May 20, 2013
Dine Out for Edible Education Poster
Thursday, May 30 | All day 
Participating Downtown Restaurants | 15-25% of proceeds donated to BUSD Gardening & Cooking Program
 
Please join us for Berkeley Dine Out on Thursday, May 30th! Berkeley Dine Out is citywide fundraiser to support Berkeley Unified School District's (BUSD) gardening & cooking program, which will lose funding for 14 school gardening & cooking programs this fall. On May 30th, participating restaurants will donate a percentage of their profits for that day. Participating restaurants in Downtown Berkeley include: Almare Gelato Italiano*, Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe*, Cafe Clem, Comal, East Bay Spice Company, Gather, Ippuku, La Note, Phil's Sliders, Razan's Organic Kitchen*, Revival Bar + Kitchen and Zatar.

Berkeley Chamber of Commerce logo
Thursday, May 30 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm 
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce | 1834 University Ave. | FREE
 
Confused by the permitting process in Berkeley? Come to a Permitting 101 workshop presented by Berkeley City Planning Department representatives Wendy Cosin and Terry Blount in partnership with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. This is a great opportunity to understand the intricacies of locating a business in Berkeley, and to provide transparency into the permit process. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Please RSVP to info@berkeleychamber.com or (510) 549-7000.

Family Fun Festival
Saturday, June 1 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Civic Center Park | MLK Jr. Way b/t Allston and Center St. | FREE
 
Come enjoy a whole day of free fun for the whole family at The Ecology Center Farmers' Markets' 9th annual Family Fun Festival co-sponsored by the Downtown Berkeley YMCA; the City of Berkeley, Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Dept.; BART; and Parents' Press. Featuring hands-on activities, games, contests, & performances including a Bouncy House, art-making, face painting, Farm Animal Encounter Area, a Green Branch "reading room", soccer for children & parents, zine-making station for kids & adults, Hula Hoop contests and more!



Music Events
Wednesday, May 22 | Daniel Cainer's The Jewish Chronicles | The Marsh Cabaret | 2120 Allston Way | 8:00 pm | Buy tickets online or at door
 
Wednesday, May 22 Ackley-McDonas-Stackpole Trio - Michael Vlatkovich Quintet | Berkeley Arts Festival | 2133 University Ave. | 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Thursday & Friday, May 23-24 | The Blues Broads: Tracy Nelson, Dorothy Morrison, Annie Sampson & Angela Strehli | Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse | 2020 Addison St. | 8:00 pm $22.50 advance / $24.50 at door

Saturday, May 25 | Aquadeer & Zoe Blank | Subterranean Arthouse | 2179 Bancroft Way | 8:30 pm | $10-15 sliding scale

Sunday, May 26 | Primavera Latin Jazz Band | Jazzschool | 2087 Addison St. | 4:30 - 6:30 pm | General $15 , Senior/Student $12

Friday, May 31 | Sang Matiz | Jupiter | 2181 Shattuck Ave. | 8:00 pm | FREE



Lectures & Literary Events
Tuesday, May 21 | The Cartoon Art Museum @Central | Central Library | 2090 Kittredge | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | FREE 
 
Tuesday, May 21 The Hidden Life of Wolves Film Presentation and Booksigning | David Brower Center | 2150 Allston Way | 6:00 - 10:00 pm | Tickets $35
 
Wednesday, May 29 | Lisa Hanawalt Discussion & Booksigning of My Dirty Dumb Eyes | Pegasus Books | 2349 Shattuck Ave. | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | FREE
 
Saturday, June 1 | Berkeley at War: Part 1 Lecture | Central Library | 2090 Kittredge | 2:00 - 3:30 pm | FREE



Theater and Dance Events
Friday, May 24 | Dear Elizabeth: Teen Night | Berkeley Repertory Theatre | 2025 Addison St. | 6:30 pm | $10
 
Friday, May 24 - Tuesday, May 28 | Dear Elizabeth Preview Performances | Berkeley Repertory Theatre | 2025 Addison St. | 8:00 pm 
 
Wednesday, May 29 | Dear Elizabeth Opening Night | Berkeley Repertory Theatre | 2025 Addison St. | 8:00 pm | Showing through July 7
 
Wednesday, May 29 | PPP Dance Series | Subterranean Arthouse | 2179 Bancroft Way | 8:00 pm | FREE |  | 

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