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Free Grand Opening: Downtown Berkeley’s “Zero Empty Spaces” Arts Marketplace

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Zero Empty Spaces Berkeley | Former Half Price Books, 2036 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Event Details

Celebrate the grand opening of Zero Empty Spaces Berkeley, the organization’s first California location, inside the former Half Price Books in Downtown Berkeley. Explore a once-vacant storefront transformed into a retail arts marketplace and community-focused gallery featuring local artists, makers, designers, and creative entrepreneurs. Meet the creatives, discover original art and locally made goods, and join the ribbon cutting at 6 PM. The celebration is free and open to the public. Creative spaces are still available; learn more at https://ZEArtistSpaces.com/rentspace.

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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, In Person, Shopping & Fashion
Venue: Zero Empty Spaces Berkeley
Address: Former Half Price Books, 2036 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

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