Latest Events in Berkeley(December Updated)

Join author Dino Enrique Piacentini at Books Inc. Berkeley for a celebration of his book Invasion of the Daffodils! Dino will be in conversation with Shanti Sekaran. Dino grew up in Los Angeles, lived in San Francisco for twenty-three years, and has also, at various times, set down stakes in Houston, Oaxaca, Champaign, and Prague. His stories and essays have been published in or are forthcoming in Pembroke, Gulf Coast, Confrontation, The Masters’ Review, The Atticus Review, The Globe & Mail, and The Massachusetts Review, among other places. He was a collaborating writer for the Aura Contemporary Ensemble’s Words and Music concert and served as Fiction Editor at Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts. He has taught creative writing at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and the University of Houston, where he also earned his MFA in 2016. Currently he lives in Denver, where he teaches creative writing at Lighthouse Writers Workshop and the University of Denver’s University College. Before becoming a writer, he worked as an arts administrator at The Mexican Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Asian Art Museum, and Galería de la Raza. Invasion of the Daffodils is his debut novel. Information Source: Books Inc. | eventbrite

Play in the UC Berkeley Mahjong Club's Fall 2024 Riichi Mahjong Open! The tournament will be held on the UC Berkeley campus in the Stephen's Lounge in the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union (on the third floor) The player capacity is set to 36 (hard capacity). Any individuals who sign up after the event is full will be put on a waiting list, and will be notified if a space is available. Dates: November 16th to November 17th, 2024 Venue: Stephen's Lounge, MLK Student Union Address: 2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720 Ruleset: WRC 2022 Rules with the following modifictions: Mod. 2.1—Red FivesMod. 3.2—Nagashi ManganMod. 4.1—Uma (30/10/-10/-30)Mod. 4.4—Counted yakuman (kazoe yakuman)Mod. 6.3—Lower PenaltiesYou can find the list of rules and modifications here. The format will be a scramble format, with 5 hanchan on Saturday and 4 hanchan on Sunday. After the 5 hanchan on day 1, if your score is positive, you will retain your score going into day 2. Otherwise, your score will be reset back to 0 for the second day. The final placements will be based on the overall scores of day 2. Prizes will be awarded to the top 4 participants. The entry fee will be $20 for students and $30 for non-students (+ eventbrite fees). Only purchase the student ticket if you are CURRENTLY a student (this will be verified upon entry at the tournament). Your entry fee helps fund the costs of running this event, including the cost of the venue reservation, supplies, as well as the purchase of the Mahjong sets used for the tournament to be used in future club events. Water will be provided at the venue. Food/other beverages will not be provided, but are available within walking distance of the venue. Below is the tentative agenda for each day. Please arrive by 9:50 AM each morning to avoid any late penalties/drops. Free play will start after the last tournament hanchan of the day, and end at 9:00 PM each day. The room must be fully cleared by 10:00 PM. Information Source: UC Berkeley Mahjong Club | eventbrite

EBRU WORKSHOPS Calling all art enthusiasts! Discover the magic of Ebru and create your own unique masterpiece to take home under the guidance of esteemed artist Hacer Özcan. Join us to embrace the meditative flow of colors on water and unleash your creativity in this mesmerizing art form. Ebru Art: A Dance of Colors on Water Ebru, also known as water marbling, is an ancient Turkish art form that captivates with its enchanting beauty. This technique involves floating pigments on the surface of water and carefully manipulating them into intricate patterns. The results are ethereal, resembling vibrant, swirling galaxies or delicate blooming flowers. Each creation is a unique masterpiece, reflecting the harmonious interplay between the artist and the water. Ebru is not just a visual art—it’s a meditative journey where colors dance and blend to create stunning compositions. Hacer Özcan is a seasoned practitioner of Ebru with years of experience. She has conducted numerous Ebru classes, workshops, and masterclasses in Toronto, sharing her passion for this ancient art with eager learners of all ages. WORKSHOP SPECIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION 👩‍🎨 Age: The workshop is for adults (min. age 18)🗓️ Date: November 17th, 2024⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ESTVenue: Toronto Yunus Emre Institute, 78 Berkeley St., Toronto, ON M5A 2W7Workshop Materials: All materials will be provided. Feel free to bring a phone or camera to capture these unforgettable moments! 📸🎨Instructor: Hacer Özcan (see her short bio above)Fee: CA$25 (materials included). Note: the Eventbrite processing fee of CA$1.98 is not included.Registration: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis through Eventbrite. Secure your spot by registering promptly to avoid missing out!Withdrawal and Refund Policy: You may withdraw up to two days before the workshop start date; however, Eventbrite processing fees may not be refundable. No refunds will be given for cancellations made one day prior or on the day of the workshop. All refunds will be processed to the participant’s bank account.For further inquiries: Contact us at toronto@yee.org.tr• Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook . Information Source: Toronto Yunus Emre Institute | eventbrite

Join Vanessa Saunders at Books Inc. Berkeley for a celebration of her debut novel The Flat Woman! In The Flat Woman, women exclusively are blamed for the climate crisis. Sea gulls drop dead from the sky, and the government, instead of taking responsibility, scapegoats a group of female ecoterrorists. When a girl's mother is incarcerated for climate crimes, she is forced to raise herself alone. As a young woman, she begins a romance with a climate activist whose passion makes her question her own role in the world. By turns hilarious, deadly serious, and completely absurd, The Flat Woman asks who gets the right to call themselves a good person in a world ripe with disaster. Driven by complex academic and moral questions, The Flat Woman is certain to appeal to fans of feminist and experimental literature, as well as fans of Margaret Atwood, Renee Gladman, Banhu Kapil, Maggie Nelson, Kelly Link, and Anne Carson. “Richly textured and chillingly poetic, The Flat Woman is filled with pure enthrallment. A mother, a child-like woman, an Elvis impersonator, and an aunt—all caught in an intricate web of seagull terrorism, spattered with ash and feathers—plunges the reader into an intricate and inscrutable collision of forces.” —Vi Khi Nao, author of Swimming with Dead Stars “With deft efficiency, Vanessa Saunders lets a mini-matrix of motifs and characters mirror a society's worth of ecological, political, and personal crisis. A beautifully constructed work of feminist realism.” —Nell Zink, author Avalon Vanessa Saunders is a professor of practice at Loyola University New Orleans. Her hybrid work, fiction, and poetry has appeared in Seneca Review, Los Angeles Review, Sycamore Review, Passages North, and among others. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she received her MFA from Louisiana State University. Information Source: Books Inc. | eventbrite

We're back with all the things you love & more:❆ ‎‏‏‎ Basementeers get 20% off everything* in-store‎❆‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ Chance to win some of this season's hottest (coldest?) snow gear❆ ‎‏‏‎ 2-for-1 lift ticket vouchers to Palisades Tahoe**❆ ‎‏‏‎ Access to reps from over 50 snow industry brands❆ ‎‏‏‎ Beer for good - donate, drink, and make a differenceRide for Less at Palisades TahoeGet the best deal on Palisades Tahoe lift tickets at SnowFest - for every $100 you spend, get a 2-for-1 lift ticket voucher to Palisades Tahoe for this season (limit 3) or grab your Tahoe 4-Pack at an unbeatable price. Winter is approaching fast, so get prepped for your days on the slopes at SnowFest! Win the Gear of Your DreamsOur snow brands are coming in full force with the lowdown on this season's hottest (coldest?) gear and they're giving away a ton of it! Join us at SnowFest to chat 'em up and get a chance to win this season's skis, boards, boots, bindings, apparel, and so much more. Get Tips From Your Favorite BrandsOur brand reps couldn't be more excited to set you up with your kit for this season - get expert help straight from the source, all at SnowFest! Beer for GoodBeer is good. Helping your local communities is even better - that's why we're offering tastings from our partnering breweries for a donation. 100% of proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Bay Area so join us to donate, drink, and make a difference at SnowFest! *Basementeer members get 20% off. Non-Basementeers get 11% off. Valid in-store only. Not combinable with other discounts. Not valid on bikes, gift cards, rentals, services, or trips. Other exclusions apply - see our site for details. PALISADES TAHOE 2 FOR 1 VOUCHER EXCLUSIONS **The promo code is one-time-use only for one 2 for 1 lift ticket to Palisades Tahoe. Buy one (1) adult lift ticket online with your promo code and receive a second lift ticket for FREE. Complimentary ticket must be used on the same date as the purchased ticket. Offer valid Monday through Friday from Opening Day 2024 through Closing Day 2025, EXCEPT FOR Saturdays and Sundays and the following blackout dates: 12/14/24 – 1/5/25, 1/18/25 – 1/20/25, 2/15/25 – 2/23/25. Not valid with any other offers. No cash value. No refunds. Tickets are NOT redeemable at the Ticket Window, tickets must be purchased in advance at https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/groups-meetings-weddings/snowfest-discount. Information Source: Sports Basement | eventbrite

Experience the legendary musical "CABARET" in Toronto at the Kit Kat Club located in the Alumnae Theatre. Step into a decadent sanctuary where artists, performers, and outsiders come together to rule the night. This groundbreaking production, directed by Jack Phoenix and Reba Pyrah, features iconic songs like "Willkommen" and "Money" by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of CABARET, winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a mesmerizing performance filled with music, dance, and drama. Join us on November 27, 2024, for a memorable evening at this must-see event in Toronto. Ticket prices range from $0 to $62.15.

Leave your troubles outside. In here, life is beautiful. Experience this groundbreaking musical like never before. The denizens of the Kit Kat Club have created a decadent sanctuary inside Toronto’s Alumnae Theatre, where artists and performers, misfits and outsiders rule the night. Step inside their world. One of the most successful musicals of all time, winner of 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Revival, this Toronto production features the songs Willkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time, Money and the title number Cabaret. CABARET has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Joe Masteroff – based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood. Running Nov 27 - Dec 7 (10 Performances): Wed, Nov 27 @8PM (Preview) Thurs, Nov 28 @8PM (Opening) Fri, Nov 29 @8PM Sat, Nov 30 @2PM (Matinee) Sat, Nov 30 @8PM Wed Dec 4 @8PM Thurs, Dec 5 @8PM Fri, Dec 6 @8PM Sat, Dec 7 @2PM (Matinee) Sat, Dec 7 @8PM (Closing) Produced & Directed by Jack Phoenix and Reba Pyrah Music Directed by Jake Schindler Choreographed by Maya Lacey horrorshowproductions.com Information Source: Horrorshow Productions | eventbrite