[free] Salsa show: Edgar & Candela // Berkeley
Saturday August 9th, 1pm – 4pm.
1785 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710.
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About event:
AUGUST ON FOURTH STREET
This month brings music, dancing, vintage cars, new classes, and a big summer sidewalk sale! Read on for shop updates, special events, and ways to enjoy the season with us.
Salsa on the Street
Join us Saturday, August 9 from 1–4pm for a free salsa dance party with live music by Edgardo Cambón y su Orquesta. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just want to move to the rhythm, all ages and skill levels are welcome. Come dance in the sunshine and feel the joy!
More August events:
Classic Cars
Sunday, August 17, 8–11am Join us on Delaware Street for the Le Pit Car Club Car Show. Classic cars, community fun, and an early start to your Sunday.
Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale
Saturday and Sunday, 8/30–31 The biggest sale of the season across the entire district—shop early for the best finds.
About band:
Blessed with a strong tenor voice, lead singer and conga drummer Edgardo Cambón, started Edgardo & Candela in 1986 in the SF Bay Area.
Candela’s, repertoire combines dance styles like Mambo, Cha-Cha-Chá, Merengue, Bolero, Bachata, Timba, Cumbia and more via songs by Eddie Palmieri, Ruben Blades, Tito Puente, Guaco, Celia Cruz plus Edgardo’s original music!
“Edgardo has mastered that great ability to lead his Salsa Band from the Conga drums…while singing lead vocals…! Now… that’s a show by itself!” -Jessie Varela, program Director of KCSM.
