Berkeley Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

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09 December, 2021

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BERKELEY, CA — Looking for things to do in the Berkeley area? 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. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a barbecue, or a magic show, 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 weekend in and around Berkeley: Personnel Commission Meeting - Berkeley Unified Schools When: Thursday, December 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified Schools Learn More Into the Woods When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Playhouse What: Come see the magical musical Into the Woods at Berkeley Playhouse! Runs now through December 23. Book by James Lapine; Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Tickets: Minimum $5 Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine brilliantly weave classic Grimm fairytales together in this beloved... Learn More Virtual - Water Committee Meeting - Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter: Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PMThe Chapter Water Committee focuses on San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta the watershed at the heart of the Bay Area as well as on smaller local watersheds, and both wi... Learn More An Evening with Bruce Cockburn - Freight & Salvage When: Thursday, December 9th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Freight & SalvageLearn More Featured Event: Hunky Santa & Sexy Mrs. Claus When: Friday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Join us for FREE photos (bring your own camera) with Hunky Santa & Sexy Mrs. Claus. 5pm-9pm on Friday December 10th. Located across from Plank. Learn More Featured Event: Hunky Santa & Sexy Mrs. Claus (Jack London Square) Featured Event: ALL NEW Ecom-Biz Owners Profits for the Holidays and Beyond Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3 pm PST When: Friday, December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online WebinarWhat: Free Webinar Friday December 10th – Noon EST – 1pm CST – 3pm PST No Hype, Just Facts Learn what the Digital Marketing firms Do NOT want you to know E-Commerce is here to stay – retail or service business Register HERE >>> Register To... Learn More Featured Event: ALL NEW Ecom-Biz Owners Profits for the Holidays and Beyond Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3 pm PST (Mike Sherman) Featured Event: Key Lewis at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Key Lewis is a high-energy, improvisational, storytelling, multiple-personality nutcase! Key has appeared on Marlon Wayans TBS's Funniest Wins, Starz Networks StaannDup, Kevin Harts One Mic Stand as well as Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes! Learn More Featured Event: Key Lewis at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) Featured Event: Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale 2021: San Leandro When: Friday, December 10th at 9:30 a.m. What: Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale Friday - Sunday,  Dec. 10 -12, 2021 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Santa on Saturday:12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, 1111 139th Ave, San Leandro, CA From Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: "Join us for the Annual Ghirardel... Learn More Featured Event: Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale 2021: San Leandro (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Order Deadline: To-Go Holiday Meal Senior Center Fundraiser 2021: Pinole When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 p.m. What: To-Go Holiday Dinner Fundraiser Order deadline: Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 Pick-up: Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Ave., Pinole, CA From City of Pinole-City Hall: $25 per meal, with oven-roasted chicken, stuffing, gravy, green beans, sa... Learn More Featured Event: Order Deadline: To-Go Holiday Meal Senior Center Fundraiser 2021: Pinole (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'A Sweet Dream Nutcracker' 2021: Orinda When: Friday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. What: Orinda Ballet Academy's "A Sweet Dream Nutcracker" Winter 2021 Dec. 10-12, 2021Friday: 6:30 p.m.Saturday: 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m. Orinda Library Auditorium, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA From Orinda Ballet Academy: "Orinda Ballet Academy & Company present's the 2... Learn More Featured Event: 'A Sweet Dream Nutcracker' 2021: Orinda(Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'Holigays Are Here...Again' Concert 2021: SF Gay Men's Chorus, San Francisco When: Friday, December 10th at 8:00 p.m. What: 'San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus 'Holigays Are Here ... Again' Dec.10-11, 2021 Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA From San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus: "Get your single tickets now for San Francisco's most... Learn More Featured Event: 'Holigays Are Here...Again' Concert 2021: SF Gay Men's Chorus, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Me First and The Gimme Gimmes When: Friday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall What: Me First and The Gimme Gimme is coming to The UC Theatre with special guests The Dwarves and Mila Spigolon on Friday, December 10! Tickets are on sale now! Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for entry. Learn More Into the Woods When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Playhouse What: Come see the magical musical Into the Woods at Berkeley Playhouse! Runs now through December 23. Book by James Lapine; Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Tickets: $29-$49 Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine brilliantly weave classic Grimm fairytales together in this beloved mu... Learn More Green Friday: Claire Meyler on Protecting Nesting Bird Habitat in Bay Marshes When: Friday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay ChapterLearn More The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World When: Friday, December 10th 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: Final Plant Sale of 2021! When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: 4500 Lincoln Ave What: Dec 11th 2021 Blowout Plant Sale + Gift Making Session!! This Saturday Dec 11th, come experience our final plant sale of the year, presented by The Plant Exchange! We have everything you need to keep your winter green and gardening going strong. Tons of indoor plants, outdoor ... Learn More Featured Event: Final Plant Sale of 2021! (The Plant Exchange) Featured Event: Carquinez Model Railroad Open House When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 645 Loring Ave What: The Carquinez Model Railroad Society is having our Winter Open House event Saturday and Sunday, December 11th and 12th between 10 and 4pm both days. Experience model railroading on a grand scale! Watch trains up close as you travel from Oakland and across the Sierras on two ... Learn More Featured Event: Carquinez Model Railroad Open House (Donald Trinque) Featured Event: Plantz-a-Ganza Gift Making Session When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 4500 Lincoln Ave What: What is the best gift this holiday season? The GIFT OF GREEN!! The Plant Exchange is proud to present our Dec 11th Plantz-a-Ganza Gift Making Session, where you can make your own custom succulent planter, living wreath, or luxurious terrarium! Don't buy a boring gift from a ... Learn More Featured Event: Plantz-a-Ganza Gift Making Session (The Plant Exchange) Featured Event: The Christmas Revels: La Sirène When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church of Oakland What: This year California Revels dives into the Age of Sail, blending 19th Century London with folklore and traditions from the Caribbean and Gullah Islands in an odyssey across the Atlantic. From sea chanteys, mermaids, and Christmas carols to Jonkonnu and Papa Bois, we'll celebra... Learn More Featured Event: The Christmas Revels: La Sirène (Anne Goess) Featured Event: Jack London Square Tree Lighting & Laser Light Show When: Saturday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Jack London Square in Oakland, CA kicks off the holiday season on Dec 11th from 6pm-8pm, as the center hosts its FREE Tree Lighting Ceremony. Taking place in the plaza near Plank, the Tree lighting and laser light show features laser light shows, snowfall, performances from th... Learn More Featured Event: Jack London Square Tree Lighting & Laser Light Show (Jack London Square) Featured Event: Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:30 p.m. Where: The Golden Squirrel What: Every Saturday at 8:30, some of the best local and touring comedians come to Rockridge's favorite gastropub, The Golden Squirrel. Past comics featured you may have seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon Prime, Conan, James Corden, and more. The show proudly features a di... Learn More Featured Event: Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel (Clara bijl) Featured Event: Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale 2021: San Leandro When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:30 a.m. What: Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale Friday - Sunday, Dec. 10, 11 & 12, 2021 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Santa on Saturday: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, 1111 139th Ave, San Leandro, CA From Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: "Join us for the Annual G... Learn More Featured Event: Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale 2021: San Leandro (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Breakfast With Santa 2021: Piedmont When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. What: Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA From City of Piedmont: "Enter the magical world of Santa's workshop! Bagels and juice for the kids, coffee for the grownups, and fun holiday crafts at ever... Learn More Breakfast With Santa 2021: Piedmont (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Solano Avenue Winter Stroll 2021: Albany & Berkeley When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. What: Solano Avenue Association's Winter Stroll Saturday, Dec. 11 2021 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Solano Avenue from The Alameda to San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley & Albany, CA From Solano Avenue Association and Stroll: "The Solano Avenue Association invites you to come see what makes Solano... Learn More Featured Event: Solano Avenue Winter Stroll 2021: Albany & Berkeley (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'Angelic Voices' Young Women's Choral Holiday Concert 2021: San Francisco When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. What: Angelic Voices - Young Women's Choral Projects Holiday Showcase Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 - 4 p.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA From Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco (YWCP): "On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 4 p.m., YWCP will ... Learn More Featured Event: 'Angelic Voices' Young Women's Choral Holiday Concert 2021: San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Oakland Zoo 'Glowfari': Holiday Lantern Festival & Santa 2021-22 When: Saturday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m. What: Glowfari: A Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival Nov. 12-24, 26-30, Dec. 1-23, 26-31, 2021 & Jan. 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, 2022 - 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA From Oakland Zoo: "Glowfari is an unforgettable experience for all ages t... Learn More Featured Event: Oakland Zoo 'Glowfari': Holiday Lantern Festival & Santa 2021-22 (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Canadian Brass Holiday Concert 2021: Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley When: Saturday, December 11th at 8:00 p.m. What: Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright for 50 Years and Counting! Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 - 8 p.m. Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley, 101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA From Cal Performances: "For half a century, the lighthearted but seriously virtuosic quintet Canadian Brass has bee... Learn More Featured Event: Canadian Brass Holiday Concert 2021: Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley (Susan C. Schena) Tiny museum contains olfactory history of the world: Visit the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents When: Saturday, December 11th 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 KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 What: December 11, 2021 - Two Shows: 2pm and 8pm "A refreshing spin on traditional seasonal choral music... A thoroughly marvelous concert!" - National Public Radio    Few things evoke the magic of the winter holidays as the transcendent splendor of the human voice raised in song. ... Learn More The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Oakland, CA When: Saturday, December 11th 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 Into the Woods When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Playhouse What: Come see the magical musical Into the Woods at Berkeley Playhouse! Runs now through December 23. Book by James Lapine; Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Tickets: $29-$49 Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine brilliantly weave classic Grimm fairytales together in this beloved mu... Learn More The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World When: Saturday, December 11th 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 In Person/Virtual: Let in the Wow: Luxurious Walking in Delight Zen Mindfulness When: Sunday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay ChapterLearn More Flute & Keyboard Holiday Recital When: Sunday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley What: Ignite your holiday spirit with the exquisite sounds of the flute and keyboards. Join Rustam Baibikov, flute, and Katya Kolesnikova, keyboard, as they usher in the holiday season with music to gladden your heart.Ukrainian-born Rustam Baibikov has been playing flute since he wa... Learn More Into the Woods When: Sunday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Playhouse What: Come see the magical musical Into the Woods at Berkeley Playhouse! Runs now through December 23. Book by James Lapine; Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Tickets: $29-$49 Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine brilliantly weave classic Grimm fairytales together in this beloved mu... Learn More Oh, What Fun! When: Sunday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Saint Joseph's Arts Society What: Get dressed in your holiday best for a festive afternoon with the family. Santa will be there for photos while you enjoy your own holiday snacks from Feast & Floral and hot chocolate and champagne bars. There will be a holiday concert that includes the well-known holiday m... Learn More The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World When: Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 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 Holiday concert Message of Peace: Beloved Seasonal Gems When: Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: St-Mary Magdalen Church What: The acclaimed East Bay Vocal Ensemble Voci presents the holiday concert Message of Peace: Beloved Seasonal Gems. Led by award winning composer and conductor Mitchell Covington, the program features the profoundly moving Tree of Peace, the jubilant Regina Coeli, the richly atmo... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Webinar When: Sunday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when to claim Social Security benefits. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many retirees apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement age. But by doing so, they may significa... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) PTA Council Meeting - Berkeley Unified Schools When: Monday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified SchoolsLearn More Construction Bond Oversight Subcommittee Meeting When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified SchoolsLearn More Planning and Oversight Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified SchoolsLearn More Board of Education Regular Meeting (District Events) When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Albany City UnifiedLearn More Tiny museum contains olfactory history of the world: Visit the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 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 Check out more 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.