Yayoi Kusama has been called the most important living Japanese artist, the world's best-selling female artist, and the world's most successful living artist—and the princess of polka dots. For seven decades, Kusama has explored infinity in a variety of media: paintings, mixed media artwork, mirror rooms, and sculptures, including her celebrated polka dot-covered pumpkins.
Herencia Guantanamera is bringing the rhythms of Eastern Cuba, with the crossover influence of Haitian culture, to celebrate and share this rich Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage with Berkeley kids and families.
Come experience the traditions, music, dance, and history of a unique region.
You'll love Guantanamera culture. It will make you dance!
All ages welcome.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
Make mochi with us from the comfort of your own kitchen! Learn how to make daifuku mochi and ice cream mochi, a Japanese delicacy! Taught by Experienced Mochi-maker, Yukiko from Kaori's Kitchen. Please register and get the Zoom link at: http://bit.ly/makemochi
Here is an ingredient list so that you can make mochis along with Yukiko! mochi_prep_-_daifuku_ice_cream_1.pdf
We're sorry - this workshop is FULL! However, please consider joining next week's Mochi Making workshop on Zoom. More info here: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/make-mochi-online
Berkeley Public Library and mak-'amham present: Cafe Ohlone Talks @ BPL, a regular series!
Every month, join mak-‘amham/Cafe Ohlone founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino as they discuss a topic related to East Bay Ohlone culture, experiences, and community. Through this partnership, the Berkeley community as a whole can learn about and celebrate East Bay Ohlone culture as a vital, vibrant part of the Bay Area's past, present, and future. Keep an eye on this event page and the BPL newsletter for upcoming topics!
Cafe Ohlone Talks is now a regular event here at the Berkeley Public Library! Join us once a month for an educational session with mak-‘amham/Cafe Ohlone founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino. Each month we’ll be discussing a topic related to East Bay Ohlone culture, experiences, and community.
Because of the seasonal nature of Cafe Ohlone, our sessions will take place over Zoom in summer and winter, but at the cafe itself in fall and spring.
Join us for a special story time in celebration of Juneteenth featuring Storyteller Kirk Waller. Kirk will share traditional African American stories and songs.