More than trophy homes: AIA East Bay rethinks its annual home tours
The local chapter of the American Institute of Architects is hosting home tours, housing forums and a bike tour aimed at exploring all forms of shelter.
Events
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‘Itching to get back’: Berkeley Symphony reuniting for first in-person concert in 18 months
The Berkeley Symphony is performing on Aug. 4 at Bruns Amphitheater — the orchestra’s first in-person concert since February 2020.
Lyrics Born works to combat AAPI hate through his social-justice inflected music
The hip-hop veteran and Berkeley native has always used his platform to air social issues, from displacement to economic inequality, and political engagement.
Things to do in the Bay Area during COVID-19
Dance film from Alvin Ailey will ‘give voice’ to those who need to be heard
The video program begins with a new work providing commentary on the devastating effect of police misconduct, health disparities and gun violence on Black communities.
Bearettes dance team’s place in civil rights history gets the spotlight in new film
The film focuses on the Cal Bearettes, the first majorette-style dance team in the University of California system.
Art is backdrop for new Berkeley Symphony video performances
The performances are part of a collaboration with the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
The It List: Mick LaSalle shows the California dream on screen
San Francisco Chronicle film critic Mick LaSalle leads viewers through a virtual journey into the mythology of California and its depiction in film.
Arts
Showing up for yourself: Talking with Berkeley hip-hop artist LOE Gino
The MC is set to headline at Cornerstone on Friday, wearing his signature Birkenstocks and socks, of course.
Berkeley playwright dreamed up tale of post-human robot museum curators during walks in the Rose Garden
Miyoko Conley, a grad student at Cal, was selected to have her play performed at the Bay Area Playwrights Festival the weekends of July 16 and 25.
Film gives unflinching look at rocker Lydia Lunch’s artistic path
Plus: ‘Mandibles,’ Quentin Dupieux’s latest contribution to the cinema of the absurd.
City
4th of July: Berkeley Marina closed to unauthorized vehicles, fireworks off
Fireworks and alcohol remain prohibited. Businesses will be open but drivers will need to present credentials to enter.
Grizzly Peak Boulevard, viewpoints closed Fourth of July for fire safety
The closures will last through the Fourth of July and only Grizzly Peak Boulevard residents will be able to pass checkpoints.
New exhibit showcases vital contribution of African Americans to Berkeley
The installation will feature businesses, churches, and the political and social scene from 1940-2000.
Recent stories
Berkeley’s Destani Wolf, ‘soul’ of Cirque du Soleil show, will sing at Orinda amphitheater
Wolf, a 1994 Berkeley High graduate who starred in Cirque du Soleil’s “Bazzar,” is opening the first of two shows by the Rebirth Brass Band at Bruns Amphitheater on July 3.
In brief
Pride ‘On the Plaza’ celebration today in downtown Berkeley
Live music and events “On the Plaza” will run throughout the summer.
At the Frameline Festival: One of those horrible everyone-has-to-go family getaways
‘Sweetheart’ is a very satisfying comedy-drama. Also at the festival: ‘North By Current,’ a doc about a religious family’s struggles to come to terms with sex, sexuality and death.
Cal students build artistic ‘monument to extraction’ at Albany Bulb
A new art installation at the former landfill explores the region’s hidden history.
