Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Multiple award - winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California - based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he’s captivated audiences with h… more Multiple award - winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California - based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he’s captivated audiences with his soul - drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high - energy live shows. As frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers , he’s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic range — from horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty, stripped-down rock and electric blues. less

Free, Weekly Drop-in Guided Meditation group.

Trivia Night

Enjoy a night of casual, freestyle dancing to a playlist featuring everything from Motown to Classic Rock, Disco and Pop Music.

Live Jam Session

Jean-Luc Godard’s films of the 1960s are rich in intellectual references, gorgeous visuals, and music by Michel Legrand—classically French, in their postmodern way. But scrappy, ja… more Jean-Luc Godard’s films of the 1960s are rich in intellectual references, gorgeous visuals, and music by Michel Legrand—classically French, in their postmodern way. But scrappy, jazzy, black-and-white Breathless remains what Russell Merritt called “the outlaw artifact of the nouvelle vague.” A very young Jean-Paul Belmondo plays the outlaw hero Michel Poiccard (alias Laszlo Kovacs), who kills a cop and hides in plain sight in Paris. less

Cosmo Alleycats Vintage Jass/Swing Thu Oct 22 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors: 7:30 Show: 8 Cosmo Alleycats have been a favor… more Cosmo Alleycats Vintage Jass/Swing Thu Oct 22 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors: 7:30 Show: 8 Cosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since the band’s 2010 beginning. The group, led by jazz vocalist Emily Day, “one of the major singers in her field” (Scott Yanow), endears audiences with their inviting musicality and playful improvisation, making quick converts of the jazz-curious. less

Description Colin Cotter (guitar, vox) and Sumaia Jackson (5-string fiddle, vox) bring “California Celtic” at its best to the stage with a deep groove and much soul in a set featur… more Description Colin Cotter (guitar, vox) and Sumaia Jackson (5-string fiddle, vox) bring “California Celtic” at its best to the stage with a deep groove and much soul in a set featuring original fiddle tunes and songs alongside re-envisioned traditional and contemporary Celtic and USAmerican folk music. The duo is joined for these gigs by Simon Chrisman , whose sheer wizardry on the hammer dulcimer opens all kinds of new horizons for exciting musical explorations. less

all ages

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Los Vega is a traditional son jarocho group that has been dedicated to the performance, dissemination, and promotion of this musical genre for 20 years. Their music is characterize… more Los Vega is a traditional son jarocho group that has been dedicated to the performance, dissemination, and promotion of this musical genre for 20 years. Their music is characterized by the balance they achieve between their cultural roots and family heritage with musical quality and stage experience. They have participated in numerous cultural and artistic festivals in the country and abroad, in countries such as China, the United States, Canada, and Colombia. less

Join in for games of American style Mah Jong. Beginners Welcome!

Get ready for an wonderful night of music and fun at the 2026 Hillside Club Revue!

Since forming in 2009, Basement has always been the same five friends -- vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist Duncan Stewart, and drummer James Fi… more Since forming in 2009, Basement has always been the same five friends -- vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist Duncan Stewart, and drummer James Fisher. The British band’s first album in 8 years, WIRED feels like a record that needed to be made. A raw and creative undertaking that could have only been conceived after time away to reflect on life, legacy, expectation and what brought the five musicians together in the first place." less

Mariachi Herencia de México; La Nueva Generación Tour: Día de los Muertos Item details Date October 23, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide Celebrate Día de los Muertos w… more Mariachi Herencia de México; La Nueva Generación Tour: Día de los Muertos Item details Date October 23, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a rousing fusion of traditional repertoire, salsa, bolero, bossa nova, and more surprises. Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price. less

Latin Dance Night

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s… more Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s magnum opus. Commissioned for Télévision Française in 1971, this seven-episode, nearly four-hundred-minute miniseries considers the impact of World War I on a simple French family living in the countryside. less

A Ming dynasty widow, beloved for her grace and kindness, becomes tempted by a visiting soldier in this investigation of propriety, tradition, and repression. This early precursor … more A Ming dynasty widow, beloved for her grace and kindness, becomes tempted by a visiting soldier in this investigation of propriety, tradition, and repression. This early precursor of the Hong Kong New Wave was praised as “a film of poetic beauty” by Anaïs Nin. less

Post-hardcore pioneers Antioch Arrow and emo/indie veterans The Pine perform live with guest acts at 924 Gilman. It promises to be a memorable night highlighting influential underg… more Post-hardcore pioneers Antioch Arrow and emo/indie veterans The Pine perform live with guest acts at 924 Gilman. It promises to be a memorable night highlighting influential underground rock. less

(Reggae Town Productions) - Reggae on Fire

Johnny J. Blair and Jeff Desira

Description A playful twist on Halloween through jazz, blues, soul, and reimagined tunes. Known for her expressive vocals and dynamic stage presence, Bay Area vocalist Sarah Star b… more Description A playful twist on Halloween through jazz, blues, soul, and reimagined tunes. Known for her expressive vocals and dynamic stage presence, Bay Area vocalist Sarah Star brings her expressive style and theatrical flair to an evening that blends jazz tradition with contemporary influences. The night leaves room for the unexpected, including a few surprise guest numbers along the way. less

Show 9:00pmCornerstone Presents:CHEEKFACE w/ special guest Bodega

Based in the Bay Area, Jackeline Rago is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator specializing in Venezuelan, Latin American, and Caribbean folk traditio… more Based in the Bay Area, Jackeline Rago is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator specializing in Venezuelan, Latin American, and Caribbean folk traditions. She has performed and led workshops nationally and internationally across the U.S., Canada, Costa Rica, Japan, Spain, Finland, Thailand, Venezuela, Brazil, St. Croix, Barbados, and Ghana. less

A one-night Reich extravaganza celebrating the trailblazing composer’s 90th birthday with a program of seminal works and a West Coast premiere. Learn More

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

In 1987, the young Minnesota-based Red House Records caught wind of John’s talents and released his first album, I Know , to popular and critical acclaim. With unusual drive and fo… more In 1987, the young Minnesota-based Red House Records caught wind of John’s talents and released his first album, I Know , to popular and critical acclaim. With unusual drive and focus, John hit the ground running and, when an offer came from Windham Hill’s Will Ackerman in 1989, he signed with that label’s imprint, High Street Records. less

ON SALE: Thursday, June 18th @ 10 AM Since forming in 2009, Basement has always been the same five friends -- vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist… more ON SALE: Thursday, June 18th @ 10 AM Since forming in 2009, Basement has always been the same five friends -- vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist Duncan Stewart, and drummer James Fisher. The British band’s first album in 8 years, WIRED feels like a record that needed to be made. less

Dance Party

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Taken as a whole, La maison des bois is an impassioned interrogation of childhood memory, a solemn acknowledgment of the spoils of wartime, and one of the most rewarding (and devas… more Taken as a whole, La maison des bois is an impassioned interrogation of childhood memory, a solemn acknowledgment of the spoils of wartime, and one of the most rewarding (and devastating) experiences a moviegoer can have. less

Whippoorwill Arts Bay Area Roots Fest! Creole Belles The Sampaguitas Nell & Jim & Kalei Black Banjo Reclam- ation Project (BBRP) Sabor de mi Cuba Sat Oct 24 Minimum age: All ages S… more Whippoorwill Arts Bay Area Roots Fest! Creole Belles The Sampaguitas Nell & Jim & Kalei Black Banjo Reclam- ation Project (BBRP) Sabor de mi Cuba Sat Oct 24 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 5:30 PM Doors open: 4:30 PM Tickets Description DOORS 4:30 SHOW 5:30 Whippoorwill Arts Bay Area Roots Fest! Creole Belles Sampaguitas Nell & Jim & Kalei Black Banjo Reclamation Project (BBRP) Sabor de mi Cuba Multiple bands, one day, one stage, at one historic venue. less

Benefit for CAlifornia Bully Dog Rescue

Ticket sales can be found here._______________________________________CORNERSTONE PRESENTSBEAR GHOSTSarah and the Safe WordSpaceman Bob_______________________________________Saturd… more Ticket sales can be found here._______________________________________CORNERSTONE PRESENTSBEAR GHOSTSarah and the Safe WordSpaceman Bob_______________________________________Saturday, October 24, 2026Doors: 6:00 PM // Show: 7:00 PM_______________________________________Presale begins Wednesday June 3rd at 9 AM PT (password required)Public On Sale: Friday June 5th at 9 AM PT less

Leave it to Jean-Luc Godard to create a spy/terrorist “hero” who’d rather moon over a woman’s eyes (“Were they Velazquez gray or Renoir gray?”) than fight. Disillusioned and in lov… more Leave it to Jean-Luc Godard to create a spy/terrorist “hero” who’d rather moon over a woman’s eyes (“Were they Velazquez gray or Renoir gray?”) than fight. Disillusioned and in love with himself above all, young Bruno is a French spy (or counterspy, or something) in neutral Geneva during the French-Algerian War, blithely taking hit orders from his superiors. less

Genre-defying industrial punk/hip-hop group Ho99o9 headlines an explosive bill at 924 Gilman with N8NOFACE and Slay Squad. Expect a ferocious, boundary-pushing performance packed w… more Genre-defying industrial punk/hip-hop group Ho99o9 headlines an explosive bill at 924 Gilman with N8NOFACE and Slay Squad. Expect a ferocious, boundary-pushing performance packed with relentless energy. less

Celebrating the release of her new CD, 'Wanders'.

Description Nanseera is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter with an old soul and powerful lyrics. The mixed-race, London-born performer grew up in Uganda and Ethiopia, moving to th… more Description Nanseera is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter with an old soul and powerful lyrics. The mixed-race, London-born performer grew up in Uganda and Ethiopia, moving to the United States for high school and college. As an adult, Nanseera has spent time in France and Uganda, as well as touring the east coast of the United States. All her travels and adjustments bring a nuanced worldview into her music. less

Carmen Staaf's Sounding Line feat. Ben Goldberg at Maybeck Tickets/Info ✚gCal ✚iCal

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Proclaimed by long-time music scribe David Becker (SF Examiner) as the San Francisco Bay areas #1 Jazz Guitarist, multiple-award winning guitarist Terrence Brewer is a first-call a… more Proclaimed by long-time music scribe David Becker (SF Examiner) as the San Francisco Bay areas #1 Jazz Guitarist, multiple-award winning guitarist Terrence Brewer is a first-call and in-demand bandleader, record producer, concert performer, studio musician, and one of the San Francisco Bay area’s foremost and sought after music educators. less

Join Angharad Jones and a piano trio of experienced jazz musicians for an open mic open to all! Participants are encouraged to bring three charts per song (one for each band member… more Join Angharad Jones and a piano trio of experienced jazz musicians for an open mic open to all! Participants are encouraged to bring three charts per song (one for each band member) in the appropriate key. Singers will get to sing one or two tunes with a group of instrumentalists for a supportive audience of fellow vocalists and friends. less

Squeeze Variety 2-4 PM (Free). Irish Session: Guest leader/advanced session 5:30PM.

Ensemble for These Times presents emerita pianist Dale Tsang performing works by 13 composers selected from E4TT's third Call for Scores for solo piano.

Iestyn Davies, countertenor ; Oliver Wass, harp Item details Date October 25, 2026 3:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide The most respected countertenor of his generation return… more Iestyn Davies, countertenor ; Oliver Wass, harp Item details Date October 25, 2026 3:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide The most respected countertenor of his generation returns with harpist Oliver Wass for a ride through 400 years of music from the Old and New Worlds. Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price. less

The Berkelium String Quartet is a new chamber ensemble of celebrated Bay Area musicians.

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Hardcore bands converge at 924 Gilman for a benefit show raising funds and awareness for pit bull rescue efforts. Enjoy a night of heavy, fast music dedicated to a great animal wel… more Hardcore bands converge at 924 Gilman for a benefit show raising funds and awareness for pit bull rescue efforts. Enjoy a night of heavy, fast music dedicated to a great animal welfare cause. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

Description Composer/Arranger/Pianist/Vocalist Tom Reynolds will present his quintet. Get ready for an eclectic excursion, presenting originals along with a few well-known anthems.… more Description Composer/Arranger/Pianist/Vocalist Tom Reynolds will present his quintet. Get ready for an eclectic excursion, presenting originals along with a few well-known anthems. His writing descends from the jazz tradition but is inclusive of rock, pop, funk, samba, and MPB genres. less

Join us for a family friendly community Bomba jam! Presented by The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop. Date: October 25th Time: 3pm–6pm ABOUT BAY AREA BOMBA Y PLENA WORKSHOP:  […]

Colorful Youth is the only film with a contemporary setting starring both Connie Chan Po-chu and Josephine Siao Fong-fong, unequivocally the most popular teen idols in the history … more Colorful Youth is the only film with a contemporary setting starring both Connie Chan Po-chu and Josephine Siao Fong-fong, unequivocally the most popular teen idols in the history of Cantonese cinema. Choreographed song-and-dance numbers and swimsuit parties punctuate the story, performed by beautiful young men and women in the trendiest fashions. Not without a moral center, the bedazzled youth also encounter setbacks, unsavory characters, and dark gang entanglements. less

A coffee shop flirtation with Marcy (Rosanna Arquette) sends hapless office worker Paul (Griffin Dunne) downtown for a date in this zany Kafkaesque comedy set in the artists’ lofts… more A coffee shop flirtation with Marcy (Rosanna Arquette) sends hapless office worker Paul (Griffin Dunne) downtown for a date in this zany Kafkaesque comedy set in the artists’ lofts, dive bars, diners, clubs, and streets of a yet-to-be gentrified SoHo—a different kind of underworld for Martin Scorsese. Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, in his first collaboration with the director, effectively captures the sinister, alien quality of the city at night. less

Balkan Jam Balkan Music for All (free show) Sun Oct 25 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors 7:30 7:30 PM for a dance workshop with… more Balkan Jam Balkan Music for All (free show) Sun Oct 25 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors 7:30 7:30 PM for a dance workshop with Ivan Velev Music: 8pm Sunday night is better with live Balkan brass sessions. less

Description Roy Dahan is a singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist. He grew up listening to Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, and classical composers like Bach. His first album, Some of … more Description Roy Dahan is a singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist. He grew up listening to Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, and classical composers like Bach. His first album, Some of This Life , came out in 2011 and was named Album of the Year by TimeOut magazine. He's released three more albums since, including Roy's Piano Tunes , a collection of 23 piano compositions he wrote and performed, paired with a companion book series. less

Iconic American hardcore punk band Black Flag live at Cornerstone Berkeley.

Filipino-American guitarist/composer Karl Evangelista presents an evening of daring, contemporary compositions, experimental sounds, and jazz-inflected improvisations, joined by Oa… more Filipino-American guitarist/composer Karl Evangelista presents an evening of daring, contemporary compositions, experimental sounds, and jazz-inflected improvisations, joined by Oakland-based AAPI trio Grex. The group performs selections from Grex's "Auntie + Tebs," a brand new album focused on revolutionary action in the Philippines and South Africa. less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in the circle. “You get people together and get them singing, and you instantly knock down all the walls – the creeds, the gender, age and race differences, everything. You’re all one at that point, lifting your voices.” – Bobby McFerrin less

Monthly meeting of the Etude Club includes a live performance of classical music

Lessons 7:30PM, Live music & dancing 8:45PM

T he wine tasting is going on summer vacation and will resume on October 26th at its usual 7:30PM. As we will be entering what we hope will be a season of celebration, we will be t… more T he wine tasting is going on summer vacation and will resume on October 26th at its usual 7:30PM. As we will be entering what we hope will be a season of celebration, we will be tasting a collection of sparkling wines from around the world. Some of these wines will come from California and the Champagne region of France plus some other interesting places. less

INSECT LIFE featuring Ben Goldberg , Raffi Garabedian , Danny Lubin-Laden, Ben Davis , Myra Melford , and Hamir Atwal plays new music from their latest upcoming record. ✚gCal ✚iCal

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

7:30PM signups, 8PM show

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam Hosted by Jasper Manning Tue Oct 27 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 7:00 PM Doors open: 7:00 PM Tickets Description Doors: 7PM Jam 7-8PM Showcase Perfo… more Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam Hosted by Jasper Manning Tue Oct 27 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 7:00 PM Doors open: 7:00 PM Tickets Description Doors: 7PM Jam 7-8PM Showcase Performance 8-9PM Jam 9-11PM The Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam returns yet again to the Ashkenaz stage. Join us for an evening of community music-making and lively jam sessions! We are pleased to offer free admission to this community-oriented event for students and musicians with student ID and/or instruments. less

all ages; mosh pit warning

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

John Calloway is a nationally recognized multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator who has performed with global jazz luminaries including Israel “Cachao” López, Omar Sosa, Max… more John Calloway is a nationally recognized multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator who has performed with global jazz luminaries including Israel “Cachao” López, Omar Sosa, Max Roach, John Santos, Mark Levine, and Marcus Shelby. He has composed and arranged music for numerous Grammy-nominated recordings; received an Emmy for his composition “No Hay Nada Más SF,” and arranged music for the HBO film Hemingway & Gellhorn . less

Angela Davis in conversation with Poulomi Saha: "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free": Movements for Liberation and Transfigurations of Freedom Item details Date October 28,… more Angela Davis in conversation with Poulomi Saha: "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free": Movements for Liberation and Transfigurations of Freedom Item details Date October 28, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide In this lecture, Davis reflects on Nina Simone’s iconic song “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free,” one of the great anthems of the mid-20th-century Black liberation movement. less

7:30PM Free Writing Workshop, 8PM Show - $10 $100 Cash Prizes

Mumiy Troll is a legendary rock band founded by Ilya Lagutenko in Vladivostok. Known for their distinctive “Rockapops” sound and iconic hits such as “Vladivostok 2000,” “Utekay,” a… more Mumiy Troll is a legendary rock band founded by Ilya Lagutenko in Vladivostok. Known for their distinctive “Rockapops” sound and iconic hits such as “Vladivostok 2000,” “Utekay,” and “Delfiny,” the band has remained one of the most influential and successful acts in the Russian-speaking music world for more than three decades. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Graduate students from the Departments of History of Art and Film & Media Studies offer exhibition tours on select Wednesdays at 12:15 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.

Musical opening credits introduce the four grown Kong sisters: Hilda, Helen, Hedy, and Hazel. They live under one roof with their widower father. Hedy, the titular tomboy (a fencin… more Musical opening credits introduce the four grown Kong sisters: Hilda, Helen, Hedy, and Hazel. They live under one roof with their widower father. Hedy, the titular tomboy (a fencing instructor, preternaturally good at tennis), plays matchmaker for the workhorse of the family, the eldest, Hilda. The statuesque, seductive Helen keeps getting in the way. The youngest, Hazel, elopes. less

Stu Allen & Reflections A Grateful Dead Night Wed Oct 28 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors 7:30 SHOW 8 A tradition started back… more Stu Allen & Reflections A Grateful Dead Night Wed Oct 28 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors 7:30 SHOW 8 A tradition started back in the 20th century, Ashkenaz’s Grateful Dead Night is always evolving. less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WO' POP ON KEXP

Trivia Night

Enjoy a live performance from Margot Wagner and friends to celebrate the release of her latest record.

From the misty, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners. Dark Folk? Americana? Folk Punk? Pre-war era Jazz? Blackgrass? This string band bends the … more From the misty, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners. Dark Folk? Americana? Folk Punk? Pre-war era Jazz? Blackgrass? This string band bends the meaning of the word genre with their eclectic blend of styles, defying categorization.They started their journey by busking on street corners across the country and now this supergroup of musicians find themselves on the national tour circuit. less

Live Jam Session

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

In conjunction with the exhibition Private Frontiers , BAMPFA presents Naeem Mohaiemen’s A Missing Can of Film (2025). Commissioned by EVA Ireland International and the Kochi-Muzir… more In conjunction with the exhibition Private Frontiers , BAMPFA presents Naeem Mohaiemen’s A Missing Can of Film (2025). Commissioned by EVA Ireland International and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the film traces the lost-left politics buried within Zahir Raihan’s Stop Genocide (1971)—a film edited in the style of Soviet Realism and Third Cinema during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Raihan, a novelist and director, was abducted only forty-five days after the end of the war. less

Description Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth - in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road … more Description Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth - in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road much of the year, the two musicians are fond of saying that they are rarely homesick, because their music means they always have a bit of home with them wherever they go. Joe Newberry comes from a family of singers and dancers. less

Iko Ya Ya Halloween Party! Cajun/Zydeco 'Swamp n' Roll' Thu Oct 29 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Halloween … more Iko Ya Ya Halloween Party! Cajun/Zydeco 'Swamp n' Roll' Thu Oct 29 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Halloween party and costume contest! Iko Ya Ya (Pronounced I - KO - YAH-YAH): Since 2013, we’ve been flooding dance halls with the Louisiana-influenced music that gets folks on their the feet – what we like to call “swamp ‘n roll!” less

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Bay Area musician and educator Chris Trinidad, joined by ethnomusicologist Noah Rosen, hosts an informal presentation, salon, and performance to celebrate the intersecting timeline… more Bay Area musician and educator Chris Trinidad, joined by ethnomusicologist Noah Rosen, hosts an informal presentation, salon, and performance to celebrate the intersecting timelines of Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month. The evening explores real and imagined musical connections between the Philippines and Cuba, given the islands’ shared Spanish colonial history. less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Founded in 2016 by Austrian cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso Dayoung Yoon , CelloGayageum bridges the soulful depth of Western classical music with the mesmerizi… more Founded in 2016 by Austrian cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso Dayoung Yoon , CelloGayageum bridges the soulful depth of Western classical music with the mesmerizing elegance of Korean gug-ak (traditional music). Inspired by Berlin’s Pavilion of Unity, this unique collaboration celebrates the beauty of connection—between instruments, histories, and people. less

Featuring Sergei Ratichenkov on viola and Arkadi Serper on piano

Live Music

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s… more Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s magnum opus. Commissioned for Télévision Française in 1971, this seven-episode, nearly four-hundred-minute miniseries considers the impact of World War I on a simple French family living in the countryside. less

Emo and indie rock groups Febuary, Love Letter, and Stella deliver an emotive night of live music at 924 Gilman.

Jean-Luc Godard’s third feature was conceived “within the framework of a neorealist musical,” with nods to René Clair and Ernst Lubitsch. Anna Karina is Angela, an occasional strip… more Jean-Luc Godard’s third feature was conceived “within the framework of a neorealist musical,” with nods to René Clair and Ernst Lubitsch. Anna Karina is Angela, an occasional stripper in a shabby club called the Zodiac. She is determined to have a baby and soon; when her lover Emile (Jean-Claude Brialy) won’t, she turns to his friend Alfred Lubitsch (Jean-Paul Belmondo), who will. There is magic in this film, from actual hat tricks to the famous egg-frying gag to the mesmerizing traveling shots. less

Kathy Reyes - Traditional Bachata • Live DJ Ron in the mix

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The music of the Klaxon Mutant All-Stars is the product of a new generation of eclectic jazz musicians living in a technology-obsessed, genre-twisting, multi-cultural world. The gr… more The music of the Klaxon Mutant All-Stars is the product of a new generation of eclectic jazz musicians living in a technology-obsessed, genre-twisting, multi-cultural world. The group brings together Grammy award-winning trumpeter Henry Hung (Stanley Clarke, Jimmy Cobb, Poncho Sanchez, Pacific Mambo Orchestra), saxophonist Kasey Knudsen (Charlie Hunter, Fred Frith), drummer Eric Garland (Will Bernard, Mads Tolling), keyboardist Colin Hogan (Peter Erskine, Too $hort, Mads Tolling), and bassist… less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

A Halloween-themed event that includes a high-energy musical story time and an awe-inspiring marionette show!. Event starts at October 31, 2026 10:00 AM PDT

Wake the Dead , The Bay Area's own Celtic All-Star Summer of Love party band, is returning to the Freight for their 26th annual Day of the Dead Bash, always the sell-out party of t… more Wake the Dead , The Bay Area's own Celtic All-Star Summer of Love party band, is returning to the Freight for their 26th annual Day of the Dead Bash, always the sell-out party of the season! This hot septet combines Irish jigs and reels with the songs of the Grateful Dead and other '60s iconic bands, delivering them with unique power and joy. Soaring vocal harmonies and daring instrumentals fuel Wake the Dead's singular groove engine, delighting Celtoids and Deadheads alike. less

The UC Theatre October 31, 2026 Doors: 7:00 pm • Start: 8:00 pm All Ages $22.47 to $35.36 BUY TICKETS BUY TICKETS $16.50 FEES Get Tickets

The 24th Annual Murder Ballads Bash!

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Artist Steffani Jemison and choreographer Leslie Cuyjet perform a collaborative piece that reflects on the dynamic artistic relationship between Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi. … more Artist Steffani Jemison and choreographer Leslie Cuyjet perform a collaborative piece that reflects on the dynamic artistic relationship between Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi. Performing alongside projections of archival images depicting Hassinger and Nengudi’s collaborations, Jemison and Cuyjet improvise together with text, dance, and thread. less

Vivre sa vie depicts Nana (Anna Karina), a naive shopgirl, at the brief, flickering moment when she takes responsibility for her life. Nana takes to the streets, becoming a prostit… more Vivre sa vie depicts Nana (Anna Karina), a naive shopgirl, at the brief, flickering moment when she takes responsibility for her life. Nana takes to the streets, becoming a prostitute and a student of human emotions. Brechtian in its use of twelve dispassionately announced tableaux, Vivre sa vie is also intensely personal. Nana’s crucible is Jean-Luc Godard’s existential epiphany: Nana struggles to see, and say, things as they are, bravely concluding, “All is good.” less

Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world.… more Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world. An electronic soundtrack by avant-garde composer Toru Takemitsu plays hauntingly with natural sounds—crickets, rain, the cracking of wood, the loud silence of snow. Yet the stories—four of Lafcadio Hearn’s ghostly tales—strangely contradict this plastic splendor in their simple, aching humanity. less

Hardcore outfit Spy headlines a fast and furious gig at 924 Gilman with Fentanyl and supporting acts. Brace for an all-out, pit-heavy night of aggressive Bay Area punk.

Ashkenaz and Skillet Licorice - 4th Annual!

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Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

PREMIUM ADMISSION AVAILABLE ALL-DAY PASS AVAILABLE

New members. and long time members, are welcome to learn about membership benefits and Club activities.

Sing Jam 2-4 PM ($15 ADV | $20 ATD). Irish Session guest leader/advanced session at 5:30PM (Free).

Ema Nikolovska, mezzo-soprano ; Sean Shibe, guitar : Orlando Variations Item details Date November 1, 2026 3:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide An eclectic program featuring ac… more Ema Nikolovska, mezzo-soprano ; Sean Shibe, guitar : Orlando Variations Item details Date November 1, 2026 3:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide An eclectic program featuring acoustic and electric music across genres and centuries––"like being awake in a vivid dream" ( The Times, London ). Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price. less

Live music and Balkan folk dancing!

Few bands command a stage, or a crowd, quite like Baltimore’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Driven by an infectious live energy and a relentless touring schedule spanning nearly two d… more Few bands command a stage, or a crowd, quite like Baltimore’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Driven by an infectious live energy and a relentless touring schedule spanning nearly two decades, the dynamic quintet— ”Scrambled Greg” Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben Carrey [bass, vocals], Alex "Gator" Petropulos [drums, vocals], and new member Jon Brady [keys, vocals]—has built an undeniable reputation as one of the most electric live acts on the tour circuit today. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo is called to protect China from the machinations of Japanese pirates and corrupt officials in King Hu’s masterly work, noted for its … more A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo is called to protect China from the machinations of Japanese pirates and corrupt officials in King Hu’s masterly work, noted for its forest fight scene set to the moves of a Go match. “A muscleman is not enough; we need a schemer,” one character muses, illuminating the film’s intricate web of betrayals and plots. less

Indie and emo acts Worst Party Ever and Equipment headline an all-ages showcase at 924 Gilman. Join in for an evening of melodic, heartfelt anthems alongside special guest performe… more Indie and emo acts Worst Party Ever and Equipment headline an all-ages showcase at 924 Gilman. Join in for an evening of melodic, heartfelt anthems alongside special guest performers. less

Working with trusted accomplices, including editor Thelma Schoonmaker, cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, actors Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, and brilliant first-time collaborators… more Working with trusted accomplices, including editor Thelma Schoonmaker, cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, actors Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, and brilliant first-time collaborators Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco, Martin Scorsese combines varied cinematic styles, camera techniques, and a precisely executed collage of popular music, adapting Nicholas Pileggi’s chronicle of real-life Mafia associate Henry Hill. less

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Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in the circle. “You get people together and get them singing, and you instantly knock down all the walls – the creeds, the gender, age and race differences, everything. You’re all one at that point, lifting your voices.” – Bobby McFerrin less

Whether you're a longtime performer or new to the mic, come help us write the next chapter in a space that honors where it all began. All genres of music-making are welcome. We’ll … more Whether you're a longtime performer or new to the mic, come help us write the next chapter in a space that honors where it all began. All genres of music-making are welcome. We’ll have a limited selection of instruments and mics on hand as well as DI boxes and playback capability for backing tracks. less

Historian and curator Gregory Dreicer discusses the impacts of the cultural narratives and construction processes that together propelled nation building during the 19th century.

Lessons 7:30PM, Live music & dancing 8:45PM

Master multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell shares the stage with his daughter Amelia Powell to perform roots, Appalachian, and Cajun music. Their performance showcases deep family mu… more Master multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell shares the stage with his daughter Amelia Powell to perform roots, Appalachian, and Cajun music. Their performance showcases deep family musical lineage, rich harmonies, and seasoned acoustic artistry. less

7:30PM signups, 8PM show

By November 3, Vote YES on Measure Y to Protect Berkeley’s Arts and Creative Economy—A Critical Part of What Makes Berkeley a Special Place to Live + Create a stronger local econom… more By November 3, Vote YES on Measure Y to Protect Berkeley’s Arts and Creative Economy—A Critical Part of What Makes Berkeley a Special Place to Live + Create a stronger local economy + Revitalize our downtown and commercial corridors + Support arts organizations still recovering from impacts of COVID + Protect youth arts education, festivals, and community benefits + Support artists from diverse backgrounds + Defend the arts and freedom of expression from Trump Arts and culture are a critical… less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

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FREE! Brown Bag Jazz Hangs: Beth Custer on Carla Bley

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

7:30PM Free Writing Workshop, 8PM Show - $10 $100 Cash Prizes

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

Harun Farocki’s influential 2003 essay film and Mahmoud Alhaj’s recent videos examine how perception is controlled as a result, or a tool, of war and conflict.

Ms. Lauryn Hill is a groundbreaking artist known for blending genres and redefining modern music. Rising to fame as the lone female member of the Fugees—one of the best-selling Hip… more Ms. Lauryn Hill is a groundbreaking artist known for blending genres and redefining modern music. Rising to fame as the lone female member of the Fugees—one of the best-selling Hip hop groups of all time—she later launched a historic solo career with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill . The album earned five Grammy Awards, achieved Diamond status, and was inducted into the Library of Congress. Widely influential, Ms. Hill has inspired generations and helped expand the landscape for female artists. less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

What began in 2013 as a small musical story time at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch Library has grown into one of the East Bay’s most beloved family traditions. Founded by children’s l… more What began in 2013 as a small musical story time at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch Library has grown into one of the East Bay’s most beloved family traditions. Founded by children’s librarian Michael Kwende (“Mr. Michael”) and retired librarian and guitarist Tim DeWolf, The Story Time Band is now a dynamic ensemble featuring children’s librarian, Juan Castille, library specialist, Donovan Russell, and longtime Berkeley resident and keyboardist Tienne Lee. less

While the band has seen various lineup changes over the years, the spirit of innovation and reverence for Irish tradition has remained constant. As Solas takes to the road for this… more While the band has seen various lineup changes over the years, the spirit of innovation and reverence for Irish tradition has remained constant. As Solas takes to the road for this milestone tour, they’re joined by a stellar lineup that honors the band’s legacy while lighting the way forward. less

Trivia Night

Struggling and overcoming in one of the wealthiest cities in the country.

Live Jam Session

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Senior Curator Anthony Graham offers a tour of Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing which he co-curated with Chief Curator Margot Norton. Author of the lead exhibition catalogue … more Senior Curator Anthony Graham offers a tour of Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing which he co-curated with Chief Curator Margot Norton. Author of the lead exhibition catalogue essay, Graham will explore the evolution of Hassinger's practice through her material experiments in sculpture, her long-standing engagement with movement and performance, and her work with the moving image. less

Participate in the creation of Wrenching News , an artwork featured in Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing . Berkeley-based artist Julia Goodman guides participants through the … more Participate in the creation of Wrenching News , an artwork featured in Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing . Berkeley-based artist Julia Goodman guides participants through the process of twisting and knotting newspapers according to Hassinger’s specifications. The resulting collaborative artwork will be added to the installation, which will grow throughout the course of the exhibition. less

Loosely based on a real-life double-homicide case, Ann Hui’s grisly debut feature is a key film of the early Hong Kong New Wave. A young couple has been murdered—strung up in the w… more Loosely based on a real-life double-homicide case, Ann Hui’s grisly debut feature is a key film of the early Hong Kong New Wave. A young couple has been murdered—strung up in the woods—and Lin (Sylvia Chang), a friend of one of the victims, takes it upon herself to investigate. Interviews provide scarce clues, but every tree, alleyway, and red coat suggest something spectral. less

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First Thursdays are a great time to visit BAMPFA! Admission to our galleries is free all day.

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Recording artist, Chicano music historian, and Lalo Guerrero Legacy Festival co-curator Mark Guerrero grew up in East Los Angeles and began playing in rock & roll bands at age 13 w… more Recording artist, Chicano music historian, and Lalo Guerrero Legacy Festival co-curator Mark Guerrero grew up in East Los Angeles and began playing in rock & roll bands at age 13 when he led the popular band Mark & the Escorts, who recorded two singles for GNP Crescendo Records in 1965. Mark went on to record as a solo artist for Ode Records (produced by the legendary Lou Adler), Capitol Records, and for A&M Records with his group Tango. less

Plini is an Australian progressive instrumental guitarist, composer, and producer internationally recognized for his fluid guitar work, cinematic compositions, and genre-defying ap… more Plini is an Australian progressive instrumental guitarist, composer, and producer internationally recognized for his fluid guitar work, cinematic compositions, and genre-defying approach to modern instrumental music. Since emerging with his acclaimed Handmade Cities debut and subsequent releases, Plini has built a global following through his technically masterful yet deeply melodic sound, earning praise from artists and fans across the progressive and metal communities. less

Sign ups: 7:30PM

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Set during the Feast of San Gennaro in the Italian neighborhood where Martin Scorsese grew up, and populated with characters and situations based on the neighborhood’s inhabitants,… more Set during the Feast of San Gennaro in the Italian neighborhood where Martin Scorsese grew up, and populated with characters and situations based on the neighborhood’s inhabitants, Mean Streets is a brilliant distillation of the themes that would define the director’s career. less

Masaki Kobayashi harnesses the breathtaking beauty of black-and-white, widescreen cinematography to create an abstract epic. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, the film depicts one man’s de… more Masaki Kobayashi harnesses the breathtaking beauty of black-and-white, widescreen cinematography to create an abstract epic. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, the film depicts one man’s desperate attempt to crack the blind, absolute authority that characterizes the feudal age and, Kobayashi suggests, our own. In an Edo-period mansion, the camera inches down hallways and finds rooms within rooms to explicate a complex flashback narration. less

World Renowned Scottish Fiddler accompanied by his son on guitar

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Dee Spencer feat. Melba's Kitchen Big Band: The Smile Orange ProjectDee Spencer, curator and organRobin Nzingah Smith, musical director, co-leader & woodwindsPat Mullan, co-leader … more Dee Spencer feat. Melba's Kitchen Big Band: The Smile Orange ProjectDee Spencer, curator and organRobin Nzingah Smith, musical director, co-leader & woodwindsPat Mullan, co-leader & tromboneDeborah Tisdale, vocalsGeorgianna Kreiger, Cynthia Mah, Jeunesse Monroe-Speed, Brenda Thompson, Katie Krolikowski, woodwindsMarina Garza, Sue Leonardi, Jessica Hom, brassCandace Dee Sanderson, brass, violin & violaArnetta Olden, guitarDebra Lynne Temple, pianoSusanne DiVincenzo, acoustic bassNancy Geimer… less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Legacy Festival co-curator and The Freight's current Director of Programming PC Muñoz is a musician, producer, writer, and program designer based in San Francisco. His body of work… more Legacy Festival co-curator and The Freight's current Director of Programming PC Muñoz is a musician, producer, writer, and program designer based in San Francisco. His body of work as an artist and producer includes GRAMMY®-nominated contemporary classical music with composer/cellist Joan Jeanrenaud as well as recordings with rock legend Jackson Browne, Chicana poet/chanteuse Ingrid Chavez, Prince and the Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, Asian-American jazz pioneer Francis Wong, Oakland… less

La Doña was chosen as one of YouTube’s Foundry Artists (2019) and she has performed at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands music festivals. Her song, “Quién Me La Paga” was the first of… more La Doña was chosen as one of YouTube’s Foundry Artists (2019) and she has performed at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands music festivals. Her song, “Quién Me La Paga” was the first of the New York Times Magazine ’s “19 Songs that Matter Now,” for 2020, and her EPs, Algo Nuevo and Can’t Eat Clout have been selected by the San Francisco Chronicle as two of the best albums of 2020 and 2023, respectively. less

The show will include a pre-show dance lesson, with opportunities to try your new skills during the show. Dance will be taught and led by Adrienne Simpson. Adrienne is very experie… more The show will include a pre-show dance lesson, with opportunities to try your new skills during the show. Dance will be taught and led by Adrienne Simpson. Adrienne is very experienced at teaching Galician dance to beginners - no experience is needed!As Meigas plays traditional tunes and songs from Galicia, which is the northwesternmost province in Spain, located north of Portugal. less

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Singer songwriter showcase

Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world.… more Breathtakingly photographed on hand-painted sets, Kwaidan is at once a Japanese woodcut writ large, and an abstract wash of luminescent colors that seem to come from another world. An electronic soundtrack by avant-garde composer Toru Takemitsu plays hauntingly with natural sounds—crickets, rain, the cracking of wood, the loud silence of snow. Yet the stories—four of Lafcadio Hearn’s ghostly tales—strangely contradict this plastic splendor in their simple, aching humanity. less

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Born in Marseille and raised on a foundation of funk, disco, and soul, HUGEL began DJing on vinyl at just 16 years old. Inspired by legends such as Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Daft … more Born in Marseille and raised on a foundation of funk, disco, and soul, HUGEL began DJing on vinyl at just 16 years old. Inspired by legends such as Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Daft Punk, Amine Edge, and David Guetta, he developed a sound that is instantly recognizable — deeply rhythmic, emotionally charged, and built for massive dancefloors. less

An ambitious swordsman looking to bolster his reputation hunts for an older master to defeat in a duel. On his quest, he gets embroiled with a young woman chased by bandits (no slo… more An ambitious swordsman looking to bolster his reputation hunts for an older master to defeat in a duel. On his quest, he gets embroiled with a young woman chased by bandits (no slouch with a sword herself), his childhood sweetheart (unhappily married into wealth), and a cursed, evil sword. Patrick Tam’s iconoclastic convictions are already apparent in this feature debut: “Martial arts films give an impression of being conventional; I wanted to push the envelope in visual experiment.” less

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Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival presents a screening of Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love , renowned filmmaker Nick Broomfield’s most personal and romantic film of his sto… more The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival presents a screening of Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love , renowned filmmaker Nick Broomfield’s most personal and romantic film of his storied career. The documentary starts on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960, where Leonard Cohen, then a struggling and unknown fiction writer, and Marianne Ihlen, a single mother with a young son, became part of a community of expat artists, writers and musicians. less

In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotiona… more In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. With a string of critically acclaimed studio albums – “Stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” ( The New Yorker) , "Beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection” (Uncut), “Songwriting Brilliance,” ( Irish Times) – he’s built a brick-and-mortar… less

Bluegrass jam 2-4 PM, Gaeltacht 4:30-5:30PM, Irish session led by Shay Black 5:30PM

Jean Rondeau, harpsichord : All-French Baroque Program Item details Date November 8, 2026 3:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide "At the forefront of using the [harpsichord] in n… more Jean Rondeau, harpsichord : All-French Baroque Program Item details Date November 8, 2026 3:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide "At the forefront of using the [harpsichord] in new and imaginative ways" ( SF Classical Voice ), Rondeau plays an ambitious program exploring the marvelous French Baroque. Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. less

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

What does utopia mean to you? Is it a distant dream, or something that already exists in our everyday lives? This workshop, led by educator, anthropologist, and community organizer… more What does utopia mean to you? Is it a distant dream, or something that already exists in our everyday lives? This workshop, led by educator, anthropologist, and community organizer Isa Prieto, invites participants to explore the idea of utopianism through a discussion and creative exercise. We will share where we experience belonging, care, joy, and possibility and, through a collective mapmaking activity, situate the fragments of utopia that already live in our neighborhoods. less

This first part of the trilogy finds Kaji working as a supervisor in a forced labor camp in southern Manchuria, where he and his wife attempt to better the lot of the enslaved Chin… more This first part of the trilogy finds Kaji working as a supervisor in a forced labor camp in southern Manchuria, where he and his wife attempt to better the lot of the enslaved Chinese workers. Kaji is accused of dissent, tortured, and then inducted into the army. less

Graduate students from the Departments of History of Art and Film & Media Studies offer exhibition tours on select Wednesdays at 12:15 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.

In Italy, Fritz Lang is shooting The Odyssey for an American producer (Jack Palance). Fritz mourns classical culture but will settle for swords and sandals; like The Odyssey , Cont… more In Italy, Fritz Lang is shooting The Odyssey for an American producer (Jack Palance). Fritz mourns classical culture but will settle for swords and sandals; like The Odyssey , Contempt is about man against circumstances, and such is the circumstance of cinema. The screenwriter, Paul (Michel Piccoli), meanwhile, becomes lost in Rome, and during his odyssey, his wife, Camille (Brigitte Bardot), enters into a crisis of contempt. less

Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in the circle. “You get people together and get them singing, and you instantly knock down all the walls – the creeds, the gender, age and race differences, everything. You’re all one at that point, lifting your voices.” – Bobby McFerrin less

Melissa Shoshahi is an Iranian-American comedian, actor, and digital creator whose sharp observational humor, character work, and cultural comedy have built her a global following.… more Melissa Shoshahi is an Iranian-American comedian, actor, and digital creator whose sharp observational humor, character work, and cultural comedy have built her a global following. She has performed stand-up across the U.S. and internationally, with appearances on FOX’s Laughs , Nickelodeon, All Def Digital, and more. less

Lessons 7:30PM, Live music & dancing 8:45PM

The Sharp Quartet presents a program of music by Schubert

all ages

Old style hoottenany and open mic supporting performers and songwriters

7:30PM signups, 8PM show

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

all ages

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Aterciopelados, Colombia's most influential rock band, is celebrating a landmark year in 2026 with the 30th anniversary of La Pipa de la Paz, the groundbreaking album that transfor… more Aterciopelados, Colombia's most influential rock band, is celebrating a landmark year in 2026 with the 30th anniversary of La Pipa de la Paz, the groundbreaking album that transformed Latin American rock and earned the band's first Grammy nomination. less

7:30PM Free Writing Workshop, 8PM Show - $10 $100 Cash Prizes

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

Rebellion is the fitting original title of this relentless social portrait of those who demand subservience and those who have had enough. A magisterial Toshiro Mifune slow burns h… more Rebellion is the fitting original title of this relentless social portrait of those who demand subservience and those who have had enough. A magisterial Toshiro Mifune slow burns his way through the role of dutiful samurai Sasahara, whose attempts to be a “good servant” are about to end. “You retreat, and retreat,” says his friend Asano (Tatsuya Nakadai), “until finally you attack.” less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

New Orleans-based ensemble Tuba Skinny brings early jazz, ragtime, and country blues to life with spirited authenticity. Their performance features hot horns, steady rhythm, and th… more New Orleans-based ensemble Tuba Skinny brings early jazz, ragtime, and country blues to life with spirited authenticity. Their performance features hot horns, steady rhythm, and the infectious energy of vintage street music. less

Trivia Night

The title track of the band’s new album, Myself in the Way, speaks to this mindset. “I can’t put myself in the way of love again,” sings Getz, “I promise I’m going to go all the wa… more The title track of the band’s new album, Myself in the Way, speaks to this mindset. “I can’t put myself in the way of love again,” sings Getz, “I promise I’m going to go all the way with you,” is specifically about Getz getting engaged to his longtime partner, but applies to the general outlook he had toward life in lockdown. “I was living in Sebastopol, California at the time and felt like I truly lived there for the first time since I wasn’t leaving for tour. less

A “fiercely beautiful historical pageant” (The New York Times) that unfolds on a massive stage to trace the untold history of Africans in World War I. Learn More

Live Jam Session

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Would-be tough guys Franz (Sami Frey) and Arthur (Claude Brasseur) have little better to do than drive around Paris and act out scenes from B movies. But when they team up with Fra… more Would-be tough guys Franz (Sami Frey) and Arthur (Claude Brasseur) have little better to do than drive around Paris and act out scenes from B movies. But when they team up with Franz’s English-class crush, wide-eyed Odile (Anna Karina), to plot a burglary, they stumble into the gap between playacting and reality. Jean-Luc Godard said, “It is not the people who are important, but the atmosphere between them.” less

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Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for over 50 years and twenty records, Chris Smither is truly an American original. A profound songwriter, Chris continues… more Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for over 50 years and twenty records, Chris Smither is truly an American original. A profound songwriter, Chris continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and philosophers. less

Live Blues Music

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Yim Soon-rye’s cult classic captures a secret history of 1990s South Korea—when economic malaise was the norm and K-Pop was still a faraway dream—as told through its cover bands, s… more Yim Soon-rye’s cult classic captures a secret history of 1990s South Korea—when economic malaise was the norm and K-Pop was still a faraway dream—as told through its cover bands, sad power ballads, and faded resort towns. Staggering from one depressing gig to another offseason hotel, the now middle-aged misfits of the Waikiki Brothers band can feel their youth disappearing and their misfortunes mounting with every passing beat. less

A dying businessman sets off a family scandal by announcing that his fortune will go to his illegitimate children in Masaki Kobayashi’s melodrama, a wry condemnation of Japanese po… more A dying businessman sets off a family scandal by announcing that his fortune will go to his illegitimate children in Masaki Kobayashi’s melodrama, a wry condemnation of Japanese postwar materialism, perfectly chilled by Toru Takemitsu’s jazzy score. less

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Bill Evans has been involved with bluegrass music and the world of the banjo as a player, teacher, composer, writer and historian for over forty-five years. He is a recipient of th… more Bill Evans has been involved with bluegrass music and the world of the banjo as a player, teacher, composer, writer and historian for over forty-five years. He is a recipient of the coveted Steve Martin Banjo Prize, is a member of the American Banjo Museum’s Hall of Fame and the author of “ Banjo for Dummies .” less

Rexx Life Raj has spent ten years proving an artist can build it all on his own terms: the catalog, the audience, the story. From Berkeley, without a major label, he has built a ca… more Rexx Life Raj has spent ten years proving an artist can build it all on his own terms: the catalog, the audience, the story. From Berkeley, without a major label, he has built a catalog with more than 500 million streams, headlined tours nationwide, and developed one of the most engaged direct-to-fan communities in independent music. That independence forced him to become more than a recording artist. less

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Led by Erin McCluskey Wheeler, this is a two-part workshop that integrates an interactive gallery tour with a related art project. Sign up in the Art Lab ten minutes ahead of the s… more Led by Erin McCluskey Wheeler, this is a two-part workshop that integrates an interactive gallery tour with a related art project. Sign up in the Art Lab ten minutes ahead of the session, which begins with a short gallery tour at 11:30 AM. Explore some of Maren Hassinger’s art projects in a guided gallery tour with artist Erin McCluskey Wheeler. Then transform paper and found materials into sculptures that carry hidden messages of love and friendship for ourselves and for the future. less

In a conversation moderated by Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik, Emory Douglas and William Rhodes discuss their collaborative piece Revolution in Our Lifetime, featured in Some Particular Hea… more In a conversation moderated by Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik, Emory Douglas and William Rhodes discuss their collaborative piece Revolution in Our Lifetime, featured in Some Particular Heaven, and unpack how art can foster solidarity, reimagine collective power, and help realize new political possibilities. less

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Home to catfish, crawdads, shrimp, spoonbills, and even a gator or two, Lake Peigneur was also a hub of human activity and industry, including the Diamond Crystal Salt Mines. As th… more Home to catfish, crawdads, shrimp, spoonbills, and even a gator or two, Lake Peigneur was also a hub of human activity and industry, including the Diamond Crystal Salt Mines. As the lake itself narrates in this gripping blend of history, science, and real-life drama, water and salt mix all too well. On November 20, 1980, a random drill hole produced a vortex that drained the lake into the enormous caverns below—caverns created by the removal of salt—and the lake was gone. less

After he takes a job as a taxi driver to cope with chronic insomnia, ex-Marine Travis Bickle (Robert “You talkin’ to me” De Niro) begins to see the dark city as one vast cesspool o… more After he takes a job as a taxi driver to cope with chronic insomnia, ex-Marine Travis Bickle (Robert “You talkin’ to me” De Niro) begins to see the dark city as one vast cesspool of crime and concupiscence: raunchy streets by night, seedy porn theaters by day, and only one bright spot—the angelic Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), a worker for a political campaign. When his angel takes it on the wing, Bickle decides to clean the streets of their depraved human debris. less

Join us in finding peace through the calming spirit of meditative music as we connect with our inner selves, align with the universe, and awaken the inner power that guides our hea… more Join us in finding peace through the calming spirit of meditative music as we connect with our inner selves, align with the universe, and awaken the inner power that guides our healing. Experienced musicians Frankie Maston, Amar Khalsa, and Derek Tam will guide you through the hour with gentle vocals and sound bowls. $20 suggested price; pay-what-you-can pricing also available (no one turned away for lack of funds) less

A young professional leaves Seoul life behind for the markedly different pace of a rural village and learns to “make her own time” in this sweetly flavored adaptation of a famed Ja… more A young professional leaves Seoul life behind for the markedly different pace of a rural village and learns to “make her own time” in this sweetly flavored adaptation of a famed Japanese manga. Alone but never lonely, our heroine visits with two friends (and a cute dog) and recalls her single mother, but mostly she devotes her days to harvesting, planting, and cooking. (Its multiple loving food montages make Little Forest arguably Korea’s best-ever foodie film.) less

Catch a night of live underground music at 924 Gilman featuring performances by Clarion and Novulent. The all-ages concert showcases rising alternative talent in a classic DIY punk… more Catch a night of live underground music at 924 Gilman featuring performances by Clarion and Novulent. The all-ages concert showcases rising alternative talent in a classic DIY punk venue setting. less

Linda Tillery is a Grammy nominated vocalist, producer, drummer, percussionist, and cultural historian. She has been an influential force in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene … more Linda Tillery is a Grammy nominated vocalist, producer, drummer, percussionist, and cultural historian. She has been an influential force in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for nearly 60 years. Her entry into performing was as lead singer in the psychedelic soul band, Loading Zone. The Loading Zone released one recording on RCA Victor, played at the Fillmore East and West opening for Arlo Guthrie, Chuck Berry, Cream, Vanilla Fudge, Janis Joplin, Iron Butterfly and Tiny Tim. less

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Old Time Shred Sesh 2-4 PM (Free), Early kids session 4-5:30PM, Session at 5:30PM

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

In Part II of Masaki Kobayashi’s nine-hour epic about Japan’s occupation of China during World War II, soldier Kaji (Tatsuya Nakadai) is appalled by the treatment afforded recruits… more In Part II of Masaki Kobayashi’s nine-hour epic about Japan’s occupation of China during World War II, soldier Kaji (Tatsuya Nakadai) is appalled by the treatment afforded recruits. Given the rank of officer, he tries to install more humane procedures but only succeeds in attracting the ire of his fellow officers. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

Landscape architecture design studio TERREMOTO and nonprofit Test Plot talk about their approach to radical communal land care that cultivates beauty and biodiversity, while provid… more Landscape architecture design studio TERREMOTO and nonprofit Test Plot talk about their approach to radical communal land care that cultivates beauty and biodiversity, while providing a framework for how to live on Earth spiritually with all forms of life. This presentation explores the belief that ecological and climate crises require a repairing of kinship with our lands, a return to the commons and to care. less

Just Like Weather centers on a young couple on the rocks. Through interviews, reenacted scenes from their everyday lives, fictional episodes, and behind-the-scenes documentary, anx… more Just Like Weather centers on a young couple on the rocks. Through interviews, reenacted scenes from their everyday lives, fictional episodes, and behind-the-scenes documentary, anxieties of Hong Kong’s future after 1997 bubble to the surface. “Fong has an unerring feel for the ways that people speak, think, laugh, console and wound each other” (Tony Rayns). less

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Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in the circle. “You get people together and get them singing, and you instantly knock down all the walls – the creeds, the gender, age and race differences, everything. You’re all one at that point, lifting your voices.” – Bobby McFerrin less

This is a jam for traditional acoustic string band instruments: voice, guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro and upright bass. You should be able to play basic chords smoothly on … more This is a jam for traditional acoustic string band instruments: voice, guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro and upright bass. You should be able to play basic chords smoothly on your instrument. Players are welcome to bring tape recorders and songbooks. Guitar and banjo players should bring a capo! less

Lessons 7:30PM Live Music & Dancing 8:45PM

all ages; mosh pit warning

In the spring of 2025, Las Migas released Flamencas , a tribute to the essence and purity of flamenco. In this work, the band evolves its sound toward a more contemporary expressio… more In the spring of 2025, Las Migas released Flamencas , a tribute to the essence and purity of flamenco. In this work, the band evolves its sound toward a more contemporary expression, wrapped in a powerful visual identity already showcased in the video for “Celos,” directed by renowned fashion photographer Javier Biosca. The recording won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Flamenco Album. less

7:30PM signups, 8PM show

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

all ages

Blues masters Corey Harris and Cedric Watson join forces for an evening exploring the roots of acoustic Delta, Piedmont, and Creole traditions. Through virtuoso playing and storyte… more Blues masters Corey Harris and Cedric Watson join forces for an evening exploring the roots of acoustic Delta, Piedmont, and Creole traditions. Through virtuoso playing and storytelling, they celebrate the deep historical connections of country blues and roots music. less

7:30PM Free Writing Workshop, 8PM Show - $10 $100 Cash Prizes

Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy Award Winning Rastafarian lyricist fusing elements of Reggae, Hip Hop and Dancehall to create a unique sound, revolutionizing Jamaican music with conscio… more Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy Award Winning Rastafarian lyricist fusing elements of Reggae, Hip Hop and Dancehall to create a unique sound, revolutionizing Jamaican music with conscious messages. A key pillar of the Reggae Revival movement, Kabaka Pyramid carved his way into the Jamaican reggae scene with Rebel Music in 2011 with marquee songs like ‘Free From Chains’ and ‘Warrior’ featuring Protoje. less

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

This screening brings together films made by Black Hole Collective Film Lab members past and present, footage from group workshops taught by members and visiting artists, and docum… more This screening brings together films made by Black Hole Collective Film Lab members past and present, footage from group workshops taught by members and visiting artists, and documentation of the lab’s evolution through multiple moves over more than a decade. less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

Lise Davidsen, soprano ; James Baillieu, piano Item details Date November 19, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide “The greatest soprano in the world” ( Telegraph ) Lise D… more Lise Davidsen, soprano ; James Baillieu, piano Item details Date November 19, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide “The greatest soprano in the world” ( Telegraph ) Lise Davidsen returns to Berkeley with pianist James Baillieu for a very special selection of songs and arias. Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price. less

The story of GWAR is carved across the history of this hopeless planet, but GWAR themselves are not of this world...Their story begins far past Uranus, in the deepest reaches of sp… more The story of GWAR is carved across the history of this hopeless planet, but GWAR themselves are not of this world...Their story begins far past Uranus, in the deepest reaches of space, where the beings known as GWAR were warriors in the Scumdogs of the Universe, an elite fighting force in the army of the Master of All Reality. less

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

all ages; mosh pit warning

Jean-Luc Godard’s 1967 Pop-agitprop portrait of revolutionary youth “feels like a trial run for the May 1968 revolution. See it by any means necessary” (Time Out New York).

all ages; mosh pit warning

The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes Item details Date November 20, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide A marathon tribute to Philip Glass' 90th! 10 pianists perform al… more The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes Item details Date November 20, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide A marathon tribute to Philip Glass' 90th! 10 pianists perform all 20 Glass Piano Etudes—“portals into Glass’ world” ( New York Times ). Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price. Tickets are limited to one per student. less

Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in t… more Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire. less

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In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

Tatsuya Nakadai is a penniless samurai who asks a wealthy clan's permission to commit ritual suicide—though that’s not the only killing on his mind. “Probably the best samurai film… more Tatsuya Nakadai is a penniless samurai who asks a wealthy clan's permission to commit ritual suicide—though that’s not the only killing on his mind. “Probably the best samurai film ever made” (Washington Post). less

Join us for CineSpin, the BAMPFA Student Committee’s annual event featuring terrific UC Berkeley student musicians providing original live accompaniment to great movies. This year … more Join us for CineSpin, the BAMPFA Student Committee’s annual event featuring terrific UC Berkeley student musicians providing original live accompaniment to great movies. This year the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective will accompany Victor Sjöström’s He Who Gets Slapped, starring Lon Chaney. less

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Acclaimed contemporary folk singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky delivers an intimate performance showcasing her rich, expressive vocals and poignant storytelling. Expect a captivating… more Acclaimed contemporary folk singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky delivers an intimate performance showcasing her rich, expressive vocals and poignant storytelling. Expect a captivating set of original songs, celebrated covers, and folk favorites. less

Jason Moran and the Harlem Hell Fighters: James Reese Europe and the Absence of Ruin Item details Date November 21, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide A "beautiful, poig… more Jason Moran and the Harlem Hell Fighters: James Reese Europe and the Absence of Ruin Item details Date November 21, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide A "beautiful, poignant, and reverent" ( Washington Post ) meditation on composer James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters, who brought jazz to war-torn France. Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. less

Ozomatli is a genre-blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, and global music band born in Los Angeles and shaped by the city’s cultural pulse. Led by six founding members—Asdru Sierra, Raul… more Ozomatli is a genre-blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, and global music band born in Los Angeles and shaped by the city’s cultural pulse. Led by six founding members—Asdru Sierra, Raul Pacheco, Ulises Bella, Wil-Dog Abers, Jiro Yamaguchi, and Justin Poree—Ozomatli delivers a trusted live experience rooted in connection, rhythm, and community. More than 30 years in, the band continues to evolve, creating new music while bringing diverse audiences together in celebration of unity, resilience, and joy. less

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

BAMPFA will present several of Maren Hassinger’s video works, from documentation of her early performance works to her later, more cinematic works. Following the screening, a panel… more BAMPFA will present several of Maren Hassinger’s video works, from documentation of her early performance works to her later, more cinematic works. Following the screening, a panel will discuss Hassinger’s unique approach to the moving image across her career. less

Japanese cinema icons Toshiro Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai team up to slice their way through duty-bound Japan in this tale of a dutiful samurai whose attempts to be a “good servant”… more Japanese cinema icons Toshiro Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai team up to slice their way through duty-bound Japan in this tale of a dutiful samurai whose attempts to be a “good servant” are about to end . . . in blood. less

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The biography of boxer Jake LaMotta becomes a visceral meditation on existential suffering. “A fusion of Hollywood genre with personal vision . . . closer to poetry than pulp. Its … more The biography of boxer Jake LaMotta becomes a visceral meditation on existential suffering. “A fusion of Hollywood genre with personal vision . . . closer to poetry than pulp. Its sculptural weight can only be appreciated on the big screen” (Amy Taubin, Village Voice). less

all ages; benefit

Talented student musicians from UC Berkeley present an evening of dynamic jazz performance spanning timeless big band standards and modern arrangements. The show highlights the ens… more Talented student musicians from UC Berkeley present an evening of dynamic jazz performance spanning timeless big band standards and modern arrangements. The show highlights the ensemble's tight musicianship and vibrant improvisational spirit. less

Guest leader / advanced session

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less

Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the wom… more Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories. less

By Part III of Masaki Kobayashi’s epic, the Japanese army is being routed by superior Russian troops. Protagonist Tatsuya Nakadai is captured by the Soviets and imprisoned, learnin… more By Part III of Masaki Kobayashi’s epic, the Japanese army is being routed by superior Russian troops. Protagonist Tatsuya Nakadai is captured by the Soviets and imprisoned, learning the bitter truth about the Red Army as liberators. less

Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 P… more Graduate students from the Departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies and History of Art offer exhibition tours on selected Wednesdays at 12:15 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, and Free First Thursdays at 1:15 PM. less

Fleur (Anita Mui) is a ghost adrift in modern Hong Kong searching for her lost lover, “Twelfth Master” (Leslie Cheung). Slipping back and forth in time, “to watch Rouge today is to… more Fleur (Anita Mui) is a ghost adrift in modern Hong Kong searching for her lost lover, “Twelfth Master” (Leslie Cheung). Slipping back and forth in time, “to watch Rouge today is to be reminded that cinema is a time machine: a repository of the dead, a record of losses, but also its own form of afterlife” (Dennis Lim, Criterion Collection). less

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Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in the circle. “You get people together and get them singing, and you instantly knock down all the walls – the creeds, the gender, age and race differences, everything. You’re all one at that point, lifting your voices.” – Bobby McFerrin less

Lessons 7:30PM, live music & dancing 8:45PM

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Percussionist Tito Puente Jr. joins Latin Grammy-winning jazz flutist Nestor Torres for an electrifying night of Latin jazz and mambo. The performance pays homage to classic Afro-C… more Percussionist Tito Puente Jr. joins Latin Grammy-winning jazz flutist Nestor Torres for an electrifying night of Latin jazz and mambo. The performance pays homage to classic Afro-Cuban rhythms while delivering vibrant, high-energy improvisations. less

In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s T… more In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley. less