How the Shelter in Place Order Is Affecting Berkeley
Jerome Paulos
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Women’s March
On Saturday, January 18, the Women’s March is happening at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco. No matter your gender identity, come and support in solidarity with women everywhere!
Price: Free
RICO Fridays
Come to Ashkenaz on Fridays for dance lessons at 8:30 PM and then social dancing until 2 AM! Break out of your comfort zone and come with some friends for a new experience with new people and a dance lesson.
Price: $10-$15
Youth Commission Meeting
On January 13, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Center. Present your opinions, and recommend youth services and programs and assist the city of Berkeley on their decisions regarding youth.
Price: Free
Berkeley Farmers Market
Come purchase locally grown produce and food on Saturdays on Center Street and MLK in Downtown Berkeley! Support organic farmers and get some delicious food while you’re at it.
Price: Free
World Culture Assembly
Tell your teachers to sign your class up to go to the World Culture Assembly on February 6th! Auditions are still open, so if you’re interested in performing, contact Jillian Curran.
Price: Free
Friday Nights at OMCA
On January 17, the Oakland Museum of California will shut down the street for a giant block party. There are a variety of different food trucks, music, dancing, and free admission to the museum. (This happens every Friday night starting January 17).
Price: Free
Vinegar Tom at Shotgun Theatre
Come view Shotgun Theatres’ Vinegar Tom on Thursdays until January 26 for discounted youth prices. This play is described as “a wild mash-up of desperate women living in 17th century society with modern musical numbers”.
Price: $7
Alameda County Food Bank
Register with a group of friends for a shift at the Alameda County Food Bank, in Alameda, and get your volunteer hours in! They are especially in need of weekday shifts, but anytime you are free is an excellent time to give back.
Price: Free
Cheeseboard Collective Benefit
On Sunday, January 19, at the Cheeseboard Pizza Collective, all proceeds go towards scholarships and practice space for the Girls Rock music program, which supports young girls in developing their music skills in the Bay Area.
Price: $3.50 a slice
Girls’ Varsity Basketball
Girls’ varsity basketball plays Piedmont at Berkeley High School on January 24 at 5:30 PM. Come support them at their game!
Price: $5
Compiled by Anjuna Mascarenhas-Swan
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