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Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

Every 1st Thursday
Thursday, October 5, 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, October 5, 2023

1:00 pm   Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (SF)  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.
1:00 pm   SFMOMA’s “Sitting on Chrome” Free Festive Museum Day for Locals  FREE*
*Free for Bay Area residents only
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
5:30 pm   Free “Blue Bear” DJ Workshop at Harmonic Brewing (Thrive City)  FREE
6:30 pm   Free SF AIDS Foundation “Milk” Screening + Cleve Jones Q&A (Castro Theater)  FREE*
*RSVP required
7:00 pm   FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials  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   “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
9:00 pm   16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
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