Tuesday, September 15
Free YA Book Launch: Cemetery Boys: Espíritu + Q&A w/ Aiden Thomas (Berkeley)
Join us at Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 when New York Times bestselling author AIDEN THOMAS comes to the store to launch the Young Adult novel Cemetery Boys: Espíritu. Aiden will be joined in conversation by content creator and community builder ...
Wednesday, September 16
Author Joseph Coulson’s The Prince of Memphis In-Store Event And Book Signing
Join us at Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM when novelist, poet, playwright, and musician JOSEPH COULSON comes to the store to share his new novel The Prince of Memphis. Joseph will be joined in conversation by GARY SHAPIRO and will ...
Thursday, September 17
Elizabeth Metzger: Free Poetry Night (Mrs. Dalloway’s, Berkeley)
Join us at Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore on Thursday September 17 at 7:00 PM when famed poet ELIZABETH METZGER comes to the store to share her latest collection The Going Is Forever. Elizabeth will be joined by JESSE NATHAN and will sign copies of her book ...
Friday, September 18
Jazz is Dead: Cortex
Friday, September 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: $68.35 | The UC Theatre
Founded and led by pianist, composer, and vocalist Alain Mion, recognized as a gold and platinum certified songwriter by the National Music Publishers’ Association, Cortex carved out a singular place in music history with their innovative fusion of jazz, rock, and funk.
Their iconic 1975 album, ...
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
Monday, October 5
Film Screening: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luiz Valdez (Berkeley)
Monday, October 5 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Berkeley Public Library (Central Branch)
Berkeley Public Library Presents
Film Screening : American Pachuco: The Legend of Luiz Valdez
Monday, October 5 | Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch, Community Meeting Room
Documentary about playwright and film director Luis Valdez. Film director David Alvarado will join on Zoom after the film screens to answer ...
Tuesday, October 6
President: North American Campaign 2026 (The UC Theatre)
Tuesday, October 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: $37.50 | The UC Theatre
PRESIDENT: North American Campaign 2026
with Showing Teeth and Cenobia
All Ages
Tuesday, October 06, 2026, 7:00pm
2036 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94704, US
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 ...
Friday, October 9
High on Fire
Friday, October 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: $29.50 | The UC Theatre
High on Fire creates dynamic metal that merges primal fury and aggression, hesher bombast and hall of fame heaviness. Described as a “supersonic exercise in conquest by volume”, High on fire has rewritten the hard rock rule book since its formation in 1998, forging a ...
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
Monday, November 9
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
Monday, December 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
