Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a harvest of blessings and good health and may this day be a beautiful reminder of the wonderful things in life 🧡 As we celebrate today on the territory of xučyun, the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people,...

Our office checked out District 2’s new restaurant, UQBAR Mediterranean Cafe, at its grand opening last week and we cannot stop talking about it - you need to go ASAP! Website: www.uqbarthecafe.com

Check out Max's Garage Press's East Bay Print Sale, featuring around 200 local and international print artists and independent presses and showcasing over 15,000 handmade prints! December 4 | 3 - 8 pm December 5 - 7 | 10 am - 4 pm 1006 Pardee Street More Info: www.eastbayprintsale.com

Check out what is happening at Berkeley Humane (936 Carleton Street) in December! 🐈‍⬛ 🐕 More Info: berkeleyhumane.org Free Pet Vaccine and Microchip Clinics December 6 and 7 | 9 am - 4 pm Train the Bay Classes December 1 - 18 Monthly Pet Food Pantry Sunday, December 7 | 10 am - 12 pm

Check out what is happening at The UC Theatre (2036 University Avenue) in December! 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎶 Get Tickets / More Info: theuctheatre.org/events Splean (Dec 2) Living Legends with Souls Of Mischief and CunninLynguists (Dec 5) The Floozies and Dirtwire with Honeycomb (Dec 6)

Check out what is new at The Marsh (2120 Allston Way) in December! 🎭 More Info: themarsh.org Brian Copeland’s "The Jewelry Box: A Genuine Christmas Story" Saturday, November 29 | 5 pm Heather Tyson’s "Title Pending” Tuesday, December 2 | 7:30 pm “A Very Scrumpy Holiday Carol” December 17, 19, 20

Check out what is happening @thefreight.bsky.social (2020 Addison Street) in December! 🎸 🪕 🎻 🎷 🎺 🪘 🪇 🎹 🎶 Get Tickets: thefreight.org/shows/ Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs (Dec 1, 8, 15, and 22) Open Mic with Jamey Williams (Dec 1) The Story Time Band (Dec 4) Yasmin Williams (Dec 5)

Join the Ecology Center at "Learners to Leaders: A Youth Development Fundraiser" to meet their remarkable youth—scholars, program assistants, and emerging staff—who will host interactive stations that showcase their unique experiences! Tuesday, December 2 | 6 - 8 pm 2530 San Pablo Avenue

Help @berkeleypoliceca.bsky.social spread joy this season through their Holiday Toy Drive from 4 to 8 pm at the dates and locations below! 🎁 More Info: 510-981-5806 Tuesday, December 2 Target | 1414 University Avenue Thursday, December 4 2100 MLK Jr. Way Tuesday, December 9 1795 4th Street

Plan ahead to reduce waste this Thanksgiving and place your compost, recycling, and trash carts curbside a day later if you have Thursday and Friday collections! 🦃 ♻️ 🗑️ More Info (@berkeleyca.gov): berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Check out Girls Garage’s Holiday Auction from December 1 to 11, featuring items contributed by them and the community, such as art, furniture and home goods, experiences and services, food and drink, apparel and accessories, and tools! 🎁 More Info: girlsgarage.betterworld.org/auctions/hol...

In the summer, @berkeleyca.gov's Office of Economic Development featured District 2's Ciel Creative Space, a dynamic hub for immersive events, culinary experiences, and major brand activations! View Article: www.discoveredinberkeley.com/2024/11/18/c...

The Berkeley Holidays Community Giving Guide is your one-stop destination for spreading joy and giving back this holiday season! View Guide: berkeleyholidays.com Hosts: @berkeleyca.gov, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Visit Berkeley, and business districts citywide

Apply for @airdistrict.bsky.social's Clean Cars for All program, which provides grants up to $12,000 for income-qualified residents to replace their car with an electric vehicle or a pre-paid card to use for public transit and purchase e-bikes! 🚗 🚲 🚌 🚇 More Info: www.baaqmd.gov/en/funding-a...

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, let us honor the memories of those whose lives were lost in acts of violence and reaffirm our commitment to ongoing efforts to promote full inclusion of transgender individuals in Berkeley and beyond 🏳️‍⚧️ 🕯️

Apply for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network's Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Home Program, which helps income-eligible residents make energy upgrades that improve health and home comfort! More Info: www.bayren.org/ease-home

Apply by November 30 for Creative West's Artist Fund, which provides no-strings-attached funding ($5,000) and a four-month coaching and community care series to help artists strengthen their practice, deepen networks, and nurture abundance! More Info: wearecreativewest.org/grant-award/...

Vote now for the 2025 East Bay Nosh Awards to support your favorite restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and bars! 🥘 🥞 ☕️ 🥧 🥃 🍺 🍷 Vote (By Sunday): www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/11/e... Berkeley Nominees ⬇️ Best Restaurant Overall Roses on Adeline Best Restaurant for Special Occasions Chez Panisse

Join ACCI Gallery at their Demo Days to watch expert creators at work, ask questions, and, in some cases, try out their techniques for yourself!​ Saturday, November 22 | 1 - 4 pm 1652 Shattuck Avenue Register: www.accigallery.com/demo-days.html Questions: 510-843-2527 or [email protected]

Check out the Kala Art Institute and The CODEX Foundation's upcoming exhibition, “Bookness”, exploring the book as a dynamic medium for artistic and cultural inquiry! 📖 🖼 November 22 - February 11 Opening Reception | 12 - 4 pm 2100 Fifth Street More Info: www.kala.org/exhibition/b...

Join @berkeleyca.gov at their Nature Journaling Club to develop closer connections with nature while sketching and water coloring the wildlife at the waterfront! 🌳 📒 Saturday, November 22 | 10 am - 12 pm Shorebird Park Nature Center 160 University Avenue Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Do you live in Berkeley and can’t afford to pay for kids’ recreation programs or a High Sierras camp for your family? @berkeleyca.gov has scholarships to get half or all of the fees waived and they will also help you apply! More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Earlier this year, our office finally tried out District 2’s El Manantial Tacos and as expected, were not disappointed. We tried out the asada, pastor, and pescado tacos - time to try out the rest! 🌮 🥤 Community Website: el-manantial-tacos.res-menu.com

Congratulations to Your Rose Garden - a musical short film celebrating the Berkeley Rose Garden - for winning the Best of Fest and Best Short Film awards at the Better Cities Film Festival! 🌹 🎥 🎶 Watch Movie: www.yourrosegarden.com Festival Info: www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com

Check out the Holiday Market in The Elmwood, featuring artisan booths, local vendors, holiday music, and festive community fun! 🎁 🎶 Sunday, November 16 | 1 - 4 pm Vendor Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

People traveling through @berkeleyca.gov on the morning of Sunday, November 16, should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon - good luck to all racers! 👟 🏅 More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Celebrate @amoebamusic.bsky.social at their 35th Anniversary Party, featuring DJ sets, goody bags & posters with purchase, raffle tickets, used vinyls & other fun party favors! 🎶 🛍 🎟 Saturday, November 15 @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social 2455 Telegraph Avenue More Info: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...

Check out what is happening with the Ecology Center the rest of the year! ♻️ 🎁 🧶 Register / More Info: www.eventbrite.com/o/ecology-ce... Berkeley Recycling Center Tour Saturday, November 15 8 am and 10 am 1231 Second Street Green Giving Sale November 19 - 22 2530 San Pablo Avenue

Join the Pacific Center for Human Growth at their community workshops - this month's is Time Management for Clinicians! ⏰ 🕰 ⏳ Thursday, November 13 | 1 - 3 pm Register: www.eventbrite.com/o/pacific-ce...

Today, and every Veterans Day, we honor all who served. We appreciate you and your service to our country 🇺🇸

Tickets are still on sale for the Berkeley Symphony’s upcoming performance, "Worlds Beyond" - check it out! 🎻 📯 🎺 🥁 🎹 🎼 Sunday, November 16 | 4 pm First Congregational Church 2345 Channing Way Get Tickets: www.berkeleysymphony.org/event/worlds/

Check out what is happening with Waterside Workshops (82 Bolivar Drive) the rest of the year! 🪴 🍳 🚲 🎁 💰 Community Garden and Outdoor Kitchen Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sunday, November 16 | 10 am - 12 pm Berkeley Aquatic Park Winter Youth Festival Sunday, December 13 | 12 - 4 pm

Since their soft opening in February (and several times since), I have had delicious Nepalese and Indian food reimagined for California at District 2’s Tipsy Yeti - our office was in agreement, check them out ASAP! More Info: tipsyeti.com

Did you know @berkeleyca.gov is establishing a Nightlife Council to support nighttime economic activity, cultural programming, and community safety in city commercial districts? Apply by December 5 to serve as a community representative! More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Check out Holton Studio Frame-Makers and Gallery's upcoming exhibition, “Beloved California”! 🖼 November 15 - December 30 Opening Reception | 2 - 4 pm 2100 Fifth Street More Info: www.holtonframes.com/gallery/

Volunteer every third Saturday of the month to help clean up our coastline along @berkeleyca.gov's Waterfront! ☀️ 🌊 Saturday, November 15 | 9 - 11 am Shorebird Park Nature Center 160 University Avenue Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov's Zero Waste Division provides free technical help and Reusable Foodware Grants up to $2,500 to help businesses comply with local foodware rules? Complete a short form and staff will follow up with you directly! ♻️ More Info: berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...

Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov has a free compost program? Berkeley residents can pick it up year-round on the east side of Marina Boulevard just south of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, as weather and availability allow! More Info: berkeleyca.gov/city-service...

Apply by November 21 to become a @berkeleyca.gov Civic Arts grant review panelist! Panelists are paid a stipend and attend a 1 - 2 day virtual meeting in Spring 2026. More Info: cityofberkeleyoed.submittable.com/submit/84b5c...

Check out what is happening at The UC Theatre (2036 University Avenue) in November! 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎶 Get Tickets / More Info: theuctheatre.org/events Drop Nineteens (Nov 7) IC3PEAK (Nov 8) Sanguisugabogg with Despised Icon, Defeated Sanity, Corpse Pile, and Upon Stone (Nov 13)

Tickets are now on sale for the Young People's Symphony Orchestra's Fall Concert - check it out! 🎻 📯 🎺 🪈 🥁 🪘 🎹 🎼 Saturday, November 8 | 7:30 pm First Church Berkeley 2345 Channing Way Get Tickets: www.ypsomusic.org/events

Thank you to @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social and staff for this guide on food support during the federal shutdown! Many Berkeley residents and students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) for essential food access. If your benefits are delayed or reduced, help is available.

Check out what is happening with @berkhist.bsky.social in November! 👟 📷 🎥 More Info: berkhistory.org/events/ Walking Tour: The Jaynes & Schmidt Tracts (November 8) Rising from the Mission Home: The Remarkable Journeys of Three Chinese Women (November 13) Latino Film Showcase (November 16)

Join @berkeleypubliclibrary.org at their Comic-Con, an all-day celebration of comics, graphic novels, art, and storytelling! 💥 Saturday, November 8 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Central Library Branch 2090 Kittredge Street More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14727151

Tickets are now on sale for Berkeley Playhouse's upcoming show, "Annie", which runs from November 7 to December 21 - check it out ASAP! 🎭 More Info: tickets.berkeleyplayhouse.org/Online/defau...

Join @mtcbata.bsky.social and the Association of Bay Area Governments at their Plan Bay Area 2050+ East Bay Webinar! Wednesday, November 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm Zoom ID: 869 8283 4999 Zoom Passcode: 682098 Call In: 888-788-0099 (US Toll Free) Zoom Link / More Info: abag.ca.gov/news/mtc-aba...

Are you an artist in Alameda County in need of emergency housing relief? Apply by November 16 for Vital Arts' Artist Displacement Prevention Grant of $3,000! More Info: www.vitalarts.org/adpg Questions: [email protected]

Did you know that the District 2 Office has a monthly newsletter? Our November 2025 edition went out today! You can view it on our website below and sign up to receive future editions through email. More Info: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/

Check out what is happening at Shotgun Players in November! 🎭 More Info: shotgunplayers.org/tickets/ Spotlight Series: Susannah Martin "Hirschfeld’s Broadway" "Sunday in the Park with George" Community Clean Up! with The Lorin District RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join @eastbaysanctuary.bsky.social and La Peña Cultural Center at their Know Your Rights: Immigrant Rights Ambassador Workshops to help us keep our community safe! 🦋 Sunday, November 2 | 2 - 4 pm Thursday, December 4 | 7 - 9 pm 3105 Shattuck Avenue Register: airtable.com/appLeqLViojL...