The fourth chick hatched Wednesday as people watched on the big outdoor screen at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
BAMPFA
San Francisco International Film Festival returns to BAMPFA with two must-see films
Banel & Adama takes place in Senegal and has a climate change subtext while Soundtrack for a Coup d’Etat connects the imperialist pillaging of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with jazz music.
40 fun things to do indoors on a rainy day in Berkeley
Here are a few suggestions for passing the time during drizzly weather — culled from our roundup of affordable Berkeley activities.
Boots Riley and Cauleen Smith showcase made-in-Oakland films at BAMPFA
In advance of talks and screenings at BAMPFA, the filmmakers spoke about how Oakland shaped their art and what creatives need to flourish.
Around Berkeley: Parties for reading comics and listening to unreleased Green Day album
Other events include a new exhibition at Alma Rise Gallery, an Electric Squeezebox Orchestra concert and another Werner Herzog film.
Around Berkeley: Cooking class for kids, crossword-constructing expert talk, musical reflections on war
Other events include a talk on gene-editing, presentation on reptiles and amphibians and a chlorophyll printing workshop.
Around Berkeley: Gamelan at Ashkenaz, queer immigrant fairytale, festive hikes
Other events include a wreath-making class at the Berkeley Art Center and the SF Gay Men’s Chorus’ holiday spectacular concert.
Around Berkeley: ACCI Street Fair, Solano Stroll-ish, punk rock book release
Other events include a poetry reading at BAMPFA, ornament making on Fourth Street and a winter festival at Aquatic Park.
Around Berkeley: Sweet holiday treats, Christmas tree fundraiser, student dance showcase
Other events include free performances by UC Berkeley students including Cal Raijin Taiko, Celli@Berkeley and the Berkeley Chinese Music Ensemble.
Around Berkeley: Silkroad Ensemble, Ohlone stories, ‘Gaza Surf Club’
Other events include the opening of ‘1984’ at Aurora Theatre and Friendsgiving at Freight & Salvage.
Around Berkeley: Metal sculptures, spooky stories, art walk and Le Jazz Hot Quartet
Other events include the Head West outdoor market at Fourth Street, a book signing with Mandy Aftel and a silent film showing with live music played by UC Berkeley students.
Around Berkeley: Thirsty Thursday, First Friday, Tricks or Treats on Russell Street
Other things to do include seeing a spooky play in the basement of a Northside pizza shop and Berkeley’s first-ever Comic Con.