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Past Events

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 Saturday, February 8, 2020
Brazilian Jazz
Doors Open at 7pm
Show Starts at 8pm


Julio Lemos is a guitar player, music researcher and teacher. This samba-jazz show is based on his lastest recording -- Julio Lemos Brasil Acustico.

Lemos performs a mix of Brazilian genres such as: Samba, Bossa-Nova, Waltz, Classical Brazilian music, Choro and Frevo, with jazz improvisations.

Accompanying him in this show will be: Brian Moran on Bandolim, Scott Thompson on Bass and Fabio Reis on Drums, plus special guests.

In addition to his own music, this show this show will include music by the following composers: Guinga, Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra, Nelson Cavaquinho, Noel Rosa, Ian Faquini, Jean Charnaux, Baden Powell e Zequinha de Abreu.


OAKLAND SAMBA REVUE

Saturday, January 11, 2020


Samba, Forro and fun -- music for dancing, music for listening, and more!

Oakland Samba Revue under the direction of Morangão (guitar/cavaquinho) and featuring, Catia Lund (vocals), Henry Hung (trumpet), Zack Pitt-Smith (reeds/percussion), Jeff Cressman (trombone), Brendan Neutra (bass) and David Flores (drums).

Doors at 7pm ~ Show at 8pm

Admissions:
$15 Advance Sales Thru Friday, January 10th
$20 Day of and at the Door

Location: BrasArte @ Casa de Cultura, 1901 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, California 94702-1611
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Brazilian Jazz
by Vinicius Gomes


Saturday, December 28, 2019

Doors Open at 7:00pm
Show Starts at 8:00pm



Join us for an intimate evening of Brazilian Jazz with guitarist and composer Vinicius Gomes, a musician representative of the tremendous creative energy of today’s Brazilian instrumental music scene.
With him will be: Alex Buck, drummer; Scott Thompson, bassist, and Harvey Wainapel, saxophonist/clarinetist.

Brazilian snacks and beverages will be on sale at the venue.

Advance Admission: $15
At Door Admission: $20




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 Come to BrasArte's Annual Children's Halloween Ball
Sunday, November 3rd ~ 4-7pm

Advance Admissions ~ Adults $5, Children $3
At Door Admissions ~ Adults $10, Children $5

Costume Contest ~ Games ~ Music and Dancing
Brazilian Snacks and Drinks for Sale



 Balada Sertaneja with Karine & Band
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Doors Open at 7:00pm

Venha curtir uma noite de hits sertanejos com a cantora Karine Silverthorne e sua banda de amigos.

Come enjoy a night of sertanejo music with singer Karine Silverthorne and band. DJ Boca Negra will keep you dancing all night after the live music. Brazilian food and drinks for sale as well.

Ingressos antecipados por $10, $12 na porta.
$10 in Advance ~ $12 at the Door


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Not-So-Secret Baile Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31st
8:30-10:30pm
Please Come In Costume


$5 with 7:30pm Forro and Samba de Gafieira Class

$10 If You Attend the Party Only
 

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 Saturday, October 12, 2019
Show Starts at 7:00pm

"Toilet Paper Show" is an original composition by the Brazilian Clown, Capvara (Palhaço Capvara). Starting with the forgotten everyday item, Capvara presents the illusions and intimacy of toilet paper through object manipulation, tricks, juggling and crowd interaction, creating beauty out of the ordinary. Though silly, the performance also provokes reflections about the untapped potentials of what we use and waste every day. Expressing complex emotions and messages through mime and play, Capvara presents a universal story full of hope and fun. 


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Roots of Samba
Saturday, April 6, 2019


Doors Open at 7:30pm
Music Starts at 8:00pm
Only $20 at the Door


Brazilian Dancer Dinner Featuring Karine Silverthorne & Band
Saturday, January 19, 2019
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Elas Cantam Djavan - A Tribute to Djavan
Saturday, January 12, 2019

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 BrasArte welcomes 2019 by asking Axé at a party full of joy and positivity with the contagious Afoxé Black sound!
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Saturday, November 10, 2018

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Saturday, November 03, 2018

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

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Saturday, July 7, 2018 ~ Doors Open at 7:00pm
60th Anniversary of Bossa Nova
with Ricardo Peixoto & Catia Lund
 

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A celebration of the 60th year anniversary of the golden age of the Brazilian songbook, featuring international artists Ricardo Peixoto (acoustic guitar) & Catia Lund (vocals, hand percussion).

Join us for a magic evening as we reverence classic Bossa Nova composers from Tom Jobim to Vinicius de Moraes.

Doors Open at 7:00pm ~ Show Starts at 7:30pm
Brazilian Bar Snacks & Drinks
1960s-Era attire encouraged!
$20 


UPCOMING/RECENT EVENTS

DANCE SOCIAL!
FORRO, SAMBA DE GAFIEIRA & BOLERO
Every 1st Thursday of the Month ~ Next on August 2nd

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Come check out our "pratica" as we expand the
Dança de Salão community here in the Bay Area.

7:30-8:30pm Forró & Samba de Gafieira Class
with Weslei Guimaraes


8:30-10:30pm Social Dancing featuring
Forró, Samba de Gafieira & Bolero sets

Drop in $15 (BrasArte class cards accepted)
Suggested Additional $5 for Social


Suggested Social Only ~ $10

Wine & snacks provided. All Levels Welcome!


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017!
BAILE BENEFICIENTE: SAMBA, FORRO & MORE!
Brazilian Dance Party & Fundraiser for BrasArte's New Production: Sambrazil!

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The second Brazilian-style baile in the Bay Area! Two rooms  playing the best of
Forró, Samba de Gafieira & Bolero.


THREE Special Guests!
Brazilian Ballroom Dance Experts
from Rio de Janeiro:
Marcelo Chocolate, Alvaro Reys & Weslei Guimaraes!


Three mini-classes
Caipirinha Bar & Brazilian snacks

Exclusive Sneak Peak  of Sambrazil!


Sliding Scale Admission: $10 & Up
Doors Open 8pm




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