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

Alameda County

Berkeley

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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

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!

Joaquin Miller Park, 3600 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland, CA 94602

Bring a picnic and join us for a centuries-old horn dance in a mystical forest glade.&nbsp; Enjoy a beautiful setting in Joaquin Miller Park as you join the magical Abbots Bromley Horn Dance. Help us continue this centuries old tradition, still danced every year on Wakes Monday - which this year falls exactly on our Labor day. Bring a picnic! Bring a musical instrument for a jam session.Learn the dance and become one of the deer or one of the characters. We bring along a collection of antlers, umbrellas, and hobby horses!FreePresented by California Revels

Local Event: Abbots Bromliad

Piedmont

Abbots Bromliad

Bring a picnic and join us for a centuries-old horn dance in a mystical forest glade.  Enjoy a beautiful setting in Joaquin...

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!

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...

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

On Saturday, September 12, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alamedawayout.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">The Way Out Gala 2026-A Night for Others</a>&nbsp;will take place&nbsp;at 6 pm at the massively renovated ($100,000,000+) Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, one of the Bay Area's most stunning venues and the perfect backdrop for a truly special night. HJK has five entertainment spaces, and the Salvation Army's event will be in the basketball arena!&nbsp; Here's what's in store: 🏀&nbsp;They'll be honoring NBA Hall of Famer and Oakland's own Gary Payton Sr. "The&nbsp;Glove"&nbsp;in a live conversation with renowned sportscaster Tim Roye, the "Voice of the Warriors".&nbsp; 💃&nbsp;The Warriors Dance Team will be performing 🍽️&nbsp;An elegant dinner, a spirited auction, and an atmosphere full of people who genuinely care about making a difference in our community. The auction is not live yet, but <a target="_blank" href="https://deborahdkelley-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2lXQJoooujPhyqqiA66kQkeNvxfY9kc-zWFe-NaZpsFzVUPMloAFagLFKWlIILSkM3PzGToH-y3lNLXmBYMmLFJP1VSjUD7rtiv0WgCtcqlrt8LYcF9w2WCZAUQ-ggigecvsh9DYxIVHRff4O_EM5xOMFlBqhI2kjllqW_ev79kW9UKLSRrk_cFsg03NSV4bt2xnKGHPiQBvBw-6usWU6sEQVfOKvif9cyxRnBKOynjtr0iT5vp89fCD8nuCZ5h7R1uFhli_3" rel="nofollow noopener">a preview can be seen here.</a> The newest item is 18 holes with Jason Kidd at a private Bay Area golf club.&nbsp;(The auction is a great way to get a head start on holiday shopping.) More info and tickets are available at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://deborahdkelley-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2M4eVawiVbfgPcdD5RtR7sWlxt8gBVXVslzqb8qkiCQEpVN9qngFS2Rbe-9vca7d80IeaDOuZlepXrZmTKz-M7GluMugz7G7VBcLTHGOXkP5m9Hte66AEbCV-dHwt_PLqadWBqsioW0dAb76npbFzTzHZONNXOOoz4Kcy5Uh8fDJyKQ" rel="nofollow noopener">alamedawayout.org</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: NBA Legend Gary Payton to Be Honored at Salvation Army's "The Way Out" Gala in Oakland

NBA Legend Gary Payton to Be Honored at...

On Saturday, September 12, The Way Out Gala 2026-A Night for Others will take place at 6 pm at the massively renovated...

NBA Legend Gary Payton to Be Honored at Salvation Army's "The Way Out" Gala in Oakland

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,...

Washington Park - Alameda, 740 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

Join us for our 9th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. The Blues stage features Chris Cain, Terrie Odabi, and the Aki Kumar Blues Jam.The BBQ grills will be smoking up delicious plates throughout the day. Fuel up beef hot links, smoked ribs, chicken, and bratwurst served up hot by Tante's Catering. BBQ food trucks are bringing their flavor-packed experiences to the festival. Other caterers are offering delicious bites that will pair perfectly with a generous selection of local craft brews, wines, and cocktails.In addition to the festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to peruse locally-crafted wares from Bay Area vendors. Kids can get crafty and stay engaged at the Family Zone hosted by Ozzy's Music Academy.Say goodbye to waste with our reusable glass beer mugs and wine glasses, available with your drink package purchase. Plus, all food orders come in compostable-fiber service ware for added eco-friendliness!With acres of green space, easy access, and great facilities, the whole family will love this community park turned live music festival. Want to escape the crowds at the stage? Brink a blanket or lawn chair, take the kids to the playground, or even go view the breathtaking San Francisco Bay.Free with RSVP.Presented by West End Arts District

Local Event: 9th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ

9th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ

Join us for our 9th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ...

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Saturday, August 29

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

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4:00 PM

John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA

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

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4:00 PM

John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA

Wednesday, September 16

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6:30 PM

Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA

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