This Week's Upcoming Berkeley Area Events

Berkeley CA

13 December, 2021

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BERKELEY, CA — Looking for things to do in the Berkeley area? Check out what's new on your Berkeley Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a cooking class, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 a few events happening this week throughout Berkeley: Social Security Webinar When: Monday, December 13th 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 PTA Council Meeting - Berkeley Unified Schools When: Monday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified Schools What: Event listing from Berkeley Unified Schools: Monday, December 13 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84664925019?pwd=OE1SbG5MRmJOVEpYQkNvK3E2anNOZz09 Meeting ID: 846 6492 5019 Passcode: 197614 One tap mobile +16699006833, , 84664925019#, , , , and *197614... Learn More Finals Week (District Events) - Albany City Unified When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Albany City Unified What: Event listing from Albany City Unified: Tuesday, December 14 through Friday, and December 17 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 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 Featured Event: Holiday 'Science Under The Sea Stars' 2021: California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. What: Science Under the Sea Stars Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA From California Academy of Sciences: "There's snow place like the Academy during the holidays!  "Celebrate the s... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday 'Science Under The Sea Stars' 2021: California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) 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 Special School Board Meeting - Berkeley Unified Schools When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Berkeley Unified SchoolsLearn More Ecology Center Community Forum: City of Berkeley Infrastructure Bond Measure When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ecology Center/South Berkeley Farmers' MarketLearn More District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting (District Events) When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Albany City Unified Learn More Virtual - Energy and Climate Change Meeting When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - San Francisco Bay Chapter Learn More Featured Event: Chris Cope at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Comedian Chris Cope is a Florida transplant living in Los Angeles. Chris has appeared on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Laughs on Fox, Tosh.0, and "Grey's Anatomy". His Southern Charm isn't limited to stage and screen, He has just released his first full-length comedy album, "White Tr... Learn More Featured Event: Chris Cope at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) End of Second Quarter/First Semester (Secondary) When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Berkeley Unified SchoolsLearn More San Francisco Boys Chorus Winter Concert in Berkeley - Fri 12/17 at 5:30pm & 7:30pm When: Friday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church What: The top-performing groups of the San Francisco Boys Chorus return to in-person performances in Berkeley this December 17. Live performance of holiday chorus music featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's well-beloved Cantata 147: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, with the familiar cho... Learn More Into the Woods When: Friday, December 17th 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: Friday, December 17th 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 Mark Morris Dance Group - Zellerbach Playhouse When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Zellerbach PlayhouseLearn More Danny Click solo @ the Back Room Berkeley • 12-17-21 • 8pm When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Back Room Music What: An Evening with Danny Click Friday Dec. 17  The Back Room  1984 Bonita Avenue  Berkeley,CA  94704 Tickets:  https://backroommusic.com/events-1/2021/12/17/an-evening-with-danny-click The Back Room is proud to present Danny Click in a very rare solo performance. Best known for... Learn More Featured Event: Warriors Thrive City Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular & Santa 2021: Chase Center, San Francisco When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. What: Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Holiday Spectacular Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 - 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA From Chase Center: "On Saturday, December 18, the Warriors and Chase will host a Holiday Spectacular from 2 – 6 p.m., which will include... Learn More Featured Event: Warriors Thrive City Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular & Santa 2021: Chase Center, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Winter Lights 2021-22: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. What: Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park Through Feb. 2022 - Daily, sundown - 10 p.m. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA From San Francisco Recreation and Park Department: "Join us for a new tradition this holiday season! Explore Golden Gate Park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night t... Learn More Featured Event: Winter Lights 2021-22: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Oakland, CA When: Saturday, December 18th 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 18th 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 Holiday Concertos: Bach, Corelli & more When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way (entrance on Dana), Berkeley, CA 94704 What: Voices of Music returns to the stage with our signature holiday program of virtuoso concertos, including the Bach violin concerto in A Minor BWV 1041 performed by Rachell Ellen Wong.    Voices of Music is offering three concert series this season and is currently only selling ... Learn More The Cassandra Sessions: Recording This World When: Saturday, December 18th 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 FAMILY FUNDAYS! - Jewish Community Center of the East Bay - Berkeley Branch When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Jewish Community Center of the East Bay - Berkeley BranchLearn More Israeli Oldies Folk Dance Party - Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community CenterLearn More Check out 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.