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The ACCI Gallery presents their latest exhibition, \u201cFreedom and Consent,\u201d from now to Sunday, July 5. Photo credit: Thea Hudson<\/p>\nThe ACCI Gallery presents their latest exhibition, \u201cFreedom and Consent,\u201d from now to Sunday, July 5. Photo credit: Thea Hudson<\/p>\n
Never miss local events!\u00a0Sign up for Berkeleyside\u2019s arts and culture newsletter, The Scene<\/a>. And check out our\u00a0roundup of affordable things to do anytime in Berkeley<\/a>.<\/p>\n \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 The ACCI Gallery presents their latest exhibition, \u201cFreedom and Consent,\u201d featuring 32 artists\u2019 works that explore and question the ideas of migration, American-ness and the American Dream. Exhibition runs from now to Sunday, July 5. Gallery is open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. 1652 Shattuck Ave. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf47 Central Library is serving free lunch for kids and teens age 18 and under throughout the summer, plus fun activities like arts and crafts and cooking classes. Lunch is served through Aug. 6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Noon-1:30 p.m. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc89 The City of Berkeley is offering free Mpox vaccines\u00a0 \u2014 whether you\u2019re starting your first dose or completing your second dose. Mpox prevention information, health education resources and giveaways for fans, hand sanitizer and more will also be available. Clinics will be offered on Thursday, June 18; Friday, June 26; and Saturday, June 27. 4-7 p.m. 2107 Fourth St. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb6 A powerhouse triumvirate of Bay Area singers, Trillian Welch features Margaret Belton, Meredith Edgar, and Jill Rogers reimagining of the haunted Americana tales of Gillian Welch with lustrous three-part harmonies and full-band arrangements. Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m. The Freight. $39-$44<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa4 The Amateur Music Network\u2019s Candace Johnson, director of UC Berkeley\u2019s University Gospel Choir, leads a musical celebration of Juneteenth with a group sing-along focusing on American songs of freedom. Friday, June 19, 4 p.m. The Marsh. $10 suggested<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf7c Celebrate Father\u2019s Day weekend on Fourth Street \u2014 festivities include a morning car show by Le Pit Club, live music, crafts, free cookies and free caricatures. Saturday, June 20, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 If you live and\/or own a business in South Berkeley, learn more and provide your thoughts on the future housing developments on the Ashby BART West Lot, which is slated to create at least 600 housing spots. Complimentary coffee, tea and pastries will be served. Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. 2939 Ellis St. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa8 Picking up a tradition dating back to the early 20th century, the Hillside Club holds its first fine art exhibition in many years, featuring some of the same painters who displayed their works in the club during the 1910s, as well as images of Berkeley itself as portrayed by artists of the time. The weekend includes lectures by knowledgeable local figures discussing aspects of the art on display. Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hillside Club. $23 (registration encouraged)<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb7 For nearly two decades, MJ\u2019s Brass Boppers Brass Band has been a leading vehicle for New Orleans second line funk, delivering a dance-inducing blend of traditional Crescent City standards, funk, jazz, modern pop and more. Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. San Pablo Park\u2019s Frances Albrier Community Center. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2600\ufe0f Soak in the summer solstice sun at F\u00eate de la Musique, a mini music festival where seven local bands will be playing music all day. Dogs and kids are very welcome. Saturday, June 20, 1-8 p.m. 1340 Fifth St. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf75 Blue Willow Teaspot is hosting their first Maker\u2019s Mart, featuring over 20 local vendors selling art, food and plant medicine, as well as bottomless cups of tea and tarot readings. Saturday, June 20, 4-8 p.m. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f The Olczak Group presents \u201cSun-Spell,\u201d a photography exhibition featuring 20 Bay Area artists that explore our relationship to the natural and constructed landscape, as well as how these spaces influence perception, memory and belonging. The opening reception will include refreshments from Hoi Polloi and tacos from Goodtimes Oakland. Saturday, June 20, 5 p.m. 3308 Adeline St. FREE<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb8 Making his debut under the patio redwoods, Grammy-nominated guitarist David White presents his current trio project Souls On Board, a hybrid of bebop, Latin jazz, free improv and contemporary jazz rendered in an electric modern vein. Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m. Jupiter. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \u270a\ud83c\udffe Berkeley\u2019s Juneteenth celebration, the longest running in the Bay Area, features activities across three stages, with live music, crafts, and soul-powered vocals by Rhonda Benin and Tiffany Austin. Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Adeline & Alcatraz. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2600\ufe0f Watch the sun set on the longest day of the year at the Berkeley Solar Calendar, where you can also learn about the astronomical and cultural significance of the summer solstice. Meet at the park formerly known as Cesar Chavez, and check out the website for detailed directions to the solar calendar. Sunday, June 21, 7:30-8:45 p.m. FREE<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 Presented by the Berkeley Film Foundation, Kim Anno\u2019s new documentary \u201c\u00a1Quba!\u201d follows the activists who sparked the 2022 referendum that legalized same-sex marriage. Monday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. Rialto Cinemas Elmwood. $15.25<\/a><\/p>\n \u26a2 Berkeley-reared singer\/songwriter Rachel Garlin presents a staged edition of her acclaimed concept album \u201cThe Ballad of Madelyne & Therese\u201d with top-shelf band, orchestrations by Berkeley-raised Yair Evnine (who co-orchestrated and performed in Sara Bareilles\u2019s Broadway hit \u201cWaitress\u201d), Madeleine Oldham\u2019s dramaturgy and Charlie Varon\u2019s creative direction. Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 p.m. The Marsh. $15-$100<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcda Jon Hickey, an enrolled member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, celebrates the paperback release of his debut novel \u201cBig Chief,\u201d a bare-knuckle account of tribal politics and conflicting family loyalties, with a book signing and special guest. Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m. Mrs. Dalloway\u2019s Bookstore. FREE<\/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 We know that most readers don’t get to the end of the article. But you did! To support our in-depth, rock-solid reporting, please consider making a donation to our nonprofit newsroom today. We rely on our readers \u2014 particularly the ones who read the whole story!<\/p>\n “*” indicates required fields<\/p>\n \t