Berkeley Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

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29 November, 2021

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BERKELEY, CA — Looking for things to do in the Berkeley area? Your Berkeley Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Berkeley: Featured Event: Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time When: Monday, November 29th at 11:00 p.m. What: At L.L.Bean, we know there's nothing better than sliding our feet into some warm, toasty slippers on a cold winter morning. Here in Maine, when something is outstanding, it gets the title "wicked good" — and our slippers are exactly that. We sell one pair of our Wicked Good Sl... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time (L.L.Bean) PAC Meeting - Berkeley Unified Schools When: Monday, November 29th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified Schools What: Event listing from Berkeley Unified Schools: Monday and November 29 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 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... Learn More Teen Environmental Activism and Self Care: Ancestral Wisdom for Changing Times When: Tuesday, November 30th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Tuesday, November 30 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMBeth Roach will lead Ancestral Wisdom for Changing Times, the final presentation of our educational speaker series, and Teen Environmental Activism and Self Care: Finding Balanc... Learn More DELAC Meeting - Berkeley Unified Schools When: Tuesday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified SchoolsLearn More District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting (District Events) When: Tuesday, November 30th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Albany City UnifiedLearn More Featured Event: REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Breakfast With Santa 2021: Alameda When: Wednesday, December 1st at 12:00 p.m. What: 19th Annual Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021  - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Registration deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 Albert H. DeWitt O'Club, 641 West Redline Ave., Alameda, CA From City of Alameda: "Join Santa for breakfast, arts & crafts, and take a photo with the... Learn More Featured Event: REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Breakfast With Santa 2021: Alameda (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Tree-Lighting Ceremony 2021: Piedmont When: Wednesday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. What: Piedmont Tree-Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 - 7 p.m. Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA From City of Piedmont: "Gather with family and friends at Piedmont Park to celebrate a Piedmont Holiday Tradition! "Sponsored by the Piedmont Beautificatio... Learn More Featured Event: Tree-Lighting Ceremony 2021: Piedmont (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Chanukah Menorah Parade & Lighting 2021: El Cerrito When: Wednesday, December 1st at 7:30 p.m. What: Chanukah Menorah Parade Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Begins at El Cerrito Plaza Bart Parking Lot, 55 Richmond St., El Cerrito, CA & travels through Kensington & Albany, CA Grand Menorah Lighting & Celebration Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 - 5:30 p.m.We... Learn More Featured Event: Chanukah Menorah Parade & Lighting 2021: El Cerrito (Susan C. Schena) Tiny museum contains olfactory history of the world: Visit the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents When: Wednesday, December 1st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Aftel Archive of Curious Scents, 1518 1/2 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA, 94709 What: Come have an incredible time visiting Mandy Aftel's world-class collection of one-of-a-kind-antique artifacts, aromatic materials, and century-old books from the world of natural scents! At the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents you can choose from more than 200 natural essences ... Learn More Virtual - Tri-Valley Group Meeting - Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter When: Wednesday, December 1st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay ChapterLearn More Featured Event: Chanukah Car Menorah Parade & Lighting 2021: Oakland When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. What: 2nd Annual Oakland Car Menorah Parade Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Start at Chabad of Oakland, 3014 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CAFollowed by Menorah Lighting & Refreshments Outside Chabad From Chabad of Oakland: "Drive through the streets of Oakland with Menorah topped... Learn More Featured Event: Chanukah Car Menorah Parade & Lighting 2021: Oakland (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa 2021: Moraga When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. What: Holiday Tree Lighting Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St Mary's Road, Moraga, CA From Moraga Parks and Recreation: "Santa Visits have been cancelled in 2021 due to community health guidelines for COVID-19." INFO HERE --Shutterstock image Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa 2021: Moraga (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents 'Hallelujah' Singalong 2021: Jewish Community Center, San Francisco When: Thursday, December 2nd at 10:00 p.m. What: Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents 'Hallelujah' the Epic Singalong! Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Kanbar Hall at the JCCSF; 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA From  Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: "Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Jewish... Learn More Featured Event: Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents 'Hallelujah' Singalong 2021: Jewish Community Center, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) FSLT-African Diaspora Dance Concert - Berkeley Community Theater When: Thursday, December 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Community TheaterLearn More School Board Facilities Subcommittee Meeting When: Thursday, December 2nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified Schools Learn More The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World When: Thursday, December 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 What: December 2-4, 10-11, 17-18, 22-23: 8pm-9:30pm all days; December 12, 19, 26: 5pm to 6:30pm all days; Livestreams Fridays, December 10 & 17, 8pm Pacific Cassandra records an album of songs entitled 'This World', a time capsule of truths for anyone in the future who will li... Learn More Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Telegraph Avenue What: First Fridays are back in 2021 and the next event is Friday December 3rd.  First Fridays is located in Oakland along Telegraph Ave between West Grand and 27th St. from 5pm-9pm every first Friday of the month.Check out the Vibemap First Fridays After Dark map and guide of thing... Learn More Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark (Steve Pepple) Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Telegraph Avenue What: First Fridays are back in 2021 and the next event is Friday December 3rd.  First Fridays is located in Oakland along Telegraph Ave between West Grand and 27th St. from 5pm-9pm every first Friday of the month.Check out the Vibemap First Fridays After Dark map and guide of thing... Learn More Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark (Steve Pepple) Featured Event: Turner Sparks at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Turner Sparks performs comedy all over the world and we are thrilled to have him appear at the Alameda Comedy Club on his current tour. Learn More Featured Event: Turner Sparks at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) Josquin des Prez (and friends): Songs and Instrumental Music When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Saint Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 What: Barefoot Chamber Concerts ("an enterprise noted for both its quality and informality" - San Francisco Classical Voice) presents really good music in the right acoustic and without the formality of most classical music events.      This year marks 500 years since the death of J... Learn More The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World When: Friday, December 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 What: December 2-4, 10-11, 17-18, 22-23: 8pm-9:30pm all days; December 12, 19, 26: 5pm to 6:30pm all days; Livestreams Fridays, December 10 & 17, 8pm Pacific Cassandra records an album of songs entitled 'This World', a time capsule of truths for anyone in the future who will li... Learn More Anuhea When: Friday, December 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall What: Anuhea is coming to The UC Theatre with special guests Justin Kawika Young, THRIVE, and Lea Love on Friday, December 3! Tickets are on sale now! Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for entry. Learn More Featured Event: Free Document Shredding Event When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:30 p.m. Where: 1st United Credit Union What: As part of their effort to help members and the local community protect their identities, 1st United Credit Union will be hosting three free document shredding events in December. A Corodata shred truck will be on-site at their Alameda, Hayward, and Castro Valley branches to p... Learn More Free Document Shredding Event (Lisha Fabris) Featured Event: Alicia Garza and Congresswoman Barbara Lee discuss the Purpose of Power When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. What: Join us for a virtual conversation between Congresswoman Barbara Lee Alicia Garza discussing the topics presented in Garza's new book The Purpose of Power such as racial justice and what we can do as a community to advocate for change.  Women's Daytime Drop-in Center (WDDC) pr... Learn More Featured Event: Alicia Garza and Congresswoman Barbara Lee discuss the Purpose of Power (WOMENS DAYTIME DROP-IN CENTER) Featured Event: The Menagerie Holiday Oddities Market 2021: Alameda When: Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. What: The Alameda Menagerie Oddities & Curiosities Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1435 Webster S., Alameda, CA From The Menagerie Oddities Market: "'Tis the season! Celebrate the return of the Menagerie Holiday Oddities Market on Saturday December 4th, ... Learn More Featured Event: The Menagerie Holiday Oddities Market 2021: Alameda (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Ballet Petit's Nutcracker 2021: Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward When: Saturday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. What: Ballet Petit's Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Chabot College Performing Arts Center, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA From Ballet Petit, Inc.: INFO & TICKET LINKS HERE --Image via Shutterstock Learn More Featured Event: Ballet Petit's Nutcracker 2021: Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Holiday Tree Lighting Fest & Santa 2021: Fernandez Park, Pinole When: Saturday, December 4th at 3:00 p.m. What: Holiday Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec, 4, 2021 - 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Tree lighting: 5:30 p.m. Fernandez Park, San Pablo Avenue and Tennent Avenue, Pinole, CA From City of Pinole-City Hall: "Join the City of Pinole as we spread some holiday cheer at Fernandez Park on Saturday, Dec... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Tree Lighting Fest & Santa 2021: Fernandez Park, Pinole (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Annual Holiday 'Lighted Yacht Parade' 2021: Alameda/Oakland When: Saturday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. What: 45th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Parade route detailed below, Oakland & Alameda, CA From Encinal Yacht Club: "Join us for an annual holiday favorite of mariners and land lovers alike. The Light Yacht Parade returns this year, and there ar... Learn More Featured Event: Annual Holiday 'Lighted Yacht Parade' 2021: Alameda/Oakland (Susan C. Schena) Christmasville In Emeryville When: Saturday, December 4th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Christmasville, 1311 61st Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 What: Nov 11-Dec 11 ALL DAY Come visit the North Pole this holiday season in the heart of Emeryville. Meet Santa in his workshop and spend some time with him one on one! Take Family Photos, and give your children the gift of precious memories you both will cherish for years to come... Learn More California Warriors Winter Baseball When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Marin Catholic What: The California Warriors are offering a Winter Baseball Program focused on preparing high school baseball players for their spring seasons beginning on December 4, 2021 and running until early February, 2022. The schedule has not been completed yet, but the games will be on the... Learn More Virtual - West Contra Costa Group Meeting When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay ChapterLearn More Virtual - Climate Literacy Committee Meeting When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay ChapterLearn More Tiny museum contains olfactory history of the world: Visit the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Aftel Archive of Curious Scents, 1518 1/2 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA, 94709 What: Come have an incredible time visiting Mandy Aftel's world-class collection of one-of-a-kind-antique artifacts, aromatic materials, and century-old books from the world of natural scents! At the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents you can choose from more than 200 natural essences ... Learn More The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Oakland, CA When: Saturday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina, 200 Marina Boulevard, Berkeley, California, 94710, United States What: Join us for an unforgettable evening of live comedy and mystery. You will be solving a hilarious crime while interacting with the characters and other guests at your table. The murderer could be hidden in plain sight somewhere in the room, or it might even be one of the people... Learn More Ruff Endz - (R&B superstar) Live In Concert When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Black Repertory Group Inc What: Skyconts Entertainment Present Halloween getaway with Ruff Endz as they perform live Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Black Repertory Group Theater, located at 3201 Adeline St. Berkeley. Ca. 94703. Opening set by KeldaMuzik. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e... Learn More The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 What: December 2-4, 10-11, 17-18, 22-23: 8pm-9:30pm all days; December 12, 19, 26: 5pm to 6:30pm all days; Livestreams Fridays, December 10 & 17, 8pm Pacific Cassandra records an album of songs entitled 'This World', a time capsule of truths for anyone in the future who will li... Learn More Bluegrass trio Broken Compass When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Back Room Music What: Emerging as a band just a few months ago, Broken Compass has already been recognized for their tight arrangements, tasteful playing, and distinguished songwriting. The band performs a mix of jamgrass, bluegrass, country, Grateful Dead material, and numerous originals. Based in... Learn More Featured Event: Santa On Solano Avenue 2021: Albany & Berkeley When: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 p.m. What: Santa on Solano! Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Outside Peggy Smith's Allstate Insurance Agency, 1758 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA From Solano Avenue Association and Stroll: "Santa on Solano! Sponsored by Albany Subaru. "Please join... Learn More Featured Event: Santa On Solano Avenue 2021: Albany & Berkeley (Susan C. Schena) See all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.