Nationally Recognized

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is a nationally recognized nonprofit music and culture venue that specializes in presenting live world and roots music. Ashkenaz brings people of all ages, cultures and lifestyles together with music and dance programs that include African, Balkan, Brazilian, Cajun/Zydeco, Carribbean, Middle Eastern, Reggae, American roots from Bluegrass to Swing, and more.

What We Offer

Ashkenaz presents nightly live music, dance, and movement classes, workshops, programs for children, and benefit shows. Ashkenaz's Cafe is open during shows and serves mostly organic vegetarian fare, beer (bottled & draft), wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Everyone is Welcome!

Ashkenaz is all ages and family-friendly. All programs are open to children and kids 12 and under receive free admission (unless otherwise noted).

• Ashkenaz is 100% smoke-free.
• Ashkenaz is wheelchair accessible.
• Ashkenaz has ample parking in the lot across the street after 9 pm.

Ashkenaz is award-winning!

Best Dance Club - East Bay Express
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Best Dance Club - Oakland Tribune
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"For me, Ashkenaz is much more than a club; every show is a family reunion, with a family you actually get along with."

-Noam Biale, written when a student at Berkeley High School

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