KKUP, 91.5FM on the radio in South & East San Francisco Bay all the way to the Monterey Bay area

KKUP Cupertino brings to you music & culture from all over the world!

• Every Monday afternoon, 3-6pm, Hala hosts the Middle Eastern music & culture show "Mezzas & Tapas". Join us for a musical tour of the Middle East, Africa & the mediterranean basin.
• Music, dance & cultural events calendar!
• Please send us your musical requests and community events by the previous Friday.
• For schedule & more information, please visit KKUP Cupertino, email Hala or call 408-260-2999. Playlists and announcements on Mezzas & Tapas Facebook Page

• The Hala Dance Company performs at 3:30 pm
• For details, please visit Rakkasah Website

• International master drummer, Issam Houshan's latest CD, "Hard Raqs Cafe" is being released on March 11 and San Francisco is the first stop on the tour for this CD of World music by Issam, Martin Beal and the Damascus Belly Dance Orchestra.
• Join Issam Houshan and Talia Soleil as they introduce the beautiful and evocative music to the world in a star-studded show of fantastic talent. Starring Sausan Molthen, Talia Soleil, Andrea Sendek, Tatseena, Hala, Surreyya Hada, Dansoleil Belly Dance, and more exciting talent!
• Doors open at 6 PM Show 7:30 PM
• $40 (+ tax and tip). RESERVATIONS a must!!! Space is limited.
• Guarantee your spot by calling today. (415) 876-2300. CDs available at the restaurant. Get your copy signed!
• For more information please call Talia Soleil (925) 516-3667 or email at Taliasoleil1@gmail.com

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• World Heritage Cultural Center sponsors the Global Beat Stage at the Travel Shows
• Two full days: Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM
• Special guest speakers, seminars by travel industry notables, hourly travel presentations, 2 full days of live entertainment including the Hala Dance Company, prize giveaways & more.
• For more information, please visit Bay Area Travel Adventure Show or call 914.498.8347

• The Association of Children's Libraries (ACL) presents its annual Performers Showcase on Sat Feb 4, 9:15am - 4:30pm.
• Come see over 30 children's performers, all in one day, all in one place!
• Performers include musicians, puppeteers, magicians, circus acts, storytellers and more.
• Featured artists include bilingual performers, first-time Showcase performers, and many acts that fit this year's Summer Reading theme.
• Reservations and details!

ANGELICAS LLC 863 Main Street., Redwood City, CA 94063

• Join people of many cultures as we celebrate and renew the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Reimagine the dream is a festival of music, dance, art, spoken word, food and traditions from around the world.
• FREE event! Open to the public.
• For details, please call 408-253-0751

Private Home, Palo Alto, CA

• Golden Thread Fundraiser will feature beautiful Turkish goods for sale. An excellent opportunity to shop for the holidays.
• Hala performs at 3:30 pm
• 18% of the goods sold will be donated to Golden Thread Productions.
• For details and reservations, please call Monica at 650 444 0450.

• Dance performances from all over the world; Halanda studio classes recitals, live music & drumming, open floor dance, food, drinks & more!
• FREE event! Open to the public. All ages welcome!
• Details and line up.

Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

• Festival Dancing, Live music, Vendors plus lots of great surprises.
• For more information, please visit BABDAMA website

Alviso Marina County Park, 1195 Hope Street  Alviso, CA 95002

• Seventh Annual Day on the Bay: A Multicultural Festival on Sunday, October 9, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Alviso Marina County Park
• Day on the Bay is a celebration that brings people together to enjoy activities, rich in diversity and talent, and abundant in ethnic expression.
• Ethnic dance performances & entertainment reflecting the diversity of the bay area.
• Event is FREE & open to the public. Free food will be provided to the community and Freepumpkins for the kids (while supplies last)
• For more information, please call (408) 299-5030

• Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center presents the Santa Cruz World Arts Festival; a month-long festival which includes FREE DANCE AND MUSIC EVENTS throughout Santa Cruz.
• FREE, public, family event.
• Saturday outdoor performances presented by many local dance groups
• Sunday movement workshops
• A marketplace vending area with food, crafts, cultural exhibits, clothing, and jewelry (on Saturday)

• Advance your dance technique, skills and abilities while learning a fun Egyptian Oriental Choreography. (Performance opportunities available for interested and qualified dancers)
• Learn: The Foundations of Dance; 4 simple yet crucial factors essential for creating dance out of ordinary movement. The meanings of the songs used. Familiar moves, Fancy delivery; Creating the extraordinary out of the ordinary. Fun, sassy Egyptian dance combinations and drills. Attend the whole course to learn a full choreography. Performance tricks of the trade. Shimmies. Layering. Elegant transitions. Elegant Arms.
• How to listen to the music and identify the rhythms.
• ALL Levels Welcome!
• Cost: $150 for the full session. $30/class Drop in. PayPal hala<at>haladance<dot>com

Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Road, San Jose CA 95116

• 30 dancers, 15 actors from 12 traditions create ONE unique interpretation of the Sufi quest for God. Video Overview!
• EnActe and Sangam Arts Present: A Groundbreaking Multicultural Dance Theater Extravaganza: Press Release!
• A sumptuous multi-sensory dance theatre presentation by EnActe Arts and Sangam Arts.
• Written by Peter Brook & Jean Claude Carrière Based on 12th Century Persian Poet Farid ud-Din Attar's Manṭiq-uṭ-Ṭayr.
• This spellbinding allegory of the philosophy of Sufism will be rendered by actors and dancers representing 12 ethnic traditions.  Fifteen experienced actors and thirty dancers form the cast.
• Be part of dance history by supporting this ambitious project on Conference of the Birds!
• Tickets and Details!

ANGELICAS LLC 863 Main Street., Redwood City, CA 94063

Halanda Studio at 1062 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

• Join us for a fun show featuring many local stars.
• A variety of Bellydance performances showcasing different styles and genres.
• Event FREE and open to the public. Come early for good seats.
  
• Details on Dance Essence website.

Los Altos Library 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022
Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Street. Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Gilroy Library 350 W. 6th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
Milpitas Library 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035

• FREE Bellydance classes at different places in the South San Francisco Bay area through the Santa Clara County Library System.
• Classes are FREE and open to the public. All ages (teen and adult), genders, skill levels and flexibility ranges are welcome. Join us and spread the word!
• Please contact the specific library that interests you for further details.
• Los Altos Library: 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022. Tel: (650) 948-7683
  Mondays from 12 – 1 pm
  Dates: June 6, June 20, June 27, July 25, August 8, August 15, August 22 and August 29.
• Morgan Hill Library: 660 West Main Street. Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Tel: 408-779-3196
  Tuesdays, June 14 and June 28 from 7-8 pm.
• Gilroy Library: 350 W. 6th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Tel: 408-842-8207
  Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
• Milpitas Library: 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035. Tel: (408) 262-1171
  Tuesdays, August 2, 9 and 16 from 7-8 pm
• Facebook Event! Invite your communities!

• Enjoy two full days of Bellydance & shopping. International market featuring arts, crafts, dance, costumes, jewelry, comic books and gifts of all kinds. Live music & dance all weekend.
• Saturday July 30, 12 - 9pm AND Sunday July 31, 12 - 8pm.
  
• Admission: $15/adult, $6/child under 12.
  
• For more information, please visit Carnival of Stars website or email Alexandria.

Don Quixote's International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Downtown Felton, CA 95018

• Helené presents an evening of live music & dance featuring guest dancers including Hala!
• Beautiful live music with the band: Helm. Open floor dancing
• Cover charge and delicious food.
• For reservations, please call Don Quixote's Hall at (831) 603-2294.
• Facebook event! Invite your communities!

• Desert Dream Dance Studio celebrates its 1st annual showcase!
• Special performances by Studio Instructors and their dance companies and classes!
• Shakti Bhakti, Kae Montgomery, Desert Dream Dance Company, Catherine Cooper, Jill Baker, Calla Lily Tribal Belly Dance, Hala and MORE!
• Details and Registration!

• The 24th Annual World Refugee Day is sponsored by: Refugee & Immigrant Forum of Santa Clara County, PARS Equality Center and the County of Santa Clara.
• An international cultural event featuring: Presentations, Food, Entertainment, Children's Activities, Community Resources and Raffle Prizes.
• FREE and open to the public!
• For more information, please call 408-357-7452.

• Advance your dance technique, skills and abilities while learning a fun Egyptian Oriental Choreography. (Performance opportunities available for interested and qualified dancers)
• Learn: The Foundations of Dance; 4 simple yet crucial factors essential for creating dance out of ordinary movement. The meanings of the songs used. Familiar moves, Fancy delivery; Creating the extraordinary out of the ordinary. Fun, sassy Egyptian dance combinations and drills. Attend the whole course to learn a full choreography. Performance tricks of the trade. Shimmies. Layering. Elegant transitions. Elegant Arms.
• How to listen to the music and identify the rhythms.
• ALL Levels Welcome!
• Cost: $100 for the full session. $25/class Drop in. PayPal hala<at>haladance<dot>com

Glendale Civic Auditorium , 1401 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208

• Join us for fabulous workshops & amazing shows featuring Egyptian superstar Tito and many other international stars!
• 3 days workshops and shows!
  
• For schedule & registration, please visit Cairo Shimmy Quake or email cairoshimmyquake<at>gmail.com

Double Tree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, California, 95110

• Join us for this fun annual event sponsored by FanimeCon. Dance and music performances showcasing a wide variety of genres and styles.
• For reservations and details, please visit Clockwork Alchemy Website!

The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

• Join us for a fun dance event produced by Helene. Dance performances showcasing a wide variety of excellent belly dancers from Santa Cruz and beyond!
• For reservations or directions, please call The Crepe Place at (831) 429-6994.

• Best Dance talents from Russia, Ukraine, Argentina, Egypt and The United States are put together in one place to do an amazing Bellydance show!
• Special treat - Bollywood and Samba performances by award winning dancers.
• A special guest star for the evening is Bellydance Champion of the World 2011, European Bellydancer 2011 Marta Korzun from Ukraine.
• Regular Seating $19.00 online or $25.00 at the door. Online Tickets!
• Marta Korzun teaches workshops at Halanda Studio Apr 30 & May 1: Details

• In celebration of National Dance Week, Hala's classes are FREE to EVERYONE Apr 25-27.
• Monday 7-8 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at Halanda Studio
  Monday 8-9 pm: Intermediate/Advance Technique & Drills at Halanda Studio
  Monday 9-10 pm: Choreography & Performance at Halanda Studio
  Tuesday 5:15 - 6:15 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at Desert Dream Dance Studio in Santa Cruz
  Wednesday 8-9 pm: Hala Dance Company rehearsal at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free classes at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free dance events all over the bay area

• One night ONLY each year in April hundreds of dancers and thousands of observers converge for a fantastic night of dance on the streets of Downtown Santa Cruz.
• Many audience members find great inspiration witnessing the diversity and the spectacle of dance ranging from the culturally celebratory groove of dozens of Brazillian drummers and Samba Dancers filling the streets, to the death defying grace of aerial artists dancing high above Pacific Avenue.
• FREE, public, family event.
• For details, please visit Santa Cruz Dance Week

• A Belly Dance Open Stage Event Showcasing Teachers & Students Of Middle Eastern Dance. Bay Area Belly is an independent Belly Dance Festival.
• Open to the public, especially dancers and dance enthusiasts who would like to experience the enchanting atmosphere of dance and live music from the Middle East.
• Admission: $15 per person. Online Tickets!
• Details on Bay Area Belly

Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

• Join us for an enchanting evening of Arabic Music and singing by world-renowned Arabic musician, composer and singer Elias Lammam and his Santa Cruz Arabic Music Ensemble.
• Popular Arabic music representing many countries and rhythms. Tarab music as well as popular dance tunes including songs of Om Kolthum, Fairuz, Abdel Halim Hafez, Mohamed Abdel Wahab and more...
• Come swing & shimmy, or just sing along on your favorite classic Arabic tunes.
• Elias Lammam of Lebanon is a world renowned, multi-instrumentalist and a master instructor of classical Arabic music & singing.
• Details and Registration!

Northside Branch Library, 695 Moreland Way Santa Clara, California 95054

• Northside Branch Library celebrates the cultures of the world with an International Family Day!
• Family Belly Dancing. Bollywood Dancing. Disney Princess Appearances by Jasmine, Pocahontas, and Mulan. Anansi the Spider Puppet Show.
• at 3 pm, there's an International Food Fest.
• For all ages with the exception of International Food Fest which is for Grades K and up and their parent(s)

• Advance your dance technique, skills and abilities while learning a fun Egyptian Oriental Choreography. (Performance opportunities available for interested and qualified dancers)
• Learn: The Foundations of Dance; 4 simple yet crucial factors essential for creating dance out of ordinary movement. The meanings of the songs used. Familiar moves, Fancy delivery; Creating the extraordinary out of the ordinary. Fun, sassy Egyptian dance combinations and drills. Attend the whole course to learn a full choreography. Performance tricks of the trade. Shimmies. Layering. Elegant transitions. Elegant Arms.
• How to listen to the music and identify the rhythms.
• ALL Levels Welcome!
• Cost: $120 for the full session. $25/class Drop in. PayPal hala<at>haladance<dot>com

• Hala dances to live music at 6:30 pm
• The Hala Dance Company performs at 7:24 pm
• For details, please visit Rakkasah Website

• Join us for a special celebration of Persian New Year while enjoying delicious Moroccan food!
• Featuring Silk Road Dance performances by Farima and her students.
• Special guest artists: Hala Dance Company, Jill Baker and many others!
• Special 5-course dinner and show for only $41 per person (Gratuities not included).
• Reservations required: (408) 453-1983

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• World Heritage Cultural Center sponsors the Global Beat Stage at the Travel Shows
• Two full days: Saturday, March 5: 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, March 6: 11 AM - 4 PM
• Special guest speakers, seminars by travel industry notables, hourly travel presentations, 2 full days of live entertainment including the Hala Dance Company, prize giveaways & more.
• For more information, please visit Bay Area Travel Adventure Show or call 914.498.8347

• Join people of many cultures as we celebrate and renew the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Reimagine the dream is a festival of music, dance, art, spoken word, food and traditions from around the world.
• FREE event! Open to the public.
• For details, please call 408-253-0751

• Dance performances from all over the world; Halanda studio classes recitals, live music & drumming, open floor dance, food, drinks & more!
• Dance performances include: Egyptian, Persian, Indian, American Bellydance plus more!
• FREE event! Open to the public. All ages welcome!
• Details and full line up coming soon.

Odell Johnson Theater - Laney College. 900 Fallon St, Oakland, California 94607
(close to Lake Merritt BART)

• In December 2014, Tammy & Etang traveled to Cairo, Egypt to learn more about the country’s women’s rights movement. The accumulated research, interviews and classes, along with five years of collected testimonials from Girls Raks participants will inform the 2015 production, Resistance and Revolution: Sisters Challenging and Changing the World.
• This work is a manifestation of the belief that strengthening the bonds between girls and women in Oakland with those in Egypt is vital to the global campaign to stamp out violence against women.
• Guest artists: Amel Tafsout, Sarah Bush Dance Project, Monica Berini, Stephanie Bastos and Hala.
• FREE Event! Thanks to a grant from the Akonadi Foundation Beloved Community Fund.

Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

• Festival Dancing, Live music, Vendors plus lots of great surprises.
• The Hala Dance Company performs between 2-3pm.
• PAY FOR ADMISSION AT THE DOOR OR ONLINE HERE!
• For more information, please visit BABDAMA website

• Support Dance4Healing and dance with us as we celebrate the last session of fall 2015 program!
• Dance lessons, performances, speakers, raffle and more. Since it's Halloween, costumes are encouraged but not mandatory.
• Potluck, please bring something healthy and tasty to share.
• RSVP on our Eventbrite page so that we’ll have your name at the front desk.
• This event is part of a crowdfunding campaign running on Indiegogo Life.
• FREE, public, family event. Helping cancer patients in their recovery journey.

KKUP World Music Marathon, 91.5FM on your radio dial in South & East San Francisco Bay and the Monterey Bay areas.

• Saturday 10/24 at 6:00 - 9:00pm with the Santa Cruz Arabic Music Ensemble.
• For schedule & information, please visit KKUP Cupertino , or call 408-260-2999

The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

• Join us for a fun dance event produced by Helene. Dance performances showcasing a wide variety of excellent belly dancers from Santa Cruz and beyond!
• For reservations or directions, please call The Crepe Place at (831) 429-6994.

Alviso Marina County Park, 1195 Hope Street  Alviso, CA 95002

• Sixth Annual Day on the Bay: A Multicultural Festival on Sunday, October 11th, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Alviso Marina County Park
• Day on the Bay is a celebration that brings people together to enjoy activities, rich in diversity and talent, and abundant in ethnic expression.
• Ethnic dance performances & entertainment reflecting the diversity of the bay area.
• Event is FREE & open to the public. Free food will be provided to the community and Freepumpkins for the kids (while supplies last)
• For more information, please call (408) 299-5030

• The Arab Cultural Festival transforms a San Francisco setting into a cultural bazaar. Bringing the sights, smells, and sounds of the Arab world to visitors!
• Handicrafts and delicious food. Traditional and contemporary performances by Arab and Arab-American artists from 22 countries.
• An eclectic variety of booths featuring music, food, art exhibits, henna artists, kids games, souvineers and information.
• Suggested donation: $5 . Open to the public. All ages welcome.
• For details, please visit Arab Cultural Festival or call 415-664-2200

Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Hala Dance Company is very proud to present Egyptian mega star, Sorraia Zaied in a 2-day dance workshops and a fantastic dinner show! Prepare to be delighted and AMAZED!!

• The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center presents the Santa Cruz Ethnic Dance Festival on September 19th!
• FREE, public, family event.
• Saturday outdoor performances presented by many local dance groups
• Sunday movement workshops
• A marketplace vending area with food, crafts, cultural exhibits, clothing, and jewelry (on Saturday)
• Details and website coming soon.

Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

• Join us for an enchanting evening of Arabic Music and singing with the Santa Cruz Arabic Music Ensemble directed by world-renowned Arabic musician, composer and singer Elias Lammam.
• Popular Arabic music representing many countries and rhythms. Tarab music as well as popular dance tunes including songs of Om Kolthum, Fairuz, Abdel Halim Hafez, Mohamed Abdel Wahab and more...
• Come swing & shimmy, or just sing along on your favorite classic Arabic tunes.
• Elias Lammam of Lebanon is a world renowned, multi-instrumentalist and a master instructor of classical Arabic music & singing. He will be joined by his brother, master percussionist: Tony Lammam!
• Details and Registration!

• Enjoy two full days of Bellydance & shopping. International market featuring arts, crafts, dance, costumes, jewelry, comic books and gifts of all kinds. Live music & dance all weekend.
• Saturday August 1, 10am - 10pm AND Sunday August 2, 11am - 8pm.
  
• Admission: $15/adult, $6/child under 12. Free parking.
  
• For more information, please visit Carnival of Stars website or email Alexandria.

Attending Ahlan wa Sahlan Dance Festival, touring Cairo & Alexandria

• Visit Cairo & Alexandria's major tourist attractions.
• Shop, ride the camels, smoke the 'shisha' and relax by the Nile
• Dance and study with the stars at "Ahlan wa Sahlan" Dance Festival AND/OR study your favorite instrument with top instructors from the College of Arabic Music in Cairo
• Relax and swim in the Mediterranean Sea.
• Visit Alexandria's tourist attractions and tour the Alexandria library.
• Several "off the beaten path" trips, excursions and surprises!!
• See Egypt with a native dancer who knows where the best deals are, how to navigate the Egyptian culture and social interactions and loves to travel and bridge the gap between cultures and people!

• "Dancin on the Ave" information
• The Hala Dance Company performs at TBD.
• FREE and open to the pubic.

Glendale Civic Auditorium , 1401 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208

• Join us for fabulous workshops & amazing shows featuring Egyptian superstar Tito and many other international stars!
• 2 days workshops and shows!
  
• Hala will perform on Sunday with top dance stars from all over the USA!
  
• For schedule & registration, please visit Cairo Shimmy Quake or email cairoshimmyquake<at>gmail.com

• A Belly Dance Party in the Heart of Willow Glen
• Featuring performances representing many different dance styles.
• FREE event! Open to the public.
• For details, please visit Adira Dance or call 408-269-0110

• In celebration of National Dance Week, Hala's classes are FREE to EVERYONE Apr 27-29.
• Monday 7-8 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at Halanda Studio
  Monday 8-9 pm: Intermediate/Advance Technique & Drills at Halanda Studio
  Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz
  Wednesday 7-8:30 pm: Hala Dance Company rehearsal at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free classes at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free dance events all over the bay area

Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

• Hala Dance Company members, current and former, invite you to come celebrate with us 13 years of dance fun, comeraderie and love!
• Join us in dance. Socialize with company members. Share your experience or simply watch.
• FREE event. Invite your communities!
• This is part of Halanda Studio's National Dance Week celebrations!
• FREE Classes all week!

• One night ONLY each year in April hundreds of dancers and thousands of observers converge for a fantastic night of dance on the streets of Downtown Santa Cruz.
• Many audience members find great inspiration witnessing the diversity and the spectacle of dance ranging from the culturally celebratory groove of dozens of Brazillian drummers and Samba Dancers filling the streets, to the death defying grace of aerial artists dancing high above Pacific Avenue.
• FREE, public, family event.
• For details, please visit Santa Cruz Dance Week

• A Belly Dance Open Stage Event Showcasing Teachers & Students Of Middle Eastern Dance. Bay Area Belly is an independent Belly Dance Festival.
• Open to the public, especially dancers and dance enthusiasts who would like to experience the enchanting atmosphere of dance and live music from the Middle East.
• Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
• Details on Bay Area Belly

AACI Center at 2400 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA

• Multi-cultural entertainment in support of Aaron's journey to healing.
• Ethiopian and other cultural dance performances. African Drumming. Traditional foods, arts & music.
• Raising money for developmental therapy for 11year old Aaron Khan with cerebral palsy and to raise awareness about immirgrant families and their special needs children.
• For information please visit: AaronKFoundation.org

• Join us for a special celebration of Persian New Year while enjoying delicious Moroccan food!
• Featuring Silk Road Dance performances by Farima and her students.
• Special guest artists: Hala Dance Company, Patrice, Alcina and many others!
• Special 5-course dinner and show for only $38 per person (Gratuities not included).
• Reservations required: (408) 453-1983

• For details, please visit Rakkasah Website

• Join us for a special Bellydance party by Setareh
• Professional dance performances by top regional dancers!
• Please arrive early for good seats . For more information, please email Setareh

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• World Heritage Cultural Center sponsors the Global Beat Stage at the Travel Shows
• Two full days: Saturday, February 7: 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, February 8: 11 AM - 4 PM
• Special guest speakers, seminars by travel industry notables, hourly travel presentations, 2 full days of live entertainment including the Hala Dance Company, prize giveaways & more.
• For more information, please visit Bay Area Travel Adventure Show or call 914.498.8347

• Join people of many cultures as we celebrate and renew the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Reimagine the dream is a festival of music, dance, art, spoken word, food and traditions from around the world.
• FREE event! Open to the public.
• For details, please call 408-253-0751

• Join us for a special celebration of Winter Solstice while enjoying delicious Moroccan food!
• Featuring Silk Road Dance performances by Farima and her students.
• Special guest artists: Hala Dance Company, Raks al Khalil, Kevin Greek, Alcina Nelson, and others!
• Special priced meal with show: $37 per person (tax included, drinks excluded).
• Reservations required: (408) 453-1983

• Dance performances from all over the world; Halanda studio classes recitals, live music & drumming, juggling, photo booth, open floor dance, food, drinks & more!
• Dance performances include: Egyptian, Persian, Indian, American Bellydance plus more!
• FREE event! Open to the public. All ages welcome!
• Details and full line up.

Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

• Festival Dancing, Live music, Vendors plus lots of great surprises.
• The Hala Dance Company performs at 1:20pm.
• For more information, please visit bay area MECDA website, or email info@sfbamecda.org

Alviso Marina County Park, 1195 Hope Street  Alviso, CA 95002

• Fifth Annual Day on the Bay: A Multicultural Festival on Sunday, October 12th, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Alviso Marina County Park
• Day on the Bay is a celebration that brings people together to enjoy activities, rich in diversity and talent, and abundant in ethnic expression.
• Ethnic dance performances & entertainment reflecting the diversity of the bay area.
• Event is FREE & open to the public. Free food will be provided to the community and Freepumpkins for the kids (while supplies last)
• For more information, please call (408) 299-5030

• The Arab Cultural Festival transforms a San Francisco setting into a cultural bazaar. Bringing the sights, smells, and sounds of the Arab world to visitors!
• Handicrafts and delicious food. Traditional and contemporary performances by Arab and Arab-American artists from 22 countries.
• An eclectic variety of booths featuring music, food, art exhibits, henna artists, kids games, souvineers and information.
• FREE event. Open to the public. All ages welcome.
• For details, please visit Arab Cultural Festival or call 415-664-2200

KKUP World Music Marathon, 91.5FM on your radio dial in South & East San Francisco Bay and the Monterey Bay areas.

• Friday 10/3 at 6:00 - 9:00pm with Camino and Saturday 10/4 at 6:00 - 9:00pm with the Santa Cruz Arabic Music Ensemble.
• For schedule & information, please visit KKUP Cupertino , email Lars or call 408-260-2999

• Desert Dance Festival Information
• Desert Dance Festival Schedule

The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

• Join us for a fun dance event produced by Helene. Dance performances showcasing a wide variety of excellent belly dancers from Santa Cruz and beyond!
• For reservations or directions, please call The Crepe Place at (831) 429-6994.

• The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center presents the Santa Cruz Ethnic Dance Festival on September 13th and 14th 2014!
• FREE, public, family event.
• Saturday outdoor performances presented by 14 local dance groups (from 11:00-7:00pm)
• Saturday night dance parties with live music: e.g. Soukuos, Milonga, Contra Dance (from 7:00-11:00pm)
• Sunday movement workshops (from 10:00-7:00pm)
• A marketplace vending area with food, crafts, cultural exhibits, clothing, and jewelry (on Saturday)
• For details, please visit Santa Cruz Ethnic Dance Festival on Facebook or call 831.227.6770

• Hala continues Halanda Studio's "Community Hour" program with a FREE Dabke Dance Workshop on Sunday August 24.
• All is welcome. FREE and open to the public.
• For more information, please visit Halanda Studio "Community Hour"

Santa Clara University Mayer Theater, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053

• United - Santa Clara International Dance Festival is a collaborative effort between Santa Clara University Theatre and Dance Department and United Association of American Dancers.
• The mission of the festival is to encourage excellence in the art of dance and cultural exchange between international dance artists.
• FREE event. For more information, call (408) 554-4015 or visit http://www.scupresents.org/

• A Belly Dance Party in the Heart of Willow Glen
• Featuring performances representing many different dance styles.
• FREE event! Open to the public.
• For details, please visit Adira Dance or call 408-269-0110

• Enjoy two full days of Bellydance & shopping. International market featuring arts, crafts, dance, costumes, jewelry, comic books and gifts of all kinds. Live music & dance all weekend.
• Saturday & Sunday August 2 & 3 from 10:00am - 10:00pm
  
• Admission: $15/adult, $6/child under 12. Free parking.
  
• For more information, please visit Carnival of Stars website or email Alexandria.

• The 5th annual Hotter Than July show is a free community celebration for the 2014 Girls Raks Bellydance and Body Image Program.
• A fun event where community members will hear some great music, see fantastic dancing, and give much needed encouragement to girls who have learned that they are perfect just as they are.
• FREE and open to the public!
• For more information, please visit Girls Raks or call 510-229-0539.

• Hala kick-starts Halanda Studio's "Community Hour" program with a FREE Khaliji Dance Workshop on Sunday July 20.
• All is welcome. FREE and open to the public.
• For more information, please visit Halanda Studio "Community Hour"

• Enjoy a family holiday filled with History, Patriotism and Roses!
• Features live bands, dance groups including the Hala Dance Company, home-made floats, kids on bikes, antique cars, and more.
• Following the parade attendees will enjoy the picnic on The Alameda featuring food and drink from local restaurants under the shade of our trees on The Alameda together with live music.
• FREE and open to the public! Event Schedule!

• "Dancin on the Ave" information
• The Hala Dance Company performs at 3 pm.
• FREE and open to the pubic.

• The 22nd Annual World Refugee Day is sponsored by: Refugee & Immigrant Forum of Santa Clara County, PARS Equality Center and the County of Santa Clara.
• An international cultural event featuring: Presentations, Food, Entertainment, Children's Activities, Community Resources and Raffle Prizes.
• FREE and open to the public!
• For more information, please call 408-357-7452.

Downtown Sunnyvale, Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

• The 40th Annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival will take place on June 7 and 8.
• Over 350 artists and eight of the finest bands in the Bay Area. Join us for two days of fun.
• Six beverage booth locations serving fine wines, beer, margaritas, sangria, and champagne.
• Two full days: Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8: 10 AM - 6 PM
• 2 full days of live entertainment including the Hala Dance Company & more.
• For more information, please visit Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce or call (408)736-4971

• Studio Fundraiser Party and Showcase for Fit and Flow Studio in Sunnyvale.
• Dance workshops 1-4 pm. Dance Show 5-8 pm.
• Hala teaches Levantine Dabke line dance workshops 3-4 pm.
• For more information and reservations, please visit Fit and Flow Fundraiser Event

Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Road, San Jose CA 95116

• The greatest show of Silk Road arts in the Bay Area. Fun for the whole family!
• 2:00 - 6:00pm Garden Fun Activities and Folkdancing - Free for ALL! Traditional Costume Exhibit, Workshops activities and the Silk Road Bazaar.
• 6:00 - 7:00pm Student Showcase Concert. Hala's students will perform.
• 8:00 - 10:00pm Concert of Silk Road All Stars. Featuring exceptional music and dance guest artists representing the rich and diverse cultures of the Silk Road. The Hala Dance Company will present authentic Egyptian dances.
• $30 & $45 (VIP) Ticket prices include both the 6:00pm Evening Student Showcase Concert and the 8:00pm Silk Road All Stars Concert. Kids & Seniors are $18.
• Details and tickets on Festival of the Silk Road!

• In celebration of National Dance Week, Hala's classes are FREE to EVERYONE Apr 28-30.
• Monday 7-8 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at Halanda Studio
  Monday 8-9 pm: Intermediate/Advance Technique & Drills at Halanda Studio
  Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz
  Wednesday 7-8:30 pm: Hala Dance Company rehearsal at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free classes at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free dance events all over the bay area

• A Belly Dance Open Stage Event Showcasing Teachers & Students Of Middle Eastern Dance. Bay Area Belly is an independent Belly Dance Festival.
• Open to the public, especially dancers and dance enthusiasts who would like to experience the enchanting atmosphere of dance and live music from the Middle East.
• Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Performances, vendors and lots of dance fun!
• Details on Bay Area Belly

Hala dances to the beautiful live music & singing of Lebanese singer and keyboardist, Joe Kandalaft

• The International Club at Chabot College presents the 15th annual International Night. Performances from all over the world including Egyptian dance by the Hala Dance Company.
• Dinner at 5:30pm, Show starts 6:30 - 8:30pm.
• Tickets: Students - $5, General Admission - $10
• Information: Dolly Balangitao at 510-723-6715 or email Dolly

• For details, please visit Rakkasah Website

• Join us for a special celebration of Persian New Year while enjoying delicious Moroccan food!
• Featuring Silk Road Dance performances by Farima and her students.
• Special guest artists: Hala Dance Company, Patrice, Alcina and many others!
• Special 5-course dinner and show for only $32 per person (Gratuities not included).
• Reservations required: (408) 453-1983

• The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Legal Advocacy Fund San Jose presents "The World on Stage" a Cultural celebration.
• Performances from all over the world including Tibetan Folk Dance, Indian Dance, Egyptian Dance by the Hala Dance Company, Mexican Folkorico, Persian Music by Mohammad Nejad, Turkish Dance and more.
• Tickets: $25 ($10 of ticket price is tax deductable). Limited Seating.
• Information & Reservations: Call Kathy Bechly (408) 768-8271, Mary Lou Hajduk (408) 979-1813 or Eva Levine (408) 300-0515

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• World Heritage Cultural Center sponsors the Global Beat Stage at the Travel Shows
• Two full days: Saturday, January 25: 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, January 26: 11 AM - 4 PM
• Special guest speakers, seminars by travel industry notables, hourly travel presentations, 2 full days of live entertainment including the Hala Dance Company, prize giveaways & more.
• For more information, please visit Bay Area Travel Adventure Show or call 914.498.8347

• Join people of many cultures as we celebrate and renew the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Reimagine the dream is a festival of music, dance, art, spoken word, food and traditions from around the world.
• FREE event! Open to the public.
• For details, please call 408-253-0751

Michael's on Main, 2591 Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073

• Join us for a fun dance event produced by Aruba. Dance performances showcasing a wide variety of dancers from Santa Cruz, the Bay Area and beyond!
• The show opens with live Celtic Christmas music. We always close the show with a fun open floor, so bring a coin belt and zils and get ready to rak and shimmy!
• Doors open at 4:30 with a $4 cover for all adults. Music starts at 5pm, dance show begins at 5:30.
• For reservations or directions, please call Michael's on Main at (831) 479-9777.

• Dance performances from all over the world; Halanda studio classes recitals, live music & drumming, comedy, open floor dance, food, drinks & more!
• Dance performances include: Middle Eastern, Turkish, American & fusion belly dance, Hula, Persian & Central Asian dance, Tribal dance plus more!
• FREE event! Open to the public. All ages welcome!
• Details and full line up.

• Come celebrate with a great dance show and also time to get up and dance to the beautiful authentic live Arabic music of Khalil Abboud, Georges Lammam and the Marrakesh Band.
• Featuring Hala and other guest dancers.
• For reservations, please call: 415-776-6717
• $10 Cover Charge.
  

Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

• Festival Dancing, Live music, Vendors plus lots of great surprises.
• The Hala Dance Company performs at 12:20pm.
• For more information, please visit bay area MECDA website, or email info@sfbamecda.org

A spectacular Dance show on Sat evening following Tito's workshops with the world's most famous male Bellydance artist Tito headlining the event. A must-see for all dance lovers and those who think men don't dance! Tito's shows always end in a spontaneous standing ovation!

• Desert Dance Festival Information
• Desert Dance Festival Schedule

• Join us for fabulous workshops & amazing shows featuring top dance stars from all over the USA.
• Join Hala, Ansuya, Kaeshi Chai, Sahra Saeeda, Ranya Renee as well as 30 other instructors who will be teaching a cumulative total of over 80 hours of instruction.
• There will be SHOPPING, a dance FESTIVAL, breathtaking SHOWS, an amazing CONTEST and a Vegas-Style COCKTAIL PARTY.
  
• Hala will teach Egyptian Shaabi dance on Sunday.
• For details & booking, please visit Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive

YMCA Camp Campbell. 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

• A wonderful immersion course in world music and dance taught by top experts in their fields.
• Classes, lectures, performances and dance parties to give the student a comprehensive cultural dance experience.
• Latin dance & percussion. Indian Bhangra. Contemporary dance. West African dance and percussion. Middle Eastern Dance. Yoga and a lot more...
• A comprehensive schedule of classes with world class teachers.
• Details and Registration now open! Early bird rates available, register soon!

• "Dancin on the Ave" information
• The Hala Dance Company performs at 4 pm.
• FREE and open to the pubic.

• Enjoy a fun summertime activities as you stroll through historic downtown San Mateo.
• The Festival is presented by the Downtown San Mateo Association, www.dsma.org
• FREE and open to the public.
• Live Music Schedule!
• Details: visit San Mateo SummerFest Website

• The 21st Annual World Refugee Day is sponsored by: Refugee & Immigrant Forum of Santa Clara County, PARS Equality Center and the American Red Cross of Silicon Valley.
• An international cultural event featuring: Presentations, Food, Entertainment, Children's Activities, Community Resources and Raffle Prizes.
• FREE and open to the public!
• For more information, please call 408-357-7452.

An excellent dinner & dance show following Soraya's workshops with star dancers and teachers from all over the USA.

Mirage Hall (behind Pineapple Grill), 4926 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

Hala Dance Company is very proud to present Egyptian super star, Soraya Zayed in a 2-day dance workshops and a fantastic dinner show! Prepare to be delighted and AMAZED!!

Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Road, San Jose CA 95116

• The greatest show of Silk Road arts in the Bay Area. Fun for the whole family!
• 2:00 - 6:00pm Garden Fun Activities and Folkdancing - Free for ALL! Traditional Costume Exhibit, Workshops activities and the Silk Road Bazaar.
• 6:00 - 7:00pm Student Showcase Concert. Hala's students will perform.
• 8:00 - 10:00pm Concert of Silk Road All Stars. Featuring exceptional music and dance guest artists representing the rich and diverse cultures of the Silk Road. The Hala Dance Company will present authentic Egyptian dances.
• $30 & $45 (VIP) Ticket prices include both the 6:00pm Evening Student Showcase Concert and the 8:00pm Silk Road All Stars Concert. Kids & Seniors are $18.
• Details and tickets on Festival of the Silk Road!

Sunnyvale Community Center. 550 EAST REMINGTON DRIVE, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

• Hands on the Arts is a multicultural arts festival especially for children ages 3-12.
• Elias Lammam is a world renowned, multi-instrumentalist and a master instructor of classical Arabic music & singing. He will be teaching an Arabic music workshop prior to the performance.
• All-day family-friendly entertainment and more than 30 workshops.
• Admission to the festival grounds is free, but participation in workshops requires purchase of a wristband, $10 per child at the festival information booth or in advance online.
• For more information: please call Tim at 408-730-7338

• Caravana Productions and Sonic Soundz presents this family friendly celebration to launch Season's Studio's summer dance & fitness program.
• Adriana's Student Graduation Party @ DB Lounge.
• FAMILY FUN starting 3pm: Pinatas, BBQ, Give-aways & something special for car lovers. Groove to your favourite Latin hits
• DANCE PROGRAM STARTS @ 6PM. DANCE PARTY with DJ REAL DEAL IN BETWEEN SETS & AFTER THE DANCE SHOW!
• For more information, please visit Caravana Productions

• In celebration of National Dance Week, Hala's classes are FREE to EVERYONE Apr 29 - May 1.
• Monday 7-8 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at Halanda Studio
  Monday 8-9 pm: Intermediate/Advance Technique & Drills at Halanda Studio
  Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Egyptian Bellydance All Levels at Pleasure Point FDC
  Wednesday 7-8:30 pm: Hala Dance Company rehearsal at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free classes at Halanda Studio
• Complete list of free dance events all over the bay area

• International Gurukul, a non-profit organization based in Santa Clara, CA has been serving the Bay Area since 2000 with a mission of social learning through synergy and empowerment.
• Enjoy a variety of music and dance from all over the world, plus Indian home made food for the Body and Soul!
• Tickets: $10 and $25. Sponsorships welcome!
• Details: visit iGurukul Website, call 408-844-8338, 510-364-4163 or email International Gurukul

• Join us for 3 dance workshops & an amazing show.
• Hala teaches "Enhance your dance with Egyptian nuance"; all you wanted to know about Egyptian dance. Techniques and combinations. Transitions. Drills. Question and answer and more...
• Dance workshops at: 12:00pm - 1:15pm (with Alyne) , 1:15pm - 2:30pm (with Hala) and 2:30pm - 3:45pm (with Chandala).
  
• Evening show starts at 6pm. Hala & the Hala Dance Company perform in the evening show.
  
• Details and registration on Dance Essence website.

• A Belly Dance Open Stage Event Showcasing Teachers & Students Of Middle Eastern Dance. Bay Area Belly is an independent Belly Dance Festival.
• Open to the public, especially dancers and dance enthusiasts who would like to experience the enchanting atmosphere of dance and live music from the Middle East.
• Admission: $12. Performances, vendors and lots of dance fun!
• Details on Bay Area Belly

Club Fox, 2223 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA

Habibi's Entertainment presents:

• "Raksa by The Bay" International Bellydance Stars in San Francisco Bay Area. Featuring Virginia and Amir Sofi. Workshops and show.
• Saturday April 6th: Dance workshop 1: 10 AM - 1 PM. Drumming workshop: 2 PM - 4 PM
• Sunday April 7th: Dance workshop 2: 10 AM - 1 PM. Live Dance and Drumming Show: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Individual workshops registrations and package deals available.
• A spectacular dance show featuring many bay area stars!
• Details and registration online: Raksa By the Bay!

The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

• Join us for a fun dance event produced by Helene. Dance performances showcasing a wide variety of excellent belly dancers from Santa Cruz and beyond!
• For reservations or directions, please call The Crepe Place at (831) 429-6994.

• Join us for the 1st Annual Willow Glen Health & Fitness Expo on Sat Mar 23, 10 am - 3 pm.
• Explore the various health and fitness options in Willow Glen and enjoy the free demos.
• Hala teaches 2 classes: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm at Morning Crane Center AND 1:30 - 2:30 pm at Halanda Studio.
• FREE event. Open to the public.
• For details, please visit Morning Crane website or Downtown Willow Glen website.

• For details, please visit Rakkasah Website

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• World Heritage Cultural Center sponsors the Global Beat Stage at the Travel Shows
• Two full days: Saturday, February 18: 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, February 19: 11 AM - 4 PM
• Special guest speakers, seminars by travel industry notables, hourly travel presentations, 2 full days of live entertainment including the Hala Dance Company, prize giveaways & more.
• For more information, please visit Bay Area Travel Adventure Show or call 914.498.8347

Halanda Studio, 1062 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

• Join us for a very special Valentine's celebration with live music & bellydance.
• Featuring the beautiful, authentic live Middle Eastern music of Al 'Azifoon and special guest drummer Cynthia Rutherford of Flowers of the Nile!
• Doors open at 6:45pm. Show Time. 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Come prepared to dance!
• $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Performance spots available. Register early to perform.
• Details and registration online at Halanda Studio Events

• Join people of many cultures as we celebrate and renew the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Reimagine the dream is a festival of music, dance, art, spoken word, food and traditions from around the world.
• FREE event! Open to the public.
• For details, please visit Good Samaritan events or call 408-253-0751

• Join us for a special celebration of Winter Solstice while enjoying delicious Moroccan food!
• Featuring Silk Road Dance performances by Farima and her students.
• Special guest artists: Hala Dance Company, Amanda, Patrice, MaShuqa and the amazing Abby Sardari & his Azeri dances!
• Special 5-course dinner and show for only $26.99 per person (Gratuities not included).
• Reservations required: (408) 453-1983

• Dance performances from all over the world; Halanda studio classes recitals, drum circle, live drumming, makeup touchups, open floor dance, food, drinks & more!
• Dance performances include: Middle Eastern, Turkish, American & fusion belly dance, Hula, Persian & Central Asian dance, Tribal dance plus more!
• FREE event! Open to the public. All ages welcome!
• Details and full line up.

Dosa n' Biryani, 250 E Tava Dr, Sunnyvale, CA

• Adriana Bellydance presents: "Winter Wonderland", a Southbay Mini Workshop and Gala Fundraiser for a Dance Collective Non-profit. Hala performs at the evening show starting at 6:30pm.
• Dance workshops by Natika, Firefly and Janelle starting at 12 noon.
• 6:30 - 8:30pm Show Time. 8:30pm Social Dance Party. Come prepared to dance!
• For Show reservations, please call Adriana at 949-939-1646 or email info(at)adrianabellydance(dot)com.
• For Workshops reservations, please call Firefly at 831-917-5278 or email blue.rose(at)gmail(dot)com or register online at Adriana Bellydance

• South Bay peace and justice groups offer unique gifts, non-violent games & toys, handcrafts, books, fair trade coffee and chocolate.
• Lunch, home-baked desserts, international music & dance
• Kids free. $2 donation at door. Supervised kids activity area, free.
• Sponsored by San Jose Peace & Justice Center and Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom-San Jose
• Call 408-779-4647 for information.

• We love to dance, we love to laugh. Well, how about both? why choose when you can have it all? Bellydance AND Comedy in the same show! How often do you get that much fun in one place?
• Join us for an fun evening of live comedy and bellydance featuring Phil Johnson!
• Bellydance performances by Hala, Natika & Orchid Dance.
• Comedy by Phil Johnson, Tim Babb & Ben DelCastillo.
• $10/person. Event expected to sell out.
• For details and to purchase tickets, please visit Wiggles & Giggles or call 408-246-1129 OR 408-946-7471

• Join us for a special evening of fine Middle Eastern cuisine, dance and live Middle Eastern music by Brothers of the Baladi!
• Professional dance performances by Hala, Alcina, & Farima!
• $29.95 for dinner & show per person.
• For reservations call (408) 453-1983. For more information, please email Alcina

Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

• Festival Dancing, Live music, Vendors plus lots of great surprises.
• Hala performs at 3pm and her Dance Company performs at 3:10pm.
• For more information, please visit bay area MECDA website, or email info@sfbamecda.org

• Join us for an evening of bellydance and great food at the new San Pedro Square Market.
• Sama Zama specializes in high end, healthy, organic, local and affordable delicious food.
• Explore the new hot San Jose hang out with lots of restaurants and great entertainment.
• FREE and open to the public. No purchase necessary.

Alviso Marina County Park, 1195 Hope Street  Alviso, CA 95002

• Third Annual Day on the Bay: A Multicultural Festival on Sunday, October 14th, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Alviso Marina County Park
• Day on the Bay is a celebration that brings people together to enjoy activities, rich in diversity and talent, and abundant in ethnic expression.
• Ethnic dance performances & entertainment reflecting the diversity of the bay area.
• Event is FREE & open to the public. Free food will be provided to the community and Freepumpkins for the kids (while supplies last)
• For more information, please call (408) 299-5030

KKUP World Music Marathon, 91.5FM on your radio dial in South & East San Francisco Bay and the Monterey Bay areas.

• Saturday 10/6 at 6:00 - 9:00pm with Al-Azifoon and Sunday 10/7 at 4:00 - 7:00pm with Ancient Future and Doug Adamz.
• For schedule & information, please visit KKUP Cupertino , email Lars or call 408-260-2999

• Desert Dance Festival Information
• Desert Dance Festival Schedule

Halanda Studio at 1062 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

• Join us for an enchanting evening of live music and bellydance featuring Pangia!
• Performances by notable bay area teachers and dancers including Una, Jizan, Parri, Petra, Hala Dance Company members and more.
• All ages welcome. Family friendly event. Plenty of open floor dance opportunities!
• $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
• For details, please visit Halanda Studio Events or call 408-246-1129

• Enjoy two full days of Bellydance & shopping. International market featuring arts, crafts, dance, costumes, jewelry, comic books and gifts of all kinds. Live music & dance all weekend.
• Saturday & Sunday August 4th & 5th from 10:00am - 10:00pm
  
• Admission: $15/adult, $6/child under 12. Free parking.
  
• For more information, please visit Carnival of Stars website or email Alexandria.

• A collaborative work by Farima and Xatia featuring Persian, Tunisian, Moroccan and Egyptian dances by Farima, Xatia, South Bay Afsaneh Dance Academy and the Hala Dance Company.
• Special dinner and show $21.95 per person (Gratuities not included).
• Minimum per person, no meal, standing room only: $15.
• Reservations required: (408) 453-1983
  
• Details and Reservations

An excellent dance show following Raqia Hassan's workshops with star dancers and teachers from all over the USA.

Odd Fellows Dance Hall, 839 Main St, Redwood City, CA 94063

Hala Dance Company is very proud to present Egyptian master choreographer & teacher, founder, producer and director of the acclaimed "Ahlan wa Sahlan" dance festival in Cairo, Raqia Hassan in a 3-day dance workshop! Not to be missed!

• "Dancin on the Ave" information
• The Hala Dance Company performs at TBD.
• FREE and open to the pubic.

Attending Ahlan wa Sahlan Dance Festival, touring Cairo & Alexandria

• Visit Cairo & Alexandria's major tourist attractions.
• Shop, ride the camels, smoke the 'shisha' and relax by the Nile
• Dance and study with the stars at "Ahlan wa Sahlan" Dance Festival AND/OR study your favorite instrument with top instructors from the College of Arabic Music in Cairo
• Relax and swim in the Mediterranean Sea.
• Visit Alexandria's tourist attractions and tour the Alexandria library.
• Several "off the beaten path" trips, excursions and surprises!!
• See Egypt with a native dancer who knows where the best deals are, how to navigate the Egyptian culture and social interactions and loves to travel and bridge the gap between cultures and people!

• Join us for the 39th Annual Bellydancer of the Year Competition. Sat - Mon May 26-28.
• Come cheer Hala on Sunday as she will be competing this year!
• BDOY gives dancers the opportunity to exhibit their skills, as well as promote and elevate the art of belly dance and support its amazing community.
• Open to the public. Tickets and directions!
• For details, please visit Bellydancer of the Year website or call Leea 925-937-7852

• A Belly Dance Party in the Heart of Willow Glen
• Featuring performances representing many different dance styles.
• FREE event! Open to the public. Parking across the street in Bank of America Lot
• For details, please visit Adira Dance or call 408-280-0110

• Join us for a special Bellydance party and Swap n' Shop hosted by Setareh
• Professional dance performances by top regional dancers!
• For reservations, please call (408) 255-6010. For more information, please email Setareh

• Join us for FREE classes! Bring your family and friends of all ages!
• Bellydance, Bollywood, Zumba, Hula, Tribal Fusion, Persian, Tunisian, Sacred Dance, Fan Veil, Yoga and a lot more. See how much dance you can stand in 10 days. ALL FREE! ALL WELCOME!
• Details!

San Jose City College: 2100 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose CA, 95128. Corner of Bascom Ave. & HW 280

• San José City College will sponsor their 7th Annual KinderCaminata, a child-oriented “career fair” on campus, Thursday April 19th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
• The Hala Dance Company presents authentic Middle Eastern Dances at 11:30pm in the Main Gym.
• Paid parking is available in the Parking Structure at the corner of Bascom and Leigh Avenues (off HW 280)
• For details, please email Jennifer Neil or call (408) 288-3160.

• A Belly Dance Open Stage Event Showcasing Teachers & Students Of Middle Eastern Dance. Bay Area Belly is an independent Belly Dance Festival.
• Open to the public, especially dancers and dance enthusiasts who would like to experience the enchanting atmosphere of dance and live music from the Middle East.
• Admission: $10. Performances, vendors and lots of dance fun!
• Details on Bay Area Belly

• For details, please visit Rakkasah Website

Hacienda Hotel & Conference, 525 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245

• Join us for fabulous workshops & amazing shows featuring 3 Egyptian stars: Aida Nour, Camelia & Khaled Mahmoud.
• 3 days workshops and shows!
  
• Hala will be performing in the Friday evening show with top dance stars from all over the USA!
  
• For schedule & registration, please visit Little Egypt or call 214-707-6289 or 214-315-2410.

Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley. Hogue Park Bldg 2, 3968 Twilight Dr, San Jose, CA 95124

• The Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley presents: “TARAB NIGHTS” with GEORGES LAMMAM ENSEMBLE. An enchanting night of Arabic Music & singing featuring accordion virtuoso ELIAS LAMMAM
• Social hour and Dinner start at 6:00PM. Music starts at 7:00PM. (light dinner and tea included). Help support the event with a desert dish!
• $25 per person ($20 for AACC-SV members)
• For more information: info@aaccsv.org or 408-717-4310

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• World Heritage Cultural Center sponsors the Global Beat Stage the Travel Shows
• Two full days: Saturday, February 18: 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, February 19: 11 AM - 4 PM
• Special guest speakers, seminars by travel industry notables, hourly travel presentations, 2 full days of live entertainment including the Hala Dance Company, prize giveaways & more.
• For more information, please visit Bay Area Travel Adventure Show or call 914.498.8347

• Come celebrate Valentine's Day with a great dance show and also time to get up and dance to the beautiful authentic live Arabic music of the Georges Lammam Ensemble.
• Featuring Georges Lammam with Hala and guest dancers.
• Tickets are $30 (includes dinner, tax, tip & cover charge). Please send payment to The Aswan Dancers, 829 Elizabeth St. San Francisco, CA 94114 or Paypal $32.50 to Amina.
• For details, please call: 415-282-7910 or visit Aswan Dancers
  

• Bring your instrument and come learn from the best: Elias Lammam is a world renowned, multi-instrumentalist and a master instructor of classical Arabic music & singing.  He teaches musicians and singers of all levels and backgrounds.
• 5:00-6:30pm Musicians.  6:30-8:00pm Singers.
• For youth and adults, 16 and up, all instruments and levels welcome!
• Cost: $30/class.  $200 for full program.  $300 for both classes (music & singing)
• To register, send payment via PayPal to hala@haladance.com. Please mention instrument and level.
• For questions, please email Elias or call him at (510) 213-5169.

• Elias Lammam, world-renowned Oriental accordionist, singer, bandleader and composer performs his original and classic Arabic music for one night only at Angelica's Bistro in Redwood CIty, with his brother Antoine Lammam on percussion (riqq, tabla) and friends.
• Featuring guest dancers Hala & MaShuqa. Elias Lammam's students, the Santa Cruz Arabic Music Ensemble, will open the show.
• Doors open at 7PM Show: 8:30-10:30pm. Tickets: $12 Advance / $16 at the door. Table reservations required. $15 minimum dinner or drinks/desert.
  
• For reservations and details, please call: 650-365-3226 or visit Angelica's Bistro
  

• Renaissance Academy Middle School PTA is hosting an international fundraiser.
• The goal is to help the 8th grade class raise money so that they would be able to go to Washington DC, visit local Universities and other extracarricular activities.
• Enjoy a variety of food, music and dances from all over the world.
• $5/person suggested donation. Includes dinner plate. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
• For more information, please call Cristina at 408-849-7359 or email Cristina

Heritage Theater, 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

• Winter Showcase features the best of the best dance companies and studios as well as vocals from the Bay Area. Designed to bring performance art to life and to bring the performance art community together.
• Each year Winter Showcase gives to a cause. This year we will be giving to Alzheimers Research.
• Tickets: $20 pre sale OR $22 day of event.
• For tickets: Box Office: 408.866.2700. Online: heritagetheatre.org OR in person at the Heritage Theatre: Box Office Hours: Tu-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm.