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Friday, December 14, 2007

Llego la Parranda!

By Dan

Enjoy a llego la parranda! (Venezuelan Holiday Party) with the Venezuelan Music Project tonight! Come and celebrate "La Navidad y Año Nuevo" with Venezuelan dance favorites such as aguinaldos, gaitas, tamboreras, parrandas, tambores and more. Last year the group had an amazing gathering at La Peña and the energy on the dance floor was beyond belief! A special Venezuelan holiday menu will be offered at Cafe Valparaiso. 8 p.m., Dec. 14, $13 in advance, $15 at the door, La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, (510) 849.2560, ext. 20 (advance tickets).

 

 

 

 

A great chance to find unsual handmade gifts happens this weekend at The Crucible. The annual Gifty Holiday Art Sale and Open House takes place all weekend. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Dec. 15-16, The Crucible, 1260 Seventh St., (510) 444-0919.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find great gifts at the Something of Value event this Sunday. Celebrate the 16th anniversary of the event with live entertainment, prizes, refreshments and the largest selection of African American merchandise in the Bay Area. 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Dec. 16, 3807 San Pablo Ave., Emeryville, (510) 654-3304.

See some great new art at the Clean Gallery art opening tonight. 1432 Franklin St. 

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