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Saturday, April 18

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | 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

Cal Football Spring Game 2026 (Berkeley)
Saturday, April 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Here: https://app.calbears.com/LP=147?_gl=1*1m6y40g*_gcl_aw*
| California Memorial Stadium
Cal Football Spring Game 2026 (Berkeley)
Every season has a starting point – this is ours. Saturday, April 18 at 1PM. California Memorial Stadium. The first look at Cal Football in 2026, with new energy on the sidelines and a team ready to turn heads. Join us for a FREE day of ...

Sunday, April 19

Sensory Friendly Family Concert
Sunday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:45 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVPs are not required but it helps to know you're planning to come, Walk-ins are welcome. Doors open at 10:30am
| Crowden Music Center
Sensory Friendly Family Concert
The SFCO is excited to present our third year of Sensory Friendly concerts, specifically designed with our neurodivergent community in mind. What does that mean? ALL are welcome and every type of engagement with the music is encouraged. We’ll refrain from sudden loud sounds, our All-Star ...
20 Years of Maker Faire (Sunday Assembly East Bay)
Sunday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations gratefully accepted.
| Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalists
20 Years of Maker Faire (Sunday Assembly East Bay)
Maker Faire Founder Dale Dougherty will share how he put into practice “If you imagine it, you can make it” to make a huge event beloved in the Bay Area and beyond for the past two decades. The first Maker Faire in 2006 at the ...
Berkeley’s Free Solar-Powered Music Festival 2026
Sunday, April 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all day - includes sustainable crafts and activities
| West Crescent (Berkeley)
Berkeley's Free Solar-Powered Music Festival 2026
Sunstock Solar-Powered Music Festival is an annual UC Berkeley tradition, organized by student members of the ASUC Sustainability Team. Sunstock features student and local bands, campus organizations, and free sustainable arts & crafts, all powered entirely by a solar panel generator. We also have a sustainability ...

Saturday, April 25

Kinks and Quirks: Beethoven’s First Symphony (Berkeley)
Saturday, April 25 – 2:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets: $40 - $125 and $20 for Under 30s
| First Congregational Church (Berkeley)
Kinks and Quirks: Beethoven's First Symphony (Berkeley)

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 marks the start of one of music’s greatest journeys. Alongside it, pieces by C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, and Mendelssohn bring unexpected twists and striking contrasts kinks and quirks all performed on period instruments so you can hear the music as Beethoven and his ...

Wednesday, April 29

“Moonchild” Live: Genre-Defying R&B + Neo-Soul Trio (The UC Theatre)
Wednesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm | Cost: $40 | The UC Theatre
Moonchild is the genre-defying trio that has quietly but powerfully carved their own worldwide lane in the world of alternative R&B and neo-soul. Comprised of multi-instrumentalists Amber Navran, Max Bryk, and Andris Mattson, the Los Angeles-based band blends velvety vocals, intricate horn arrangements, jazz-rooted harmony, ...

Saturday, May 2

Berkeley Bay Festival 2026: Free Boat Rides, Live Music & Activities
Saturday, May 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Shorebird Park Nature Center
Berkeley Bay Festival 2026: Free Boat Rides, Live Music & Activities
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina and connect with the community through live music, food, and hands-on educational activities. Join us for the Berkeley Bay Festival to enjoy: Interactive learning exhibits Fun activities Boat rides Food vendors Free bike valet Adventure Playground Music by the West Grand Brass Band Taylor ...

Sunday, May 3

Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley
Sunday, May 3 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
| La Peña Cultural Center
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

Thursday, May 7

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, May 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 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
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

Monday, May 11

Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
Monday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| Sports Basement (Berkeley)
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, May 16

43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)
Saturday, May 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
| Live Oak Park
43rd Annual Berkeley "Himalayan Fair" (May 16-17)

Berkeley’s 43rd Annual Himalayan Fair returns to Live Oak Park, May 16-17, 2026. Join us at Live Oak Park, Berkeley, for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, soulful music, Himalayan flavors, crafts, and community connection. The annual Himalayan Fair, the largest of its kind in ...

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | 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

Sunday, May 17

43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)
Sunday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
| Live Oak Park
43rd Annual Berkeley "Himalayan Fair" (May 16-17)

Berkeley’s 43rd Annual Himalayan Fair returns to Live Oak Park, May 16-17, 2026. Join us at Live Oak Park, Berkeley, for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, soulful music, Himalayan flavors, crafts, and community connection. The annual Himalayan Fair, the largest of its kind in ...

Thursday, May 28

Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period
Thursday, May 28 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP at themarsh.org or just show up at the door!
| The Marsh (Berkeley)
Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period
Winner 2015 Theater Bay Area Award Outstanding Production of a Solo Play This show is an unrelenting look at a ten-day period in Copeland’s life—the mandatory ten-day waiting period before he could lay his hands on the newly purchased gun with which he planned to take ...

Saturday, May 30

2026 Bay Area Book Festival in Downtown Berkeley (May 30-31)
Saturday, May 30 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free, but a few are ticketed
| Downtown Berkeley
2026 Bay Area Book Festival in Downtown Berkeley (May 30-31)

As the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF) enters its 12th year, it stands as both a cultural celebration and a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices. We present first-rate live conversations with ...

Sunday, May 31

2026 Bay Area Book Festival + “Bookworm” Block Party (Downtown Berkeley)
Sunday, May 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free, but a few are ticketed
| Downtown Berkeley
2026 Bay Area Book Festival + "Bookworm" Block Party (Downtown Berkeley)

As the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF) enters its 12th year, it stands as both a cultural celebration and a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices. We present first-rate live conversations with ...

Thursday, June 4

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, June 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 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
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

Sunday, June 7

Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley
Sunday, June 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
| La Peña Cultural Center
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, June 8

Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
Monday, June 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| Sports Basement (Berkeley)
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, June 20

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | 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

Tuesday, June 30

Cymande
Tuesday, June 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: $35 | The UC Theatre
Cymande
Cymande’s legacy spans over four decades, winning over new audiences with their mesmerizing fusion of psychedelic soul and reggae. They’re coming to Berkeley on June 20th and it will be a show for the records!

Thursday, July 2

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, July 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 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
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

Sunday, July 5

Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley
Sunday, July 5 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
| La Peña Cultural Center
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