May 30, 2014

Every Sunday in June | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Center St. between Shattuck and Oxford | FREE

Center Street in Downtown Berkeley comes alive with Eats, Beats & Brews, an exciting new block party featuring live music, an outdoor beer garden by Drakes Brewing and Triple Rock, and delicious food from around the world. Kick off summer vacation with friends and family at a free Sunday Fun Day celebration featuring local and internationally touring bands in Downtown Berkeley, across the street from the BART station. On Sunday, June 1, you can celebrate the 34th anniversary of Games of Berkeley with yo-yo demonstrations and lessons, GIANT versions of your favorite games like Gobblet and Rush Hour, colorful fun hula hoops and triple-sized playing cards! When you're ready for a break from playing you can chow down on some fantastic food from the local food trucks and the Cancun taco stand while you listen to a rhythmic playlist featuring Black Bones, Fito Reinoso and Ritmo y Armonia, and Los Tigres mariachi band with DJ Antonio spinning. 

 

Each week, Eats, Beats & Brews line-up:

June 1: Black Bones - Los Tigres Mariachi Band - Fito Reinoso and Su Ritmo y Armonia with DJ Antonio

June 8: Callaghan - Into The Pacific with DJ O Aces

June 15: The Blondies - Muir Valley Settlers - Justin Ancheta Band

June 22: Mojo Daisies - MAD NOISE with DJ O Aces

June 29 FINALE: Saving Cadence - The Boston Boys with DJ O Aces

Monday, June 2 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
David Brower Center | 2150 Allston Way | FREE | RSVP

The David Brower Center is partnering with Voice of Witness , an organization working to illuminate human rights crises, to present a book launch and discussion on the state of labor in the global economy. Voice of Witness editor Corinne Goria will share the stage with Berit Ashla, the Executive Director of the David Brower Center, and the Invisible Hands narrator Bere Suanu Kingston, who will share stories and answer questions about his experiences with Shell Oil Company in his village in Nigeria.

Friday, June 6 | 9:30 pm
California Jazz Conservatory | 2087 Addison St. | FREE

Battle of the Early Bands! is a spirited and entertaining event, where five groups of outstanding young early music ensembles from all around the country will compete in various non-traditional categories (velocity/emotions/creativity/spontaneity, etc.). This battle is produced by Early Music America's Youth Advisory Board and will be narrated by Jeffrey Thomas of American Bach Soloists. Come ready to cheer, smile, and be dazzled!

Tuesday, June 10 | 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Gather Restaurant, Revival Bar + Kitchen, and FIVE Restaurant | 2200 Oxford St. | $99

The Moveable Feast is a unique walking tour visiting three model sustainable restaurants located within blocks of each other for an intimate and informative progressive dinner in the heart of several local foodie districts. Our pioneering tour in Downtown Berkeley, in a city some consider the epicenter for the US food movement, visits Gather Restaurant, Revival Bar + Kitchen, and FIVE Restaurant.

Gather, network, meet new friends and learn about sustainable food! Indulge in a locally sourced (often organic) and relaxed meal while learning about Slow Money, Slow Food, local farms and food sources. Enjoy an opportunity to leisurely network (feel free to sit next to a new person at each stop!), while enjoying presentations by award-winning restaurant owners and chefs.

Buy Local Berkeley and LocalOn.com are producing a workshop series to teach merchants the basics and intermediate skills for using social media to promote your business on the Web. Ever wonder how some businesses show up on the first couple pages of search results? Learn about Search Engine Optimization and how you can do the same at this FREE workshop! We'll cover topics relevant only to small to medium businesses and organizations:

• What exactly is SEO?
• Everything you need to know about Keywords, and the lies scammers tell
• How your website and social media affect your ranking
• Google Plus, Google Maps, and why all that is important

Please rsvp for the workshop to buylocalberkeley@gmail.com to reserve your space.

Sunday, June 1 |  Eats, Beats, & Brews feat. Black Bones - Fito Reinoso and Su Ritmo y Armonia with DJ Antonio | 12:00 - 6:00 pm | Center St. between Shattuck and Oxford | FREE