John Hinkel Park

Actors Ensemble's second production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, &nbsp;adapted and directed by Michael R. Cohen with Ben Prusiner.&nbsp; Free-of-charge, reservations encouraged (especially for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility) but not necessary.&nbsp; Presented Saturdays/Sundays &amp; holidays beginning Saturday, August 22nd through Labor Day Monday, September 7th, all at 4 p.m.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is Shakespeare's comical melding of love stories within both the magical forest world of the Fairies and the Athenian court, with the King and Queen of the Fairies, the love quadrangle of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander and Helena, and the Duke of Athens and his fiance the Queen of the Amazons, all "working things out", with a little intervention by the mischevious Puck and the hapless Mechanicals.&nbsp; A perfect play to end the summer on - join us!

Local Event: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

Alameda County

Berkeley

California

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in...

Actors Ensemble's second production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is A Midsummer Night's Dream,...

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

Online via Zoom

One out of every four people over 65 will have a fall this year. Injuries related to falls, like broken hips and head trauma, lead to emergency room visits, hospital stays and even nursing home placement. That’s the bad news. The good news is that falls are preventable. 
This free one-hour program features a live instructor to explain what poses as fall risks and how to take simple measures to avoid falling. 
Every Month Independence at Home offers a variety of classes in English and Spanish that can be enjoyed by people 55+ and their caregivers. Login at home, or ask a local senior center to share the class to a whole group in their facility. 
All classes can also be accessed via the Calendar section of the nonprofit's website <a href="https://www.independenceathome.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.independenceathome.org</a>

Local Event: Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class 

Albany

Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention -...

One out of every four people over 65 will have a fall this year. Injuries related to falls, like broken hips and head trauma,...

Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class 

The City of Union City invites the community to gather in remembrance and reflection at the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of Flight 93 on Friday, September 11, at 10:00 AM at Sugar Mill Landing Park in Union City.
This special ceremony honors the 40 passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93 whose courage and selflessness on September 11, 2001, became a lasting symbol of sacrifice, unity, and resilience. The memorial provides an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect on the lives lost, and recognize the enduring impact of their actions.This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

Union City

Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

The City of Union City invites the community to gather in remembrance and reflection at the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of...

Join the Berkeley Oddfellows Lodge and the Funky Gators in a Costume Ball / Zyedeco Dance Party. Doors open at 4 pm, music from 5-8 pm.
The Berkeley Oddfellows Lodge #270 presents OddBall 2026 - Costume Ball and Zydeco Dance Party, featuring the Funky Gators. Join the acclaimed Funky Gators in a Zydeco costume dance party. Costume theme is "1926", celebrating 100 years of the Berkeley Oddfellows Building. Prizes for the Best and Oddest Costume/Couple, and the best costume embodying the Oddfellows values of Friendship, Love and Truth. $10 advance ($5 for Oddfellows), $15 at the door. Doors open at 4 pm, Music 5-8 pm. Don't miss the event of the season! All proceeds benefit the Berkeley Free Clinic. An alcohol-free event.

Local Event: Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

Join the Berkeley Oddfellows Lodge and the Funky Gators in a Costume Ball / Zyedeco Dance Party. Doors open at 4 pm, music from...

Lefty Gomez Recreation Center

Enjoy Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Coffee &amp; Juice
Sponsored by Phillips 66 Benefiting the St. Vincent de Paul Community Food Pantry
Tickets $12 in advance / $15 at the doorPancake Breakfast&nbsp; 7:30-11:00am&nbsp; &nbsp;/&nbsp; &nbsp;Car Show Starts at 11:00am

Local Event: Rodeo Car Show Pancake Breakfast

Contra Costa County

Pinole-Hercules

Rodeo Car Show Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Coffee & Juice
Sponsored by Phillips 66 Benefiting the St. Vincent de Paul Community Food...

Come visit us at the SOLANO STROLL on Sunday, Sept 13th ALL DAY! We'll have FREE games, prizes, a rest area for parents &amp; kids, church tours, and members of our team will be available to pray for you! We hope to see you there!

Local Event: Visit us at The Solano Stroll!

Visit us at The Solano Stroll!

Come visit us at the SOLANO STROLL on Sunday, Sept 13th ALL DAY! We'll have FREE games, prizes, a rest area for parents & kids,...

Lefty Gomez Field, 470 Parker Ave, Rodeo, CA, 94572

Come out and enjoy a day of fun and community. Car Show, Chili &amp; Salsa Contest, Vendors, Food &amp; Music.Vote for your favorite Chili &amp; Salsa 11:30am - 2:00pmThe Flashback Band will be playing 12:00pm-3:00pmFOOD OPTIONS Crockett Cocina D&amp;T Kitchen Iries Bites Kona Ice Taqueria La Cocina

Local Event: Rodeo Chili & Salsa Cook Off and Car Show

Rodeo Chili & Salsa Cook Off and Car Show

Come out and enjoy a day of fun and community. Car Show, Chili & Salsa Contest, Vendors, Food & Music.Vote for your favorite...

Faction Brewing

Oktoberfest at Faction means a knotty, wickedly fun Grainbakers pretzel night. Shape your own spent grain dough, take home hot, golden pretzels baked on-site, and learn the secrets to dreamy beer cheese and dipping mustard. Easy parking &amp; San Francisco's most perfect sunset.
 
This class is hands-on learning, making and baking fun!
<ul><li>Learn rolling and shaping pretzels</li><li>Make your own creations - traditional or make fun shapes!</li><li>Participate in our pretzel shape-to-bake steps and method</li><li>How to make hot cheddar cheese pub dip for your pretzels</li><li>Eat some pretzels, mustard and hot beer cheese right in class! </li></ul>

Each ticket holder will leave class with:
<ul><li>Ready-to-eat hot soft pretzels and a few pretzels ready to freeze when you get them home.</li><li>Recipe cards for the Grainbakers Soft Pretzels, Grainbakers Hot Cheddar Cheese Dip and our Pretzel Dipping mustard</li><li>A new dough cutter/bench scraper</li></ul>More info on the class link<a href="https://www.grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/soft-pretzel-workshop-san-francisco" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/soft-pretzel-workshop-san-francisco</a>

Local Event: Soft Pretzel Making

Alameda

Soft Pretzel Making

Oktoberfest at Faction means a knotty, wickedly fun Grainbakers pretzel night. Shape your own spent grain dough, take home hot,...

Five Little Monkeys is celebrating 25 years of PLAY! Sunday, September 27 from 11AM-3PM 1240 Solano Ave in Albany ​ This FREE family fun event will include: Goodie Bags (While supplies last) Crafts &amp; Activities Games Toy Testing A raffle to benefit Albany Education Foundation A performance from beloved children's musician, Asheba ...and more!

Local Event: Five Little Monkeys 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Five Little Monkeys 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Five Little Monkeys is celebrating 25 years of PLAY! Sunday, September 27 from 11AM-3PM 1240 Solano Ave in Albany ​ This FREE...

St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Open mic origins to local stages with Folk-rooted storytelling, emotion &amp; exploration.Have you ever heard a Swedish Nyckelharpa? Here's your chance!&nbsp;If a Tree Falls is a Berkeley-based folk trio featuring Mark Walstrom and daughter Jennie Walstrom - who together do that epic Everly brothers&nbsp; harmonizing - along with musical pal Bernie Lenhoff.&nbsp; Together they play the nyckelharpa, the dobro, guitar, and mandolin and sing beautiful traditional songs. Many know Mark through his work at his shop, Timbre Folk &amp; Baroque, where he sells and repairs stringed instruments. The trio are regulars at the HOOT!"The sound this trio makes isn't heard, it's felt - like a pang of love, or longing, or loss. And their alchemy not only carries you through such emotions, but leaves you in a place somewhere beyond them. This is sound that purifies." - JxoA nyckelharpa has 16 strings: 3 melody strings, one drone string, and 12 sympathetic vibration (or resonance) strings. It has about 37 wooden keys arranged to slide under the strings. Each key has a tangent that reaches up and stops (frets) a string to make a particular note. The player uses a short bow with the right hand, and pushes on the keys with the left. It has a 3 octave range (from the same low "G" as a fiddle's 4th string) and sounds something like a fiddle, only with lots more resonance.Bernie Lenhoff (Guitar, dobro, voice)Mark Walstrom (Guitar, mandolin, nyckelharpa, voice)Jennie Walstrom (voice, nyckelharpa)$15-$30.Presented by Calliope: East Bay Music &amp; Arts

Local Event: If A Tree Falls

If A Tree Falls

Open mic origins to local stages with Folk-rooted storytelling, emotion & exploration.Have you ever heard a Swedish...

Fernando Haro

Bay Area

El Cerrito

Rockridge

Piedmont

Angela Woodall

Lamorinda

San Francisco

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Larkspur-Corte Madera

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Hangout Pizza & Pub

Hangout Pizza &amp; Pub is a premier neighborhood destination located at 600 San Pablo Avenue in Albany, CA. This local favorite serves as both a welcoming Italian restaurant and a lively sports bar, providing a central hub for residents and visitors in the East Bay area. Whether you are looking for a casual family dinner or a spot to catch the game, the restaurant offers a comfortable atmosphere for all occasions. The menu features a diverse selection of handcrafted artisan pizzas, pasta dishes, lasagna, calzones, and fresh salads. Beyond their signature pies, the kitchen specializes in pub favorites like buffalo wings and fried prawns, while the bar provides a curated selection of draft beers. For those planning larger gatherings, the business offers professional catering services for office lunches, birthdays, and private events throughout Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, and Kensington. Customers can expect reliable service with options for convenient takeout, fast delivery, and dine-in experiences. The establishment distinguishes itself with engaging weekly karaoke nights and consistent late-night service on weekends, ensuring a memorable experience for every guest.

Hangout Pizza & Pub is a premier neighborhood destination located at 600 San Pablo Avenue in Albany, CA. This local favorite serves as both a...

Free 20-Minute Photo Coaching Session with Camera or Lens

Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters

Here in Berkeley, Looking Glass Photo is where gear, guidance, and community come together—since 1971. We’re a boutique-style camera shop that outfits photographers with exactly what they need and nothing they don’t. That means real conversations, hands-on help, and curated solutions across top brands like Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony and more. We carry new gear, offer a thoughtful selection of preowned and consignment cameras and lenses, and place special orders when the perfect fit isn’t on the shelf. Learning is at the heart of what we do. Join our small-group classes and workshops, sign up for photo adventures in the wild (from tide pools to elk rut season), or dig into image reviews and practical technique sessions. Our Rentals program makes it easy to test drive the latest bodies, lenses, lighting and accessories—perfect for a weekend project or a big assignment—while our “Try Before You Buy” and paid Gear Outfitting service help you make confident choices. What makes us unique? Personalized coaching before and after a purchase, community-driven events (including our Photo Friends network), and a values-driven approach that puts longevity and stewardship first. We stand behind the gear we sell, keep darkroom and printing essentials flowing, and cheer on your growth every step of the way. Whether you’re brand-new to photography or a seasoned pro, Looking Glass is your trusted partner for classes, adventures, rentals, consignment and used gear, and a welcoming community that lifts each other up.

Here in Berkeley, Looking Glass Photo is where gear, guidance, and community come together—since 1971. We’re a boutique-style camera shop that...

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Friday, September 11

Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

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10:00 AM

3296 Courthouse Pl, Union City, CA

Saturday, September 12

Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

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5:00 PM

2288 Fulton St, Berkeley, CA

Sunday, September 13

Rodeo Car Show Pancake Breakfast

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7:30 AM

Lefty Gomez Recreation Center, 470 Parker Ave, Rodeo, CA

Visit us at The Solano Stroll!

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10:00 AM

1319 Solano Ave, Albany, CA

Rodeo Chili & Salsa Cook Off and Car Show

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11:00 AM

Pinole-Hercules, CA

Wednesday, September 16

Soft Pretzel Making

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6:30 PM

Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA

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