This unique two-night arts festival celebrates the spirit of Yemanja, the African deity that honors the essential, beautiful and sometimes-dangerous nature of water. Inspired by the original Yemanja Festival celebrated in Bahia, Brazil the Yemanja Arts Festival will bring together celebrated artists and dancers from across the Bay Area, interpreters of art forms from the African diaspora (Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States) that pay homage to Yemanja through their respective folkloric and spiritual traditions.

Featuring Choreography by Conceicao Damasceno, Kimberly Miguel Mullen, Tania Santiago, Danda da Hora, Ramon Ramos Alayo, Wagner Santos, Nadia Velasquez Brunner, Mestre Beicola, Jenny Leary, Tainah Damasceno Harvey, Curumins & Borboletas Dance Group and more! 

Bahian Food by Sabor da Bahia

Saturday Night’s ticket price will include an after party with a live band, "Bahia Soul" featuring Danda da Hora

Friday & Saturday: Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm 
Saturday: After Party at 10pm

Friday Only: $18 advance, $20 at the door
Saturday Only (Includes After Party): $20 advance, $22 at the door
Saturday After Party Only: $10

Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door.

Casa De Cultura/Brasarte
1901 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley CA

Made possible in part by the Grousbeck Family Foundation.