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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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December

  • 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
  • December 9 – Six Centuries of Christmas
  • December 15 – Baila! Community Dance Party
  • December 16 – Saturday Shoreline Cleanup
  • December 17 – Berkeley Flea Market
  • December 19 – A Chanticleer Christmas
  • December 24 – Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise & Signature Dinner Cruise
  • December 25 – Christmas Day Premier Brunch Cruise
  • December 31 – New Year’s Eve Premier Dinner Cruise

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January

  • 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
  • All Month – Duane Linklater’s First Major Survey Exhibition at BAMPFA
  • January 10, 17, 24 & 31 – CJC Jams at Jupiter
  • January 30 – Black Oak Ensemble Berkeley Chamber Performances

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February

  • 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
  • All Month – Duane Linklater’s First Major Survey Exhibition at BAMPFA
  • All Month – Manhatta at Aurora Theatre Company
  • February 10 – Brad Mehldau: 14 Reveries at Zellerbach Hall
  • February 18 – Cuban Rumba Jam at La Pena Cultural Center
  • February 25 – Taylor Mac & Matt Ray’s: Bark of Millions at Zellerbach Hall

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