Terry Taplin

"Christina Sharpe writes 'What is beauty made of? Attentiveness whenever possible to a kind of aesthetic that escaped violence whenever possible—even if it is only the perfect arrangement of pins.'"

"One where we change together to create something sustainable, a resurrection of the beauty that remains despite all of this."

"Titled after 'Note 51: Beauty is a Method' from Christina Sharpe’s Ordinary Notes, this exhibition is a meditation on grief and loss in response to a world in turmoil; and hope for a future yet to come."

Check out the Worth Ryder Art Gallery's current exhibition, "Bent Pins Have a Place"! 🖼

January 20 - February 13 | UC Berkeley
116 Anthropology + Art Practice Building
Closing Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 12 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm

More Info: art.berkeley.edu/gallery

Join @berkeleyca.gov at their Willard Clubhouse Public Art Unveiling and LEED Gold Celebration! 🌳 🖼️ 🏆

Wednesday, February 11 | 11 am - 12 pm
Willard Park | 2720 Hillegass Avenue

More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Neighborhood Organizing Training
Growing Your Neighborhood Group
Wednesday, March 18 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Library South Branch | 1901 Russell Street

Register ⬇️
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Neighborhood Organizing Training
Starting a Neighborhood Group
Tuesday, February 10 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Library Central Branch | 2090 Kittredge Street

Register ⬇️
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Have you heard about the Berkeley Ready Volunteer Program? You can help organizing your neighborhoods, put on Community Emergency Response Team and other disaster preparedness classes, provide community outreach, and make posters and props!

Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Got a job? The Multicultural Institute is happy to help match you with expert day laborers and domestic workers for a short-term, long-term, or permanent basis!

Should you ever need a worker the same day in Berkeley, please call 510-847-8714.

The Multicultural Institute's Adopt a Corner Rapid Response initiative is a community-led effort to ensure day laborers have a safe, organized space to wait for job opportunities.

Get Involved: 510-847-0517 or immigration@mionline.org

Join the Multicultural Institute at their Family Preparedness Clinic where community members can receive a one-on-one consultation with an attorney to create a personalized plan!

Monday, February 9 | 1 - 3:30 pm
1920 7th Street

Register: 510-847-0517 or immigration@mionline.org

Join @berkhist.bsky.social at their free "Inside the Free Speech Movement" film presentation and Q&A with director Linda Rosen! 🎥

Sunday, February 8 | 2 - 4 pm
1931 Center Street

More Info: berkhistory.org/2026/01/19/s...

Join @lunadance.bsky.social at their free Family Dance Classes! 💃🏾 🕺🏾

Register: lunadancecreativity.org/product/pop-...

February 8 and 22 and March 8
Luna | 931 Ashby Avenue

March 22 | Strawberry Creek Park

April 26 | Grove Park

May 17 | Frog Park (Oakland)

June 7 | Strawberry Creek Park

"Art in the Fold" Exhibition
February 21 - March 22
Opening Reception | 4 - 6 pm

Open Call: "Sound in Visions: Music is the Muse"
Deadline: Sunday, March 22

Check out what is happening at ACCI Gallery (1652 Shattuck Avenue) in February! 🎨 🖌️

More Info: www.accigallery.com

Demo Days: Valentine's Edition
Saturday, February 7 | 1 - 4 pm

Open Call: "Morsels: Tiny Bites of Delectable Art"
Deadline: Sunday, February 15

Check out what youth classes and camps are happening at Waterside Workshops (84 Bolivar Drive)! 🛶 🪵

Register: watersideworkshops.org/classes/

Boathouse Saturday Classes
February 7 - May 30

Boatshop Spring Break Camp
March 30 - April 3

Boatshop Summer Camp
July 13 - 17 and 20 - 24

Fourth Street Shops
Saturday, February 28 | 12 - 4 pm

More Info: www.fourthstreet.com/events/2026/...

@berkeleypubliclibrary.org
Saturday, February 28 | 12 - 3:30 pm
2090 Kittredge Street

More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15568692

White Magnolia Acupuncture and Tai Chi
Teance Fine Teas
Saturday, February 21 | 11 am - 4 pm
1036 Grayson Street

More Info: www.teance.com/lunar-new-ye...

There are many ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in Berkeley - the Year of the Fire Horse! 🐴 🔥

The Church on the Corner
Golden Lion Martial Arts Academy
Ah-Lan Dance
Solano Avenue Association
Saturday, February 7 | 3:30 - 6 pm
1319 Solano Avenue

More Info: www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/lunar...

Valentines Gay 7: Middle Aged Queers + Friends! (Feb 14)

LoM Presents: Febuary + skycamefalling + The Test Dream + Let Them Eat Horses (Feb 21)

Colonel Macabre + eSex + More! (Feb 22)

Folk Punk Show! CJ Lawrence + Larry The Cable Guy Backshots + Friends! (Feb 28)

Check out what is happening at 924 Gilman in February! 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎶

Get Tickets: www.924gilman.org

Arcade 9, Marvelous Acceptance, Beachsmoke, and Yard Sale (Feb 6)

In Loving Memory, Spirit of Versailles, Clay Birds, and The Test Dream (Feb 7)

Big Bite Records Showcase 2026 (Feb 8)

Join @gilmandistrict.bsky.social and the Berkeley Wine Block at their monthly First Friday Block Party featuring local wine, food, and music!🍷 🌮 🎶

Friday, February 6 | 3 - 9 pm
1350 5th Street

Hosts: Broc Cellars, Donkey and Goat Winery, Hammerling Wines, Tessier Winery

Join Visit Berkeley and Cal Athletics at the Celebrity Flag Football Challenge during Super Week in the Bay Area! 🏈 🚩

Thursday, February 5
Tailgate @ 5 pm | Game @ 7 pm
California Memorial Stadium
2227 Piedmont Avenue

Get Tickets: www.visitberkeley.com/things-to-do...

Join @berkeleyca.gov at its Waterfront Walk and Talk with Waterfront Manager Ali! 🌊 ☕

Thursday, February 5 | 12 - 1:15 pm
Roaming Bean Coffee | 124 University Avenue

More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Contact: 510-981-6740

Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam (Feb 24)

Stu Allen & Reflections: Jerry Garcia Band (Feb 25)

Motordude Zydeco (Feb 26)

Sabor Tradicional Bachata Social (Feb 27)

Alaturca Connection (Feb 28)

Annual Fat Tuesday Cajun Mardi Gras Dance (Feb 17)

Third Thursday Tango (Feb 19)

Vinny and the Chicken Shouts (Feb 20)

Mohammad Khodadadi (Feb 21)

Balkan Sundays (Feb 22)

From Bamako to Trenchtown: Celebrating Bob Marley’s Earthstrong (Feb 6)

Mark St. Mary's Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band (Feb 7)

2nd Wednesday Balkan Folk Dance (Feb 11)

Andrew Carriere Celebration (Feb 12)

Mortified Doomed Valentines Show (Feb 14)

Check out what is happening at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center (1317 San Pablo Avenue) in February! 🎸 🥁 🎹 🪕 🪘 🪗 🎶

Get Tickets / More Info: www.ashkenaz.com

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel: Grateful Dead Night (Feb 4, 13, 18)

BACHATA Nightz (Feb 5)

Wearable Soft Sculpture (Feb 11 - Mar 4)

Monotype Through Drawing (Feb 21 - 22)

Intermediate Watercolor: Botanicals & Still Life (Feb 24 - Apr 7)

Intro to Watercolor Painting (Feb 27 - Apr 3)