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SUMMARY:Full: Jennif(f)er Tamayo at BAMPFA
DESCRIPTION:Full: Jennif(f)er Tamayo at BAMPFA  \nBAMPFA  \n7 PM Fri April 19th  \nTamayo performs a new work\, 0N MIGRANT R3FUSAL\, using the voice\, layered recordings\, and amplification technologies to speak\, sing\, and scream back at the current discourses around the U.S. “immigration crisis” and imperial violence. Jennif(f)er Tamayo is a queer\, migrant\, formerly undocumented poet\, essayist\, and performer. Her work has been published in Poetry\, Hyperallergic\, and Contemptorary\, and she has staged performances at La MaMa\, The Museum of Modern Art\, The Wattis Institute\, and The Brooklyn Museum. \nMore info: 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/full-jenniffer-tamayo-at-bampfa/
LOCATION:BAMPFA\, 2155 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
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SUMMARY:How Communication Technology is Shaping Buddhist Ideas
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nHow Communication Technology is Shaping Buddhist Ideas \n7-8:30PM Mon. April 1st \nMangalam Center \nFREE \nProfessor Veidlinger’s new book focuses on the ways Buddhism has adapted to different technological environments over time\, and this talk will examine how Buddhism is responding to the challenges and opportunities of the Internet in today’s world. Questions about the malleability of personal identity that cyberspace and virtual worlds have created resonate strongly with some of the classic ideas of selflessness in Buddhism\, and the awareness of the suffering of others that our screen can deliver as never before also fits well into Buddhism’s emphasis on the importance of compassion. \nMore info: \n 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/how-communication-technology-is-shaping-buddhist-ideas/
LOCATION:Mangalam Center\, 2018 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190401T183000
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UID:19470-1554143400-1554154200@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Again for the First Time with Rhonda Holberton
DESCRIPTION:Again for the First Time with Rhonda Holberton \n6:30PM Mon. April 1st \nBAMPFA \nFREE  \nAs artist Rhonda Holberton talks about her process—describing with her hands the arrangement and heft of the objects that appear in her images—it’s hard not to think of those things and that space as real. But everything\, from the objects themselves to the flawlessly diffuse lighting and cool white marble ground\, is digitally produced. Holberton makes 3D scans of real objects\, then places them in virtual spaces of her own creation using Blender\, an open source software suite. Her recent series braids together the real and virtual worlds so tightly that it becomes nearly impossible to separate one from the other. \nMore info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/again-for-the-first-time-with-rhonda-holberton/
LOCATION:BAMPFA\, 2155 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190325T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190308T191253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T191253Z
UID:19385-1553536800-1553551200@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Shifting Tides: Rise\, Resurgence\, and Deep Histories from the Atlantic to the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Shifting Tides: Rise\, Resurgence\, and Deep Histories from the Atlantic to the Pacific \n6-10PM\, Mon. March 25th \nDavid Brower Center \nFREE \nThis lecture is the opening event to the symposium “Entangling the Pacific and Atlantic Worlds. Past and Present.” Matt Matsuda (Rutgers University) will look at the presumed shift of power from Europe and the Atlantic to Asia and the Pacific in the context of centuries-long histories of these regions: from ancient voyaging and archipelagic cultures\, to imperial and military struggles\, to economic and environmental challenges. \nMore info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/shifting-tides-rise-resurgence-and-deep-histories-from-the-atlantic-to-the-pacific/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190213T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T222024Z
UID:18787-1553436000-1553446800@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?
DESCRIPTION:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? \nEvery Sunday at 2pm \nThe Marsh \nWhat’s in a name? A minefield of misplaced notions – comical\, sad\, demeaning. Irma’s observations from the front-lines\, notes from American history\, and laugh out-loud humor allow us to consider what it will take for all of us to get along.  Irma Herrera’s solo play Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? sheds light and throws shade on our prejudices and assumptions. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/why-would-i-mispronounce-my-own-name-2019-03-24/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 2120 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190319T193000
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CREATED:20190220T205808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T212003Z
UID:18851-1553016600-1553023800@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Visual Judaica: Jewish Icons and Judaica Collections in the Early 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:Visual Judaica: Jewish Icons and Judaica Collections in the Early 20th Century \nMarch 19th 2019 5:30-7:30PM \nThe Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life \nIn the last of the series\, “Around Arthur Szyk\,” Magnes Assistant Curator Shir Gal Kochavi will examine items from early twentieth century European collections that inspired Szyk’s celebrated creations. She will demonstrate how key Jewish visual elements such as the Lion of Judah and Noah’s dove\, and Biblical phrases such as “the land of milk and honey” became recurrent themes in Szyk’s work. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/visual-judaica-jewish-icons-and-judaica-collections-in-the-early-20th-century/
LOCATION:The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2121 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190317T170000
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CREATED:20190213T222024Z
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UID:18786-1552831200-1552842000@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?
DESCRIPTION:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? \nEvery Sunday at 2pm \nThe Marsh \nWhat’s in a name? A minefield of misplaced notions – comical\, sad\, demeaning. Irma’s observations from the front-lines\, notes from American history\, and laugh out-loud humor allow us to consider what it will take for all of us to get along.  Irma Herrera’s solo play Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? sheds light and throws shade on our prejudices and assumptions. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/why-would-i-mispronounce-my-own-name-2019-03-17/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 2120 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190213T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T222024Z
UID:18785-1552226400-1552237200@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?
DESCRIPTION:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? \nEvery Sunday at 2pm \nThe Marsh \nWhat’s in a name? A minefield of misplaced notions – comical\, sad\, demeaning. Irma’s observations from the front-lines\, notes from American history\, and laugh out-loud humor allow us to consider what it will take for all of us to get along.  Irma Herrera’s solo play Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? sheds light and throws shade on our prejudices and assumptions. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/why-would-i-mispronounce-my-own-name-2019-03-10/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 2120 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190213T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T222024Z
UID:18784-1551621600-1551632400@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?
DESCRIPTION:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? \nEvery Sunday at 2pm \nThe Marsh \nWhat’s in a name? A minefield of misplaced notions – comical\, sad\, demeaning. Irma’s observations from the front-lines\, notes from American history\, and laugh out-loud humor allow us to consider what it will take for all of us to get along.  Irma Herrera’s solo play Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? sheds light and throws shade on our prejudices and assumptions. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/why-would-i-mispronounce-my-own-name-2019-03-03/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 2120 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190220T202225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T202225Z
UID:18841-1551200400-1551211200@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Poland Reborn: A State Between Democracy and Fascism
DESCRIPTION:Poland Reborn: A State Between Democracy and Fascism \nFebruary 26th 5:30 PM\nRVSP by February 22nd \nThe Magnes  \nJohn Connolly\, PhD History Professor at U.C. Berkeley will bring to light Poland’s attitude toward Jews after the end of World War I in 1918. On the one hand it accommodated the demands of freedom fighters; on the other\, it lapsed into authoritarian rule. Developments after 1926 led to xenophobia and discrimination yet fascists were arrested. By the late 1930’s modest hopes for reform arose when Polish and Jewish parties left of center collaborated and Poland became first nation saying no to Hitler’s expanding rule. \nMore info: 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/poland-reborn-a-state-between-democracy-and-fascism/
LOCATION:The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2121 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190213T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T222024Z
UID:18783-1551016800-1551027600@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?
DESCRIPTION:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? \nEvery Sunday at 2pm \nThe Marsh \nWhat’s in a name? A minefield of misplaced notions – comical\, sad\, demeaning. Irma’s observations from the front-lines\, notes from American history\, and laugh out-loud humor allow us to consider what it will take for all of us to get along.  Irma Herrera’s solo play Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? sheds light and throws shade on our prejudices and assumptions. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/why-would-i-mispronounce-my-own-name-2019-02-24/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 2120 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190213T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T222024Z
UID:18780-1550412000-1550422800@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?
DESCRIPTION:Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? \nEvery Sunday at 2pm \nThe Marsh \nWhat’s in a name? A minefield of misplaced notions – comical\, sad\, demeaning. Irma’s observations from the front-lines\, notes from American history\, and laugh out-loud humor allow us to consider what it will take for all of us to get along.  Irma Herrera’s solo play Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name? sheds light and throws shade on our prejudices and assumptions. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/why-would-i-mispronounce-my-own-name/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 2120 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20190128T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T215917Z
UID:18631-1549555200-1549566000@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Adaptation and Transformation with Mary Zimmerman and Stan Lai
DESCRIPTION:Adaptation and Transformation with Mary Zimmerman and Stan Lai  \nThursday\, Feb 7\, 4 PM–7 PM  \nBAMPFA \nFREE \nOn view this session\, Chinese hell scrolls and Tibetan thangkas; Ant Farm’s Media Burn materials\, Bruce Nauman’s artist book Burning Small Fires and more! \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/adaptation-and-transformation-with-mary-zimmerman-and-stan-lai/
LOCATION:BAMPFA\, 2155 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181129T014015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T020854Z
UID:17667-1544900400-1544907600@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Conscious Light: Award Winning Documentary Film On Adi Da Samraj
DESCRIPTION:Conscious Light: Award Winning Documentary Film On Adi Da Samraj\nDecember 15\, 2018\n7:00 – 9:00 pm\n$10 | Register\nDavid Brower Center \nConscious Light is the award winning documentary about the extraordinary life of Adi Da Samraj\, one of the great spiritual realizers of our time. Conscious Light takes the viewer on a journey from his birth through his thirty-six years of teaching\, to the legacy and relationship that remains after his passing. \nMore Info
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/conscious-light-award-winning-documentary-film-on-adi-da-samraj/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181129T013501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T013550Z
UID:17662-1544466600-1544477400@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Fem Talks - Berkeley
DESCRIPTION:Fem Talks\nMonday\, December 10\, 2018\n6:30 – 9:30 pm\n$24 Advance\, $30 Door | Register\nDavid Brower Center \nNetwork your heart open…reserve your place in this spiritually-oriented gathering of women healers\, coaches\, and speakers. Make it an inspiring\, rejuvenating evening out with just yourself\, or bring colleagues\, clients\, or your entire women’s circle! \nMore Info
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/fem-talks/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181109T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T200909Z
UID:17275-1544367600-1544374800@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Book Reading with Tsun Yuan Chen
DESCRIPTION:Book Reading with Tsun Yuan Chen \nDecember 9 at 3 pm \nEastwind Books of Berkeley \nAlong Alien Roads is an autobiographical novel by a Chinese American surgeon. Beginning with his ancestors and spanning over a century of recent Chinese history\, the author traverses a path from Asia to America\, between straight and gay\, love and inevitable continual change\, while sustaining the core of an Eastern spirit. \nMore Info:  \n 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/book-reading-with-tsun-yuan-chen/
LOCATION:Eastwind Books\, 2066 University Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181129T012231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T012231Z
UID:17658-1544119200-1544128200@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Event - “Like” – A Documentary About The Impact Of Social Media On Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:   \nEvent – “Like” – A Documentary About The Impact Of Social Media On Our Lives\nDec 6th\, 6pm – 8:30 pm\nDavid Brower Center \nFusion Berkeley is proud to host “LIKE”\, an IndieFlix Original documentary that explores the impact of social media on our lives. Technology is a tool. It’s here to stay and social platforms are a place to connect\, share and care\, but what’s really happening? Are we addicted? How do we stop? Where do we start? What do we need to know? By understanding the effects of technology and social media on the brain\, on our lives and on our civilization\, we can learn how to navigate it more safely together. \nNetworking Reception: 6:00 to 6:30 PM \nFilm Screening: 6:30 to 7:45 PM \nThere will be an informative Q&A with the Film’s Producer and Director\, Scilla Andreen\, after the screening. \n“LIKE” is appropriate for all ages. The screening is free\, but RSVPs are required\, let us know if you can make it by filling out the form below. \nSee you there! \nMore Info
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/event-like-a-documentary-about-the-impact-of-social-media-on-our-lives/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181203T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181114T225052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T225052Z
UID:17323-1543820400-1543869000@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:A Conversation with David Presti
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with David Presti \nDecember 3rd\, 7-8:30 PM \nMangalam Center  \nJoin Mangalam Research Center in celebrating the release of “Mind Beyond Brain: Buddhism\, Science\, and the Paranormal”  a new book by neurocientist David Presti\, a distinguished faculty member at UC Berkeley.\n“Mind Beyond Brain” explores how evidence for anomalous phenomena—such as near-death experiences and apparent memories of past lives—can influence the Buddhism-science dialogue. Contributors describe the history and current state of scientific investigation into these phenomena. In his own essays\, Presti situates the debate that circles around the paranormal and reflects on how greater appreciation for the anomalous could transform the way scientific study of the mind and brain is done.\nThe event begins with a short talk by Presti\, followed by a conversation with Jack Petranker\, Director of Mangalam Research Center\, and Q&A from the audience. Join us afterwards for continued conversation and light refreshments. \nMore Info: 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/a-conversation-with-david-presti/
LOCATION:Mangalam Center\, 2018 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lectures & Literature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181109T203905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T205000Z
UID:17278-1543762800-1543770000@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Poetry Readings by Michelle Lin\, Duy Doan\, Jason Bayani\, Dan Lau and Kazumi Chin
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Readings by Michelle Lin\, Duy Doan\,  Jason Bayani\, Dan Lau and Kazumi Chin \nDecember 2nd at 3 pm \nFREE \nEastwind Books Berkeley \n5 accomplished and acclaimed poets bring to life some of their favorite works at this FREE poetry reading at Eastwind Books\, right here in Downtown Berkeley! \nMore Info: 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/poetry-readings-by-michelle-lin-duy-doan-jason-bayani-dan-lau-and-kazumi-chin/
LOCATION:Eastwind Books\, 2066 University Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lectures & Literature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181107T230337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T230804Z
UID:17163-1542484800-1542492000@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:Stories of Home
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Home \nNovember 17th at 8pm \nDavid Brower Center \nCome join us for a unique evening of improvisational storytelling! On this special evening of Playback Theatre\, audience members are invited to share personal stories on the theme of Home. \nMore Info:
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/stories-of-home/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature,Theater & Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181107T225441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T230934Z
UID:17159-1542391200-1542402000@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:In the Land of My Ancestors: Celebrating Ohlone Women
DESCRIPTION:In the Land of My Ancestors: Celebrating Ohlone Women \nNovember 16th\, 6-9 PM  \nDavid Brower Center \nJoin us to celebrate the life work of Ann Marie Sayers\, a beloved Ohlone elder\, who had devoted her life to preserve the legacy of her indigneous ancestors. \nMore Info: 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/in-the-land-of-my-ancestors-celebrating-ohlone-women/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20181107T224714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T230800Z
UID:17156-1542047400-1542056400@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:FEM Talks Berkeley
DESCRIPTION:FEM Talks Berkeley \nNovember 12th at 6:30 PM \nDavid Brower Center \nNetwork your heart open…reserve your place in this spiritually-oriented gathering of women healers\, coaches\, and speakers. Make it an inspiring\, rejuvenating evening out with just yourself\, or bring colleagues\, clients\, or your entire women’s circle! \nMore Info: \n 
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/fem-talks-berkeley/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
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SUMMARY:Where do we go from here? Lessons from the 1960's for today.
DESCRIPTION:Where do we go from here? Lessons from the 1960’s for today. \nNovember 8th at 6pm \nDavid Brower Center \nWhat do the 60s mean to you? The California Institute for Community\, Art\, and Nature invites you to join a stellar panel of friends and associates in an exploration of these tumultuous and promising years. \nMore Info
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/where-do-we-go-from-here-lessons-from-the-1960s-for-today/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181007
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20180914T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T182700Z
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SUMMARY:UNCHARTED Berkeley
DESCRIPTION:UNCHARTED Festival of Ideas\nOctober 5th & 6th\nUnscripted\, Unpredictable\, Uncharted\n\nGet ready for this year’s UNCHARTED presented by award-winning local independent news site Berkeleyside. This is a two-day festival of ideas featuring a mix of conversations and ideas you’ll encounter nowhere else.\n\nYou’ll be blown away by the extraordinary thinkers\, writers\, and performers coming to downtown Berkeley.\n\nEarly-bird pricing extended to Friday\, September 7th for DBA Stakeholders. Use code DBA18 when purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nA few featured topics and speakers include…\n\nBlack feminism can change the world w. Brittney Cooper & Otis Taylor Jr.\nHow to be a rebel conservative w. Mona Charen & Frances Dinkelspiel\nUncharted Lab: Curious Cannabis Salon w. Edible Excursion’s Lisa Rogovin\nThink inclusion w. Bärí Williams & Helena Brantley\nGlobal headaches w. Bonnie Jenkins & Lance Knobel\nThe transgender rights battle w. Kris Hayashi and John Caner\nThe rent (and house prices) are too damn high w. State Senator Scott Wiener & Kim-Mai Cutler\nHow hip-hop became America w. Danyel Smith & Kevin Smokler\nUncharted Lab: Farmers Market and Cal Peternell Chez Panisse head chef Cal Peternell\n\n\nAlso! Programming includes poetry slams and an Uncharted party on UC Berkeley campus\, and happy hours.\n\nVisit BerkeleyIdeas.com for full program details and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/uncharted/
LOCATION:Downtown Berkeley\, 2160 Shattuck Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food and Drink,Lectures & Literature,Music,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20180904T221515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T221815Z
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SUMMARY:May in America: A Novel Book Talk with author Annie Wang
DESCRIPTION:May in America: A Novel Book Talk with author Annie Wang\nThu\, September 20\, 2018 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT\nEastwind Books of Berkeley\nFree Event! \n“May in America” is the newest novel from acclaimed Chinese-American author\, Annie Wang. \nMay\, one of the new generations of Chinese rich kids\, has outgrown Beijing and has come to California for an exciting life. She meets two American men: a Jewish-American Harvard-educated professor named Leaf; and Mentor\, a Silicon Valley self-made billionaire. As her relationships with Leaf and Mentor progress\, May’s past traumas in patriarchal China are revealed\, while her cultural naivete leads to divergent interpretations of trust\, personal boundaries\, respect\, fetishism\, and sexual deviancy. May’s life descends into a mad triangle of deception. Desperate\, hurting\, disconnected and suffering from the feeling of being emotionally dead and alone\, May must find the strength to survive. “May in America” reveals the universally evocative themes of love and lust\, darkness and light\, innocence and cynicism\, individuality and co-dependence\, and\, ultimately\, loss and redemption… read more about Annie Wang here. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/may-in-america-a-novel-book-talk-with-author-annie-wang/
LOCATION:Eastwind Books\, 2066 University Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20180910T234547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T234547Z
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SUMMARY:Educating and Empowering Monastics to Transform the World: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead 
DESCRIPTION:Educating and Empowering Monastics to Transform the World: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead \nFriday\, September 14th from 7-8PM\nDharma College \nJoin Dharma College for a lovely evening conversation in their next installment of their guest lectures series with Tsering Gellek\, Director of the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute as she discusses topic of Educating and Empowering Monastics to Transform the World: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead.  \nFor more info visit Dharma College
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/educating-and-empowering-monastics-to-transform-the-world-challenges-and-opportunities-ahead/
LOCATION:Dharma College\, 222 Harold Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181201
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20180831T221356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T223648Z
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SUMMARY:Central Works Playwriting Programs
DESCRIPTION:Central Works Playwriting Programs with Gary Graves\, Company Co-director\nSeptember – November\nBerkeley City Club: 2315 Durant Ave \nBerkeley Rep: 2025 Addison St \nWriters Groups\nThese programs are intended to assist playwrights at all levels of experience with the development of their scripts in the context of a writers group. Writers meet regularly\, present their work in readings\, and respond constructively to one another’s works-in-progress. \nMonday Group: 10 meetings\, 2 hours each\, Monday afternoons\, 12 noon to 2pm at the Berkeley City Club: June 11\, 18\, 25\, July 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, Aug 6\, 13. Cost: $200. Check site for availability. \nSaturday Group: 12 meetings\, 3 hours each\, Saturdays\, 11am to 2pm: 9/1\, 9/8\, 9/15\, 9/22\, 9/29\, 10/6\, 10/13\, 10/20 and 4 hours each\, Saturdays\, 10am to 2pm: 10/27\, 11/3\, 11/10\, 11/17. FILLED Check site for other openings \nPlaywriting Workshops with Staged Readings\nThese programs are for playwrights who are interested in an intensive developmental workshop schedule of meetings followed by a staged reading of the work in an open workshop setting. Writers all participate as readers in workshop presentations. Summer Workshops/Series of Readings are limited to 8 writers/8 projects. \nNEXT WORKSHOP WITH STAGED READINGS: at the Berkeley Rep School of Theater\, July 7 to Aug 19. For more information: Rep School \nContact Gary Graves (gary@centralworks.org) with questions about playwriting programs at Central Works.
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/central-works-playwriting-programs/
LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20180802T235432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T235736Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness... it's more than what you think
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness… it’s more than what you think\nAugust 10th\, 2018\, 7-8:30PM\nMangalam Center \nJoin in for this free event\, part of Mangalam Center’s Second Friday series in downtown Berkeley! This talk features Jack Petranker\, Director of the Center for Creative Inquiry (CCI). \nThis talk introduces a new way of practicing mindfulness\, known as Full Presence Mindfulness. Come check it out\, and if it clicks for you\, there is an opportunity to move deeper through an 8-week program that starts on September 4th. \nFull Presence Mindfulness starts with breathing\, hearing\, and seeing\, then moves on to stories\, goals\, and finding meaning. The shift to being fully present happens easily\, naturally and gradually. \nMangalam Center is located just 1 block from the Downtown Berkeley Bart station\, and within walking distance to many of Downtown Berkeley’s great restaurants. \nMore info
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/mindfulness-its-more-than-what-you-think/
LOCATION:Mangalam Center\, 2018 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lectures & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180809T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20180802T233950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T234032Z
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SUMMARY:“Speak Your Truth” Showcase & Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:“Speak Your Truth” Showcase & Open Mic\nThu\, August 9\, 2018\nDoors: 5:30 pm / Show: 6:15 pm\nThe UC Theatre \nA Think Take Discussion by The Cre8ive Genius\nAzeem Ward\, Lorenzo Wood\, Nick Hart\, FENATURE \nThe UC Theatre’s Youth Advisory Board presents “Speak Your Truth” Showcase & Open Mic. Speak Your Truth provides a platform for local artists to share their work with their community\, while supporting the education of future music-industry professionals. All local artists; all ages; all proceeds benefit The UC Theatre’s Education Programming. \nThank you for supporting The UC Theatre education program! \nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/speak-your-truth-showcase-open-mic/
LOCATION:The UC Theatre\, 2036 University Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Lectures & Literature,Music,Theater & Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121544
CREATED:20180802T181534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T183011Z
UID:15094-1533398400-1533416400@www.downtownberkeley.com
SUMMARY:4th Annual Celebration & Community Gathering at Lumbini Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:  \n4th Annual Celebration & Community Gathering\nAugust 4th\, 4-9PM\nLumbini Art Gallery \nYou’re invited to join the 4th annual celebration of Lumbini Buddhist Art Gallery and community gathering. They will have music\, talks\, updates\, future plan\, tea\, snacks\, foods\, wine and gifts. They welcome your warm presence and wishes. \n4 – 6 PM: Mantra & Music\n6 – 7 PM: Talk\, Presentation\, Question/Answer by Anil Thapa\n7-8 PM: Tea\, Snacks & Food\n8-9 PM: Hangout at the gallery \nSound healer Madhu Aniziani will be offering some mantra and music. \nThere will be a slide show and presentation about the gallery and serving delicious MOMO\, snacks and tea\, and an inviting atmosphere. \nMore Info
URL:https://www.downtownberkeley.com/dtb-event/4th-annual-celebration-community-gathering-at-lumbini-art-gallery/
LOCATION:The Lumbini Art Gallery\, 2177 Bancroft Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food and Drink,Lectures & Literature,Other,Visual Arts
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