🚲 Bike Month is almost here! Join @bikeeastbay.org at the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza on April 30th from 4-7 PM to kick things off right. Free bike tune-ups, prizes, snacks, giveaways, and music - all free, all fun. See you there! #BikeMonth #EastBay #BikeEastBay #DowntownBerkeley #Berkeley

Join @downtownberkeley.bsky.social at their Sidewalk Sessions, a fresh series of live, acoustic performances by local musicians! 🎶 More Info: www.downtownberkeley.com/sidewalk-ses... Ollie Dudek Monday, April 6 | 11 am - 2 pm 2102 Shattuck / Addison

MAKE MUSIC DAY IS COMING JUNE 21! Join in to celebrate the solstice in this citywide event which is part of a global musical celebration. 🎸 Musicians - register to play Businesses - register to host *see link in bio #makemusicday #berkeley #visitberkeley #freemusic #FeteDelaMusique

Some of the best pizza in the Bay Area is right here in Downtown Berkeley 🍕 Whether you’re a crispy crust fan or a deep-dish devotee - there’s a world class pizza spot and pie for every craving. Tell us your fave & make sure you come hungry! 🔥 #downtowmberkeley #pizza #berkeley #visitberkeley

We are counting down the days to February - also known as Pizza Lover’s month around here. Downtown Berkeley is a world class pizza lovers paradise and we are cooking up ways to celebrate and give back via our partnership with Slice Out Hunger all February long! 🍕😍😋

✨🎁 Shop the Magic Makers of the Downtown Berkeley Holiday Bazaar Dec. 13th! 12 to 1pm, join in joyful community caroling led by the always-entertaining Joshua Raoul Brody (yes—we’ve got caroling books ready for you!). At 2pm, the big guy will be stopping by—with a balloon-twisting elf in tow! 🎅🏼

Downtown Berkeley Holiday Bazaar and Farmers Market MLK Jr. Civic Center Park 2151 MLK Jr. Way Saturday, December 13 10 am - 3 pm @downtownberkeley.bsky.social More Info: www.downtownberkeley.com

BE A VENDOR! Sign up at the link in bio or email: [email protected] We’re so excited for the Holiday Bazaar in conjunction with the Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market. Are you a maker or seller of fun and one of a kind items - join us!!

Celebrate Halloween with @downtownberkeley.bsky.social! 🎃👻🔮🎨🥗🎶 Halloween Hootenanny Saturday, October 25 | 11 am - 3 pm MLK Jr. Civic Center Park More Info: www.downtownberkeley.com/events/

Its an all new Halloween Hootenanny on Saturday, October 25th in MLK Civic Center Park. Eerie Entertainment, Ghoulish Vendors, Treats, Crafts and FUN! Pop over after the Saturday Farmers Market and join us for Fall Festivities 👻 @ecologycenter.bsky.social #portablemadness #sfbartable

📽️ This Week in Film: Aug 20 @ 7 PM–Persona Aug 21 @ 7 PM–Stalker (Sold out!) Aug 22 @ 7 PM–Rebels of the Neon God (Sold out!) Aug 23 @ 4:30 PM–Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts Aug 23 @ 7 PM–A Swedish Love Story Aug 24 @ 4 PM–Nostalghia Aug 24 @ 6:30 PM–Nashville (Sold out!) 🎟️ wfly.co/b7ZBn

Join @berkeleyca.gov and @downtownberkeley.bsky.social at their Civic Center Park Upper Plaza Reopening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring ice cream and music! 🌳 🍦 🎶 Thursday, August 21 | 11:45 am - 12:20 pm 2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Then, join @downtownberkeley.bsky.social at their Music, Taco, and Frosty in the Park Series every week - tacos and cones are $2 for Berkeley High School student with an ID! Music Saturdays 10 am - 2:30 pm Taco Tuesdays Frosty Fridays 11:45 am - 12:20 pm

Join the Pacific Center for Human Growth, @downtownberkeley.bsky.social, and Visit Berkeley at Berkeley Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Saturday, August 16 | 11 am - 5 pm Oxford and Addison Streets Get Tickets / More Info: www.pacificcenter.org/berkeleypride

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

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 (1/2)

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

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

🙄😫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 (1/2)

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

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...

This Thursday’s Jazzish Lunch features Berkeley’s own Cyril Grimsich Duo. Cyril has challenged Lars from Metallica to a drum battle mid set. Don’t miss it! Noon to 1pm on the Downtown Berkeley Plaza stage! #jazzishlunch #downtownberkeley #freemusic #cyrilgrimsichduo #berkeley #music #aprilfools

Welcome back to Downtown Berkeley Bioneers! We are so glad you are here. #bioneers #downtownberkeley #bioneers2025 #dosomegood

Thank you so much to the Pacific Citizen - national newspaper of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) - for this lovely profile article! Read it here: tinyurl.com/PacCitIshii

Days 3 and 4 of Berkeley Restaurant Week - West, South, AND Downtown Berkeley! Check out Visit Berkeley’s website for a full list of menus and support your local businesses 🍫🍗🍔🍟🍝🌭🐟🥬🍕 More Info: www.visitberkeley.com/food-drinks/...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 If you plan to celebrate today, please do so responsibly and safely.

📽️This Week in Film: Mar 12 @ 7 PM – Hollywoodgate Mar 13 @ 7 PM – Night Games Mar 14 @ 7 PM – On Becoming a Guinea Fowl Mar 15 @ 7 PM – The Girls Mar 16 @ 3 PM – We Have Many Names plus Short Films Mar 16 @ 6:30 PM – Camp de Thiaroye 🎟️ wfly.co/Mc25U

Tickets are now on sale for the Berkeley High Theater's Spring Musical, "Hadestown", which runs from March 12 to 21- check it out ASAP! More Info: www.onthestage.tickets/show/berkele...

When asked about directing actors, Todd Haynes shared that "each actor has his/her own way to prepare"; directors should respect and work with that. From everything discussed, I prob appreciate this quote the most. Photos: #ToddHaynes and Mary Ann Doane @bampfa.bsky.social 's screening, 3/8/2025.