Cultural Education

The World of Yayoi Kusama @West

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.

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Herencia Guantanamera Haiti @West

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 

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Cafe Ohlone Talks @BPL

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!

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