Things to do in Berkeley in August 2026
The Actors Ensemble of Berkeley presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” from Aug. 22 to Sept. 7. Credit:…
Around Berkeley: Hike to Grizzly Peak, women in tattooing, learn Irish dancing
The Berkeley Path Wanderers Association is hosting a walk from the Berkeley Rose Garden to Grizzly Peak on…
Around Berkeley: National Night Out, concert for Venezuela earthquake victims
Children gather and dance at the 2025 National Night Out Block Party outside of the McGee Avenue Baptist…
Around Berkeley: Night kayaking, North Shattuck Block Party, Midsummer Bazaar
The UC Aquatic Center is offering a full moon group kayak adventure at the Berkeley Marina on Wednesday,…
Around Berkeley: Final Central Works show, GoBCon, Elmwood Beer Crawl
Central Works presents their final production, “The Prince Parts 1 and 2,” from July 18 to Sept. 6.…
Around Berkeley: A new festival at the Freight, ‘Little BIG Mouth,’ Patiyochella
Pamela Gaye Walker will perform her one-woman show “Little BIG Mouth” at The Marsh from July 12 to…
Around Berkeley: Alice in Wonderland, Gilman First Fridays, Playreaders Circle
The amphitheater at John Hinkel Park. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/CatchLight Local Never miss local events! Sign up for Berkeleyside’s…
Around Berkeley: Feral fruits, Free RPG Day, community carnival
Games of Berkeley is participating in Free RPG Day with giveaways, crafts and activities on Saturday, June 27.…
Around Berkeley: Juneteenth festival, Father’s Day, ACCI show
The ACCI Gallery presents their latest exhibition, “Freedom and Consent,” from now to Sunday, July 5. Photo credit:…
Around Berkeley: Movies in the Park, flea market reopening, Itty Bitty Market
Strawberry Creek Park will have an outdoor showing of “Wicked: For Good” on Friday, June 12. File photo:…
Around Berkeley: Ballet costumes, Bay Area Book Fest, bike repairs
Award-winning Bay Area costume designer Abra Berman will explore the history of ballet costumes on Friday, May 29,…
Around Berkeley: Shakespeare in the park, amplified haircuts
Inferno Theatre presents a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” Credit: Inferno Theatre Never miss local events! Sign…