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HIGHLIGHTS, SITES, & BITES |
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SPRING ROLL CALL May 2025 |
MOTHER'S DAY MOMENTS IN BERKELEY |
Celebrate Mother's Day this weekend in Berkeley with momentous offerings, by land and by sea! Sunday, May 11 promises to be unforgettable with the following experiences. Donato & Co. celebrates Mother's Day with a special menu of spring flavors and Italian traditions. Homemade pastas, imported Italian cheese and prosciutto, local artichokes and asparagus, aromatic herbs, Mamma mia! Also from Italy with love, Passione Emporio will dish a special Mother's Day menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family memories will flow like the Pacific tide aboard the amazing Premier Berkeley Mother’s Day Cruise on the San Francisco Bay with City Cruises. Savor a chef-inspired buffet and a selection of wine, champagne, and classic cocktails, from indoor or outdoor deck tables with views of the picturesque San Francisco’s skyline. Honor Mom with a special brunch at Revival Bar + Kitchen in Downtown Berkeley. Beloved classics like Biscuits, Benedicts, Beignets, and signature Omelettes, all crafted with seasonal flair. Toast the occasion with fresh May Brunch cocktails and mocktails. Reservations recommended via Open Table. Broc Cellars in the Berkeley Wine District invites all Moms for an afternoon of serenity enhanced by Broc's natural wine, Leaves & Flowers Tea, and confections from Not Too Sweet Treats. Mother's Day at Broc runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the winery's Fifth and Gilman location. ZINO, the signature restaurant at Hotel Shattuck Plaza, offers a vibrant Mother's Day Brunch from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with Mediterranean-inspired menus of seasonal favorites and brunch classics. Reservations recommended!
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BERKELEY REP'S the aves AT PEET'S THEATRE |
Experience the aves, an immersive, groundbreaking world premiere from Berkeley Repertory Theatre. An old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain… but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park and 2025 Tony Award-nominated director Knud Adams turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. Light, space, and movement converge with Park's lyrical text to invite audiences away from the increasingly noisy and chaotic world we inhabit. This rare fusion of visual artistry and poetic storytelling will spark conversations about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of change. the aves runs at Berkeley Rep' intimate Peet's Theatre now through June 8, use code BERKELEY25 for 25% off tickets, valid for performances through May 18.
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2025/26 BERKELEY DESTINATION GUIDE IS HERE! |
The official 2025/26 Berkeley Destination Guide debuted last month in print and a full digital version. And now, full Destination Guide translations in six additional languages have arrived in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. With 120 pages of inspiration and information, the Berkeley Destination Guide is your go-to resource for discovering the best of the city.
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BERKELEY HUMANE'S PINTS FOR PAWS COMING JUNE 7 |
Drink craft beer, save animals: the 11th annual Pints for Paws® happens June 7 in West Berkeley at Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth Street. Consistently celebrated as one of the top tail-wagging events in the East Bay, Pints for Paws purrfectly pairs community spirit with a passion for supporting animal welfare. Highlights include unlimited tastings of a variety of local craft beers, artisan wines, exceptional ciders, and handcrafted vodka, all served in a complimentary commemorative glass. There's bumpin' music, a tasty selection of food bites available for purchase, and the company of crowd-friendly dogs. Every ticket sold contributes directly to saving the lives of shelter animals at Berkeley Humane. This is an event that likely will sell out, so get your tickets here. #PintsForPaws
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BERKELEY'S A SOLEFUL CITY |
Berkeley is a city of walkable neighborhoods, from the Elmwood to Solano, Telegraph to Fourth Street, and more in between. How appropriate, then, that Berkeley's independent shoe stores are thriving and not getting "Zappoed." To celebrate Small Business Week 2025, the Berkeleyside article, Why people keep walking into Berkeley shoe stores instead of clicking online, shares how The Walk Shop, Elmwood Village Shoes, and Sole Terra Shoes create value for patrons through service, quality and experience while West Berkeley startup, Arris Composites, also supports foot health with carbon-fiber insoles that help people stay comfortable on their feet all day. The City of Berkeley’s #DiscoveredinBerkeley campaign spotlights local businesses; walk on over to the DiscoveredinBerkeley website and follow @DiscoveredinBerkeley on Instagram to learn more.
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PULITZER-WINNING LYNN NOTTAGE PLAY "CRUMBS FROM THE
TABLE OF JOY" STAGING AT AURORA |
Staging now through May 25 at Aurora Theatre Company, Crumbs from the Table of Joy is a compelling play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Elizabeth Carter. Set in 1950, Crumbs from the Table of Joy follows the Crump family as they relocate from Pensacola, Florida, to Brooklyn, New York, after the death of the family matriarch. Through the eyes of 17-year-old Ernestine Crump, audiences witness the family's navigation through the complexities of race, religion, and societal expectations during a time of significant social change. The arrival of Aunt Lily, an outspoken, communist-leaning woman, further challenges the family's dynamics and beliefs.
"Lynn Nottage is one of the most significant American playwrights working today,” said Artistic Director Josh Costello. "We're honored to bring this early work of hers, showcasing all her insight and passion, to the Aurora stage. And I'm thrilled to welcome back director Elizabeth Carter." Tickets available here. |
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TUNE IN TO CIEL SESSIONS RELAUNCH |
Ciel Media is proud to relaunch Ciel Sessions, a live music and storytelling series rooted in the belief that music is more than entertainment: it’s a force for connection, healing, and transformation. Think Tiny Desk Concerts meets MTV Unplugged. Ciel Sessions will present artists who create with purpose, and who lead with story and soul. It’s for those who still believe in the power of a room, a rhythm, and a voice. Be there for the new season's first Ciel Session with an unforgettable live performance by Gayathri Krishnan, on Thur., May 22, with doors open at 7:30. The venue: the gorgeous Ciel Creative Space, 2611 Eighth Street in West Berkeley. Tickets on sale now!
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