Friday, December 5
Fascist Bingo Par-tay (Berkeley)
Let’s face it, the world is crazy, layoffs are everywhere, and eggs are the new Birken bags. So come party to help us fight the good fight!
The event: part DJ dance party, part Bingo with the special theme of these unprecedented times- fascism. Wacky prizes for ...
How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour: Hip-Hop Night (Berkeley)
Friday, December 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $43 | The UC Theatre
Living Legends is an American independent hip hop supergroup from California consisting of Murs, Luckyiam, Sunspot Jonz, The Grouch, Eligh, Scarub, Aesop The Black Wolf and Bicaso. Originating in the mid 1990s, the crew garnered a strong grassroots following by selling their home recorded cassettes ...
Gamelan Sekar Jaya Live at Berkeley’s Ashkenaz
Gamelan Sekar Jaya brings the vibrant traditions of Bali to the stage at the Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center.
This year we are doing two shows in one night! Join us on December 5th at 7pm for a performance with our Gong Kebyar ensemble, ...
Saturday, December 6
Journey to 18th-Century Venice: Vivaldi’s Gloria and Holiday Cheer with Philharmonia Baroque (Berkeley)
Tickets just $20 for Under-30s in San Francisco and Berkeley Looking for something festive that isn’t the same old holiday soundtrack? Vivaldi’s Gloria delivers pure choral joy, Corelli brings cozy winter calm, and brand-new works by Roderick Williams and Caroline Shaw tap into themes of ...
Free Berkeley Vaccination & Microchip Clinic (Dec. 6-7)
Free Vaccination & Microchip Clinic – Dec 6 & 7
Berkeley Humane is offering a free vaccination and microchip clinic for Bay Area pets. This is a drop-in only event.
Dates: December 6 & 7 Time: 9 AM-4 PM Location: Berkeley Humane, 936 Carleton Street, Berkeley
Services: * ...
The Floozies + Dirtwire: Neon Sundown Tour (Berkeley)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm |
Cost: $32.50 | The UC Theatre
The Floozies
Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age.
Dirtwire
Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a ...
Sunday, December 7
Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley
This free, participatory event has been a staple at La Peña Cultural Center for 12 years due to its incredible fun, and recurs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the ...Monthly
Monday, December 8
Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
This one hour class provides an introduction to IMPACT Bay Area’s style of empowerment self-defense. In this class students develop intuition, situational awareness, congruent body language and verbal skills to deescalate and deter assault and harassment, as well as learn two simple and effective physical ...Monthly
Wednesday, December 10
Free Mushroom Talk: Psilocybe in California at Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Overview
Do psilocybe mushrooms grow wild in California? Yes, they do! Learn where and when they grow and how to identify them.
Join Fork in the Path for a special talk in person & online about psilocybe mushrooms with leading mycologist Alan Rockefeller, plus tacos by renowned ...
Thursday, December 11
The Bouncing Souls
Thursday, December 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm |
Cost: $41 | The UC Theatre
Join us for an unforgettable night as The Bouncing Souls take over our stage at The UC Theatre on their EAST COAST! F#CK YOU! TOUR. Accompanied by special guests H2O, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, and The Mercy Union. Their timeless beats and incredible stage ...
Friday, December 12
Blind Guardian Somewhere Far Beyond Tour
Friday, December 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm |
Cost: $51 | The UC Theatre
This tour will be in celebration of Blind Guardian’s acclaimed album “Somewhere Far Beyond”, after the release of “Somewhere Far Beyond – Revisited” in the summer of 2024. This album saw the band become a staple in the power metal genre, exploring themes of folklore ...
Saturday, December 13
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Winter Holiday Fest & Craft Party | Berkeley
Saturday, December 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
Free Gifts: 2025 Holiday Market of All Vegan + Eco-Friendly Goods (Berkeley)
Saturday, December 13 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Berkeley Animal Rights Center
Share in holiday cheer together as we reject consumerism and reduce waste by sharing our resources with community. Bring clean, intact, and working items you no longer need, including holiday decor. This is a great place to find cozy accents for the holiday season and ...
Saturday, December 20
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: SF Chorus Carolers | Berkeley
Saturday, December 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
Sunday, December 21
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Fratello Marionette’s Holiday Shows | Berkeley
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Cesar Chavez State Park (Berkeley)
Sunday, December 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cesar Chavez State Park
Celebrate the return of the Sun with astronomers and friends at the Chávez / Huerta Solar Calendar. Mark the changing of the seasons and share a moment of reflection in community as the sun sets on another orbit of our fragile and beautiful planet.
Ancient astronomical ...
Thursday, January 1
Sunday, January 4
Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley
This free, participatory event has been a staple at La Peña Cultural Center for 12 years due to its incredible fun, and recurs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the ...Monthly
Monday, January 12
Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
This one hour class provides an introduction to IMPACT Bay Area’s style of empowerment self-defense. In this class students develop intuition, situational awareness, congruent body language and verbal skills to deescalate and deter assault and harassment, as well as learn two simple and effective physical ...Monthly
Saturday, January 17
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, January 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly
Saturday, January 24
“The Runarounds” Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)
Saturday, January 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm |
Cost: $37.50 | The UC Theatre
DOORS 7 PM // SHOW 8 PM
Known for turning every stage into a wild, full-throttle rock show, The Runarounds are a five-piece alt-rock band—Axel Ellis (guitar/vocals), Jesse Golliher (bass/vocals), Jeremy Yun (lead guitar), William Lipton (guitar/vocals), and Zende Murdock (drums). Startingwith a weekly residency at ...
Thursday, February 5
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. Normally $18, the ...Monthly
