| HIGHLIGHTS, SITES, & BITES
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BEACON OF THE BAY April 2024 |
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Jamea Richmond-Edwards: This Water Runs Deep, 2022 |
BAMPFA'S A MOVEMENT IN EVERY DIRECTION |
Now through Sep. 22 at BAMPFA, A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration illuminates the enduring impressions of the Great Migration through the eyes and cross-media work of 12 contemporary artists. Between 1915 and 1970, in the wake of racial violence and pervasive inequalities, nearly half of the country’s African American population left their homes in the rural South. Many migrated to cities like Chicago, Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, and Houston, while others relocated within the South. Between 1940 and 1970, the Bay Area’s own Black American population increased by nearly 300,000. The Great Migration transformed the economic, cultural, social, political, and ecological makeup of the United States. A Movement in Every Direction honors the paths, decisions, and sacrifices of ancestors; their pursuit of their hopes and dreams; and the brighter tomorrows they imagined for themselves and their loved ones. BAMPFA (Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive) is located at the top of Berkeley's Downtown Arts District, Center Street and Oxford Way, and is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 to 7.
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CANCÚN BERKELEY JOINS DINING LINEUP AT OAK |
Oakland International Airport's ongoing project to introduce local favorites to flyers continues with the addition of Downtown Berkeley favorite, Cancún Sabor Mexicano. Cancún opened its doors in 1994 serving healthy Mexican food, signature fresh salsa bar, hand-made tortillas, and local eco-ethos. At OAK, Cancún will nourish travelers with a wide selection of classics including vegetarian and vegan options. In addition to taqueria favorites, Cancún will also offer a full breakfast menu. Look for Cancún at OAK in Terminal 1, near Gate 9 starting late April.
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WILD, SCENIC, BERKELEY FOR EARTH DAY 2024 |
On April 20, celebrate Earth Day with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Berkeley's greenest building, the Brower Center. Through beautiful cinematography and powerful storytelling, these films explore nature, community activism, climate change, and more. Information and ticket details at EventBrite. Proceeds benefit the Citizens' Climate Lobby of Alameda County.
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BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE BLOCK PARTY |
Berkeley City College (BCC), the Peralta Community College District, and Peralta’s Bond Program, “Build Peralta” will celebrate 50 years of BCC history with a Block Party from 11 to 2 on Tue., April 23, between Milvia St. and Shattuck Ave. on Center Street. Tacos Sinaloa will serve free food as a token of thanks for joining the festivities that will feature live music from DJ Pulpo. After the block party, stay for the 2 pm groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate a new building for the BCC campus, to be built at the northwest corner of Milvia St. & Center St. A reception at BCC will follow, free and open to all.
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BERKELEY BAY FESTIVAL SET FOR 4/27 AT BERKELEY MARINA |
Celebrate the Bay at the Berkeley Marina from 11 to 4 on Sat., April 27 at the Berkeley Bay Festival. This free, family-focused event celebrates the San Francisco Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its protection. Over 30 Bay Area environmental and wildlife conservation organizations, live music, performers, hands-on educational activities, and boat rides are in the mix, along with food vendors including Curbside Kitchen, Royal Egyptian, Brown Cap Organic Soft Serve, Southern Jazz Kitchen, and Roaming Bean Coffee. The Berkeley Bay Festival is presented by the City of Berkeley.
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