Fiber Arts @Central

Tue · Sep 15·12 PM – 3 PM·Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation · Berkeley

Curious about making at Berkeley? Join us for the Jacobs Hall Makerspace Open House — plus the Grand Opening of Yee Commons! Explore UC Berkeley's 8,000 sq. ft. design and prototyping hub, meet the staff and community, and see the tools in action through equipment demos and project displays. We're also celebrating the…

Tue · Sep 15·The Rowell Exhibition Cases, Doe Library, 2nd floor · Berkeley

In 1985, UC Berkeley students, with support from faculty, staff, and labor unions, transformed the campus into the heart of a powerful anti-apartheid divestment campaign. They organized rallies, teach-ins, and shantytown encampments to protest the university's financial ties to companies profiting from South Africa's s…

Tue · Sep 15·10 AM – 11 AM·Central Library · Berkeley

Join us for a weekly read aloud book club where the members choose the next read. This library event is designed for and welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community. This weekly program was co-designed with Ala Costa Center . The first meeting will be Tuesday, September 1, at…

Wed · Sep 16·3 PM – 5 PM·Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch · Berkeley

This is a two part series, led by artist Xochitlpili 'Prince' Faulkner, will focus on the basics of book binding. The first part will have participants make a soft-cover single signature journal. The second part will have participants make a mini hard-cover multisignature book. Prince is a black and latinx, queer, and…

Wed · Sep 16·3 PM – 4:30 PM·West Branch · Berkeley

CraftLab is the 3rd Wednesday of the month at West Branch. Every month is a different theme. In September, come be silly and creative without any pressure to make something “good.” This is a great way to get unstuck if you're in a creative rut or just want to keep channeling your creative energy in a light hearted envi…

Sun · Sep 13·10 AM – 11 AM·UC Botanical Garden Berkeley

Discover the beautiful diversity of the world of succulent plants! Almost every imaginable size, color, texture, and form can be found in these botanical treasures, representing many different plant families found around the world. We’ll explore together some of their amazing features, talk about where and how they gro…

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3 PM·Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch · Berkeley

Led by dancer, theater artist, and Berkeley Civic Arts Individual Artist Grantee, ChingChi Yu, this dance program is designed for all fitness levels, body types, and ages; no prior dance training is required. Each class will start with breathing and wellness movement exercises, such as tapping, level-arm swinging, and…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 5 PM·Central Library · Berkeley

We have plenty of boards and a big screen for online chess or puzzles! We will be playing in The Commons on the 1st floor. All Levels Are Welcome

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5:30 PM·North Branch · Berkeley

Learn practical skills to interrupt a fall, land more safely, recover efficiently, and move on with confidence through calm, structured practice with FallRight founder Marisa Pugliano. About FallRight : FallRight workshops prepare your body before a fall ever happens. Through guided instruction and specific drills, you…