Mark St. Mary's Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band is a 5 member band that plays traditional Louisiana blues and zydeco music.

“We guarantee to keep you entertained, keeping the skirt-tails floppin' and the cowboy boots stompin'!”

A new zydeco band that knows how to walk the soul-country line and keep that dance floor packed 'til closing time

A new zydeco band that knows how to walk the soul-country line and keep that dance floor packed 'til closing time

The Mangroves represent a new generation of musicians in the lineage of Creole, Zydeco and Cajun musicians hailing from the Bay Area

The repertoire is original, eclectic, passionate, and filled with a musical and emotional intensity!

Cafe Taqsim, formerly known as Cafe Bellie, is a Middle Eastern and Central Asian dance benefit concert where both novice and professional dancers can connect, perform, and share their art in service of the community. We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Have you ever danced the night away to a 20 piece orchestra? The bay area’s own Renegade Orchestra will be presenting a dance filled evening at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Hall on Dec. 16. The string orchestra will be accompanied by a swingin’ rhythm section playing the greatest dance hits of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s, along with a little jazzy holiday music.

School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, is back for a live concert at Ashkenaz!

Doors at 1:15pm ~ Performance at 1:30pm

"Come with the entire family for a fun night as we transport you spiritually through the music of Africa and beyond" -- Babá Ken Okulolo

Mark St. Mary's Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band is a 5 member band that plays traditional Louisiana blues and zydeco music.

“We guarantee to keep you entertained, keeping the skirt-tails floppin' and the cowboy boots stompin'!”

Alaturca Connection will be back on stage on Nov 19th with a unique performance prepared for Berkeley’s historic international art and music venue, Ashkenaz

Gamelan Sekar Jaya, a Bay-Area based performing arts collective, has been showcasing Balinese music, culture and dance for over 40 years

A new zydeco band that knows how to walk the soul-country line and keep that dance floor packed 'til closing time

The singular Nuevo Tango sound of Los Tangueros del Oeste is cool, impassioned, sensuous, seductive and utterly dance-inducing.

The repertoire is original, eclectic, passionate, and filled with a musical and emotional intensity!

Featuring The Ali Khan Band with special guest Aminah Chishti, Makuru featuring Ousseynou Kouyate, and Alyssa DeCaro - Body of Sound

A Halloweekend celebration for Dia de los Muertos, with a musical altar and performance by Cascada de Flores

Celebrating more than 30 years of Celtic Rock!

A celebration of the life and music of Luv Fyah -- featuring Arkaingelle, Binghi Ghost, ILAYA and Heru, Million 7 and special guests!

A night of Polynesian dance and music led by Māhealani Uchiyama, an award-winning dancer, musician, composer, choreographer, and teacher

Food and Zydeco and Cajun Dance Lesson followed by music by four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist & songwriter Cedric Watson!

A tradition that started back in the 20th century, Ashkenaz’s Grateful Dead Night is always evolving!

Scott Guberman & Friends join us for this edition of Ashkenaz's Grateful Dead Night!

Berkeley Old Time Music Convention features five days of old time music and dance! Concerts, workshops, jamming, dances, and more!

On the Saturday of the festivities, we host a square dance on the dance floor of Ashkenaz.

Berkeley Old Time Music Convention features five days of old time music and dance! Concerts, workshops, jamming, dances, and more!

On the Wednesday of the festivities, we host a welcome party and dance on the dance floor of Ashkenaz.

The Bay Area's finest Colombian Cumbia and Vallenato band is coming to Ashkenaz!

A celebration of the unique repertoire of the Carriere Brothers and the generations of Creole music they influenced

Ever wanted to visit India? Here's your chance to take a trip in one night right here in the Bay. Come join us on September 10th for a beautiful night of music and dance as Non Stop Bhangra brings its colorful production to Ashkenaz for a family friendly edition. Featuring a dance lesson, dance performances, live drums, djs, henna, beer & wine bar, and an open floor dance party with the Non Stop Bhangra crew. A treat for the eyes and ears and one of a kind experience that will get your shoulders bouncing while smiling ear to ear, making you feel like you just stepped into a scene from a Bollywood film. Watch, Learn, Participate, Enjoy! Family friendly fun for all ages!

Marimba Pacifica, California’s oldest marimba ensemble, combines joyous musical traditions from across the globe.

School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, is back for a live concert at Ashkenaz!

Doors at 4pm ~ First Performance at 4:15pm

School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, is back for a live concert at Ashkenaz!

Doors at 11am ~ First Performance at 11:15am