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Things to Do in Beautiful Berkeley

Welcoming, relaxing, and thoroughly stunning, Berkeley, California, encapsulates the Bay Area lifestyle. At the Hotel Shattuck Plaza, you can experience it all, without the Bay Area price tag. Hike through regional parks, tour one of the nation’s preeminent public universities, or lose yourself in the city’s wonder — take a break from work and get to know this special place.

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March

  • March 1 – Gilman Wine Block First Fridays
  • March 2 – Kronos Quartet at Zellerbach Hall
  • March 5 – Tuesday Trivia Night at The Berkeley City Club
  • March 6 – Batsheva Dance Company at Zellerbach Hall
  • March 17 – Schubert’s Winterreise at Zellerbach Hall
  • March 24 – Mahler Chamber Orchestra at Zellerbach Hall
  • March 28-30 – Bioneers 2024 Conference – Revolution from the Heart of Nature
  • Every Tuesday – Farmers Market South Berkeley
  • Every Thursday – Thirsty Thursdays at the North Berkeley Farmers Market
  • Every Friday – Beer Fest Fridays
  • Every Saturday & Sunday - UC Botanical Garden Docent-Led Tour

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April

  • April 4 – Cal Performances 2024 Gala at Zellerbach Hall
  • April 12 – Yeah Whatever – Smooth Comedy for a Rough Era at Gilman Brewing Co.
  • April 24 – Willie Nelson & Family at the Greek
  • April 30 – Sarah McLachlan at the Greek
  • Every Tuesday – Farmers Market South Berkeley
  • Every Thursday – Thirsty Thursdays at the North Berkeley Farmers Market
  • Every Friday – Beer Fest Fridays
  • Every Saturday & Sunday - UC Botanical Garden Docent-Led Tour

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May

  • May 5 – June 16 – Galileo at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
  • May 12 – Berkeley Mother’s Day Premier Brunch Cruise
  • May 31 – Tedeschi Trucks Band at The Greek
  • Every Tuesday – Farmers Market South Berkeley
  • Every Thursday – Thirsty Thursdays at the North Berkeley Farmers Market
  • Every Friday – Beer Fest Fridays
  • Every Saturday & Sunday - UC Botanical Garden Docent-Led Tour

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