October 19, 2012
6th Annual BCM Horror Film Festival
Saturday, October 27 | 7:00 - 11:00 pm 
Berkeley Community Media | 2239 Martin Luther King Jr. Way  | $10 / $5 with full costume
The 2012 BCM Horror Film Festival celebrates it's sixth consecutive year featuring horror filmmakers from the Bay Area. The one night special fundraising event will be filled with prizes, raffles, and a costume contest at Berkeley Community Media's CH28 studios. We hope you will join us at the big screen event within a thriving networking community in the East Bay!

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New Restaurant Opening: Belli
Belli Osteria | 2016 Shattuck Ave. 510-704-1902
Open 5:30 - 10:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday
Open 5:30 - 11:00 pm Friday - Saturday 
The Downtown welcomes new restaurant Belli Osteria to the neighborhood! This new casual and inviting restaurant specializes in gourmet ravioli, and also showcases polenta dishes, with a menu focusing on local, seasonal ingredients. Belli offers an all-Italian wine list with local beer on tap - authentically Italian with a California twist.

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New Restaurant Opening: Fresco Mexican Grill
Fresco Mexican Grill | 2177 Shattuck Ave. | 510-540-4151
Open Monday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Last week, Fresco Mexican Grill opened in Downtown Berkeley, focusing on fast and fresh Mexican food. Fresco serves all the Mexican staples of burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, and will soon feature Mexican sandwiches, as well as breakfast burritos. Husband and wife team, Reza and Mondona Ehtesabi opened their new restaurant in Downtown particularly because of the vibrant community and foot traffic, and welcome the Downtown community to stop by for lunch or dinner!

Kathryn Roszak Dancing
Sunday, October 278 | 2:00 pm 
Osher Studio, Arpeggio Building | 2055 Center St. |
Sliding scale $15 and up
The Danse Lumière company will preview in open rehearsal Secrets on the Way, our new work-in-progress inspired by the poetry of Nobel Prize winner Tomas Tranströmer. The performance features readings by Earll Kingston, followed by a discussion and reception with the performers. The full performance is planned for April 2013. Tickets may be purchased at the door (seating is limited).



Halloween Events
Friday, October 26 | Speakeasy Party | BEC's Bar & Bistro | 2271 Shattuck Ave. | 8:30 pm - 2:00 am | FREE

Saturday, October 27 | Sympathy for the Devil Party | BEC's Bar & Bistro | 2271 Shattuck Ave. | 8:30 pm - 2:00 am | FREE

Monday, October 29 | Halloween Spooktacular @Central | Central Public Library | 2090 Kittredge St. | 6:45 - 7:15 pm | FREE

Wednesday, October 31 | Not too Spooky Halloween | Habitot Children's Museum | 2065 Kittredge St. | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | $9.75 admission 

Wednesday, October 31 | Super Cinema: Rocky Horror Picture Show | Central Public Library | 2090 Kittredge St. | 3:00 - 5:30 pm | FREE

Wednesday, October 31 | Halloween Zombie Disco | BEC's Bar & Bistro | 2271 Shattuck Ave. | 8:30 pm - 2:00 am | FREE

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