Downtown Berkeley Association

Live music hits the Downtown Berkeley streets as we enhance the Summer vibe with Sidewalk Sessions - a brand new street music program featuring acoustic and lo-fi musicians. The Missin’ Cousins kick it off Weds July 23rd at 4:30 playing 2129 Kala Bagai Way at Center. C’mon by and check it out ☀️

Happy Juneteenth! Today we come together to honor the significance of this day in American history—recognizing the enduring struggle for freedom and justice, and celebrating the resilience, culture, and contributions of African Americans across the country and here in Berkeley.

Celebrate Pride in @downtownberkeley.bsky.social, featuring an amazing Drag Variety Show, a vibrant marketplace with local artisans, cutting-edge performances, and more! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Saturday, June 21 | 1 - 7 pm
Downtown Berkeley Plaza
2170 Shattuck Avenue

More Info: www.downtownberkeley.com/events/

Check out Taste of @downtownberkeley.bsky.social this weekend - ticket sales support the Berkeley Rotary Club’s community projects! 🍗🍖🍣🥪🍝🍜🍕🥗🥙☕️🍨

Sunday, June 8
2 - 5:30 pm
Downtown Berkeley
BART Plaza
2170 Shattuck Avenue

Get Tickets / More Info: www.downtownberkeley.com/spingo-event...

Get ready to celebrate Pride with us on Saturday, June 21st from 1pm to 7pm. This FREE, family-friendly event features an amazing Drag Variety show brought to you by OmNomNom Burlesque, a vibrant marketplace with local artisans and booths with community info.

#pride #downtownberkeley #berkeley

Excited to have Berkeley’s own Maggie Forti take the Downtown Berkeley Plaza stage as a grand finale for this year’s Jazz-ish Lunch series. Come be serenaded by one of the most beautiful voices in the biz tomorrow from noon to 1 pm.

#jazzishlunch #downtownberkeley #berkeley #maggieforti #free

Stroll and enjoy gourmet bites from local chefs along the culinary scene in Downtown Berkeley supporting the Berkeley Rotary’s community projects.
#downtownberkeley #berkeley #foodies #berkeleyrotary #cuisine #berkeleyfood

Come on down for beautiful weather and the Oakland Jazz Funk Project onstage til 1pm today 🌞

#jazzishlunch #jazz #funk #oaklandjfp #free #freemusic #lovelyday #berkeley #downtownberkeley

Have you heard of The UC Theatre's Concert Careers Pathways Program? This program is dedicated to providing accessible opportunities in the live music industry for young adults from underserved communities between the ages of 17-25. Apply by May 15! 🎶

More Info: theuctheatre.org/concert-care...

Tomorrow we are excited to welcome Oakland’s T.B.A. - homegrown jazz from noon to 1pm on the Downtown Berkeley Plaza stage. Come on by and have your socks knocked off by this amazing Bay Area band. Jazzish Lunch is every Thursday through May 22nd.

#berkeley #downtownberkeley #jazzishlunch #free

📽️This Week in Film:
Apr 30 @ 7 PM – Obscure Night—Goodbye Here, Anywhere
May 2 @ 7 PM – A Woman Under The Influence
May 3 @ 7 PM – Night Games
May 4 @ 4 PM – Amorosa
May 7 @ 7 PM – Faces

🎟️ wfly.co/Te20O

SOUL. FUNK. RHYTM. Who doesn’t love some passionate 60’s & 70’s vintage tunes for a midday pick me up?? We are excited to welcome Lydia Walker and Jason Movrich of @bigblusoulrevue to the Downtown Berkeley Plaza stage for this Thursday’s Jazzish Lunch from noon to 1pm. Don’t miss it!!

Excited to see poster contest submissions!! Just one week away to submit an entry 🌟
#downtownberkeley #berkeley #art #design #creativity

A view of Earth rising above the Moon's horizon, taken from space. The Moon's barren, gray surface stretches across the lower portion of the image, while Earth appears as a small, vibrant blue-and-white sphere against the vast blackness of space.

Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet. Sometimes, it takes seeing Earth from space to truly grasp how precious it is. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

📽️This Week in Film:
Apr 23 @ 4:30 PM—The Chaplain and the Doctor
Apr 23 @ 7 PM—Cactus Pears
Apr 24 @ 7 PM—Persistence of Vision Award: Sky Hopinka + maɬni—towards the ocean, towards the shore
Apr 25 @ 4:30 PM—Happyend
Apr 25 @ 7 PM—Manas
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Saturday, April 26, 10 AM - 6 PM: 4th Annual Asian Cultural Festival

I look forward to seeing you there and hope that we can all find greater connection and appreciation of our city's diverse Asian culture through dance, music, crafts, and food!

Learn more: asianculturalfestival1.odoo.com

Join Dharma College, @dwntwnberkeley.bsky.social, the Nepali Association of Northern California, the Buddha Nepal Peace Foundation, the Non-Resident Nepali Association, and @bampfa.bsky.social at their 4th Asian Cultural Festival!

Saturday, April 26 | 10 am - 6 pm
Addison and Oxford Streets

Join @bikeeastbay.bsky.social, Bike to Wherever Day, and @dwntwnberkeley.bsky.social at their Bike Month Kick-Off Party, featuring free tune-ups, snacks, giveaways, and more! 🚲

Tuesday, April 29 | 4 - 7 pm
Downtown Berkeley
BART Plaza
2170 Shattuck Avenue

More Info: bikeeastbay.org/event/bike-m...

Welcome to the Aquatic - located just steps from the UC Berkeley campus - it’s more than just a place to live - it’s a community designed for student life.

#livingindowntown #ucberkeleyliving #studenthousingberkeley #berkeleyhousing #berkeley #downtownberkeley

We are so glad nobody was hurt. Thank you Berkeley Fire.

Downtown Berkeley fire torches East Bay Media Center Two nearby apartment buildings were evacuated until the fire was out Monday morning. There were no injuries reported.

Two nearby apartment buildings were evacuated until the fire was out Monday morning. There were no injuries reported.

Amazing programs for everyone at our Central Library!!

Early Electronic writing that says: Home Electrification Fair. April 19, 2-5 pm. The Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley. Caption: A free event sponsored by Citizens' Climate Lobby and the David Brower Center.

🙄😫Frustrated by an inefficient, outdated home energy system?

Come to the Electrification Fair!💡💡

Your one-stop shop—whether you rent or own, find:
-rebates and tax credits
-agencies to help you on your energy journey
-chat with the experts
-and neighbors who have electrified!

Free. Sign up⬇️⬇️⬇️

The District 2 Office had a blast celebrating Berkeley Restaurant Week and the closing celebration with @jessearreguin.bsky.social, @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social, @brentblackaby.bsky.social, and more - check out Visit Berkeley’s 2025-2026 Guide!

More Info: www.visitberkeley.com/plan-your-tr...

📽️This Week in Film:
Apr 9 @ 7 PM – New Wave (sold out!)
Apr 10 @ 7 PM – Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
Apr 11 @ 2:30 PM – Prometheus
Apr 11 @ 5 PM – A Spring for the Thirsty
Apr 11 @ 7 PM – The Velvet Underground
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The 4th Annual Asian Cultural Festival comes to Downtown Berkeley April 26th - 10am to 6pm. This year will be at a new location at Addison & Oxford Streets in front of the UC Berkeley campus as MLK Park undergoes some maintenance & upgrades. Come celebrate the Bay Area’s dynamic Asian heritage!

Check out what is happening at The UC Theatre (2036 University Avenue) in April!

More Info: theuctheatre.org/events

- Destroy Boys (with Mind’s Eye, Deux Visages, False Flag)

- Los Amigos Invisibles (with La Misa Negra, Gabi Bravo)

Its a beautiful day in Downtown Berkeley - see you at noon in the plaza! 🌞 #jazzishlunch #berkeley #dowmtownberkeley #freemusic

📽️ This Week in Film:
Apr 2 @ 7 PM – The Royal Road
Apr 3 @ 7 PM – Poem of the Sea
Apr 4 @ 7 PM – BAMPFA Student Committee Film Festival
Apr 5 @ 4 PM – Nayola
Apr 5 @ 6:30 PM – Poison
Apr 6 @ 3 PM – Ukrainian Rhapsody
Apr 6 @ 5 PM – MK: Mandela’s Secret Army

🎟️ wfly.co/Vo5n7

"Electrical" text says: Home Electrification Fair, April 19, 2-5 PM, The Brower Center, 2150 Allston Berkeley. Caption: A free event sponsored by Citizens' Climate Lobby and The David Brower Center

Still thinking of #electrifying? ⚡💡🔋

Worried about how to save? 💸

IRA rebates are still here!!!

For up-to-date info on rebates (and contractors to upgrade your home) come to the #electrification fair!

April 19, 2-5 pm
Brower Center, Berkeley
RSVP at cclalameda.org/electrificat...