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Tango dance classes with Anahí at La Bruja: beginning and intermediate
Visiting from Buenos Aires, Argentine tango artist and educator Anahí leads beginning and intermediate classes in Berkeley. Her approach blends rigorous technique with a lively, active pace, drawing on her role as a professor at the National University of the Arts and a deep understanding of tango’s social tradition. Instruction focuses on figures for the social floor and clear lead–follow communication, and no prior experience is needed for the beginner session. Classes use the terms leaders and followers and welcome queer, trans, and non-binary dancers, and participants are encouraged to explore both roles. Each session begins with check-in, then a beginner class, followed by a shared practica, an intermediate class, and a final practica. Practicas are included with admission, and the first practice time brings beginners and intermediates together. The intermediate level is geared toward dancers with at least three months of experience, and newcomers are welcome to observe that portion. All sessions are planned for the ballroom, and the room reservation may change. Pricing is $25 for a single class at the general rate, $15 for students with ID for a single class, or $40 for one person taking both classes the same evening. Payment is accepted in cash or via Venmo at the door. Anahí Carballo is a master teacher, choreographer, and director with more than two decades of international experience. She founded Estudio Tango Cuir, led the all-female Compañia Tango Entre Mujeres for a decade, serves on the faculty of the National University of the Arts, and holds distinctions that include a Provincial Malambo Championship and a semifinalist placement at the World Tango Championship. She created Vinculadas and Otro modo and co-created Nuestra historia. Organized by Lindsey Newbold.
FloLab - $300 Weekly Rap Contest and Cypher
FloLab champions authentic Bay Area Hip Hop, pushing back against gentrification that has diluted and displaced cultural spaces. This weekly gathering creates a true home for the art, where MCs hone their skills, the audience’s voice counts, and the culture remains community led. Artists, writers, listeners, and community members come together for a $300 rap writing contest with open mic energy in a room shaped by substance, style, and truth. Participation is open to rappers and non-rappers alike, so anyone can watch, vibe, and connect with a community determined to keep Bay Hip Hop from being pushed out. Contest highlights include one verse per beat, with hooks or choruses allowed, and memorized verses offering the strongest edge. Win the room to take home the prize. Awards are $150 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. People attend for genuine culture, a growing Bay Area network, weekly prompts rooted in real life, a proving ground where MCs can build, test, sharpen, and perform, and a crowd that truly cares. Organizers are also working toward expansion into San Francisco and San Jose and are building monthly support to keep the movement thriving.
Club CaliRichmond Mobile Farmers' Market (Stop I)
The Richmond Mobile Farmers' Market brings local, seasonal produce to the Richmond Public Library, offering fresh, nutritious and budget friendly fruits and vegetables. Prices are kept accessible, and accepted payments include cash, credit cards, CalFresh/EBT and VeggieRx vouchers. Shoppers enrolled in CalFresh/EBT, WIC, SSI or SSDI, Medi-Cal or Unemployment programs receive a 50 percent discount. Choosing this market supports local farmers and helps expand access to nourishing, locally sourced food in the community.
Samba no Pé
Discover the vibrant solo style of Brazilian samba known as samba no pé, rooted in the streets of Rio and Carnival and celebrated for swift footwork and lively hip movement. This class focuses on the foundational groove, including the hallmark fast fast slow basic, expressive arm and hip styling that adds authentic flair, and technique and posture that support speed, stamina, and safety. You will also work on rhythm and musicality by syncing your steps with the driving beat of the samba drum section, the bateria. It suits all levels and requires no partner or prior experience, offering a fun way to build coordination and enjoy a full body workout. Wear comfortable shoes, plan to arrive 10 minutes early, and avoid soles that leave marks on the floor.
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