# Event Details - **Event Name**: Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Monthly community music jam in Berkeley. All ages and skill levels welcome. Play, sing, or listen. Free, low-pressure gathering at La Peña.About this EventA FREE Family-Friendly Music Jam in BerkeleyEvery 3rd WednesdayLooking for an open Berkeley music jam where you can play live music, meet other musicians, and feel supported while exploring Latin American music styles?Las Mermeladas is a relaxed, welcoming space to connect through music in community.This monthly jam centers Latin American and Afro-Latin music styles like salsa, cumbia, boleros, Latin jazz, and regional folk music.Musicians are invited to take solos, vocalists are welcomed throughout the night, and there are often opportunities to try out instruments like güiro, bongos, and congas.All ages. All instruments. All skill levels welcome.Led by José Roberto Hernández, the jam is gently facilitated so newcomers, seasoned musicians, and families alike can participate and feel included!No jam experiance needed.No instrument needed.Bring your curiousity, your compañerismo, and your love of music!¡Nos vemos en La Peña!CostFree (RSVP encouraged)Donations to support musicians always appreciated.Full menu available, plus beer, wine, sangria, and agua frescas for purchase.Getting here:Free neighborhood street parking#18 bus line stops across the street from La PeñaAshby BART is 2 blocks awayWhy Las Mermeladas?Spaces like this are vital for musicians and our collective communities. They create opportunities for:Musicians to connect and collaborate in a supportive Latin American music spaceFamilies to experiance live music togetherArtists to play regularly without pressure at no costWe all deserve to to recharge midweek!Las Mermeladas is one of La Peña's few free community programs, helping keep live music accessible in Berkeley.Support Free Programs at La PeñaBecome a La Peña Member and enjoy a 25% discount on tickets plus exclusive perks year-round at Lapena.org/members or make a one-time gift at Lapena.org/donate to support La Peña and help sustain free, accessible programs like Las Mermeladas. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/59c10420-e278-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h442-dc181209-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 05:00 PMLos Cilantros Opens for DinnerHost: Los Cilantros Restaurant🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMMusic Jams - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/las-mermeladas-free-music-jam-in-berkeley-all-ages-and-skill-levels/100001978654471789 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, nonprofit, dance, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 11.97, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: La Peña Cultural Center - **lat**: 37.85282 - **long**: -122.26587799999999 - **full address**: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6470c6ac8bc178f07b8ddc5150c2cece8dd1d061246eec0cc47363b605f81b80-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd27530-gmir.jpg?v=1766766760 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels) being held? - **A:** Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels) takes place on Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels)? - **A:** Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels) is organized by La Peña Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Las Mermeladas: Free Music Jam in Berkeley (All Ages & Skill Levels) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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