Upcoming · Berkeley, CA
Things to Do in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, California, founded in 1866 with a population of about 120,000, hosts around 500 upcoming events, including roughly 300 within the next 30 days. Approximately 10% of these listings are free. The programme features about 100 concerts and live music events, followed by similar numbers in theater and performing arts. Sports and fitness activities account for about 70 listings, while seasonal holidays, community gatherings, and social events each make up about 40. Workshops and classes represent about 20 of the total. Key venues with the most upcoming dates include Haas Pavilion, Berkeley Repertory Roda Theatre, The UC Theatre, Cornerstone CA, Berkeley Playhouse, and Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts Hofmann. Notable performers scheduled to appear include the California Golden Bears mens basketball team, the womens basketball and volleyball teams, Come From Away touring production, and the California Golden Bears womens basketball squad. This diverse schedule offers options across various interests for residents and visitors planning their month.
City facts
- Weather
- 54°F · Mainly clear · High 65° / low 53°F · 21% precip
- Population
- 124,321 (2020)
- Area
- 45.8 km²
- Elevation
- 52 m
- Founded
- 1866
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music131Theater & Performing Arts94Comedy3Festivals3Exhibitions & Art5Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink13Sports & Fitness83Family & Kids2Nightlife & Clubbing16Workshops & Classes28Talks & Lectures9Movies & Film2Community & Social41Business & Networking18Wellness & Mindfulness11Seasonal & Holiday34Conferences & Summits6🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Wed, Nov 4
7:00 PM · $0 +
Our City, Our Sport: San Francisco Fútbol
220 Montgomery St · 220 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Sports & Fitness
$0 +
7:00 PM · $78 +
Lauryn Hill
Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley · 2001 Gayley Road
Concerts & Live MusicLauryn Hill
$78 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Liberation
Berkeley Repertory - Roda Theatre
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean Celebrating 30 years of Fugees The Score
Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley · 2001 Gayley Road
Concerts & Live MusicMs. Lauryn Hill
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
The Bobby's Bubbles & Bites Book Club
Bobby's Wine Bar · 17 Baggot Streeet Upper eet Ballsbridge, Dublin 2
Workshops & Classes
See listing
9:00 PM · $0 +
PAN DULCE LATIN HUMP DAY FIESTA @ BEAUX SF POWERED BY MISTR
Beaux SF · 2344 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Nightlife & Clubbing
$0 +
Thu, Nov 5
7:30 AM · $108.55 +
29th Annual EMS for Children Educational Forum
NorthBay Healthcare Green Valley Administration Center · 4500 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534
Family & Kids
$108.55 +
9:30 AM · Free
Berkeley WUI & Zone Zero neighborhood tour
2180 Milvia St · 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Community & Social
Free
12:00 PM · See listing
Fashion Show Hosted by Classy & Elegance
Dolans Public House · The Square, Clara
Exhibitions & Art
See listing
1:00 PM · See listing
Liberation
Berkeley Repertory - Roda Theatre
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
6:30 PM · $33.85 +
Mussorgsky’s Pictures from Exhibition
Steinway Hall · 1133 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Concerts & Live Music
$33.85 +
5:00 PM · $81.88 +
The State(s) of Psychedelic Storytelling: Past, Present, and Future
The Shulgin Farm · 1483 Shulgin Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
Talks & Lectures
$81.88 +
6:00 PM · $26 +
California Golden Bears Women's Basketball vs. Long Beach State
Haas Pavilion · 115 Haas Pavilion
Sports & FitnessCalifornia Golden Bears Womens Basketball
$26 +
6:00 PM · See listing
California Golden Bears Womens Basketball vs. Long Beach State Athletics Womens Basketball
Haas Pavilion · 2120 Oxford Ext
Sports & FitnessCalifornia Golden Bears Women's Basketball
See listing
6:00 PM · See listing
Long Beach State Beach at California Golden Bears
Haas Pavilion
Sports & Fitness
See listing
6:00 PM · $0 +
AI Security Scenario Exchange - San Francisco
Hotel Zetta San Francisco · 55 5th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Talks & Lectures
$0 +
6:00 PM · $27.33 +
Melissa King: The Girl Who Became King
The Commonwealth Club · 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
Community & Social
$27.33 +
7:00 PM · $17.98 +
The Last Wild Buffalo ft Okeba, Alana Silver
The Faight Collective · 473A Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Concerts & Live Music
$17.98 +
7:00 PM · $10 +
The Havana Syndrome
Clio's Books · 353 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Talks & Lectures
$10 +
7:00 PM · $0 +
SF Wine Lovers Speed Date - Millennials and Gen Z
Rye Cocktail Bar · 688 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Workshops & Classes
$0 +
8:00 PM · $53 +
Shwayze
Cornerstone - CA · 2367 Shattuck Ave.
Concerts & Live MusicShwayze
$53 +
8:00 PM · $104 +
Solas
Freight & Salvage · 2020 Addison St.
Concerts & Live MusicSolas
$104 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Liberation
Berkeley Repertory - Roda Theatre
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
Fri, Nov 6
9:00 AM · $0 +
2026 Tea Collection Sample Sale
5900 Hollis St suite p · 5900 Hollis Street #suite p, Emeryville, CA 94608
Exhibitions & Art
$0 +
1:00 PM · Free
Birthday Card Writing with Oasis Legal Services
1900 Addison St #100 · 1900 Addison St #100, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Community & Social
Free
3:00 PM · $0 +
Haiku in the Garden - Autumn
Marin Art and Garden Center, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, CA, USA · 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, CA 94957
Workshops & Classes
$0 +
4:20 PM · $23.18 +
CBCB X Comedy Come Up : The Cultivated Comedy Experience
Berkeley Chapel of the Flowers · 3049 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Theater & Performing Arts
$23.18 +
5:00 PM · $79 +
Custom Pet Leash Hanger Painting Workshop (East Bay)
Toastique · 350 Railroad Avenue, Danville, CA 94526
Workshops & Classes
$79 +
6:00 PM · Free
Bay Area Nix Meetup first Fridays at UC Berkeley’s OCF on November 6th 6PM to 11PM 🕚
Open Computing Facility · Open Computing Facility, 2495 Bancroft Way #171, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
Conferences & Summits
Free
6:00 PM · $28.52 +
AMOR PROHIBIDO: Selena Tribute + THE ROYAL HEARTBEATS: Latin American Hits
Retro Junkie · 2112 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Concerts & Live Music
$28.52 +
Plan ahead
Speed Dating 2.0 in the Mission District, Ages 30-45
Wed, Dec 16 · Elixir Bar
In Their Name Closing Reception & Drag Show
Fri, Nov 20 · SOMArts Cultural Center
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Ringing In The Holidays: A Harmonious Collaboration [A Cappella Concert]
Sat, Dec 5 · Centrum Auditorium Complex
T-Puse (Indie Dance/Melodic House /Organic House) at MadaRae
Fri, Nov 20 · Madarae
Mx. Spikes Universe 2026
Sat, Nov 21 · 715 Harrison St
Plant and Flower Bingo
Thu, Dec 17 · Wharf Point Market
Meghna Das LIVE at The Delancey
Fri, Dec 4 · The Delancey
Diablo Valley Card Show
Sat, Nov 21 · Concord High School
Frequently asked questions about events in Berkeley
- How many events are free in Berkeley?
- About 10% of the roughly 500 listed events are free. This means approximately 50 events do not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- Concerts and live music, along with theater and performing arts, each have about 100 listings. Sports and fitness events make up about 70, while seasonal holidays and community activities each account for about 40.
- Which venues host the most upcoming events?
- The top venues include Haas Pavilion, Berkeley Repertory Roda Theatre, The UC Theatre, Cornerstone CA, Berkeley Playhouse, and Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts Hofmann.
- Who are some of the main performers with upcoming dates?
- Upcoming performers include the California Golden Bears mens basketball team, the womens basketball and volleyball teams, and the touring show Come From Away.