Join in an 8-night journey filled with great fun, delicious food, beautiful arts & crafts, interesting history, wonderful lectures and more!
The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our Cultural Arts Trip:
Captivating Cuba: Art, Music, Dance & More!
November 8-(16), 2025
In 1492, Christopher Columbus found and claimed the island now known as Cuba. It remained a Spanish territory until the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, and gained formal independence from the U.S. in 1902. The Cuban Revolution of 1953-1959 brought Fidel Castro to power. In the time since, it has been difficult for Americans to visit this island country that has grown to over 11 million people. A Caribbean gem, Cuba is a cultural oasis of warm, generous people.
Be inspired by Cuba’s soulful art, musical rhythms and vibrant dance – a land of artistic richness! However, Cuba is changing quickly. The time to go is now!
Experience the rich cultural life of this interesting island nation with visits to artists’ studios and workshops, dance schools (to see a rehearsal), important museums, historic sites and more.
Visit a private home and hear personal stories of growing up in Cuba. Avoid the government tourist restaurants and dine in the famous paladares — the “in home” restaurants run by family members.
Visit this striking country before it turns into just another tourist-filled cruise port.
Explore. Experience. Enjoy. Join us!
Trip Highlights include:
Enjoy private guided tours throughout the trip.
Take private walking tours of the 4-Squares of Old Havana.
Learn from fascinating private lectures with subject-matter experts.
Experience a coffee & cake reception in a private home.
Attend a rehearsal/presentation of a comtemporary dance company.
Visit private studios of artists, including to the home of “the Picasso of the Caribbean.”
Meet the head of Havana’s Jewish Community and visit their synagogue.
Journey to an interesting UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on a daytrip away from Havana.
Explore important museums.
See Ernest Hemmingway’s home.
Ride around the city in a vintage American convertible car.
Partake of meals in some of Havana’s best paladares (private in-home restaurants).
Enjoy local music at every turn.
Have the option to attend a show at the world-famous Tropicana nightclub.
…and more!
Led by instructor and arts maven, James Sokol, the trip promises to be a magical mixture of history, arts & crafts, architecture, food & fun!
This trip has always sold out. Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your space(s) soon!
For trip details & paperwork, please register through this Eventbrite page or contact James at jsokol@marinjcc.org.
Cultural Arts Trips offered by the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance and the Osher Marin JCC are open to all.
JCC Members and non-members; people of all backgrounds and faiths, hair styles and chocolate preferences are invited to join in these enriching cultural programs.
For information on this and other upcoming In-Person Cultural Arts Trips as well as on Online Programs, click here
