Wednesday, August 26
Free Kids’ Book Night: Jerrold Connors Reads “Stampede” (Berkeley)
Join us on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM when JERROLD CONNORS comes to the store to share his new picture book STAMPEDE! Jerrold will sign copies of his book after the presentation.
JERROLD CONNORS is a children’s book author and illustrator. His recent works include Jim! Six True Stories About ...
Friday, August 28
Free Bill Callahan Show: New Album Live (The UC Theatre)
Friday, August 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The UC Theatre
My Days of 58 is the eighth Bill Callahan album, his first since 2022. The twelve tunes here open uncanny depths of expression as Bill continues to blaze one of the most original songwriting-and-performance trails out there. With My Days of 58, he applies the ...
Saturday, August 29
2026 Berkeley Humane “Bark (& Meow)” Around the Block Adopt-A-Thon & Street Fair
Saturday, August 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Berkeley Humane Society
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Join Berkeley Humane for Bark (& Meow) Around the Block, California’s largest single-location pet adoption event, on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2700 Ninth Street in Berkeley.
Meet 300+ adoptable animals from more than 30 shelters ...
Sunday, August 30
2026 Bay Area “Brazilian Day” White Party & Lavagem Festival (Berkeley)
The annual ‘Lavagem do Bonfim’ is one of the most important events in the Afro Brazilian cultural calendar. This ritual dates back to colonial Brazil when enslaved Africans were forced to clean the church in preparation for the celebration of Senhor Do Bonfim “Our Lord”.
They ...
Thursday, September 3
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, September 6
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, September 7
$5 Dollar Day at The Lawrence Hall of Science: Labor Day
Looking for something to do with the kids out of school on Labor Day? Join us for the ultimate day of discovery for less! On Monday, September 7, dive in and explore The Lawrence for a special discounted admission of just $5! A free shuttle runs ...
Friday, September 11
“Humans Only” Music Showcase in the Park (Berkeley)
Get away from your screen every 2nd Friday at the Humans Only music showcase at Live Oak Park in Berkeley (Google Maps: Live Oak Area 2). Come meet a new artist. Come meet a new person. All ages, free admission, in a beautiful park in ...
Monday, September 14
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, September 19
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, September 19 – 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
SFJAZZ Ravi Coltrane “Coltrane Centennial Celebration”
Saturday, September 19 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: $37 | The UC Theatre
Just days before John Coltrane would have turned 100 his oldest surviving son, saxophonist
Ravi Coltrane, presents a blazing young band to mark the milestone. While Ravi spent the first quarter century of his career focusing on acquiring a diverse array of experience as a sideman ...
Sunday, September 20
“Let’s Paws” Benefit for Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza (Berkeley)
Join Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine for a morning breakfast event benefiting Sulala Animal Rescue, the only animal welfare organization operating in Gaza. Enjoy a vegan breakfast and activities for the whole family, including your furry friends!
The highlight of the morning is a live ...
Thursday, October 1
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
Saturday, October 3
Castle Rat: Summon The Beasts Tour 2026
Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Heavy Metal band hailing from NYC, led by “The Rat Queen,” Riley Pinkerton, on rhythm guitar and lead vocals. On her mission to expand and defend “The Realm” from those who seek to destroy it, The Rat Queen is ...
Sunday, October 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
Thursday, October 8
Dying Fetus and Sanguisugabogg
Dying Fetus
DYING FETUS established a reputation for uncompromising integrity with a slew of classic albums and today rides a resurgence of respect and esteem with a new generation. As Revolver Magazine wrote upon the release of their first new material since 2017’s Wrong One To ...
Monday, October 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, October 17
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, October 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
Friday, October 23
Halloween Market (Berkeley)
Friday, October 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Donkey & Goat Winery
The Halloween Market at Donkey & Goat Winery in Berkeley is a free, all-ages community event and fundraiser for Berkeley Humane Society. The market features local artists, makers, tarot readings, live music by Lillian Frances, food vendors, and a table to learn about animal fostering. ...
Sunday, November 1
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, November 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
