Burdening the multiplex with bulging plots, bulging pecs and glorious purpose.
PG-13 film in theaters Friday.
The third "Alberrito Streets" big block party hosted by Albany and El Cerrito closed parts of Key Route Boulevard and Ashbury Avenue for three hours Sunday for bikes, scooters, games, art, chess, hula hooping, tightrope walking, music, food and more.
A campaign has begun to reopen the 88-year-old Oaks Theater on upper Solano Avenue in Berkeley, near the Albany border. The plan is to turn it into multi-use venue for live performances, lectures and films, according to the organizers.
For thousands of people today, Sunday, the place to be was the 39th Annual Solano Avenue Stroll – the East Bay's biggest street festival – with its 26 blocks of information booths, food vendors, crafts, music and even a police motorcycle competition.
Excited for the new movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the island where the sequel takes place: Swallow Falls. Pack a fork. Sponsored by Sony Pictures.
One Direction — otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis — hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "One Direction: This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. TriStar Pictures.
The Albany Library hosted its annual Kids Talent Show on Tuesday, Aug. 13, bringing 11 different acts to the stage. The video compiles some of the highlights of the show.
Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’
We offer special thanks to photographer Nick Sebastian for his photos from the Berkeley Kite Festival this past weekend.
Here's a chance to get some gentle exercise amid lots of nature and beautiful scenery, not to mention a free trial guide and organic cotton t-shirt (while supplies last) – the East Bay Regional Park District "Trails Challenge" program.
Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.
Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”
A bring-your-dog-to-movies matinee at Oakland's New Parkway theater today was nixed by Alameda County health officials, apparently for health and sanitation issues. Do you think dogs could or should be admitted subject to proper precautions?
Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.
The Portland-based artist will have her work shown at the Albany art gallery starting Saturday, April 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. and will have it shown through May 4, 2013.
The show is recommended for all ages.
New this year: an hour of family-friendly films from noon to 1 p.m.
Tune in to KQED-FM to hear Bill Evans perform — or catch one of his local performances in the next few weeks in Albany or Kensington.
Thanks to primary organizer Ah-Lan Min and photographer Eric Li for these photos capturing some of the colorful and energetic performances of this year's Lunar New Year celebration at the Albany Twin theater.
The Albany Community Center was filled Thursday afternoon with Chinese music and dance, not to mention camera-hoisting audience members and colorfully dressed young performers, as the city held a lively Chinese New Year celebration.
Michael Horse, whose Native American paintings and jewelry are prominently featured at the Gathering Tribes gallery in Albany, sees himself primarily as an artist, though it's not unusual for strangers to recognize him for his TV and movie roles.
You have more than one opportunity to welcome the Chinese New Year in Albany this year. There'll be a celebration Thursday at the Community Center, and Sunday will see performances at the Albany Twin theater, followed by a parade.
A New Jersey boy's get-up was head over heels above the rest, earning him more than $1,000.