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SUMMER IS COMING! ...to the Santa Cruz Mountains! Join us on June 1 as we play for the seventeenth annual Bonny Doon Art Wine & Brew Festival where authentic local hospitality, community celebration, outstanding wines & brews, and of course fundraising for our...

Carnaval Celebration with SambaDá & Afrofunk Experience Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm $18 adv / $20 door BUY TICKETS NOW!

We are thrilled to be playing in the San Francisco Carnaval again this year! SAMBADA PLAYS: SATURDAY 5/25/2019 3:30PM17th STREET & HARRISON STREET STAGE

One of the best shows of the year for us! This year we will be featuring samba dancing from the Bay Area samba troupe, Aquarella! PLUS, you won't want to miss awe-inspiring capoeira performances by local and visiting artists! Doors open at 8:00 PM | Show at 9:00 PM |...

LIVE MUSIC! GREAT FOOD! SLY MCFLY’S In the historic Cannery Row! Music starts a 9pm | No cover 700A Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Come celebrate the life of inspirational Peace Leader Cesar Chavez.Live Music, food, raffles, dance and lowriders! This is event is FREE and open to the community. * Alcohol and Smoke free*

Get excited for the Brazilian Carnaval Sacramento 2019! In addition to Sambada, the Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Company, Unidos da Capital, Capoeira Batuque, Capoeira agua de beber, aand Fenix Drum and Dance will be performing! There will also be some delicious...

9:30pm-12:30 230 Commercial St. Nevada City, CA 95959

SambaDá is super excited to be playing at The Siren in Morro Bay, CA! Doors open at 8pm~Presale tickets available at BooBoo Records or ticketfly.com21+ | tickets $13 in advance – $15 at the door

BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL – MARDI GRAS!7th Annual Event! Doors Open at 6:00pm - Midnight!MARDI GRAS Beads for Everyone! (while supplies last) It's that time of year again to let loose and throw inhibitions to the wind, Well at least just a bit!! Enjoy a festive and fun...

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22Celebrate Black History Month with West Coast’s hottest Afro-Brazilian band! Based on the rich musical traditions of Brazil, SambaDá is known for its high-energy percussion, danceable grooves, visually dynamic show, and Carnival-like performances....

SambaDá returns to Savanna Jazz, an establishment where warm colors and soft lighting bring back memories of a time of enchanting melodies, with a swing feel that bounces everlastingly. The jazz lounge’s cozy atmosphere and melodious musical ambiance envelops the...

LA GENTE SF & SambaDa are teaming up for their very first Concert/Dance Party at Elbo Room Oakland! This will be an all night Cumbia, Samba, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Reggaeton, Funk, Reggae Dance Party! Live @ Elbo Room Oakland (311 Broadway) $15 | 21+ -LA GENTE...

Join us at Hopmonk Tavern for a super fun party featuring BOTH SambaDá AND Afro Funk Experience!!! Doors 8pm | Show 9pm | $15 Adv |$18@ the door 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, CA

Doors 9:30pm | Show 10pm |$10/$12/$15 Tickets: EventBright or @ the Briar Patch Food Co-Op The Stonehouse 107 Sacramento St. Nevada City, CA

Ring in the NEW YEAR Brazilian style!  Non-stop Afro-Brazilian-Funk-Rock dance music all night long!  Feathered samba dancers and celebrating out of 2018 and into 2019! 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 https://lapena.org/ (510) 849-2568

LIVE MUSIC! GREAT FOOD! SLY MCFLY’SIn the historic Cannery Row!Music starts a 9pm | No cover700A Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

SambaDá is thrilled to be returning to this vintage jewel on California's lost coast.  Come see us in this gorgeous theater, and boogie down to rich afro-brazilian beats, layered with funk & rock!

SambaDá will be playing at the World Beat Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park Saturday, November 17, 2018 8pm doors $12 in advance | $15 @ the door 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA AND!!!!! Music and dance workshops led by members of SambaDá!!! Sunday, November 18, 2018...

Come join us in the heart of Santa Barbara's downtown area for a fun night of dancing, caipirinhas, and music guaranteed to keep you moving! Tickets $10 in advance | $12 at the door | 9:30pm BRASIL ARTS CAFE: 1230 State St, Ste C, Santa Barbara, California 93101

Join us this Halloween for an EXTRA special celebration!  Not only will Moe’s be holding their famous costume contest with CASH PRIZES,  SambaDá will celebrating their... 20TH ANNIVERSARY!!!!! Get ready for some special guest artists as SambaDá pays tribute to the...

Come join us at this authentic and intimate jazz club in San Carlos, CA.  Savanna Jazz is an establishment where warm colors and soft lighting bring back memories of a time of enchanting melodies, with a swing feel that bounces everlastingly. The jazz lounge’s cozy...

Always a great vibe at the Ashkenaz in Berkeley! SambaDá is thrilled to be returning to this historic music & dance community venue! DOORS 8:30PM | SHOW 9PM | $15 | $12 STUDENTS ALL AGES!

CRAZY HORSE SALOON & GRILL 9:30 pm - 12:30 am | $10 230 COMMERCIAL ST.NEVADA CITY, CA 95959 (530) 265-4000      

3rd Annual Brazilian Independence Day is already here! This year, exciting Bay-Area Forró band Xaxado Mission will be opening the show, followed by our featured headliner, SambaDá, with Sang Matiz closing the evening. Special guests include: Kevin Welch of Boca Do...

Sun., Sept. 2, 2018
(Labor Day Weekend)
10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Brazilian Music & Dance
Lavagem & Procession
Children’s Village
Food & Craft Vendor Booths
Beer & Caipirinha Gardens
and more…!

SambaDá will be playing on Sunday, August 26 @ 2:45pm San Lorenzo Park, Downtown Santa Cruz 11:30am- 6:00pm Both Days! Tickets: Premiere Two Day Pass $60 Saturday Tequila Sampling $40, Saturday Tasting 11:30am-3:30pm Saturday General Admission $10 Sunday General...

SambaDá is looking forward to playing at the Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol! Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 8:30 PM 21 and over | $12 in advance | $15 at the door 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, Ca BUY TICKETS HERE

LIVE MUSIC! GREAT FOOD! SLY MCFLY’S In the historic Cannery Row! Music starts a 9pm | No cover 700A Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

SambaDá returns to Savanna Jazz, an establishment where warm colors and soft lighting bring back memories of a time of enchanting melodies, with a swing feel that bounces everlastingly. The jazz lounge’s cozy atmosphere and melodious musical ambiance envelops the...

SUMMER BEACH PARTY! SambaDá will be playing at the Crow’s Nest Beach Party – 5:30-8:30pm FREE! Part of the Summer Beach Party series, every Thursday evening at the Crow’s Nest right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30pm each week and goes until sunset! With live...

SambaDá Family Show! ALL ages! Sweetwater Music Hall SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 Doors: 3PM | Show 3:30pm $12 Advance/$15 Day of show 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, Ca

Church Street Fair Saturday 8.4 & Sunday 8.5, 2018 | 11am – 7pm SambaDá will be on from 5:30-6:45, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 The Church Street Fair offers an inspiring immersion into the famously vibrant cultural scene of Santa Cruz, California, as expressed through...

SambaDá is super excited to be back at the Blue Lamp in Sacramento!! 8:00PM | 21+ 1400 Alhambra Blvd Sacramento, CA 95816

BEACH PARTY! SambaDá will be playing at the Crow’s Nest Beach Party – 5:30-8:30pm FREE! Part of the Summer Beach Party series, every Thursday evening at the Crow’s Nest right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30pm each week and goes until sunset! With live...

SambaDá is thrilled to be back at beautiful Commons Beach in Tahoe, CA! Show: 4-7pm FREE!!! Guests are welcome to bring picnics, blankets, and low-back chairs for a perfect lakeside evening. Local food and drink vendors sell beer, wine, soft drinks, sushi, bbq foods,...

SambaDá – July 21 – Levitt AMP: Carson City Summer Concert Series 2018 ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC, NO TICKET IS NEEDED ALL CONCERTS WILL BEGIN AT 7:00PM More Info Returning for the second year, the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series will once again elevate...

California’s favorite festival dance band offers a day of workshops at Valhalla in Tahoe, CA! This will be a fun packed  day of Brazilian cultural arts workshops taught by members of SambaDá. culminating in show with SambaDá on the Great Lawn! Wednesday Capoeira...

Arraiá do SambaDá!!! Come join us for a São João Celebration! Featuring SambaDá and Dona Francisca! Doors open at 9:30pm $12 adv | $15 at the door 21+ 647 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94110

SambaDá and Alegria Geral will be playing at the after solstice celebration party!! Santa Barbara Solstice parade with Mariano Silva Saturday, June 23 12pm State & Cota

BEACH PARTY! SambaDá will be playing at the Crow’s Nest Beach Party – JUNE 14 – 5:30-8:30pm FREE! Part of the Summer Beach Party series, every Thursday evening at the Crow’s Nest right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30pm each week and goes until sunset! With live...

SambaDá returns to the ever authentic and en  Savanna Jazz is an establishment where warm colors and soft lighting bring back memories of a time of enchanting melodies, with a swing feel that bounces everlastingly. The jazz lounge’s cozy atmosphere and melodious...

Celebration at the Tannery! After the March for the River 12:30-4pm. Artmaking, food trucks, and performances featuring world-renowned vertical performance pioneers BANDALOOP! For a full schedule of events on June 1 & 2, please see www.ebbandflowfest.org/ SambaDá...

SambaDá is super excited to be playing at The Siren in Morro Bay, CA! Opening Guest: Cabana Nova! Doors open at 8pm~Presale tickets available at BooBoo Records or ticketfly.com 21+ | tickets $13 in advance – $15 at the door

Celebrating the 39th Annual UCSC Multicultural Festival "Cultivating Love & Resilience" which will be hosted on May 19, 2018 at Oakes Lower Lawn. The event will feature various food & performances from various cultures! This year’s festival theme, “Cultivating...

Always a great vibe at the Ashkenaz in Berkeley! SambaDá is thrilled to be playing at this historic music & dance community venue! Opening Band Xaxado Mission!!! Calling all Forro dancers! Come early! You won't want to miss them! DOORS 8:30PM | SHOW 9PM | $15 |...

CINCO DE MAYO!!!! Join us in a Cinco de Mayo extravaganza featuring SambaDá and Flor de Caña!  Prepare yourself for some crazy fun, amazing music and LOTS of dancing! Flor De Caña play first from 9pm-10pm so come early and don't miss a single beat. 9:00 PM | Doors...

10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Windsor Town Green FREE EVENT! Join us on the Town Green for a fun-filled day, including: Live music and entertainment, including music by SambaDa, Pomo Dancers, Stilt Walkers and a puppet show! Free health screenings, a fun run/walk, and...

April 21st, 11 am – 4 pm in San Lorenzo Park! SambaDá is honored to be playing at the 2018 Earthday celebration in Santa Cruz, CA! Earth Day Santa Cruz is an annual event to raise environmental awareness; address concerns; showcase solutions; and present balanced...

SambaDá returns to this intimate and romantic jazz club which is truly is a San Carlos gem!  Savanna Jazz is an establishment where warm colors and soft lighting bring back memories of a time of enchanting melodies, with a swing feel that bounces everlastingly. The...

SATURDAY MAR.24TH | ALPINE MEADOWS 1–4PM SambaDá kicks off the Spring Music Series as it returns this year with five music-filled weekends. Talented musicians take center stage on the deck at Alpine Meadows for a spring filled with great skiing and exceptional...

SambaDá returns to Savanna Jazz, an establishment where warm colors and soft lighting bring back memories of a time of enchanting melodies, with a swing feel that bounces everlastingly. The jazz lounge’s cozy atmosphere and melodious musical ambiance envelops the...

LIVE MUSIC! GREAT FOOD! SLY MCFLY’S In the historic Cannery Row! Music starts a 9pm | No cover 700A Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Brazilian Carnaval – Mardi Gras! 6th Annual Event! Doors Open at 6:00pm - Midnight! MARDI GRAS Beads for Everyone! (while supplies last) Enjoy a spectacular evening that mixes the sounds, samba and feathers of Brazilian Carnaval and the carefree spirit of Mardi Gras....

5th Annual BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2018 For tickets or more info, go to: http://Carnaval831.com/ 8pm - 1am / 21 & over Contact us at: 323 788 5699 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY: Direct from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil... •PIERRE ONASSIS - Original Singer from OLODUM ( Axe', Trio...

SambaDá is excited to be returning to Savanna Jazz, an establishment owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the purpose of engaging the young and...

Brazilian Center of Sacramento Presents: CARNAVAL 2018 Saturday, 02.10.18 Live Music, Dance, Food, Drinks. Art show, and much more... 2420 N Street Suite 180, Sacramento, California 95816 brazilian_center@yahoo.com

CRYSTAL BAY CLUB FREE event! Age limit: 21 or older 10:00 pm Crystal Bay Club  14 State Highway 28 Crystal Bay, NV (775) 833-6333

SambaDá is honored to be playing at the annual convocation celebrating the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  This event is free and open to the public. Keynote speaker: Kimberlé Crenshaw, professor of law at UCLA and Columbia Law School, is a leading...

SambaDá is excited to be returning to Savanna Jazz, an establishment owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the purpose of engaging the young and...

SambaDá is always pleased to perform at Savanna Jazz Savanna Jazz, which is owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the purpose of engaging the...

SambaDá is always pleased to perform at Savanna Jazz Savanna Jazz, which is owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the purpose of engaging the...

Super fun evening w/SambaDá – Afro-Brazilian-funk dance music!! With Mestre Mariano and Banda Alegria!! A post-Sul Da Bahia Batizado Celebration! brasilartscafe.com 1230 STATE STREET SUITE C, SANTA BARBARA  

LIVE MUSIC! GREAT FOOD! SLY MCFLY’S In the historic Cannery Row! Music starts a 9pm | No cover 700A Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

BOO! It's that time again! We will be celebrating Halloween on Friday before Halloween, so don't worry about being out late the night before a work day! We will be having our annual costume ball with fabulous cash prizes! So be creative, the competion can be tough!...

46th Anniversary!  Saturday, September 30, 2017 LA CLÍNICA ALL THAT JAZZ (& SUSHI!) Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm Featuring the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of SAMBADá DINNER FROM 6PM - 7:45PM Each year, La Clínica celebrates its anniversary through our signature ALL...

Thursday Night Live at the Plaza Free Concert Series at Heritage Plaza in September 2017 SEE SambaDá – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 – 7PM The Historic Downtown Woodland Group ups its game with bigger names for the September 2017 concert series, Thursday Night Live at...

Valhalla, Tahoe | Boathouse Theatre | September 20, 7:30 pm The Valhalla Boathouse Theatre is a unique cultural resource in the Tahoe basin, indeed in all of northern California and northern Nevada. No other arts venue showcases Tahoe heritage and the stunning beauty...

SambaDá plays Sunday, 2:45 - 4:00pm TEQUILA & TACO MUSIC FESTIVAL – Santa Cruz CA, August 26th & 27th 2017 SAN LORENZO PARK – Downtown Santa Cruz Saturday, August 26th, 2017 from 11:30am- 6:00pm Sunday, August 27th, 2017 from 11:30am- 6:00pm Tickets: Premiere...

Trails And Vistas World music concert Saturday, Sept 9, 6:30 pm Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Amphitheater • Sand Harbor State Park • Lake Tahoe A Truckee Tahoe peace project showcasing music from around the world including Americana, Irish, Latin, and Persian music. Dance...

August 31 – SambaDá + Tarimba Brazilian-Afro-Samba + Son jarocho Door at 5 pm | Show at 5:30 pm $22 General $20 UCBG Member $12 Youth UC Berkeley Redwood Grove Concert Series Ticket includes Garden admission before 5 pm – picnics welcome. Shows will sell out – buy...

BEACH PARTY! SambaDá will be playing their last 2017 summer beach party at the Crow’s Nest – AUGUST 24 – 5:30-8:30pm FREE! Part of the Summer Beach Party series, every Thursday evening at the Crow’s Nest right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30pm each week and...

Join us for some super fun dancing to the sultry and sizzling sounds of salsa and samba! SambaDá & Broken English! One night only! Doors 8PM | Show 9PM $15 in advance | $20 at the door! Moe's Alley 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz CA 95063

SambaDá is looking forward to returning to the beautiful Savanna Jazz in San Carlos! This amazing venue is owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for...

SambaDá is looking forward to playing at the beautiful Savanna Jazz in San Carlos! This amazing venue is owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the...

SAT&SUN.JUL.22-23 – TEQUILA & TACO FESTIVAL – VENTURA, CA SAMBADÁ in Ventura TEQUILA & TACO FESTIVAL! July 22th– 23th SHOW TIMES TBA Downtown Ventura in Plaza Park Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 from 11:30am- 6:00pm Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 from 11:30am- 6:00pm...

BEACH PARTY! SambaDá will be playing at the Crow’s Nest Beach Party – JULY 20 – 5:30-8:30pm FREE! Part of the Summer Beach Party series, every Thursday evening at the Crow’s Nest right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30pm each week and goes until sunset! With live...

SAT.JUL.1. – SMILEY’S SCHOONER SALOON – BOLINAS, CA SambaDá is happy to be headed back to Bolinas! SATURDAY, JULY 1ST SMILEY’S SCHOONER SALOON 41 Wharf Road , Bolinas, CA Doors: 9:00 PM (ends at 1:00 AM) 21 and over | $10

Sunday, June 25 – Commons Beach, Tahoe, CA SambaDá is thrilled to be retuning to the scenic Commons Beach in Tahoe as part of the Concerts at Commons Beach Series. Please bring picnics, blankets, and low-back chairs for a perfect lakeside evening. Local food and drink...

SambaDá is honored to be playing at the second annual Touch of Africa in Santa Cruz. The band will be playing on Saturday, June 17. Show 8-9pm  |  All Ages!  |  $20 Santa Cruz is truly blessed to be holding an event that is host to such an amazing array of...

JUN.10 – KOSMOS CAMP – CAMP CAZADERO – WEST SONOMA COUNTY, CA It is an honor to be returning to play at this incredible camp! 3 days of yoga and dance classes with a diverse and talented host of...

SambaDá is looking forward to playing at the Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol! LIVE with DJ Louis! Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 8:30 PM 21 and over | $15 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, Ca BUY TICKETS HERE

BEACH PARTY! SambaDá will be playing at the Crow’s Nest Beach Party – JUNE 8 – 5:30-8:30pm FREE! Part of the Summer Beach Party series, every Thursday evening at the Crow’s Nest right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30pm each week and goes until sunset! With live...

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 ASHKENAZ 1317 SAN PABLO AVE. BERKELEY, CA SambaDá is thrilled to take the stage at Ashkenaz this June with Rahan Boxley, whose diverse style covers Congolese, American R&B, reggae, house, funk, capoeira, and Afro stylings. Doors at 8:30 pm | Show...

SambaDá loves to play at Savanna Jazz in San Carlos! This amazing venue is owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the purpose of engaging the young...

CARNAVAL CELEBRATION!! Sunday May 28, 2017 Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 9:00 PM All Ages The Chapel 777 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA $16 adv / $20 door Buy Tickets Now!

One of the best SambaDá parties all year! Special capoeira & dance performances! Don't miss out!! Buy Tickets NOW! Moe's Alley 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA

SambaDá is pleased to be returning to Savanna Jazz in San Carlos. This amazing venue is owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the purpose of...

Earth Day Santa Cruz 2017 April 22nd, 11 am – 4 pm in San Lorenzo Park SambaDá: Main Stage – 11:45-1:15 SambaDá is happy to be playing at Earth Day Santa Cruz! This annual event is to raise environmental awareness; address concerns; showcase solutions; and present...

SATURDAY APR.8TH | SQUAW VALLEY 1-3PM Take a break from the slopes at the KT Sun Deck every Saturday through April with our Winter Music Series. SUNDAY APR.9TH | ALPINE MEADOWS 1-4PM The Spring Music Series returns this year with five music-filled weekends. Talented...

SambaDá is pleased to be returning to Savanna Jazz in San Carlos. This amazing venue is owned and operated by educators who are committed to the revitalization of the art form of jazz through, lectures, seminars, music competitions and clinics for the purpose of...

LIVE MUSIC GREAT FOOD! SLY MCFLY'S In the historic Cannery Row! Music starts a 9pm | No cover 700A Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940