Berkeley Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Berkeley CA

18 October, 2021

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BERKELEY, CA — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Berkeley. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a coat drive, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Berkeley: Session #2 : First and Forever: Families as Partners in the Educational Process. When: Monday, October 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified Schools What: Event listing from Berkeley Unified Schools: Monday, October 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMDescription: This presentation will prepare participants to assume partnership roles where they have greater confidence in their interactions with educators and to acquire tools to promote e... Learn More Virtual - Transportation/Compact Growth Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, October 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Tuesday and October 19 at 12:00 PMThe Transportation and Compact Growth Committee meets monthly to discuss policies and procedures regarding transportation and development issues in the Bay Area. This event was originall... Learn More Teen Environmental Activism & Self Care: Personal Strengths & Engaging Community When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMMelinda Kramer will lead Discovering Personal Strengths & Engaging Community, the third presentation of our educational speaker series, and Teen Environmental Activism and Se... Learn More Virtual - SF Group Conservation Committee and ExComm Meeting When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 PMMeets online the Third Tuesday of the Month to discuss conservation policies and advocacy in San Francisco. Meeting Times: Conservation Committee: 7-8pm. Executive Committee: 8-9pm. This ... Learn More Mavericks 2 When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 What: We are happy to invite you to our live, in-person 2021-22 Season - our 29th! - in Julia Morgan's historic Berkeley City Club.  We open with the second concert of our three-year engagement with the renowned San Francisco-based Alexander String Quartet (ASQ4). They will be perfo... Learn More BOE Special Workshop (District Events) When: Wednesday, October 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Albany City Unified What: Event listing from Albany City Unified: Wednesday, October 20 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@pa... Learn More Moonlight Hike Mission Peak - Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter When: Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Wednesday, October 20 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PMMoonlight hike from Ohlone College to Mission Peak summit on the Peak Trail. Headlamps or flashlights recommended for short sections of the trail but the objective is to e... Learn More School Board Meeting - Berkeley Unified Schools When: Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified Schools What: Event listing from Berkeley Unified Schools: Wednesday, October 20 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PMhttps://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/87094719251?pwd=SXZHVy9DRE1KdjFPWVlQY0JUeEgrdz09 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm even... Learn More Moth Night at Point Molate - Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter When: Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Wednesday, October 20 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PMOn Oct. 20th at 7pm, join expert naturalist Damon Tighe in Point Molate to learn about moths in the SF Bay Area. Sponsored by Wholly H2O and Point Molate Alliance. This ev... Learn More Featured Event: Waterfront Flicks- Men In Black When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Jack London Square in Oakland, CA will host a FREE movie night, featuring the original Men in Black (PG-13) on Thursday, October 21st, movie starts at dusk. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Learn More Featured Event: Waterfront Flicks- Men In Black(Jack London Square) 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition When: Thursday, October 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Bay Street Emeryville, 5690 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 What: Oct. 2-31, 11am-6pm, Thursdays - Sundays Celebrate Art and Artists at the 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition, a month-long juried exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of artwork created by 87 Emeryville artists.     "For our 35th anniversary, we feel it is important to be ... Learn More AUSD Student Achievement Committee Meeting (District Events) When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Albany City Unified What: Event listing from Albany City Unified: Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMCLICK HERE TO ACCESS MEETING AGENDASRead more This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending.... Learn More The Claim When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 What: October 14 - October 16 at 8pm; October 17 at 5pm; October 21 at 7pm; October 22 - 23 at 8pm; October 24 at 5pm; October 27 - October 28 at 7pm; October 29 - October 30 at 8pm A bold, imaginative response to the stories of those seeking refuge in the UK, 'The Claim' asks what... Learn More Rev. Al Sharpton: Rise Up: Confronting a Country at a Crossroads When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online webinar What: KPFA Radio 94.1 FM with Marcus Books presents:    Reverend Al Sharpton + Greg Bridges  Rise Up: Confronting a Country at a Crossroads   .................................................................................................  "Reverend Sharpton addresses our nation's... Learn More SF Candidates Introduction Meeting - Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Thursday, October 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMTo assist SF members with choosing among the candidates, the SF Group Nominations Committee is holding an online Candidates Introduction Meeting on Thursday, October 21st, f... Learn More Virtual - Energy and Climate Change Meeting When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Thursday, October 21 at 7:00 PMThis committee focuses on our campaigns to transition Bay Area communities to clean and renewable energy. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio.... Learn More Pilobolus BIG FIVE-OH! - Zellerbach Playhouse When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Zellerbach Playhouse What: Event listing from Zellerbach Playhouse: Thursday, October 21 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMFor five decades, the nimble, zany, seemingly superhuman dancers and acrobats of Pilobolus have entranced audiences with their unique and beguiling version of dance theater. Contorting, bendin... Learn More Featured Event: Matt Kirshen at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Matt Kirshen's precision wit has earned him an impressive reputation on the international comedy circuit. Matt was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He has also appeared on Comedy Central's @Midnight, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,... Learn More Featured Event: Matt Kirshen at the Alameda Comedy Club (Alameda Comedy Club) Featured Event: Halloween Movie In The Park 2021: Pinole When: Friday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. What: "Hocus Pocus" Halloween Movie In the Park Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fernandez Park, 595 Tennent Ave., Pinole, CA  From City of Pinole-City Hall: "Movies in the Park returns to Fernandez Park on Friday, October 22, 2021 for a special Halloween feature 'Hocus... Learn More Featured Event: Halloween Movie In The Park 2021: Pinole (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: USS Hornet History Mystery Tour 2021: Alameda When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. What: USS Hornet History Mystery Tour Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. USS Hornet Museum, 707 W Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda, CA From USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum: "Your behind-the-scenes tour includes areas aboard the ship that have not yet been opened to the publ... Learn More Featured Event: USS Hornet History Mystery Tour 2021: Alameda (Susan C. Schena) 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition When: Friday, October 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Bay Street Emeryville, 5690 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 What: Oct. 2-31, 11am-6pm, Thursdays - Sundays Celebrate Art and Artists at the 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition, a month-long juried exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of artwork created by 87 Emeryville artists.     "For our 35th anniversary, we feel it is important to be ... Learn More The Claim When: Friday, October 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 What: October 14 - October 16 at 8pm; October 17 at 5pm; October 21 at 7pm; October 22 - 23 at 8pm; October 24 at 5pm; October 27 - October 28 at 7pm; October 29 - October 30 at 8pm A bold, imaginative response to the stories of those seeking refuge in the UK, 'The Claim' asks what... Learn More Featured Event: "Friends of the Poor" Walk When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:45 a.m. Where: 2001 Berryman St What: Would you like to assist your neighbors with the assurance that your donations are helping the truly needy? Our Conference of St. Vincent de Paul has been providing direct aid to the poor of Berkeley and Albany since 1959, and Saturday, October 23rd, is our annual fundraising ... Learn More "Friends of the Poor" Walk (Laura Morland) Featured Event: Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam & Monster Mash Parade 2021: Oakland When: Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 a.m. What: Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam & Monster Mash Parade Fridays to Sundays, Oct 22- 24 & Oct. 29- 31, 2021 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA From Children's Fairyland: "More kooky than spooky​, join us for a b... Learn More Featured Event: Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam & Monster Mash Parade 2021: Oakland (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: OPENING: Alameda County Fair 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton When: Saturday, October 23rd at 11:00 a.m. What: Alameda County Fair 2021 Friday, Oct. 22 – Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 Check for updated operating hours on the website Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Event Entranceoff Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA From Alameda County Fair: "The Alameda County Fairgrounds, know... Learn More Featured Event: OPENING: Alameda County Fair 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Water Lantern Festival 2021: Marina Park, San Leandro: UPDATE: RESCHEDULED When: Saturday, October 23rd at 3:30 p.m. What: RESCHEDULED: UPDATE: NEW DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2022 INFO HERE ---------------------------------- Water Lantern Festival - Oakland/San Leandro Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 - 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 3:30: Gates Open 3:30 - 9:00: Food Trucks / Music / Fun 5:00: Design your Lantern 6:3... Learn More Featured Event: Water Lantern Festival 2021: Marina Park, San Leandro: UPDATE: RESCHEDULED (Susan C. Schena) Tilden Park - Wildcat Ridge Hike - Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter When: Saturday, October 23rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Saturday, October 23 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMStrenuous fast-paced hike in Tilden and Wildcat parks. Sweeping views of the Bay and East Bay hills. 11.5 miles, 1200 feet elevation gain/loss. This event was originally pos... Learn More Sunol Maguire Peaks Hike - Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMThis is a ten mile / nearly 2000 ft elevation day hike in Sunol Regional Wilderness. Rated a long 2B. Moderate to leisurely pace (average 2 miles per hour). Enjoy spectacul... Learn More Community Shred Day When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 3560 Grand Ave What: Shred & Recycle your outdated personal documents - prevent identity theft! All papers will be shredded and recycled by Shred-It using Cross-Cut shredding Technology. Community Event, all welcome! FREE and Unlimited Event ends at 2pm Learn More 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition When: Saturday, October 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Bay Street Emeryville, 5690 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 What: Oct. 2-31, 11am-6pm, Thursdays - Sundays Celebrate Art and Artists at the 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition, a month-long juried exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of artwork created by 87 Emeryville artists.     "For our 35th anniversary, we feel it is important to be ... Learn More AHWGO's Annual Agein ~ Create, Connect, Contribute When: Saturday, October 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Destiny Arts Center What: ~ A CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER ~ Exercise YOUR creativity and playfulness with us at this year's annual agein fundraiser – Connect, Create, Contribute! Join innovators, creators and community members from different disciplines in engaging online Play Dates and our Celebrat... Learn More 2021 Virtual Annual Dinner - East Bay Sanctuary Covenant When: Saturday, October 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: East Bay Sanctuary Covenant What: Event listing from East Bay Sanctuary Covenant: Saturday, October 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMDetails Join us for an evening of poetry, music, and stories from our clients, staff, partners and honorees! 2021 Sanctuary Champions: Dr. Nick… More https://www.facebook.com/events/5... Learn More The Claim When: Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 What: October 14 - October 16 at 8pm; October 17 at 5pm; October 21 at 7pm; October 22 - 23 at 8pm; October 24 at 5pm; October 27 - October 28 at 7pm; October 29 - October 30 at 8pm A bold, imaginative response to the stories of those seeking refuge in the UK, 'The Claim' asks what... Learn More Featured Event: Res Run For Education 2021: Lafayette When: Sunday, October 24th at 8:00 a.m. What: Lafayette Res Run for Education Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 On-Site Registration Opens: 6:30 a.m.Starting Line Warmup: 7:40 a.m. 5k Certified Run: 8 a.m. 10k Certified Run: 8:15 a.m. 2mi Run/Walk: 8:45 a.m. Starting Location: Mt. Diablo Blvd. at Oak Hill Road, Downtown Lafayette, ... Learn More Featured Event: Res Run For Education 2021: Lafayette (Susan C. Schena) 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition When: Sunday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Bay Street Emeryville, 5690 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 What: Oct. 2-31, 11am-6pm, Thursdays - Sundays Celebrate Art and Artists at the 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition, a month-long juried exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of artwork created by 87 Emeryville artists.     "For our 35th anniversary, we feel it is important to be ... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Berkeley Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.