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The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble will perform Richard Strauss\u2019s Metamorphosen among other musical works on Saturday, Jan. 31. Credit: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble<\/p>\nThe Left Coast Chamber Ensemble will perform Richard Strauss\u2019s Metamorphosen among other musical works on Saturday, Jan. 31. Credit: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcda If you haven\u2019t seen it yet, catch Kala Art Institute\u2019s latest exhibition, Bookness, before it closes on Feb. 11. The exhibition explores how the book has evolved as an artistic medium throughout history. There will be a reception for Bookness on Feb. 8 at the Oakland Marriott City Center. 2990 San Pablo Ave. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf77 Watch a screening of the 1950 film noir \u201cWoman on the Run\u201d while sipping some wine, and enjoy 10% off all bottles of Pinot Noir. Thursday, Jan. 29. Donkey and Goat Winery. Doors open at 5 p.m. and film starts at 6 p.m. FREE<\/a> (consider supporting by buying a glass or bottle of wine)<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcda University of Toronto author and climate scholar Hanna Morris discusses her new book \u201cApocalyptic Authoritarianism: Climate Crisis, Media, and Power.\u201d Thursday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m. Pegasus Books Downtown. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \u26d1\ufe0f UC Berkeley seismologist Amy Williamson will discuss the ongoing earthquake swarm in San Ramon, how these earthquakes are different from other recent tremors felt in the Bay Area, and what Berkeley residents can do to take a proactive role in earthquake hazard preparedness.\u00a0 Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfad A redemptive and oftentimes bitingly funny one-man piece about the struggle with depression, \u201cThe Waiting Period 2026\u201d is an unrelenting look at a 10-day period in Brian Copeland\u2019s life before he could obtain the newly purchased gun with which he planned to take his own life. Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. The Marsh. FREE<\/a> (14+)<\/p>\n \ud83e\udd41Latin percussionist Tito Puente Jr., son of legendary mambo king Tito Puente, brings his hard-charging Latin Jazz Ensemble to Berkeley, turning Ashkenaz into the salsa palace for an evening. Thursday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. Ashkenaz. $30-$35<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udeb4 Biketopia Berkeley hosts a monthly bike workshop exclusively for women, trans and nonbinary people, where you can learn and share information with fellow bikers on how to take care of your bike. This month, the workshop will be followed by a bike ride around the neighborhood. Friday, Jan. 30, 1752 Alcatraz Ave. 6-8 p.m. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb9 Featuring Julian on drums, Steve on bass, and Colin on electric piano and accordion, the Hogan Brothers continue their final-Friday residency at Jupiter with a program of soulful jazz, jazzy pop, and various expressions of clave. Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Jupiter. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb9 The Women Composers Collective is a group of stellar East Bay players dedicated to performing music by female composers, and it includes Berkeley stars such as violinist Irene Sazer, pianists Rebecca Hass and Laura Klein. Saturday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church. $20<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb6 An embarrassment of 12-string guitar talent turns a little West Berkeley instrument shop into a cozy house concert when Doug Young, Pete Madsen, Teja Gerken, Bruce Victor, and Brian Kolnershow all the different ways you can chop that axe. Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. Timbre Folk & Baroque. $20 <\/a>(door only)<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfd2 Cornerstone Berkeley is hosting two Heated Rivalry-themed dance parties, where you can gather with other fans to pop music throwbacks, queer anthems and fan edits. Look forward to giveaways, a photobooth and more. Friday, Jan. 30<\/a> and Sunday, Feb. 15<\/a>, 9 p.m. $26+<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf44 The annual Fungus Fair returns to Tilden Nature Area, where you can see hundreds of local mushroom specimens, vendors sharing shroom-related skills and presentations by guest speakers. Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf75 Teance\u2019s next tea social encourages you to come with a poem to share with the communi-tea. Otherwise, come as you are to share some pots of tea with other attendees. Saturday, Jan. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 1036 Grayson St. $25<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\ud83c\udfbbThe Left Coast Chamber Ensemble presents \u201cMetamorphosen,\u201d a concert where Richard Strauss\u2019s composition of the same name is performed by an orchestra and accompanied by other musical works that \u201cextract maximum power from small forces.\u201d Saturday, Jan. 31, 2619 Dwight Way. 7:30 p.m. $5-40<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf09 Victory Point Cafe is hosting their first-ever trivia night \u2014 check out their Discord to fill out a survey and share what trivia categories you\u2019d like to see. Saturday, Jan. 31 and the last Saturday of every month, 8:30 p.m. FREE this month<\/a> (consider supporting by buying a drink or pastry at the cafe)<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa8 The East Bay Artist Circle is a casual gathering where artists can meet up, connect and find community; bring a snack to share. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2727 California St. 1-3 p.m. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfbbFounded in 2016 by violist Emily Onderdonk, Vitamin Em is a collective of some of the top musicians in the Bay Area, artists versed in jazz, funk, blues, klezmer, rock, Balkan and classical music. The group, which features Berkeley-reared bassoon maestro Paul Hanson, performs as part of Crowden\u2019s Sunday concert series. Sunday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m. Crowden Music Center. $35 (children under 18 free)<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddea A celebration of Brigid\u2019s Day, L\u00e1 Fh\u00e9ile Br\u00edde, welcomes the Irish advent of spring with \u201cThe Commitments\u201d keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter Eamonn Flynn, his band Dublinesque and special guests Shay Black, the Glide Memorial Choir, and many more. Sunday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. The Freight. $39-$44<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcd5 How might a 21st-century revolution against class society succeed? Jasper Bernes, visiting professor of English at UC Berkeley, will discuss this question based on findings from his latest book, \u201cThe Future of Revolution: Communist Prospects from the Paris Commune to the George Floyd Uprising.\u201d Wednesday, Feb. 4, Noon. Geballe Room at UC Berkeley. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb6 The ACCI Gallery has put out an open call for \u201cSound in Visions: Music is the Muse\u201d (submission deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2026<\/a>), an exhibition exploring the way sound can inspire and shape visual art (and vice versa).<\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\u00a0See more things to do\u00a0in\u00a0Oakland<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Richmond<\/a>.\u00a0And check out our big list of\u00a0affordable things to do<\/a>\u00a0anytime in Berkeley.\u00a0Sign up for our\u00a0weekly arts and culture newsletter<\/a>, The Scene.<\/p>\n If there\u2019s an event you\u2019d like us to consider for this roundup, email us at\u00a0the-scene@berkeleyside.org<\/a>. The deadline to submit events for Around Berkeley is end-of-day Monday. If there\u2019s an event that you\u2019d like to promote on our calendar, you can use the self-submission form on our\u00a0events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n “*” indicates required fields<\/p>\n \t