See 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Thanksgiving Weekend [SPONSORED]

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try catching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which is still in theaters.

Review: 'Frozen' Is a Cinematic Wonderland; Watch the Trailer

PG film debuts in theaters over Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Movie Guide: ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Frozen’ Expected to Pack Theaters

We rounded up the films you need to see this holiday weekend.

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire': Review, Interviews, Trailer

Watch an interview with Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence. PG-13 film debuts Friday.

'The Book Thief' Trailer + Review: Explores Ordinary Germans During WWII

The movie version of 'The Book Thief' focuses on how the world-changing event of WWII and Nazi control of Germany affects a single family.

Trailer, Review: 'Thor: The Dark World' Is a Glorious Norse Gods Buddy Film

Burdening the multiplex with bulging plots, bulging pecs and glorious purpose.

'Ender's Game' Trailer, Review: Asa Butterfield and Co-Stars Score, and Save a Mediocre Movie

PG-13 film in theaters Friday.

Campaign to Reopen Oaks Theater in Berkeley

A campaign has begun to reopen the 88-year-old Oaks Theater on Solano Avenue in Berkeley. The campaign's booth at the Solano Stroll received an "enthusiastic" response, said Berkeley City Councilman Laurie Capitelli, co-organizer of the effort.

Blocks and Blocks of Booths, Music and Food – Solano Stroll

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.

There’s A New Patch in Town: Swallow Falls from Sony Picture Animation’s 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' (Sponsored)

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.

What's Playing at the Movies

Here’s what’s playing in theaters around Berkeley this weekend, plus showtimes.

‘One Direction: This Is Us’ Premiere Parties Sweeping the Nation (Sponsored)

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 Smurfs 2’ in Theaters Now (Sponsored)

Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’

High Flyers Paint the Berkeley Sky

We offer special thanks to photographer Nick Sebastian for his photos from the Berkeley Kite Festival this past weekend.

World's Largest Flying Octopus – It's the Berkeley Kite Festival

The sky over Cesar Chavez Park will bloom with aerobatic colors and shapes this weekend in the annual Berkeley Kite Festival. On tap: fighting kites, kites bigger than a house, kite competition, make-your-own kites, food and music.

Get Your Hike On in the East Bay Trails Challenge

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.

There’s A New Patch In Town: Disney’s Propwash Junction (Sponsored)

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.

‘Grown Ups 2’ in Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”

Berkeley Tunes Up for World Music Festival Saturday

No matter how esoteric or confined your taste in music may be, it would be hard not to find something you'd like at one of the venues for the 10th annual Berkeley World Music Festival Saturday.

Local Theater's Dog-Admission Day Sent to Doghouse

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?

Catching Up With Adam Duritz of Counting Crows

The true identity of "Mr. Jones" in the iconic Counting Crows song is revealed along with other tidbits in a Huffington Post interview with lead singer Adam Duritz, who grew up in Berkeley, graduated from Head-Royce School and attended UC Berkeley.

'After Earth' in Local Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.

Himalayan Fair Celebrates 30 Years May 18, 19

For the past three decades, the Himalayan Fair has offered folks the opportunity to experience a traditional Himalayan festival without leaving the Bay Area.

Award-Winning Poet Holds Book Signing, Reading at Pegasus

Arisa White will be reading from her second volume of poetry, A Penny Saved, at Pegasus Books on June 9.

The Jazzschool Announces May 2013 Concerts

Several free concerts will be held in the month of May showcasing outstanding jazz programs and performers from around the Bay Area.

Billie Joe Armstrong Documentary to Screen in Berkeley

"Broadway Idiot" documents Armstrong's road to Broadway, where he appeared in the rock musical "Amerian Idiot."

Berkeley Music Composer, Pianist to Receive Guggenheim Fellowship

Myra Melford, who is also an associate professor of contemporary improvised music at UC Berkeley, is a recipient of this year's prestigious award.

Swapfest: 3 Performance Venues Mix It Up for Weekend Shows

Go beyond the familiar: venues in Temescal, East Oakland and Berkeley join forces for a weekend of performances.

Which Super Character Will Win The 'Tournament of Heroes'?

March Madness at Half Price Books means a fantasy competition of unbounded geekery. Vote for your pick and see which hero is the bravest of them all.

'Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical' Opens April 13 in Berkeley

The show is recommended for all ages.

Scottish Band Brings Ancient, Modern Traditional Tunes to Berkeley on Thursday

Scotland’s Battlefield Band will perform at Frieght & Salvage Coffeehouse on March 28. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $22.50 in advance and $24.50 at the door.

Review: 'The Secret Garden' at Zellerbach Wins Thumbs Up

Here's one opera that appealed to 10-year-olds – an adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1910 novel, presented by Cal Performances and the San Francisco Opera at Zellerbach Hall through March 10.

American Folksong Concert in Berkeley This Sunday

Temple Sinai of Oakland and St. Mark's Parish of Berkeley will connect their faiths through the music of composer Aaron Copland

Berkeley High Junior Stars in Leonard Bernstein's 'Wonderful Town'

Presented by Youth Musical Theater Company, the dance-filled prodution brings local talent on the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts stage starting March 1.

Cal Adjunct Professor of Film Has His Own Collection of Oscars

Just in time for this year's Oscar show, local resident Mark Berger talks about the experience of receiving four Academy Awards and his lifetime of work in sound engineering.

Bollywood Berkeley: 'A Coming Together of Public and Private Selves for Indian-Americans'

This month's local showcase of Bollywood-style dancing was intensely competitive.

Green Day Announces Berkeley Concert April 16

Tickets go on sale this week for the Greek Theatre performance.

Art by Berkeley Theology Students Echoes Medieval Manuscripts

Theology scholars from Berkeley studied how quill-wielding medieval monks illustrated manuscripts on calfskin. Their modern interpretations on the old forms can now be seen in a special exhibit at the Alameda Free Library.

Renowned Japanese Composer To Receive Berkeley Prize

The internationally acclaimed musician and activist Ryuichi Sakamoto will perform and speak at two events in Berkeley in conjunction with his being chosen as this year's recipient of the Berkeley Japan Prize.

1,000-Year-Old Queen Springs to Life in East Bay

A little-known but profoundly influential woman from a thousand years ago is about to become better known, thanks to East Bay author Patricia Bracewell, who delved into UC archives for some of the extensive research for her first published novel.