Cedar Rose Park Tennis Court, 1300 Rose St, Berkeley, CA, 94702

Gain confidence on the court and improve your tennis game with professional instruction for beginners and up. Each session includes small group coaching, drills, and guided point play. Fall classes start soon with morning and evening options. View the full schedule and register at the link above (or scan the QR code).

Local Event: Adult Tennis Classes in Berkeley

Alameda County

Berkeley

California

Adult Tennis Classes in Berkeley

Gain confidence on the court and improve your tennis game with professional instruction for beginners and up. Each session...

This class is for players with some prior experience, including those getting back into tennis, who can sustain a short rally and want to reintroduce and strengthen the fundamentals. Each small-group 60-minute session helps participants build greater consistency, confidence, and comfort on the court while improving strokes, movement, and control through structured drills, footwork, and guided point play. Instruction focuses on rally development, timing, shot selection, and overall court awareness.

Local Event: Advanced Beginner / Early Intermediate (2.5–3.0) 

Advanced Beginner / Early Intermediate (2.5–3.0) 

This class is for players with some prior experience, including those getting back into tennis, who can sustain a short rally...

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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

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

Golden Hour at Kosta Browne 
WHAT: Golden Hour at Kosta Browne 
WHEN:&nbsp;Saturday, August 8
Saturday, September 5
Saturday, October 10
TIME:3:30pm-5:30pm
WHERE:&nbsp;Kosta Browne Winery 
220 Morris Street 
Sebastopol, CA 95472
LINK:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exploretock.com/kostabrowne/experience/603315/golden-hour-at-kosta-browne" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.exploretock.com/kostabrowne/experience/603315/golden-hour-at-kosta-browne</a>
DETAILS: 
Kosta Browne is opening their courtyard with wines by the glass. Enjoy that stretch of light that lingers. See where the night takes you. It all begins here.
Kosta Browne crafts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the wild edges of California’s coast and the revered hillsides of Burgundy. The courtyard in Sebastopol’s Barlow is where those wines get opened.
ADMISSION:&nbsp;Walk-ins welcome

Local Event: Golden Hour at Kosta Browne 

Golden Hour at Kosta Browne 

Golden Hour at Kosta Browne 
WHAT: Golden Hour at Kosta Browne 
WHEN: Saturday, August 8
Saturday, September 5
Saturday,...

<h6>Reverse Tashlich: Family Friendly Water Clean-Up</h6>
On&nbsp;Rosh Hashanah, we gather at the water’s edge for&nbsp;Tashlich, symbolically casting away our mistakes as we begin the new year.&nbsp;Reverse Tashlich&nbsp;takes that ritual one step further by removing actual trash and pollution from our shoreline to help heal the world.
Join <a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/families" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewish Gateways</a> for this family-friendly, hands-on cleanup, part of an international day of action, organized by Repair the Sea.&nbsp;
Date:&nbsp;Sunday, September 6 Meet at 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM to clean up together Stay after&nbsp;12:00 PM - 12:30 PM. Bring your lunch, and we’ll gather for a picnic and reflect on our time together.

Local Event: Water Clean-Up for Reverse Tashlich

Water Clean-Up for Reverse Tashlich

Reverse Tashlich: Family Friendly Water Clean-Up
On Rosh Hashanah, we gather at the water’s edge for Tashlich, symbolically...

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!

Book Society

<h2>About the event</h2>
What does it take to build a dynasty — and who gets to call it home?
Join us for an evening with Michelle Smith, sports journalist and 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, in conversation with Charmin Smith, head coach of Cal Women's Basketball and former Stanford player under Tara VanDerveer. Together they'll trace VanDerveer's three-decade reign over Stanford women's basketball — three national championships, 14 Final Four appearances, and more wins than any coach, men's or women's, in NCAA history — and what it built far beyond the court.
In her new book, Life's Work, Michelle chronicles how a fledgling program became a powerhouse under VanDerveer's relentless standard. Charmin lived it from the inside, then carried it forward as the first Black head coach in Cal women's basketball history. Tonight, they'll connect that legacy to the moment we're in now: would the Bay Area have the Golden State Valkyries to cheer for without VanDerveer paving the way?
Your ticket includes:
<ul><li>Behind-the-scenes conversation with sports journalist and Hall of Famer Michelle Smith and Cal Women’s Basketball Coach Charmin Smith</li><li>Lite bites and pours of Book Society’s house red or white wine (NA option available)</li><li>Book signing, community mingling and connection</li></ul>
The book will be available for pre-purchase at check-out. A limited number of copies will also be available to purchase at the event.
Get your ticket here!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booksociety.social/event-details/womens-basketball-mania-the-story-of-legendary-coach-tara-vanderveer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">booksociety.social/event-details/womens-basketball-mania-the-story-of-legendary-coach-tara-vanderveer</a>
About the Speakers
Michelle Smith,&nbsp;inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, has covered women's basketball for nearly three decades, a journey that began when she was assigned to report on her first Stanford women’s basketball game in 1995. She was the first-ever women’s basketball columnist for CBSSportsLine and <a target="_blank" href="https://espn.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">ESPN.com</a>, served as a Stanford beat writer for the San Francisco Examiner and San Francisco Chronicle, and has also written for publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, The Athletic and SLAM Magazine.
Charmin Smith&nbsp;is a trailblazing head coach for the Cal Bears women's basketball team. Smith, the first-ever Black head coach in program history. Smith is headed into her eighth season at Cal.&nbsp; As a standout player on the Stanford women’s basketball team, Smith was a crucial component of the team’s three NCAA Final Four Appearances and three Pac-10 Conference Championships between 1995 to 1997. Following her collegiate playing career, Smith joined the professional ranks in the ABL from 1997-98 as a member of the Portland Power and played three years in the WNBA, along with one year in the Swedish Basketball League

Local Event: Women’s Basketball Mania! The story of legendary coach Tara VanDerveer

Women’s Basketball Mania! The story of...

About the event
What does it take to build a dynasty — and who gets to call it home?
Join us for an evening with Michelle...

Women’s Basketball Mania! The story of legendary coach Tara VanDerveer

Northbrae Community Church

Craving a real reset? Join a monthly sound bath at Northbrae Community Church in Berkeley, featuring 2–4 live musicians playing crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gong, handpans, guzheng, guitar, drums, and Koshi bells — all under the church's stunning stained-glass windows.
Led by certified mindfulness teacher Erica Skone-Rees with musicians Bryce Mulholland and Shannon Hopkins, each session opens with a short guided meditation, then flows into a live, immersive soundscape designed to shift your brain into a deeply restorative state. Research links sound bath practices to lower cortisol, reduced anxiety, better sleep, and improved heart rate variability — so this isn't just relaxing, it's backed by real physiology.
When: 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30–9:00 PM (next up: September 10th) 
Where: Northbrae Community Church, Berkeley, CA 
What to bring: A mat or pad, blanket/pillow, eye mask, and warm layers — come dressed to get cozy and lie down 
Good for: Anyone dealing with stress, burnout, poor sleep, or just needing an hour where nothing is required of them

Local Event: Live Sound Bath in a Stained-Glass Sanctuary – Berkeley

Live Sound Bath in a Stained-Glass Sanctuary –...

Craving a real reset? Join a monthly sound bath at Northbrae Community Church in Berkeley, featuring 2–4 live musicians playing...

Live Sound Bath in a Stained-Glass Sanctuary – Berkeley

<h2>About the event</h2>
Bend… and snap with us! Book Society is throwing a Pink Party — a special pre-show celebration on the preview evening of Berkeley Playhouse's Legally Blonde&nbsp;production.

So put on your Elle best and go all out — this is your excuse to dress up. Think pink, think fabulous, and don't hold back!

Start the evening at Book Society for appropriately-themed refreshments, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, and lots of pink-hued programming to get you in the spirit. Then when it's showtime, we'll strut on over to the playhouse together (a short stroll) to take our seats for the performance.

Choose the ticket that suits your evening: party + show, or party only. Just pick your option and you're set — spots are limited, so act fast!The Party Plan
<ul><li>Party 5:30–7:00pm</li><li>Walk to the theater together ~6:45pm (for party + show guests)</li><li>Attire: Your Elle best (pink!)</li></ul>
Please note:&nbsp;All Pink Party guests must be 21+. Get your ticket here! <a href="https://www.booksociety.social/event-details/pink-party-a-legally-blonde-preview-night-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">booksociety.social/event-details/pink-party-a-legally-blonde-preview-night-1</a>

Local Event: Pink Party: A Legally Blonde Preview Night

Pink Party: A Legally Blonde Preview Night

About the event
Bend… and snap with us! Book Society is throwing a Pink Party — a special pre-show celebration on the preview...

Saint Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

Barefoot Chamber Concerts ("an enterprise noted for both its quality and informality" - San Francisco Classical Voice) presents really good music in the right acoustic and without the formality of most classical music events.The opening concert of our 2026-27 season is, for us, a rarity: a wild variety of textures - from pieces for two players (Michel Blavet's arrangements of Francois Couperin), to chamber music for several players (a Paris Quartet by Georg Philipp Telemann), to an operatic aria or two (Jean-Philippe Rameau) to a concerto for a true chamber orchestra with a trio in the middle (Johann Sebastian Bach's Brandenberg Concerto no. 5).&nbsp;The Yarrow Consort is an inflorescence of favorite Bay area talents, all well-known to you from many local concerts: Joe Edelberg, violin; Stacey Pelinka, flute; Yuko Tanaka, harpsichord; David Morris, cello; Michelle Kennedy, soprano; Kati Kyme, violin; Anthony Martin, viola; and Farley Pearce, bass. We're very lucky to have so many fine musicians on the stage to kick off the season.Friday, September 11, 6:30 pm in the Magdalen Hall (Parish Hall) of Saint Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Berryman, Berkeley.Please enter the Hall from the parking lot (go down the entry ramp 50 yards East of the Church on Berryman), and then down a flight of stairs to the West of the parking area.Admission $25 (no one turned away for lack of funds). You can reserve a seat in advance by email to info@barefootchamberconcerts.com, and pay at the door$25.Presented by Barefoot Chamber Concerts

Local Event: Stepping Across: Blavet, Couperin, Rameau, Telemann, Bach

Stepping Across: Blavet, Couperin, Rameau,...

Barefoot Chamber Concerts ("an enterprise noted for both its quality and informality" - San Francisco Classical Voice) presents...

Stepping Across: Blavet, Couperin, Rameau, Telemann, Bach

Epworth United Methodist Church

<h2>Come As You Are. No Experience Necessary.</h2>
<a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/high-holidays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewish Gateways</a> Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Come to connect with Jewish tradition in ways that are personal and meaningful. <a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/event-details/rosh-hashanah-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Here.</a>
New to High Holidays?&nbsp;We'll guide you through each part of the service and encourage questions, so no prior Jewish experience or knowledge of Hebrew is needed.
<h2>Services for All.</h2>
Our community includes wandering Jews, wondering Jews, Jew-ish, cultural Jews, Jews by choice, non-Jews, seekers, LGBTQIA+, interfaith families, people with disabilities and neurodivergent folks, people of all ages and stages, and those from diverse racial, cultural, and family backgrounds.

We offer services for&nbsp;adults and families&nbsp;both in person and online. Whether you're in the Bay Area or across the country, we invite you to join us! Jewish Gateways is an open community, which means all are welcome to attend our services. We rely on the generosity of our attendees to help make our High Holiday services possible and keep them financially accessible. You'll choose your donation amount when you register, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Local Event: Rosh Hashanah Evening Service in Berkeley

Rosh Hashanah Evening Service in Berkeley

Come As You Are. No Experience Necessary.
Jewish Gateways Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services offer a welcoming space for...

<h2>Come As You Are. No Experience Necessary.</h2>
<a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/high-holidays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewish Gateways</a> Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Come to connect with Jewish tradition in ways that are personal and meaningful. <a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/event-details/rosh-hashanah-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register for Adult Morning Service.</a>
We also offer Family Services! Welcome the New Year together with music, stories, movement, and interactive prayer, designed especially for children under nine and their families. After service, children are encouraged to participate in our special Holiday themed activities. <a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/event-details/high-holiday-family-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register for Family Service.</a>
<h2>Services for All.</h2>
Our community includes wandering Jews, wondering Jews, Jew-ish, cultural Jews, Jews by choice, non-Jews, seekers, LGBTQIA+, interfaith families, people with disabilities and neurodivergent folks, people of all ages and stages, and those from diverse racial, cultural, and family backgrounds.
We offer services for&nbsp;adults and families&nbsp;both in person and online. Whether you're in the Bay Area or across the country, we invite you to join us! 
Jewish Gateways is an open community, which means all are welcome to attend our services. We rely on the generosity of our attendees to help make our High Holiday services possible and keep them financially accessible. You'll choose your donation amount when you register, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Local Event: Rosh Hashanah Day Services in Berkeley: For Families and Adults!

Rosh Hashanah Day Services in Berkeley: For...

Rosh Hashanah Day Services in Berkeley: For Families and Adults!

Live Oak Park

After <a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/high-holidays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewish Gateways</a>' Rosh Hashanah Day services, come to our&nbsp; picnic and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/tashlikh/" rel="nofollow noopener">Tashlich</a> gathering at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. In this beautiful tradition, we will invite kids and adults to symbolically toss away regrets as we begin the new year.<a target="_blank" href="https://year.is/" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>

Bagels, spreads, and drinks will be provided. Bring a blanket to enjoy the outdoors while connecting with the Jewish Gateways community.

Everyone is invited, whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been a part of our community for years.

Please <a href="https://www.jewishgateways.org/event-details/picnic-and-tashlich" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP</a> so we have enough food for everyone.

Local Event: Picnic and Tashlich: For Families and Adults!

Picnic and Tashlich: For Families and Adults!

After Jewish Gateways' Rosh Hashanah Day services, come to our  picnic and Tashlich gathering at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. In...

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...

<h2>About the event</h2>
Join us for Crime &amp; Bubbles — an hour with the store to ourselves before Book Society opens for the day, with mimosas for sale and two authors who know their way around a twisty plot.

We're welcoming Andrea Bartz, New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of The Last Ferry Out&nbsp;and We Were Never Here, and N. Jooyoun Kim, author of What We Kept to Ourselves&nbsp;and The Last Story of Mina Lee, for a casual morning chat about crime fiction, the publishing world, and everything in between. Both have had novels selected as Reese's Book Club picks.

The schedule
<ul><li>11:00am&nbsp;— Doors open, mimosas pour</li><li>11:30am&nbsp;— A short, informal chat with both authors</li><li>12:00pm&nbsp;— Chat wraps, store officially opens; stay and hang out as we get the day started</li></ul>

More details
<ul><li>Mimosas&nbsp;— $12 a glass</li><li>RSVP&nbsp;— Not required, but it helps us plan</li><li>Books&nbsp;— Copies of both authors' books available for purchase and signing</li></ul>

Come ready for a casual morning — Book Society style.
Get your ticket here! <a href="https://www.booksociety.social/event-details/crime-bubbles" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">booksociety.social/event-details/crime-bubbles</a>
About the Authors

Andrea Bartz&nbsp;is a journalist and the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here, The Spare Room, The Lost Night, The Herd, and The Last Ferry Out, which came out in May 2025. Her thrillers have been optioned by Netflix, Hulu, and other production companies, and more than half a million copies of her books have been sold worldwide. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Vogue, and many other outlets, and she’s held editorial positions at Glamour, Psychology Today, and Self, among other publications. She was also a lead plaintiff in the landmark class-action lawsuit Bartz v. Anthropic, which was the first major win for creatives against an AI company as well as the largest copyright recovery in history. She lives with her girlfriend and pets in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley.&nbsp;

N. Jooyoun Kim&nbsp;is the New York Times bestselling author of critically acclaimed novels The Last Story of Mina Lee (a Reese’s Book Club pick) and&nbsp; What We Kept to Ourselves. Her writing explores family, memory, and the secrets we carry across generations. Born in Los Angeles, she is a graduate of UCLA and The University of Washington, Seattle and now lives in the Bay Area.

Local Event: Crime & Bubbles

Crime & Bubbles

About the event
Join us for Crime & Bubbles — an hour with the store to ourselves before Book Society opens for the day, with...

New to tennis? This small-group class is designed for adults with little to no experience and offers a welcoming, low-pressure introduction to the game. In each 60-minute session, you’ll learn the fundamentals, including forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves, plus simple movement and footwork drills. We’ll focus on proper technique, coordination, and building confidence on the court. No prior experience required. This session runs for six weeks.

Local Event: Intro to Tennis (True Beginner / No Experience Needed)

Intro to Tennis (True Beginner / No Experience...

 New to tennis? This small-group class is designed for adults with little to no experience and offers a welcoming, low-pressure...

Intro to Tennis (True Beginner / No Experience Needed)

Lynmar Estate Winery

Join Lynmar Estate for a relaxed Sunday afternoon in the majestic Redwood Grove for Pinot &amp; Paella, where great food, beautiful wines, and good company come together. Featuring Gerard’s Paella – a local favorite – paired with delicious Lynmar Estate wines, the picnic tables will be filled with conversation, exceptional flavors, and the natural beauty of the estate.
Prompt reservations are highly recommended, as space is limited. If no reservations are available, please email Lynmar Estate at <a href="mailto:reserve@lynmarestate.com">reserve@lynmarestate.com</a> to join the waitlist.
We kindly ask that all guests be over 21 years of age.

Local Event: Pinot & Paella at Lynmar Estate

Pinot & Paella at Lynmar Estate

Join Lynmar Estate for a relaxed Sunday afternoon in the majestic Redwood Grove for Pinot & Paella, where great food, beautiful...

<h2>About the event</h2>
Read to Lead Workshops are evenings built around a practice, not a book report. Each session takes a single theme, anchors it to a great book, and gives you the space, ideas, and guidance to actually put it into practice.

Our first session is about creativity — and the surprising case that making things is truly medicine.

We spend so much of life being productive that we forget the things that actually restore us — an afternoon in a gallery, a song that stops us mid-step, an hour lost in making something. What if tending to your creativity wasn't an indulgence, but a practice worth protecting?

We'll draw on Art Cure&nbsp;by Daisy Fancourt, the Sunday Times bestseller (and 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction shortlist) making the scientific case that the arts are a fifth pillar of health, right alongside sleep, food, exercise, and nature. Fancourt's decade of research shows how creativity lowers stress, lifts mood, eases pain — and even helps us live longer. That's our spark for this powerful evening built for you.

Laura Guzman, a seasoned executive, founder of Book Society, and certified holistic yoga instructor, will be your guide. Together we'll dig deep and find out where creativity has quietly slipped out of your busy life, why it matters for how you lead and live, and how to build a creative practice you'll actually keep. This will be hands-on. We'll test several small practices right there in the room, so you leave knowing what genuinely works for you — not just what sounds good on paper.And if you're thinking I'm not creative&nbsp;— you're exactly who this evening is for. No experience, no talent, no artistic streak required. Creativity here simply means making something, in whatever form fits your life.

You'll leave with a renewed case for creativity as essential rather than optional — and a toolkit to keep it going: your own "Creative Prescription"&nbsp;(a small, doable practice designed for your real life), plus guided handouts, a 30-day creativity prompt menu, and a curated reading list to go deeper.

Your ticket includes:
<ul><li>A hands-on, facilitated workshop with Laura Guzman</li><li>All the creative materials and supplies you'll need for the evening</li><li>A take-home toolkit — your Creative Prescription, guided handouts, and a 30-day prompt menu</li><li>A glass of wine (or NA beverage) and snacks</li><li>Exclusive access to the shop during after-hours</li></ul>
Get your ticket here!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booksociety.social/event-details/read-to-lead-workshop-creative-medicine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">booksociety.social/event-details/read-to-lead-workshop-creative-medicine</a>
Reading Art Cure&nbsp;beforehand will deepen the evening — but it's not required. Come as you are.&nbsp;

Want a copy? Add one to your ticket at checkout, or pick one up in the shop beforehand (email us at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:hello@booksociety.social">hello@booksociety.social</a> to confirm availability).&nbsp; Prefer another format? Find the ebook at <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bookshop.org</a>&nbsp;or the audiobook at <a target="_blank" href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">Libro.fm</a>.

Local Event: Read to Lead Workshop: Creative Medicine

Read to Lead Workshop: Creative Medicine

About the event
Read to Lead Workshops are evenings built around a practice, not a book report. Each session takes a single...

<h2>About the event</h2>
Join this month’s meeting of Book Society’s “WTF Did I Just Read?!” Book Club!

Our latest selection is Open Throat&nbsp;by Henry Hoke. A queer and dangerously hungry mountain lion narrates from his home in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign–need we say more? Heralded as one of the 10 Best California Books of 2023 by the New York Times, it was also a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner award and longlisted for the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award.

Expect an evening of lively, laughter-filled conversation as we try to untangle this bizarre, brilliant, and wholly unpredictable ride.

Your ticket includes:
<ul><li>Interactive, facilitated book discussion</li><li>Glass of Book Society x Broc Cellars house red or white wine (NA option available)</li><li>Truffle popcorn for snacking</li></ul>Get your ticket here! <a href="https://www.booksociety.social/event-details/the-wtf-did-i-just-read-book-club-open-throat" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">booksociety.social/event-details/the-wtf-did-i-just-read-book-club-open-throat</a>

Three ways to get the book while supporting Book Society:
<ul><li>In-Store:&nbsp;Pick up a copy during your next visit.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bookshop.org</a>:&nbsp;Order online and have it shipped to you.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">Libro.fm</a>:&nbsp;Perfect for audiobook lovers!</li></ul>

No need to have finished (or even started!) the book to join the fun—just bring your curiosity and sense of humor.

Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

PLEASE NOTE: &nbsp;Book Society Book Club tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person provided you give Book Society written notice at least 24 hours before the event.

Local Event: The WTF Did I Just Read Book Club: Open Throat

The WTF Did I Just Read Book Club: Open Throat

About the event
Join this month’s meeting of Book Society’s “WTF Did I Just Read?!” Book Club!

Our latest selection is Open...

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Albany

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El Cerrito

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Fernando Haro

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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...

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Accessibility in Practice

Does your website look great but people still drop off before buying, booking, or signing up? Most small business owners don’t realize accessibility might be the reason. Your site might “pass” an automated scan or look fine visually, but still be impossible to use for people navigating by keyboard, screen reader, or other assistive tech. Automated tools don’t test whether someone can actually fill out a form, complete a purchase, book a service, or make a donation. That’s where accessibility issues tend to hide. In fact, WebAIM’s 2025 Million report found that 94.8% of the top 1,000,000 home pages had detectable Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) failures. That’s where I come in. I run hands-on accessibility reviews that go beyond automated tools. I test your site like a real user would and translate the findings into clear, prioritized fixes you can implement or hand to your developer or designer. Ways to work together: 1. Full Website Accessibility Audit (deep review across your site) 2. Homepage-Only Mini Audit (fast check of your most-visited page) 3. PDF Accessibility Conversion (make PDFs usable with screen readers) 4. Alt Text Writing Packages (product photos, homepage images, posts) 5. Email Signature Accessibility Review (fix a common, overlooked barrier) 6. Social Media Accessibility Quick Review (graphics, captions, links, video basics) and more! What you’ll get (always): 1. Plain-language results 2. A prioritized fix list 3. Practical guidance you can use right away Our approach Transparent pricing • Fast turnaround • WCAG-aligned • ADA/Section 508–informed • Bay Area + remote clients If your site is hard to use, it’s hard to grow. Prioritizing accessibility helps more people access your content, services, and opportunities. contact@accessibilityinpractice.com

Does your website look great but people still drop off before buying, booking, or signing up? Most small business owners don’t realize...

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...

Cahoots Digital : SEO. & Web Design for the East Bay

Cahoots Digital

Cahoots Digital: Your Bay Area Digital Marketing Partners Mission Statement: At Cahoots Digital, we craft digital experiences that connect, inspire, and uplift. Rooted in the spirit of a “cahoots” — a gathering place for community, vision, and shared purpose — we design exceptional websites, deliver transformative SEO, and achieve unparalleled marketing results for our clients. With a heart for humanity and reverence for our planet, we champion businesses that align with the greater good, fostering authentic connections and driving impact that resonates far beyond the screen. Together, we build a digital world that honors life, community, and purpose. Ready to RISE in search results and captivate your customers online? Cahoots Digital transforms Bay Area businesses into digital powerhouses through expert SEO strategies and stunning website design. Why Choose Cahoots Digital? We understand the unique pulse of the Bay Area market—from San Francisco’s innovation culture to Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem, Oakland’s entrepreneurial spirit to Marin’s premium markets. Our local expertise means we craft digital solutions that resonate with your community while reaching customers nationwide. Our Services: • SEO Mastery - Climb Google rankings with data-driven strategies that deliver measurable results • Website Design &amp; Development - Custom sites that convert visitors into loyal customers • Regional Market Expertise - Deep understanding of Bay Area business landscape and consumer behavior The Cahoots Advantage: Partnership, not just service. We work in cahoots with you to understand your goals, challenges, and vision. Our collaborative approach ensures every pixel, keyword, and line of code serves your business objectives. Ready to grow together? Let’s join forces and turn your digital presence into your biggest competitive advantage.

Cahoots Digital: Your Bay Area Digital Marketing Partners Mission Statement: At Cahoots Digital, we craft digital experiences that connect, inspire...

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