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Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

Every 1st Thursday
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits

Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive | 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA

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Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond.

Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond.

Normally $10, the museum offers free admission to the art galleries and public programs on the first Thursday of every month (PFA Theater programs excluded).

Updated 8/25/21 – Event info confirmed with BAMPFA press department that free first Thursdays will resume September 2021 and no advanced tickets are required. Please note that it is not yet listed on their website

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, East Bay, Free Museum Day, In Person
Address: 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA

Thursday, June 1, 2023

12:30 pm   “The Howard Wiley Show” Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Concert  FREE
1:00 pm   SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)  FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
5:00 pm   Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)  $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:00 pm   Mucho Mambo: Monthly Salsa Dance Lesson & Party at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE*
*free to everyone
5:00 pm   SF’s Brand New “Drag Me Downtown” Summer Pop Ups (June 2023)  FREE
5:00 pm   The Watch Party Live Presented by Google Pixel and AT&T 5G  FREE*
*RSVP Required at ATT.com/PixelWatchParty
6:00 pm   Live Music at The Park (Mountain View)  FREE
All Day   22nd San Francisco Documentary Festival “SF DocFest” (June 1-11)  $15*
*Individual tickets for screenings at the Roxie Theater range from $15-24 each.
6:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Night at “Golden State Lounge” (6pm Show)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   $5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s New Play “Chinglish” (May 4 – June 10)  $30*
*Tickets start at $35 ($5 off with code FUNCHEAP)
7:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
7:00 pm   “Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
7:00 pm   Brainstormer Trivia: Bay Break Thursdays (Emeryville)  FREE
8:00 pm   SF DocFest Opening Night Art Show and Afterparty  FREE*
*All are welcome to join the cast and crew of the SF DocFest Opening Night Film 26.2 to Life for a free-to-all after party around the corner from the Roxie at the 518 Valencia Gallery. More information: https://sfdocfest2023.eventive.org/schedule/642de5dc8832dc0040784465
8:00 pm   Viva Thursdays Latin Music Night at Faith & Spirits (San Carlos)  FREE*
*Free all night!
8:00 pm   Free Venue Rentals for Queer Artists in June (SF)  FREE*
*Free Venue Rental at Headprint House for Queer Artists and Creators to host their own Pride events in June
9:00 pm   16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
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