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  • Great Art On Screen 2019/20 Season: Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice fully immerses audiences in the life of the last great artist of the Italian Renaissance. With the enchanting narrative voice of twice Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter, cinema audiences visit places that evoke and preserve the memory of the painter, including the State Archives, the […]

  • Bonnie Tsui & other Writers Grotto members host an interactive party/workshop inaugurating a new series for writers: LIT STARTS

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Bonnie Tsui & other Writers Grotto members host an interactive party/workshop inaugurating a new series for writers: LIT STARTS. Writing Action is the focus of this evening, with Foreword author Bonnie Tsui reading and guiding a prompt-and-response session. To reserve your seat, please purchase any of the four LIT STARTS books listed below by speaking to […]

  • Peter Dale Scott and Freeman Ng present Poetry and Terror: Politics and Poetics in Coming to Jakarta

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Peter Dale Scott and Freeman Ng present Poetry and Terror: Politics and Poetics in Coming to Jakarta, a study at many levels of Scott's long poem Coming to Jakarta. To reserve your seat, please purchase a copy of Poetry and Terror ($34.99 paperback) in advance by speaking to a bookseller. Coming to Jakarta is Scott's response to a midlife crisis […]

  • E.R. Razmipoor OFFSITE presenting The Ventriloquists

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    E.R. Razmipoor OFFSITE presenting The Ventriloquists, her much-anticipated debut novel inspired by true events, about a ragtag gang of journalists and resistance fighters risking everything for an elaborate scheme to undermine the Reich. "Magnetic... Sprawling and ambitious, with crisp pacing and fully realized characters, this will fascinate anyone looking for an unusual, enthralling war story." -- Publishers Weekly […]

  • Shakespeare’s Globe: The Merry Wives of Windsor

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound in The Merry Wives of Windsor as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. But the 'Merry Wives' quickly caught on to his tricks and decide to have a bit of fun of their own at […]

  • Jean Fruth & Jeff Idelson present Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin.

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Jean Fruth & Jeff Idelson present Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin. The evening includes a presentation by photographer Jean Fruth and retiring National Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson, on some of the legends in the book and the places they come from. Followed by a book signing.  A matching donation of the book price ($60) will be donated to […]

  • L. John Harris launches his delightful new book, Café French: A Flâneur’s Guide to the Language, Lore and Food of the Paris Café.

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    L. John Harris launches his delightful new book, Café French: A Flâneur’s Guide to the Language, Lore and Food of the Paris Café.  "L. John Harris's amusing and instructive book distills Parisian flânerie—that unique blend of urban strolling and conversing that fuses literary, spatial and historical life—with playful images, witty narrative and memorable quotations by and […]

  • National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors – Special Encore Presentation

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    To Purchase Tickets Click HERE ★★★★ Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, The Times, Time Out In Richard Bean's English version of Goldoni's classic Italian comedy, sex, food and money are high on the agenda. Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, […]

  • Matt Maiocco, Brad Mangin & Brian Murphy present Letters to 87: Fans Remember the Legacy of Dwight Clark

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Matt Maiocco, Brad Mangin & Brian Murphy present Letters to 87: Fans Remember the Legacy of Dwight Clark, a coffee table book featuring heartfelt letters from fans of the San Francisco 49ers hero, with essays by Edward J. DeBartolo Jr., Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Brian Murphy, and Kelly Clark. Letters to 87 also offers rare photos from Michael […]

  • Snoopy, Come Home

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    FREE Kid Pack with Each Child Admission! To Purchase Tickets Click HERE For the first time since its original release in 1972, the Peanuts classic Snoopy, Come Home has been digitally remastered and will be shown in theaters. In this follow up to 1969's A Boy Named Charlie Brown, the scholarly Snoopy finds himself dragged between […]

  • Wine Walk in the Elmwood

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    Elmwood Business Association College and Ashby, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Enjoy a leisurely Sunday afternoon stroll in The Elmwood and sample over 50 wines! Buy tickets online by October 4th for only $25. After October 4th, tickets will be available for $35. If we do not sell out, tickets will be available day of at the ticket table on the lawn next to Wells Fargo […]

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  • Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M²

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    A must-see celebration of the 20th anniversary of Metallica's groundbreaking S&M concerts and album recorded with the San Francisco Symphony. See them once again perform with the Symphony as legendary conductor Michael Tilson Thomas leads a portion of the show, kicking off his final season in San Francisco. Recorded live on September 6th and 8th, […]

  • Prerna Lal launching Unsung America: Immigrant Trailblazers and Our Fight for Freedom

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Prerna Lal launching Unsung America: Immigrant Trailblazers and Our Fight for Freedom. Please join us for a most timely discussion. "Deeply insightful and intentionally detailed--Prerna Lal has conceived a text that breaks down the inner workings of the United States immigration system and the impact it has had on the lives of countless immigrants and […]

  • NT Live: Fleabag

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge Directed by Vicky Jones ★★★★★ "Witty, filthy and supreme!" - Guardian See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC's hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to Rialto Cinemas from London's West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by […]

  • Great Art On Screen 2019/20 Season: Gauguin in Tahiti: Paradise Lost

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Oct 23 1 & 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE GAUGUIN IN TAHITI: PARADISE LOST traces the legendary life story of Paul Gauguin who left France for Tahiti, feverishly in search of deep immersions into lush nature, for feelings, visions and colors, ever purer and brighter. Audiences join this journey from Tahiti to American museums […]

  • Lawrence Weschler presents And How Are You, Dr. Sacks? A Biographical Memoir of Oliver Sacks

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Lawrence Weschler presents And How Are You, Dr. Sacks? A Biographical Memoir of Oliver Sacks, the untold story of the famous neurologist, his own most singular patient. "The story of Lawrence Weschler's faithful four-decade friendship with the amazing Oliver Sacks offers pleasures and amazements on every page. This loving but unblinking portrait will delight fans of Dr. Sacks […]

  • Rosalind Brackenbury returns to read from her exquisite new novel, Without Her.

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    To reserve your seat, please purchase a copy of Without Her in advance by speaking to a bookseller or clicking on the cover below. When her old friend Hannah doesn't show up at her house in the south of France, everyone assumes that Claudia, who has known Hannah since their shared years at boarding school, will […]

  • The Elmwood Trick or Treating

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    Your Basic Bird 2940 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    Come celebrate Halloween with some trick or treating in the Elmwood. Wear a costume & pick up your treat bag and map.  Pick up the map and bag at either The Cutting Edge Optical (2980 College Avenue) or Your Basic Bird (2940 College Avenue).   Treats available at over 30 businesses, fun for children and […]

  • Goosebumps Movie Marathon @Claremont

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    Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch

    Goosebumps (2016), 103 min, PG Upset about moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah, living right next door, and makes a quick friend in Champ. But every silver lining has a cloud, and Zach's comes when he learns that […]

  • Sweet Vegan Treats @Claremont

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    Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States

    Vegan Chef and cookbook author Hannah Kaminsky discusses her latest mouthwatering cookbook, Sweet Vegan Treats.  There will be a cooking demonstration, book signing and goodies to eat, too. All ages welcome. Read more about Hannah at http://www.bittersweetblog.com.  Hannah will also visit the Tarea Hall Pittman South on December 10th at 6:30 pm.

  • Canned Food Drive

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    McGuire Real Estate 2991 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Please help us help the Alameda County Food Bank- collecting nutritious non-perishable food. Collecting food November 1-30th! Most Wanted items: Peanut Butter, Chili, Soups, Tuna, Bean, Canned Veggies, Canned Fruits, Pasta, Rice, Cereal, Cat + Dog food too. Donation Barrels located at Anton's Salon, Vintage Berkeley, McGuire Real Estate, Cheap Pete's

  • NaNoWriMo How To Get Published @Claremont

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    Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States

    November 2, 2019 - 1:00pm-2:00pm  Claremont Branch As part of National Novel Writing Month at the Claremont Branch, Peter Goodman from Stone Bridge Press (Albany, CA), Jennifer Joseph from Manic D Press (San Francisco), and Sharon Coleman from Berkeley City College will explain the process of publishing and distribution. Bring your questions! Sharon Coleman writes for […]

  • Raina Telgemeier OFFSITE TICKETED EVENT presents Guts

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Raina Telgemeier OFFSITE TICKETED EVENT presents Guts, a true story from the bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts. Telgemeier once again brings a thoughtful, charming, and funny tale about growing up and gathering the courage to face--and conquer--her fears. Stay tuned for further details about how to sign up to attend. Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Event address: […]

  • Movie: Warrior Women @Claremont

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    Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States

    Warrior Women is the story of Madonna Thunder Hawk, an American Indian Movement (AIM) leader who, in the 1970s, shaped a group of AIM activists' children - including her daughter Marcy - into the "We Will Remember" Survival School as a Native alternative to government-run education. This film explores what it means to navigate a […]

  • Bolshoi Ballet 2019/20 Season: Raymonda

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Nov 6 1 & 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Alexander Glazunov Choreography by Marius Petipa Raymonda is betrothed to Jean de Brienne, a gallant knight who pledged to go on a crusade led by the King of Hungary. When her beloved leaves, Abderakhman, a foreign knight, makes a bid for the hand of Raymonda […]

  • Avian Conservation talk @Claremont

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    Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch

    Please join us when Dena Spatz talks about applying data science to inform avian conservation on islands. Dr. Spatz leads a database building project of the world’s active seabird restoration efforts, tracking the methods and outcomes and conservation efforts, to inform best-practices and help expand the conservation effort. Dr. Spatz received her PHD from the […]

  • National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Oct 22, 31, Nov 5 & 7 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE by William Shakespeare directed by Nicholas Hytner starring Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris, David Moorst, Hammed Animashaun 'The course of true love never did run smooth' A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe […]

  • School Benefit Weekend

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 10:00am to Monday, November 11, 2019 - 6:00pm Once again, Mrs. Dalloway's will reimburse all partnership schools for 17% of total pre-tax purchases made by the school community from Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 11. This is a great opportunity to stock up on holiday gift items such as children's books, cookbooks, adult fiction and […]

  • What’s Up! Astronomy Talks @Claremont

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    Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch

    Saturdays October 12th, November 9th, and December 7th at 1pm Ever look up at the night sky and wonder what’s all that up there? Have you been following the news about the black hole and the event horizon and would like to understand more about these phenomena and other Astronomy concepts? Join us and get […]

  • Peter Jan Honigsberg launches his new book A Place Outside the Law: Forgotten Voices of Guantánamo, 

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Peter Jan Honigsberg launches his new book A Place Outside the Law: Forgotten Voices of Guantánamo, containing firsthand testimonies from Guantánamo Bay, inspiring future generations to never repeat the human rights violations of the detention center. "The definitive account of what happened at Guantánamo in all of its chilling and horrifying detail. What makes this book […]

  • National Theatre Live: The Lehman Trilogy

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Encore Just Added By Popular Demand! Mon, Nov 18 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE by Stefano Massini adapted by Ben Power directed by Sam Mendes starring Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles ★★★★★ "What an astonishing evening! Engrossing play and an acting masterclass." - Guardian ★★★★★ "Theatre at its best. Sam Mendes triumphs." - Times ★★★★ "Spectacular saga […]

  • Bolshoi Ballet 2019/20 Season: Le Corsaire (Encore)

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Nov 20 1 & 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Adolphe Adam Ekaterina Krysanova & Igor Tsvirko Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky On the bazaar square of Andrinopolis, the Pacha is struck by the beauty of Medora and tries to buy her, but the lovely young woman is not for sale. As the transaction is about […]

  • Elaine Sciolino in Conversation with Thad Carhart discussing Sciolino’s new book The Seine: The River that Made Paris.

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Elaine Sciolino in Conversation with Thad Carhart (and introduced by L. John Harris) discussing Sciolino's new book The Seine: The River that Made Paris. A soulful, transformative voyage along the body of water that defines the City of Light. Elaine Sciolino is the perfect guide to the world's most romantic river."--Lauren Collins To reserve your […]

  • Spencer Grey Magic Show @Claremont

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    Berkeley Public Library, Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States

    Spencer Grey's magic shows are high-energy and include audience participation, visual illusions, and original magic. Kids, teens, and adults alike will be amazed! Ages 5 and up.

  • Elmwood Holiday Family Matinees – FREE

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Elmwood Holiday Family Matinees FREE with VOUCHER!The Muppet Movie Sat, Nov 30 11am An American Tail Sat, Dec 7 11am The Polar Express Sat, Dec 14 11am A Christmas Story Sat, Dec 21 11amJoin […]

  • Thomas Lynch reads Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join us for fruitcake and cheer in this annual Mrs. Dalloway's tradition. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 7:30pm First published in 1956, this much sought-after autobiographical recollection from Capote about his rural Alabama boyhood is a perfect gift for fans young and old, a "gem of a holiday story." (School Library Journal, starred review). Seven-year-old Buddy […]

  • NT Live: Fleabag

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Encores Just Added By Overwhelming Popular Demand! Tue, Nov 19 7pm Wed, Dec 4 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge Directed by Vicky Jones ★★★★★ "Witty, filthy and supreme!" - Guardian See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC's hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to Rialto Cinemas from […]

  • National Theatre Live: Hansard

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Nov 12, 14, Dec 3 & 5 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE by Simon Woods directed by Simon Godwin starring Lindsay Duncan, Alex Jennings Hansard; noun The official report of all parliamentary debates. See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new […]

  • Elmwood Holiday Family Matinee – FREE

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    FREE with VOUCHER! An American Tail Sat, Dec 7 11am The Polar Express Sat, Dec 14 11am A Christmas Story Sat, Dec 21 11amJoin us this holiday season for these classic family films!FREE with VOUCHER available at Elmwood merchants: A Cuppa Tea, Baker & Commons, Bill’s Trading Post, 14 Karats, Gai Barn, Mrs Dalloway’s, Nabolom Bakery, Piedmont Copy, Summer Kitchen, […]

  • EXHIBITION On Screen 2019/20 Season: Leonardo: The Works

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Nov 13 1 & 7pm Wed, Dec 11 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Marking the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death: for the first time ever, all of Leonardo's paintings will be shown in Ultra-HD on the big screen! Leonardo da Vinci is acclaimed as the world's favourite artist. Many TV shows and feature films […]

  • Elmwood Holiday Family Matinees – FREE MOVIES

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join us this holiday season for these classic family films! FREE with VOUCHER! The Polar Express Sat, Dec 14 11am A Christmas Story Sat, Dec 21 11am FREE with VOUCHER available […]

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  • Pets Photos with Santa

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    Timeless Coffee 2965 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Come to Timeless and take a picture of Santa with your pet!   Donations will be accepted for an animal rescue foundation.  

  • Bolshoi Ballet 2019/20 Season: The Nutcracker (Encore)

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Sat, Dec 14 1pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by Yuri Grigorovich On Christmas Eve, the mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a Nutcracker doll as a gift for his goddaughter Marie. At midnight, the doll comes to life and finds himself in a battle led with the Mouse King, while Marie watches in fear. […]

  • 27th Annual Christmas Caroling in the Elmwood

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    Sweet Dreams Candy 2901 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    Come stroll on College Ave. with neighbors & merchants families, children, all ages welcome. Song sheets provided Meet in front of Sweet Dreams Candy   Wed. Dec. 18th 6-8pm & Fri. Dec 20th 5-7pm

  • 27th Annual Christmas Caroling in the Elmwood

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    Sweet Dreams Candy 2901 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    Come stroll on College Ave. with neighbors & merchants families, children, all ages welcome. Song sheets provided Meet in front of Sweet Dreams Candy Wed. Dec. 18th 6-8pm & Fri. Dec 20th 5-7pm

  • Elmwood Holiday Family Matinees – FREE MOVIE

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    FREE with VOUCHER! Join us this holiday season for these classic family film! A Christmas Story Sat, Dec 21 11am FREE with VOUCHER available at Elmwood merchants: A Cuppa Tea, Baker & Commons, […]

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  • Tap Dancing Christmas Trees – Free in the Elmwood

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    Your Basic Bird 2940 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    This amazing bunch of trees will be tap dancing through the streets and stores of the Elmwood.  Come out and see this merry bunch. Saturday Dec. 21st 2-4pm tapping through the Elmwood

  • Squandering Minstrels Musicians – Free

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    Bill's Trading Post & Gem Gallery 2945 College Avenue, berkeley, ca

    The amazing Squandering Minstrels will be playing music in front of  in front Bill's Trading Post & Gem Gallery

  • Great Composers: In Search of Beethoven

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Mon, Dec 16 1 & 7pm Wed, Jan 8 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE "One of the finest films EVER about a great musician" - Observer In Search of Beethoven addresses the romantic myth that Beethoven was a heroic, tormented figure battling to overcome his tragic fate, struck down by deafness, who searched for his 'immortal beloved' […]

  • National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Dec 10, 12, 17 & Jan 9 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE by Noël Coward directed by Matthew Warchus starring Andrew Scott Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC's Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward's provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine's colorful life is in danger […]

  • Concerto: A Beethoven Journey

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Dec 16, 2020 1 & 7pm Wed, Jan 6, 2020 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE "High class and wonderful, Concerto demands to be seen!" - Gramophone "You'll hear Beethoven as if for the first time!" - Guardian "Enchanting!" - Evening Standard Filmed over the course of four years award- winning director Phil Grabsky follows leading concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes's […]

  • Ian Haney López OFFSITE presents Merge Left:Fusing Race and Class, Winning Elections, and Saving America. 

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Tickets $12 advance at Mrs. Dalloway's or through brownpapertickets.com. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 7:30pm In 2014, Ian Haney López in Dog Whistle Politics named and explained the coded racial appeals exploited by right-wing politicians over the last half century--and thereby anticipated the 2016 presidential election. Now the country is heading into what will surely be one […]

  • Camp Trinity/Bar 717 Ranch Open House

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    It's not too early to be making summer plans for kids! Meet Kent Collard, Director, see a slideshow about one of California's oldest summer camps located in the Trinity Alps.  Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

  • Bolshoi Ballet 2019/20 Season: Giselle

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Jan 29 1 & 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE New Production! Adophe Adam Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky The young peasant girl Giselle dies of a broken heart when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn […]

  • PEGGY ORENSTEIN discussing Boys & Sex

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wednesday, January 29 - 7:00pm  OFFSITE TICKETED EVENT   In conversation with Judy Campbell discussing Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity. The award-winning journalist Orenstein's Girls & Sex broke ground, shattered taboos, and launched conversations about young women's right to pleasure and agency in sexual encounters. In Boys & Sex, she […]

  • George Lakey Workshop with Kazu Haga OFFSITE

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    George Lakey Workshop with Kazu Haga OFFSITE conducts a workshop based on his most recent book, How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning, with Kazu Haga, founder of the East Point Peace Academy and author of the forthcoming Healing Resistance: A Radically Different Response to Harm. Register at eastpointpeace.org/howwewin or call 510.500.7853. Sliding scale $20-$80. Wheelchair accessible. […]

  • NT Live: Fleabag

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Encore Just Added By Overwhelming Popular Demand! Thu, Jan 23 7pm Thu, Feb 6 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge Directed by Vicky Jones BBC's Fleabag based on the hit theatrical production won 2 Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series - Comedy and Best Actress in a Television Series […]

  • Great Composers: In Search of Mozart

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Jan 22 1 & 7pm Wed, Feb 12 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE "Outstanding. A must-see film!" - Chicago Sun-Times Made to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth, In Search Of Mozart was produced with the world's leading orchestras and musicians, and is told through a 25,000 mile journey along every route Mozart followed. This […]

  • National Theatre Live: All My Sons

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Jan 21, 30, Feb 4 & 13 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE by Arthur Miller starring Sally Field and Bill Pullman directed by Jeremy Herrin ★★★★★ "A thrill to watch!" - Telegraph ★★★★ "An extraordinary evening of theatre!" - Times ★★★★ "Stunning performances from Sally Field and Bill Pullman." - The Stage ★★★★ "Sally Field and Bill Pullman deliver a Miller for […]

  • Joan Frank launches two prize-winning new books: Where You’re All Going, a quartet of novellas, winner of the Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction, and Try to Get Lost: Essays on Travel and Place 

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Joan Frank Doubleheader! Joan Frank launches two prize-winning new books: Where You're All Going, a quartet of novellas, winner of the Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction, and Try to Get Lost: Essays on Travel and Place (winner of the River Teeth Literary Nonfiction Prize). To reserve your seat, please purchase a copy of either book in […]

  • 2020 Cat Video Fest

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    Sat, Feb 22 & Sun, Feb 23 1pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses and raising money for cats in need. A portion of proceeds will go to Berkeley Animal Care Services! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of […]

  • Bolshoi Ballet 2019/20 Season: Swan Lake

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Feb 26 1 & 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by Yuri Grigorovich Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious and magnetic swan-woman, Odette, by the lake and is captivated. His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences. Tchaikovsky's […]

  • Elizabeth Tallent launches Scratched: A Memoir of Perfectionism

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Elizabeth Tallent launches Scratched: A Memoir of Perfectionism, her bold and brilliant exploration of the ferocious desire for perfection which has shaped her writing life as well as her rich, dramatic, and constantly surprising personal life.  "One of the finest explorations I know of what it means to be a woman and an artist."--Sigrid Nunez To […]

  • Jennifer Jewell presents The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants. 

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell—host of public radio’s award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place—introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up. To reserve your seat, please purchase a copy of The Earth in […]

  • Adam Hochschild reads from Rebel Cinderella: From Rags to Riches to Radical, the Epic Journey of Rose Pastor Stokes,

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    The astonishing but forgotten story of an immigrant sweatshop worker who married an heir to a great American fortune and became one of the most charismatic radical leaders of her time. "Through the lens of a remarkable marriage, Adam Hochschild draws a vivid portrait of the Gilded Age--of immigrants, sweatshops, tenements, strikes, enclaves of patrician […]

  • Call to Artists: Please participate in Elmwood Art & Music 2020

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    Elmwood Business Association College and Ashby, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Elmwood Art & Music 2020 May 30th – June 7th ARTISTS AMONG US Artists are such an important part of all of our lives, in their passion, growth, and determination for expression. Our event plans to bring the celebration of Art to the Elmwood. Many of our business already, display and sell Art, but we […]

  • Great Composers: In Search of Chopin

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Tue, Mar 3 1 & 7pm Tue, Mar 24 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE "Gripping!" - The Times "Outstanding!" - Chicago Sun Times "A masterpiece!" - Sydney Morning Herald "A directional coup - inventively filmed and cooly perceptive" - New Zealand Herald "An indelible portrait offering a rich and personal insight into Chopin the man and his music" - Urbancinefile Acclaimed director Phil Grabsky brings […]

  • EXHIBITION On Screen 2019/20 Season: Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Mar 4 1 & 7pm Wed, Mar 25 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Exploring one of the most highly original and popular artists of recent years - the grandson of Sigmund Freud - who was a key figure in London's radical post-war art scene! For the first time in history the Royal Academy of […]

  • Bolshoi Ballet 2019/20 Season: Romeo and Juliet (Encore)

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Apr 1 1 & 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Sergei Prokofiev Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Despite each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the two families will cost Mercutio's life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss […]

  • Jane Hirshfield reads from her new volume of poetry Ledger

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Jane Hirshfield reads from her new volume of poetry Ledger, a book of personal, ecological, and political reckoning from the internationally renowned poet named "among the modern masters" (Washington Post). From one of our most celebrated contemporary poets--long-listed for the National Book Award and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and England's T.S. Eliot Prize--comes […]

  • Bonnie Tsui presents Why We Swim

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Bonnie Tsui presents Why We Swim, "a beautifully written love letter to water and a fascinating story" (Rebecca Skloot). To reserve your seat, please purchase a copy of Why We Swim by speaking to a bookseller or clicking on the cover below. Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be […]

  • EXHIBITION On Screen 2019/20 Season: Easter in Art

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Apr 8 1 & 7pm Tue, Apr 21 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Highlighting artists such as Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Leonardo, El Greco, and many more including contemporary artists Mark Wallinger and Sam Taylor-Wood! The story of Christ's death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2000 years. It is perhaps the most […]

  • Bolshoi Ballet 2019/20 Season: Jewels

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Apr 29 1 & 7pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE Gabriel Faure, Igor Stravinsky and Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by George Balanchine This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine's visit to the famous jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels on New York's Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. […]

  • Great Composers: In Search of Haydn

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, Apr 15 1 & 7pm Wed, May 6 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE "Joyous, thrilling, informative, accessible!" - Empire "An ideal introduction to one of the greatest composers of his time!" - BBC Music Magazine "Bracing, refreshing...simply very good indeed!" - Guardian Phil Grabsky's biographical account of Haydn's life is a visual and aural extravaganza, including breath-taking performances by some […]

  • EXHIBITION On Screen 2019/20 Season: Frida Kahlo

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Wed, July 15 1 & 7pm Wed, July 29 4pm To Purchase Tickets Click HERE A highly researched and visually spectacular feature-length film on this 21st-century female icon! This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. She was a prolific self-portraitist, using […]

  • The Gotsa Wine Event. Zoom With Us to Georgia!

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    Vintage Berkeley College Ave 2949 College Avenue, berkeley, CA, United States

    Next Friday, 8/28. 7:00 PM, PST. Because: there's zero chance you have a cooler Friday night planned! Because: these are 2-4 of the most exciting bottles you'll try in 2020. (If not, please tell us what beat these - for reals!) And because: the indefatigable, irrepressible Beka Gotsadze himself will be waking up at the crack of Georgian dawn... just to meet with you! […]

  • Elmwood Halloween Scavenger Word Scramble

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    Your Basic Bird 2940 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    Play anytime during the month of OCTOBER! We’ve put together a safe socially-distanced scavenger hunt everyone can enjoy. Letters have been hidden in 28 store windows in the Elmwood. Get […]

  • “A Christmas Memory” read by Thomas Lynch — virtually

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    BYOF (Bring Your Own Fruitcake) and settle in for this traditional Mrs. Dalloway's event. This year it will be a bit different, like everything else: We will host our dear […]

  • The Elmwood Holiday Window Game

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    Your Basic Bird 2940 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    For the whole month - come out and play:  December 7th - January 3rd We have created a safe socially-distanced window game for all ages.  Complete the game and be entered in a drawing to win one of five $20 gift certificates. There are fun questions to answer from looking at the front window of […]

  • Kevin Begos to discuss his book Tasting the Past 

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    Vintage Berkeley College Ave 2949 College Avenue, berkeley, CA, United States

    Vintage Berkeley Event: On January 14th we're hosting author Kevin Begos to discuss his book Tasting the Past while we drink some of the wines he mentions therein. (You can get a white, a red, or both!) This is that absolute rarest of birds: a genuinely well-written, fun, and super-informative wine book! Newbs and nerds alike will dig

  • Jonathan Lethem to discuss his book The Arrest

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    Vintage Berkeley College Ave 2949 College Avenue, berkeley, CA, United States

    On January 21st Vintage Berkeley is hosting Jonathan Lethem, one of America's greatest writers (Motherless Brooklyn, et many al) to discuss his book The Arrest while we drink wines paired to the book! (You can get a white, a red, or both!)

  • Chat and drink with Tim Goodman!

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    Vintage Berkeley College Ave 2949 College Avenue, berkeley, CA, United States

    On January 28th we're hosting TV critic and Elmwood fanatic Tim Goodman to discuss his and my favorite television show of the last few years: Patriot. Here's the idea: watch Season One in the next few weeks, grab one of Tim's favorite bottles (light red, orange, or pet nat -- he doesn't do whites!), and join us as we discuss […]

  • FREE Trick-or-Treating in the Elmwood

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    Your Basic Bird 2940 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    Come out during the day on Saturday, October 28th from 12-5pm for some Trick-or-Treating Wear a costume, Pickup a treat bag and map at Your Basic Bird (2940 College Ave).

  • FREE Outdoor Halloween Movie Night

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    Vintage Berkeley College Ave 2949 College Avenue, berkeley, CA, United States

    Sat. Oct 28th 5:30-9pm, movie at 6:30pm. Grab your movie night dinner special from an Elmwood restaurant, bring a chair & watch "Monster House" in the parking lot behind Vintage Berkeley. Costumes encouraged

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  • Mrs Dalloway’s ART EXHIBIT & SALE w/Celebrated Local Artists & Storytellers

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    Mrs. Dalloways Bookstore 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Art Exhibit and Reception, featuring the artwork of 7 local illustrators of books. They will be presenting and selling their works of art and visiting with attendees. Should be a great night. See attached for the flyer. Here is the Eventbrite link for registration and more details: Eventbrite Post - Mrs D Art Exhibit Nov […]

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  • Are you a musician? A Call for Musicians

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    The Elmwood Business Association (EBA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is sponsoring “Music in the Elmwood” Sunday April 28th 2024 12pm-5pm. The purpose of “Music in the Elmwood” is to support Elmwood merchants, restaurants, musicians and give back to the community through the celebration of music. The live music will be outdoors. The style is a concentration of […]

  • Perfume Making & Wine Pairing

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    Scents by the Bay 2926 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Embark on a sensory journey blending scents of perfume with the flavors of wine for an unforgettable evening. Start the evening off by savoring the richness of life with a Red or White Wine Flight, featuring three curated wines from Vintage Berkeley. You can even purchase a glass or bottle to enjoy for the next […]

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  • Vendor Registration – Music In the Elmwood

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    Join us for Music in The Elmwood, Sunday April 28th, from 12-5PM.  Come enjoy a day out in the Elmwood – a day filled with music, shopping and people.We will have 2 staged areas:  College @ Russell, and College @ Webster as well as: Local Artisan Booths Kids Activities Poetry Reading This is a juried […]

  • Music in the Elmwood Festival

    Come enjoy a day out in the Elmwood – a day filled with music, shopping and people. We will have 2 staged areas:  College @ Russell, and College @ Webster We will also have: Local Artisan Booths Kids Activities Poetry Reading Our amazing lineup of bands at the College @ Webster Stage: Neverly Bros @ […]

  • Music in the Elmwood

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    Elmwood Business Association College and Ashby, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Come enjoy a day out in the Elmwood - a day filled with music, shopping and people. We will have 2 staged areas:  College @ Russell, and College @ Webster We will also have: Local Artisan Booths Kids Activities Poetry Reading Our amazing lineup of bands at the College @ Webster Stage: Neverly Brothers @ […]

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  • Free Outdoor Movie : The Nightmare Before Christmas

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    Elmwood Stationers 2949 Elmwood Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join a free outdoor movie night, showing The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Grab your movie dinner special from an Elmwood restaurant. Showtime starts at 6:30pm. This event takes place in the parking lot behind Vintage Berkeley: 2949 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705 Get your free tickets here

  • Free movie matinee at Rialto Cinemas

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Enjoy a free movie matinee of Hotel Transylvania in Berkeley's last movie theater.   Stay for free trick or treating at over 30 stores in the Elmwood.  Costumes encouraged

  • Trick or Treating in the Elmwood

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    Your Basic Bird 2940 College Ave, berkeley, CA, United States

    Stroll through the stores of the Elmwood in Berkeley and trick or treat for free from 12-5pm on the Saturday before Halloween (Oct 26). Wear a costume, pickup a treat […]

  • Rialto Family Free Matinees: PRANCER

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    A farm girl nurses a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa’s, hoping to bring it back to health in time for Christmas. Her holiday spirit inspires those around her, something her disheartened father is having trouble understanding. Staring Sam Elliott and Cloris Leachman. Tickets available at theatre box office December 6

  • Rialto Family Free Matinees: PRANCER

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    Rialto Cinemas Elmwood 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Starring Will Ferrel and Zooey Deschanel. Tickets available at theatre box office December 13