims to repatriate old-time music in African American communities and illuminate the Black experience in creating old-time music. BBFF is a two-year paid fellowship program that trains Black musicians in old-time music and its rich history. To repair the historical and cultural ruptures that erased the Black origins of banjo and fiddle music and to ensure that the tradition is sustained in Black communities, the BBFF is also a teacher-training program. It will train apprentices to teach the music, ensuring that it can be passed down from generation to generation.
Get ready to unleash your inner punk rock star! Join our teen program and customize your clothes with studs, patches, and edgy designs to create the ultimate outfit for your next punk show!
New to Line Dance? Get started with step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do dances choreographed to a variety of music from Old Standards to Country, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, and the latest hit tunes. Learn and recognize Line Dance’s unique vocabulary and typical steps, patterns while improving your balance, footwork, cardiovascular activity, and stamina.
Instructor: Delia Schletter
New to Line Dance? Get started with step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do dances choreographed to a variety of music from Old Standards to Country, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, and the latest hit tunes. Learn and recognize Line Dance’s unique vocabulary and typical steps, patterns while improving your balance, footwork, cardiovascular activity, and stamina.
Instructor: Delia Schletter
Learn about the Lunar New Year in this slideshow and hands-on workshop with Artist Pauline Tsui. Pauline will share stories about the origins of the Lunar New Year, lucky red envelopes, the dragon dance, and zodiac animals. After the talk, participants will receive an introduction to Chinese Brush painting, with flowers and animals.
Pre-registration is required, please call (510) 981-6270 to reserve a spot!
New to Line Dance? Get started with step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do dances choreographed to a variety of music from Old Standards to Country, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, and the latest hit tunes. Learn and recognize Line Dance’s unique vocabulary and typical steps, patterns while improving your balance, footwork, cardiovascular activity, and stamina.
Instructor: Delia Schletter
Join us for stories and songs featuring the Drum and the Ukulele .
Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you. CraftLab is the third Wednesday of the month from 4-5:30pm.
Join us at West Branch Library for January's CraftLab: Figure Drawing! Practice observing and sketching a live human model. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class provides a welcoming environment to practice and improve your skills. Materials provided or bring your own.