Lectures & Literature
Bay Area Book Festival – 4th Annual
Fourth Annual Bay Area Book Festival April 28-29, 2018 Downtown Berkeley Tens of thousands of book lovers meet hundreds of acclaimed authors over an exciting weekend in Downtown Berkeley. The Bay Area is teeming with readers, writers, creators, and thinkers and here's a place for us to unite in one of the premier literary events in…
Annual Big Book Sale at the Central Berkeley Library
Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA, United StatesAnnual Big Book Sale at the Central Library: Saturday, May 5 from 10AM-4PM Sunday, May 6 from 1PM-4PM Selling thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs for 50¢ each. Includes fiction, nonfiction, kids books, vintage books, large print, comics, sheet music, journals, ephemera, maps, and retro media (LPs, audiobooks, and VHS). PLUS a section of more…
Annual Big Book Sale at the Central Berkeley Library
Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA, United StatesAnnual Big Book Sale at the Central Library: Saturday, May 5 from 10AM-4PM Sunday, May 6 from 1PM-4PM Selling thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs for 50¢ each. Includes fiction, nonfiction, kids books, vintage books, large print, comics, sheet music, journals, ephemera, maps, and retro media (LPs, audiobooks, and VHS). PLUS a section of more…
2nd Tuesday: Presented by Berkeley Rotary Club
2nd Tuesday Presented by Berkeley Rotary Club A Series of Talks and Discussions about Science and Technology in Berkeley If you plan to come, email: fcollig@berkeley.edu, with your name and number of guests. 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Pizza – $20 cost adults (includes wine), $10 students Berkeley City College Conference rooms 451 A/B 4th…
Project Drawdown: One Year and Counting
David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesProject Drawdown: One Year and Counting May 10, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM David Brower Center Project Drawdown: One Year and Counting will feature an inspiring keynote by Paul Hawken, highlighted by updates and lessons learned since Project Drawdown's 2017 launch, followed by a candid conversation between Paul and Ahmed Rahim, the CEO of Numi…
Perfectly Queer Presents…at Pegasus Books
Pegasus Bookstore Downtown 2349 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesPerfectly Queer presents James Mattson, Wayne Goodman, Lori Ostlund, and Barbara Ridley Thursday, May 17, 7:30pm Pegasus Books Downtown Perfectly Queer presents a queer fiction night with James Mattson, Wayne Goodman, Lori Ostlund, and Barbara Ridley. Visiting author James Han Mattson (The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves) reads with local authors Wayne Goodman, Lori Ostlund,…
Black Life: Benjamin Michel
BAMPFA 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesBlack Life: Benjamin Michel Saturday, May 26 at 6PM BAMPFA Programmed by Chika Okoye and David Brazil Filmmaker Benjamin Michel presents “Melanin in Cinema,” exploring the works of African-descended directors, past and present, who challenge the medium through their artistic voices. This presentation seeks to enlighten, engage, and inspire audiences to think more widely and…
2nd Tuesday: Presented by Berkeley Rotary Club
2nd Tuesday Presented by Berkeley Rotary Club A Series of Talks and Discussions about Science and Technology in Berkeley If you plan to come, email: fcollig@berkeley.edu, with your name and number of guests. 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Pizza – $20 cost adults (includes wine), $10 students Berkeley City College Conference rooms 451 A/B 4th…
Eastwind Books of Berkeley’s fundraiser with Chef James Syhabout
Oakland Cultural Center 388 Ninth St. Suite 290, Oakland, United StatesEastwind Books of Berkeley's fundraiser with Chef James Syhabout June 23, Saturday, 1-3pm Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA 94607 Join us for a book presentation on Hawker Fare: Stories & Recipes from a Refugee Chef's Isan Thai & Lao Roots. Chef James Syhabout will share his inspiring story of…
Fiddlekids at Freight & Salvage
Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesFiddlekids: Registration now open! Camp runs June 25-29, w. a FREE end-of-camp concert on June 30 Freight & Salvage Now in its 21st year, Fiddlekids is a unique, fun-filled summer day camp devoted to traditional fiddle music from around the country and around the world. We welcome young violinists and fiddlers, ages 7 to 14,…