CubaCaribe

10/19/2026

Save the Date for our annual Gala and bidding farewell to our ED!
DECEMBER 6th

Stayed tuned for more info very soon.....

10/16/2026

We’re a San Francisco Arts Commission/Grants for the Arts Grantee! 🎉
The Arts Commission and Grants for the Arts recently announced a combined investment in the arts totaling over $25 million, supporting nearly 400 local artists and arts organizations. 
This investment will directly support CubaCaribe’s work over the next year to help us continue creating, connecting and contributing to San Francisco’s vibrant arts community.
We’re grateful for this investment in our organization and in the city’s vibrant arts and cultural ecosystem. Thank you, /GFTA, for supporting local artists and arts organizations!

10/13/2026

Thank you to Sara Deseran of The San Francisco Standard for highlighting our Artistic Director, Ramon Ramos Alayo, and our Executive Director, Jamaica Itule, in this powerful article capturing the emotional toll and immense hardships facing Cuba and its artists today.

Beautifully written and deeply moving, this passage captures the weight Ramon and many other Cuban artists currently carry between their life as an artist and teacher in San Francisco and their role as a lifeline for loved ones back home.
“As Alayo pours shots of rum for everyone, a class tradition, there’s little sign that he’s living a double life. Tonight he is a teacher, teasing and giving side-eye and erupting in his big, baritone laugh. But back in Cuba, as the sole lifeline for his friends and family, his role is heavier. As his country’s economic and energy crisis deepens into widespread chaos and despair, Alayo is watching his homeland go dark in countless ways.”

Photo by Pablo Unzueta at SF Standard

Ramon Ramos Alayo, artistic director for Cuba Caribe, Dance Brigade’s Dance Mission | Pablo Unzueta for The Standard

The electricity lithium batteries Alayo bought through a Bay Area fundraiser were delivered by horse and carriage to San Luis. They will help with everything from refrigeration to cooking.

Link in bio for full article! The San Francisco Standard

09/30/2026

We’re Hiring an Executive Director! Join Us!

Are you passionate, hardworking, and detail-oriented? We’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for individuals who are excited to get involved with CubaCaribe and be part of our team.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Pass this along to a friend!

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply

Send your CV & resume to [email protected]

09/28/2026

This Thursday October 1st!
Berkeley Rep and CubaCaribe invite you to En Vivo: Where Art Comes Alive, a preshow event featuring a multidisciplinary showcase of Cuban artistry across visual and performing arts including dancer Ramon Ramos Alayo, spoken word artist Paul Flores, percussionist Einar Leliebre Nuñez, and fine arts artist Pablo Soto Campoamor.

Enjoy the showcase alongside a complimentary rum tasting hosted by Wright & Brown Distilling Co. before settling in for our 8:00pm performance of The Cook.

Free and open to the public with RSVP. Performance tickets for The Cook sold separately. Use code SABOR50 for CubaCaribe’s community 50% off.

09/21/2026

September 23: Dialogue: Cuba on My Mind: Inspired by Cuba

Berkeley Rep and CubaCaribe invite you to Cuba On My Mind: Inspired by Cuba—a post-show panel discussion featuring:

Cultural producer and immigration attorney
Bill Martinez
Percussionist and ethnomusicologist
Ahkeel Mestayer
Award-winning documentary filmmaker
Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi

Join us as we dive in and discuss how Cuba and the Caribbean diaspora deeply shape their work. Moderated by CubaCaribe board president, Mayra Padilla.

Gather with us directly following the 7:00 PM performance of The Cook. No RSVP since it will be after the evening’s performance. Performance tickets for The Cook sold separately. Use code SABOR50 for CubaCaribe’s community 50% off.

09/21/2026

Check out our partnership with Berkeley Repertory Theatre
We have two more dates of events! September 23rd and October 1st.

September 11th 6:30pm- 7:30pm ¡SABOR Cubano!: A Community Celebration   is sold out,  join the waitlist by emailing [email protected].

09/16/2026

We’re Hiring! Join Us!

Are you passionate, hardworking, and detail-oriented? We’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for individuals who are excited to get involved with CubaCaribe and be part of our team.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Pass this along to a friend!

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply

09/04/2026

In honor of Latine Heritage Month, join Berkeley Rep and CubaCaribe for three nights celebrating Cuban culture, food, and dance!
During the run of THE COOK, we're proud to host three In Dialogue community events with CubaCaribe, a Bay Area arts organization championing the Cuban and Caribbean diaspora arts community.
Sep 17 — Sazón: A Taste of Cuba
Preshow: Enjoy delicious bites from local Cuban restaurants and Latin beats by DJ Walt Digz, followed by an exclusive conversation with Imogene Tondre, author of Cuba: The Cookbook.
Sep 23 — Cuba On My Mind: Inspired by Cuba
Postshow: A panel conversation with cultural producer and immigration attorney Bill Martinez, percussionist and ethnomusicologist Ahkeel Mestayer, and award-winning documentary filmmaker Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi on how Cuba and the Caribbean diaspora shape their artistry. Directly following the 7pm performance.
Oct 1 — En Vivo: Where Art Comes Alive
Preshow: A Community Salon celebrating Cuban artistry—a multidisciplinary showcase with dancer Ramón Ramos Alayo, spoken word artist Paul Flores, percussionist Einar Leliebre Nuñez, and visual artist Pablo Soto Campoamor, plus a complimentary rum tasting from Wright & Brown Distilling Co.
Free with RSVP. Tickets to performances purchased separately. https://linktr.ee/berkeleyrep

06/26/2026

Descansa en paz, maestro Dominico.
He was our AD’s first dance teacher in Santiago and brought him to Havana’s La Ena to continue his training. He was an amazing teacher who shaped many generations, including many in the CubaCaribe community. Gracias por todo 🤍