Dance Workshop with Rujeko
2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Denfinity Dance Studio, 1325 Jefferson St, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Rujeko Dumbutshena will lead you through the movements related to Zimbabwean rhythm and song. We will internalize the music by repeating simple to more intricate steps. Rujeko’s teaching style will support all dance levels from first timers to seasoned dancers. If you have magavhu be sure to bring them. Come connect to community through the soul filling movement of Zimbabwean dance.

Potluck and Cultural Presentation with Rujeko and Napoleon
2025-06-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and welcome Rujeko and Napoleon to our Center. After dinner, they will share something of their early life in Zimbabwe and offer their perspectives on what is happening in Zimbabwe today. They’ll also share about the ways artists are creating initiatives to address community needs.

Kwaziwai at Oregon Country Fair
2025-07-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Country Fair, Veneta
Join in the festivities, crafts and delights at the Oregon Country Fair with Kwaziwai welcoming you at the Dragon Entrance all three days of the fair from 11am – 1pm.

Kwaziwai at Oregon Country Fiar
2025-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Country Fair, Veneta

Jenaguru at Symphony in the Park
2025-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Cuthbert Ampitheater, Eugene

"Chicago Dzviti—Portrait of Zimbabwe": A photographic and music presentation with Jennifer Kyker
2025-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Village School Commons, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, United States
Join Jennifer Kyker for a discussion about her experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Zimbabwe. This year, Jennifer has been co-curating the photographic exhibit ‘Chicago Dzviti: Portrait of Zimbabwe’ which is currently touring Zimbabwe.
The exhibit features photographs of many Zimbabwean mbira players and popular musicians, from Ambuya Beauler Dyoko to Thomas Mapfumo. Jennifer will show a selection of images from the exhibit, talk about her experience in Zimbabwe and answer questions.
Following her talk, there will be a short mbira concert by Jennifer and her longtime friend and musical mentor, mbira master Musekiwa Chingodza who is visiting from Zimbabwe.
When: Friday, August 15th, 7–8:30 PM
Where: The Village School Commons, 3411 Willamette Street Eugene, OR
Cost: FREE – donations are welcome and will support Kutsinhira’s educational, charitable and cultural programs
For more information, please email mkolo@q.com or swiftly41@gmail.com.

Chiedza and Kwaziwai at LTD Downtown Eugene Station
2025-08-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Downtown LTD Station, Olive and 10th Street, Eugene, OR, United States
Performance at the Rosa Parks Plaza, 10th & Olive

Potluck and Marimbas at Garden of Dreams
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Garden of Dreams, 78 Arbor Drive, Eugene, OR, 97404
Join Kutenda, Kutsinhira’s fun-loving Wednesday class, for food, marimba and fundraiser at the Garden of Dreams venue in the River Road area of Eugene.

2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
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Musangano 2026
2026-03-07 14:00 - 17:30 | Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Kutsinhira’s annual gathering Musangano (Umhlanango in Ndebele) is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday, March 7 from 2:00 – 5:30 as we share musical performances from our classes and ensembles, share a delicious potluck meal, and learn about all that Kutsinhira has done over the past year and our plans for the coming year.
The event is held in the Commons (cafeteria) at the Village School, 3411 Willamette Street. Please bring a drink, snack, or dish to share for the potluck and be sure to bring your own plates and utensils. Friends and family are welcome! There will be an open jam after the event in Kutsinhira’s room at the Village School.
Schedule of events:
2:00 – 2:10 Welcome and Nkosi Sikelel’iAfrika
2:10 – 3:20 Performance Set 1
3:20 – 4:05 Potluck
4:05 – 4:30 Meeting
4:30 – 5:30 Performance Set 2
6:00 – 7:00 Jam in KCAC Room
Parking is very limited at the school so please park on 35th Avenue and other neighborhood streets.
We look forward to having everyone together in celebration of our community and Zimbabwe!

Kutsinhira Table at The Power of Music
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Kutsinhira will have a table set up at the Power of Music event at the Hult Center on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30am-12:00pm. Come to this free, all-ages event celebrating the joy and impact of music! There will be many hands-on activities from local music organizations, including marimbas from Kutsinhira.
Check out event details on the Hult Center’s website here.

Chiedza and Jenaguru at Megga Hunt
2026-04-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Road, Springfield, OR, 97478, United States
Join performing groups Chiedza and Jenaguru Full Moon Marimba at Willamalane’s 2026 Megga Hunt at Lively Park on Easter Saturday April 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be hours of exciting music, and many fun activities for children and parents alike.
View details of the event on Willamalane’s website here.

HUMWE Benefit Event 2026
2026-04-11 17:00 - 21:30 | Whirled Pies, 199 W. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
The 4th annual benefit event for HUMWE: the Cosmas Magaya Cultural Arts and Education Centre in Zimbabwe is just around the corner! Don’t miss this incredible night of nonstop music from the Pacific Northwest’s finest marimba bands! The event will be hosted at Whirled Pies on Saturday April 11 from 5:00-9:30pm. Enjoy the music, raffle, and merchandise tables, as well as Whirled Pies delicious food an drink. Entry to the event is by donation, and all donations made during the event are double matched!
View additional details of the event on the attached poster, at the Facebook event link here, or on the Eugene Weekly’s website here.

2nd Annual Spring Garden Sale
2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | 2090 Van Buren St., 2090 Van Buren Street, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Time to get your planting started at the 2nd Annual Spring Garden Sale! Choose from a large selection of vegetables and herb starts, native plants, perennials, and colorful annuals, all direct from local growers.
Enjoy delicious pastries from our bake sale table while you browse.
All proceeds go to projects in Zimbabwe supported by Kutsinhira’s Zimbabwe Community Development Program.

2026 Annual Community Rummage Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 2026-06-07 15:00 | Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
ANNUAL COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE – NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISER
Come to Kutsinhira’s annual rummage sale, located in and around the Center.
Choose from a wide variety of household goods, sports equipment, furniture, books, and more. Prices always reasonable – less than you’d pay at the thrift stores.
Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center at The Village School, 3411 Willamette St., Eugene
Saturday, June 6, 9:00-4:00
Sunday, June 7, 10:00-3:00
Live marimba performances Saturday afternoon!
All proceeds support Kutsinhira’s educational programs as well as the Zimbabwean Community Development Program, which funds community-benefit work in Zimbabwe.
Reuse • Upcycle • Recycle

Zimbabwean Drum Class with Napoleon
2026-07-01 17:00 - 18:15 | Denfinity Dance Studio, 1325 Jefferson St, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Napoleon Jambwa will lead a workshop in Zimbabwean rhythms and songs to connect you with the powerful energy of the drum. Bring a hand drum; congas, djembes, dundun, and hosho will all work in the class that will move through several different Zimbabwean rhythms. Some parts are played using two drums so if you have two make sure to bring them and be ready to sing and play. There are some drums at Denfinity available to use if you don’t have one. We hope to see you here!
Wednesday, July 1
5:00 – 6:15pm
Denfinity Dance Studio – 1325 Jefferson St. (plenty of street parking)
Sliding scale $20-$25 (payment accepted on site)

Zimbabwean Dance Class with Rujeko
2026-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Denfinity Dance Studio, 1325 Jefferson St, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Rujeko will lead us through movements related to Zimbabwean rhythm and song. She will help us internalize the music by repeating simple to more intricate steps. Rujeko’s teaching style supports all dance levels from first timers to seasoned dancers. If you have magavhu (leg rattles) be sure to bring them. Live mbira music for the class will be provided by Napoleon Jambwa and Gary Spalter. We hope to see you here!
Wednesday, July 1
6:30 – 8:00pm
Denfinity Dance Studio – 1325 Jefferson St. (plenty of street parking)
Sliding scale $20 – $25 (payment accepted on site)

All Levels Marimba Class & Discussion with Rujeko and Napoleon
2026-07-02 16:00 - 19:30 | Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
We are excited to welcome Zimbabwean performing artists and teachers Rujeko Dumbutshena and Napoleon Kudzie Jambwa to Eugene! They will be teaching the song Zuva during their visit to Kutsinhira.
Marimba class
Thursday, July 2nd
4:00-5:30pm
Cost for the class is $20
cash • PayPal • Venmo accepted
Pizza and Cultural Discussion with Rujeko and Napoleon
(following the all levels marimba class)
5:45-7:30pm
A casual dinner of pizza with salad and discussion about some aspects of Zimbabwean music and culture with these two bright stars.
Suggested donation $10-$20
RSVP’s are appreciated, but not required for the pizza dinner and cultural discussion that follows the marimba class.
Please contact Marilyn Kolodziejczyk by text (541-521-1454) or email (mkolo@kutsinhira.org) to register, RSVP, or if you have any questions.
Thank you for your generous support for our visiting teachers!
Rujeko Dumbutshena is a Zimbabwean born dancer, teacher, cultural arts community organizer, and performing artist of African dance practices.
She received her MFA from the University of New Mexico and is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Florida. Her creative research centers on the intersections between gender, power and ritual.
These themes inform her choreography and performance. She conducts community based participatory research to promote sustainable development projects through cultural arts production.
Napoleon Kudzie Jambwa was born and raised in Highfield, Harare and grew up steeped in Zimbabwe’s musical traditions. Taught his first mbira song by his father at age five, he went on to master marimba, ngoma, hosho, and a range of modern instruments, and added traditional Zimbabwean dance, to his vast repertoire. He has played as a musician with Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mutukudzi, to name a few. He currently plays in Mbira Dzechijandukwa and is the leader of Pangea band based in Gainesville Florida.

Camp paGungwa 2026
2026-09-04 19:00 - 2026-09-07 13:00 | OR
Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is pleased to announce the 21st annual Camp paGungwa (“by the ocean”), a four-day mbira intensive on the Oregon Coast with a pair of exceptional mbira teachers in 2026: Jennifer Kyker and Moyo Rainos Mutamba. Moyo will be coming from University of Waterloo, Canada, and Jennifer from University of Rochester, USA. More information about them can be found via the links.
Camp paGungwa will be held at the usual beachfront home north of Florence, Oregon, USA, on Labor Day weekend (Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026). Check-in begins at 7PM on Sept. 4, with departure at 1PM on Sept. 7. In addition to a full schedule of learning and playing Zimbabwean music, there will be communal living, three delicious meals per day, cultural presentations and enjoyment of the beach, dunes and forest just steps outside the door.
Housing is available onsite either indoors (shared bedrooms) or outdoors (deck space or in a small yard). Alternatively, commercial lodging (Airbnb, VRBO, motels, etc.) can be booked nearby, with meals taken at Camp. Please email me if you’d like input on local accommodations. The cost of Camp paGungwa includes all instruction, cultural presentations, meals, snacks and onsite accommodation. The fees cover camp expenses (mostly food), a small percentage to Kutsinhira, and the remainder to our teachers. Based on past experience, we recommend registering early to guarantee your spot at Camp.

Early-registration discount through July 15, 2026: $500 ($550 for Kutsinhira non-members). A $100 deposit is due on or before July 15 to reserve your spot (payment info below).
Regular rate starting July 16, 2026: $550 ($600 for Kutsinhira non-members). This rate applies to those who submit their $100 deposit on or after July 16.

Annual membership in Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is $50 for an individual or $75 for a family. We also offer lifetime membership for $500. Yearly membership begins on Sept. 1 each year.
There are two options for submitting your deposit:

Submit payment online (PayPal, Venmo, debit or credit card) at the Kutsinhira payment portal.
Mail a check made out to Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, to P.O. Box 50823, Eugene, Oregon 97405.

The balance is due on or before the first day of Camp. I suggest that you email me when you submit your deposit. Registered participants will receive a confirmation and further information.
Cancellations on or after Aug. 21, 2026, will receive a 50% refund; no refunds will be made for cancellations on or after Aug. 28, 2026. A full refund will be given for cancellations before Aug. 21. Exceptions to the refund policy may be possible if a vacated spot can be filled by someone on the waiting list. If interested, please enquire about rates for “accompanying persons,” who attend meals and/or social events but not the instructional sessions or drop-in instructional options. These are offered on a space-available basis.
Questions? Send an email to janis.weeks@gmail.com (Janis Weeks) to inquire.
