Berkeley
Campus, Telegraph, Tilden, Addison Street
Berkeley has 11 places on the map. It runs from the Addison Street theatres and Shattuck Avenue food to the campus and the hill parks above it.
The UC Berkeley campus has the Campanile, the Greek Theatre at 2001 Gayley Road and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive at 2155 Center Street. Telegraph Avenue runs south from the campus.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (2025 Addison Street) and Freight and Salvage (2020 Addison Street) face each other downtown. The Cheeseboard Collective is at 1504 Shattuck Avenue and Berkeley Bowl at 2020 Oregon Street. Up the hill are Tilden Regional Park, the UC Botanical Garden and the Lawrence Hall of Science.
What to see
Start with the Campanile and the campus, then BAMPFA and Telegraph Avenue. The Botanical Garden and the Lawrence Hall of Science are both on Centennial Drive in the hills.
Where to eat and drink
The Cheeseboard Collective on Shattuck Avenue and Berkeley Bowl on Oregon Street are on the map. Check their own pages for hours.
Good to know
Tilden's page posts trail closures and water notices. Shows at the Greek Theatre, Berkeley Rep and Freight and Salvage are listed on each venue's site.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Oakland Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, the Fox, the hills 
Financial District and Embarcadero Ferry Building, the Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center, Tadich Grill 
Fisherman's Wharf PIER 39, Alcatraz ferries, the Exploratorium and Hyde Street 
North Beach City Lights, Caffe Trieste, Coit Tower, comedy and live music on Columbus Avenue The best of Berkeley
Things to do in Berkeley
What's on in Berkeley
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Band of Outsiders (1964) Theatre and shows
Thu 12 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-12.
19:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Bangladesh's Next Chapter: Back to Basics, and What Comes Next Talks and readings
Thu 12 Nov · Institute for South Asia Studies
A public talk with Asif Saleh and Tamara Hasan Abed on Bangladesh's agenda hosted by the Institute for South Asia Studies.
17:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Asif Saleh and Tamara Hasan Abed | Bangladesh's Next Chapter: Back to Basics, and What Comes Next
Centering Philippine and Filipinx American Histories Exhibition
12 to 21 Nov · The Bancroft Library corridor
An exhibit of Philippine and Filipinx American materials selected from The Bancroft Library collections at UC Berkeley.
Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Exhibit | Centering Philippine and Filipinx American Histories: Selections from The Bancroft Library
Jeff Hawkins: How the Brain Understands the World Talks and readings
Thu 12 Nov · Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing
A talk by Jeff Hawkins on how the brain works and what it means for AI and robotics, hosted by the Redwood Center and Simons Institute.
17:30 to 18:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Jeff Hawkins: How the Brain Understands the World: Implications for AI and robotics
North Berkeley Farmers' Market Market
Thursdays. Next: Thu 12 Nov · Shattuck Ave at Vine St
Weekly Ecology Center farmers market at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street, closed on listed holidays.
Thu 15:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: Ecology Center
Remembering the Future: Nuclear Testing, Rising Seas, and The Marshall Islands Exhibition
12 to 21 Nov · Giannini Hall
A photography installation of 36 photographs from the book by Mark Klett and William L. Fox, shown at Giannini Hall.
Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Photography Installation: Remembering the Future: Nuclear Testing, Rising Seas, and The Marshall Islands
Video Exhibition: Komij Mour Ijin / Our Life Is Here Exhibition
12 to 21 Nov · Worth Ryder Gallery, Anthropology & Art Practice Building
A video exhibition of four artists' responses to nuclear history and climate change in the Pacific, shown at the Vidrine.
Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Video Exhibition: Kōmij Mour Ijin / Our Life Is Here
Concert Series: Melford, Davis, Goldberg Concert
Fri 13 Nov · CNMAT
An improvised-music trio of Myra Melford on piano, Ben Davis on cello and Ben Goldberg on clarinet at CNMAT.
19:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Friday Concert: Faculty Oboe Recital Classical and opera
Fri 13 Nov · Wu Performance Hall
A faculty oboe recital with harpsichord and flute at Wu Performance Hall, with works by Bach, Ken Ueno and Jeff Scott.
12:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
November Bird Walk Tours and walks
Fri 13 Nov · UC Botanical Garden
Garden activity at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley; page marks some dates as full.
$25 to $30 · 09:00 to 10:30 · Map · Source: UC Botanical Garden
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The Inheritance (1962) Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-13.
19:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Waikiki Brothers (2001), with Yim Soon-rye and Kyu Hyun Kim Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-13.
16:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Artists' Conversation: Emory Douglas and William Rhodes Activities
Sat 14 Nov · BAMPFA
Conversation between artists Emory Douglas and William Rhodes at BAMPFA, tickets required, gallery admission included.
13:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market Market
Saturdays. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Center St at Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Weekly Ecology Center farmers market at Center Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
Sat 10:00 to 14:30 · Map · Source: Ecology Center
Little Forest (2018) Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-14.
18:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Alumni Chorus Fall Concert: Serenade Classical and opera
Sun 15 Nov · First Presbyterian Church
A fall concert by the UC Alumni Chorus at First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley.
16:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · [Alumni Chorus] Fall Concert: Serenade
Astronomy Night! The Moon among Roses Activities
Sun 15 Nov · UC Botanical Garden
Garden activity at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley; page marks some dates as full.
$30 to $45 · 16:30 to 18:00 · Map · Source: UC Botanical Garden
Communal Land Care with TERREMOTO and Test Plot Activities
Sun 15 Nov · BAMPFA
Participatory land care session at BAMPFA, included with gallery admission and with limited space.
16:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Just Like Weather (1986) Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-15.
18:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Latin American and Caribbean Music Ensemble Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Wu Performance Hall, Morrison Hall
A concert of cumbia, merengue, salsa, mambo and danzón by the Latin American and Caribbean Music Ensemble in Wu Performance Hall.
19:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Salsa Suelta Fusion (drop-in) Activities
Sundays. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center
Drop-in salsa class led by Mr. Salsa at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
$17 drop-in · Sun 10:00 to 11:00 · Map · Source: Ashkenaz
The Human Condition II: The Road to Eternity Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-15.
13:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Beginning Argentine Tango (drop-in) Activities
Mondays. Next: Mon 16 Nov · Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center
Drop-in beginning Argentine tango class at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
$20 drop-in · Mon 18:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: Ashkenaz
Change Not Charity: Americans With Disabilities Act Screening and Panel Film
Mon 16 Nov · Berkeley Law School
A film screening on the Americans with Disabilities Act with a reception and a panel of disability activists at Berkeley Law School.
17:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · 'Change Not Charity: Americans With Disabilities Act' Screening + Panel
Bachata Beginner Class (drop-in) Activities
Tuesdays. Next: Tue 17 Nov · Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center
Drop-in beginner bachata class at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
Tue 19:00 · Map · Source: Ashkenaz
Predicted: How AI is restructuring social life Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · 820 Social Sciences Building
A talk by sociologist Mona Sloane on her book Predicted and how AI is restructuring social life, at the Social Sciences Building.
16:00 to 17:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
South Berkeley Farmers' Market Market
Tuesdays. Next: Tue 17 Nov · Adeline St at 63rd St
Weekly Ecology Center farmers market at Adeline Street and 63rd Street in South Berkeley.
Tue 14:00 to 18:30 · Map · Source: Ecology Center
Berkeley Book Chat with Ignacio Navarrete Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Geballe Room
A book chat with Ignacio Navarrete about his book Sneaking into Print on early printing and narrative literature in Spain, in the Geballe Room.
12:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Film Screening: Black Hole Collective Film Lab Film
Wed 18 Nov · BAMPFA
A film screening of work from the Black Hole Collective Film Lab, an Oakland community photochemical lab, at BAMPFA.
19:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Comparative Ethnic Studies: Decolonial Love, Knowledge, and Revolution Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Berkeley Way West, Second Floor Lobby
A book conversation with the editors of Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies at Berkeley Way West.
16:00 to 17:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Esha Niyogi De: Women's Transborder Cinema Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Institute for South Asia Studies
A talk by Esha Niyogi De on her book Women's Transborder Cinema, about authorship and stardom in South Asian film.
17:00 to 18:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Esha Niyogi De | Women's Transborder Cinema: Authorship, Stardom, and Filmic Labor in South Asia
Film Screening: La Chinoise Film
Thu 19 Nov · BAMPFA
A screening of Jean-Luc Godard's film La Chinoise at BAMPFA in Berkeley.
19:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Gallery Tour: Nancy Lee Katz, A Private Pantheon Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
A free curator- and educator-led gallery tour of the Nancy Lee Katz exhibition at the Magnes Collection.
Free · 17:30 to 18:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Gallery Tour | Nancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon
Lecture: Camera Palestina: War, Spectacle and the Flaneur Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Center for Middle Eastern Studies
A lecture by Professor Salim Tamari titled Camera Palestina: War, Spectacle and the Flaneur.
17:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Lecture | Camera Palestina: War, Spectacle and the Flaneur
Lise Davidsen, soprano; James Baillieu, piano Classical and opera
Thu 19 Nov · Zellerbach Hall
A Cal Performances recital by soprano Lise Davidsen with pianist James Baillieu in Zellerbach Hall.
19:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Orestes: An Antic Tragedy Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Zellerbach Playhouse
A TDPS staging of Anne Washburn's adaptation of Euripides' Orestes, directed by Susannah Martin, at Zellerbach Playhouse.
Map · Source: UC Berkeley · TDPS presents "Orestes: An Antic Tragedy" transadapted by Anne Washburn from the play by Euripides
OSPO Monthly Meetup: Open science for the environment Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Gateway Building, Social Kitchen, Room 1420
A monthly open source meetup with a fireside chat, Q&A and community time with drinks and snacks.
15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Screening: Males Film
Thu 19 Nov · Wurster Hall 102
A screening of Antonio Pitanga's 2024 Brazilian film Males, set in Salvador in 1835, in Wurster Hall.
18:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · Screening: "Malês"
Anatomy of Disintegration: What Brazil Reveals About the Global Far Right Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · 2111 Bancroft Way, #104
A talk at 2111 Bancroft Way in Berkeley on the Bolsonaro years in Brazil and similar patterns in other countries.
16:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
CineSpin: He Who Gets Slapped (1924), with live music Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · BAMPFA
Silent film with live music at BAMPFA, free with tickets from the admissions desk from 18:30.
Free · 19:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Fri 20 Nov · BAMPFA
A BAMPFA Student Committee event with UC Berkeley student musicians or DJs providing live accompaniment to a film.
19:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Fri 20 Nov · BAMPFA
A screening of Masaki Kobayashi's film Harakiri, starring Tatsuya Nakadai, at BAMPFA.
16:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Integral Taiji and Qigong Activities
Fri 20 Nov · UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
A Friday late-morning taiji and qigong class at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
11:00 to 12:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
La Tierra del Valor (Home of the Brave) film screening + Q&A Film
Fri 20 Nov · 121 North Gate Hall, UC Berkeley
A film screening of La Tierra del Valor (Home of the Brave) with a Q&A at North Gate Hall on the UC Berkeley campus.
12:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Orestes: An Antic Tragedy Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Zellerbach Playhouse
A Theater, Dance and Performance Studies production of Anne Washburn's adaptation of Euripides' Orestes at Zellerbach Playhouse.
20:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · TDPS presents "Orestes: An Antic Tragedy" transadapted by Anne Washburn from the play by Euripides
The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes Classical and opera
Fri 20 Nov · Zellerbach Hall
A Cal Performances concert of Philip Glass's piano etudes with pianists including Timo Andres, Aaron Diehl, Daniela Liebman and Jason Moran.
19:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley · The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes Pianists to include Timo Andres, Aaron Diehl, Daniela Liebman, and Jason Moran
3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup Activities
Third Saturday of the month. Next: Sat 21 Nov · Shorebird Nature Center, 160 University Ave, Berkeley
Volunteer shoreline cleanup starting at the Shorebird Nature Center on the third Saturday of the month, with supplies and a map of cleaning sites provided.
Sat 09:00 to 11:00 · Map · Source: City of Berkeley
Film Screening: Samurai Rebellion Film
Sat 21 Nov · BAMPFA
A screening of the film Samurai Rebellion, starring Toshiro Mifune, at BAMPFA.
15:30 to 16:30 · Map · Source: UC Berkeley
Orestes: An Antic Tragedy Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Zellerbach Playhouse
A Theater, Dance and Performance Studies production of Anne Washburn's adaptation of Euripides' Orestes at Zellerbach Playhouse.
Map · Source: UC Berkeley · TDPS presents "Orestes: An Antic Tragedy" transadapted by Anne Washburn from the play by Euripides
Panel on Hassinger's Moving Image Work Activities
Sat 21 Nov · BAMPFA
Panel on Maren Hassinger's moving image work at BAMPFA, tickets required, gallery admission included.
13:00 to 14:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Raging Bull (1980) Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-21.
18:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Thanksgiving Week Potato Party Activities
21 to 29 Nov · Lawrence Hall of Science
Thanksgiving-week event at the Lawrence Hall of Science, 21 to 29 November 2026.
Map · Source: Lawrence Hall of Science
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-22.
13:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Modern Times (1936) Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-27.
15:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
The Last Waltz (1978) Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-27.
17:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Bellissima (1951) Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-28.
18:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Center Stage (1991) Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-28.
15:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
GoodFellas (1990) Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-29.
17:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
White Nights (1957) Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-11-29.
14:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
December Bird Walk Tours and walks
Wed 2 Dec · UC Botanical Garden
Garden activity at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley; page marks some dates as full.
$25 to $30 · 09:00 to 10:30 · Map · Source: UC Botanical Garden
What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? (2021), with Alexandre Koberidze Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-12-02.
19:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
2026 Winter Promenade Concert
Thu 3 Dec · Berkeley City Club
Berkeley Symphony special event held at the Berkeley City Club on 3 December 2026.
17:00 · Map · Source: Berkeley Symphony
BAMPFA Free First Thursday Activities
First Thursday of the month. Next: Thu 3 Dec · BAMPFA, 2155 Center St
Free gallery admission at BAMPFA on the first Thursday of each month.
Free · All day · Map · Source: BAMPFA
California Live! Our Strange Land: Arlie Hochschild on Stolen Pride and the Road Ahead Activities
Thu 3 Dec · BAMPFA
Talk by sociologist Arlie Hochschild at BAMPFA on 3 December 2026.
$40; $35 members · 18:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Alexandre Koberidze Presents Three Georgian Shorts Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-12-04.
16:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Integral Taiji and Qigong Activities
Fri 4 Dec · UC Botanical Garden
Garden activity at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley; page marks some dates as full.
Free to $18 · 11:00 to 12:00 · Map · Source: UC Botanical Garden
Artist Conversation: Keka Enriquez Activities
Sat 5 Dec · BAMPFA
Conversation with artist Keka Enriquez at BAMPFA on 5 December 2026.
16:00 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Intro to Nature Journaling for Garden Enthusiasts Activities
Sat 5 Dec · UC Botanical Garden
Garden activity at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley; page marks some dates as full.
$40 to $45 · 09:30 to 12:00 · Map · Source: UC Botanical Garden
Shorebird Nature Center Open House (first Saturday) Activities
First Saturday of the month. Next: Sat 5 Dec · Shorebird Nature Center, 160 University Ave, Berkeley
Monthly open house at the City of Berkeley Shorebird Nature Center with staff, docents, live crabs and a themed craft, no registration needed.
Sat 10:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: City of Berkeley · Nature Center Open House
Wallace & Gromit: The Classic Shorts Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · BAMPFA
Film screening at BAMPFA, Berkeley, on 2026-12-05.
15:30 · Map · Source: BAMPFA
Five Dollar Day Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Lawrence Hall of Science
Discount day at the Lawrence Hall of Science on 12 December 2026.
10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Lawrence Hall of Science
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch · 17 events Activities
12 Nov to 5 May · Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
See all 17 events
- Thu 12 Nov Black Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle @THP South
- Thu 12 Nov Black Youth of Berkeley Writing Circle @THP South
- Thu 12 Nov, Thu 19 Nov, Thu 3 Dec, Thu 10 Dec MOCHA Creative Art Play @THPS
- Thu 12 Nov Read to a Dog @THPS
- Sat 14 Nov Heart Talk @THP South
- 6 dates from 14 Nov to 23 Jan Ukulele Club @THP South
- 7 dates from 17 Nov to 29 Dec Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South
- Wed 18 Nov Crochet Café @ THP South
- 18 Nov 2026 to 5 May 2027 Teen Hangout @THP South
- Thu 19 Nov, Thu 3 Dec, Thu 17 Dec Wellness Dance @THP South
- Fri 20 Nov, Fri 4 Dec, Fri 18 Dec, Fri 8 Jan Community Craft Circle @THP South
- Tue 1 Dec, Tue 5 Jan, Tue 2 Feb Community Swap @ THP South
- Wed 2 Dec Crochet Café @ THP South
- Sat 5 Dec Author Talk feat. Alex Werth w/ Derwin Deon Brown II @THPS
- Sat 5 Dec Carrying Things by Bike @ THP South
- Tue 8 Dec Autistic Connections @THP South
- Wed 9 Dec How Money Works @ THP South
Source: Berkeley Public Library
Live music in Berkeley
- Cal Performances 8 upcoming gigs
- Cornerstone Berkeley 1 upcoming gig
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