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Upcoming Events in Berkeley

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Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars

October 23rd, 2024
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, California 94804

The Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars exhibit explores the theme of art and healing amid challenging times. “Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars,” an exhibit featuring the artwork of Joell Jones and Kim Thoman, is presented at the Richmond Art Center’s South Gallery Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 21. Gallery hours are Wednesdays thru Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. An “Opening Reception” for the exhibit will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-3 p.m., while an “Artists Gallery Walkthrough” will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. One goal of the exhibit is to encourage viewers, amid tumultuous times, to pay closer attention to themselves, their thoughts, and their feelings, according to the artists. Collectively, the artists create a space where Jones’ depiction of her adventures into her unconscious is held safe by Thoman’s guardian’s standing strong. Both bodies of work can be seen as iconic avatars allowing for inner work of the heart and mind–a common theme of both artists. Jones' various sized paintings reflect the evolution of her avatar as it changes, with the artist noting that she depicts a woman struggling for transformation as she shapeshifts while adrift in liminal environments. Thoman’s large, abstract steel figures will hang on the wall with an oil on canvas at their centers like an army of bodyguards for protection in this life, she said. Community members will have a chance to produce work inspired by the exhibit at “Make Your Own Avatar" at Fall Family Day” at the art center on Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 3 p.m.

Bowling for Soup

October 24th, 2024
1:30 AM - 6:00 AM
University Avenue 2036, Berkeley, California 94704

General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating With their thirty year anniversary as a band on the horizon in 2024, Texas’ favourite punk rock export Bowling For Soup continue to grow their global fanbase and expand their success year on year. Also dubbed the crown princes of pop punk, Bowling For Soup - frontman and guitarist Jaret Reddick, fellow guitarist Chris Burney, drummer Gary Wiseman and bassist Rob Felicetti have proved that nothing, not even a global pandemic, has slowed the demand for their unique, humour filled live shows and upbeat, heartfelt anthems. Songs such as High School Never Ends, Punk Rock 101, 1985 and of course the Grammy nominated Girl All The Bad Guys Want resonate as much today as when they were written and are proving extremely popular in the modern streaming world. Their 2022 album, Pop Drunk Snot Bread, a play on the cultural reference “pop punk’s not dead”, was heralded by fans and critics alike as the band’s best release in fifteen years. Millions of streams and YouTube views for songs like Getting Old Sucks (But Everybody’s Doing It), I Wanna Be Brad Pitt and the global smash Alexa Bliss (dedicated to WWE’s own multi-time world wrestling women’s champion) show that Bowling For Soup can still run rings (and riffs) around their younger contemporaries. The album also features songs like The Best We Can, Wouldn’t Change A Thing and the positive mental health anthem Hello Anxiety, where Bowling For Soup show they can do both serious and reflective, with a BFS heart at the core.

Cumbia de Los Muertos ft. Discos Resaca

October 25th, 2024
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704

Experience the vibrant rhythms and soulful storytelling of Discos Resaca, a collective of Bay Area musicians who bring cumbia to life with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary influences. Their music, rich with the sounds of accordion, guitars, percussion, and congas, captures the essence of cumbia while infusing it with hip-hop and oldies. This fusion creates an irresistible soundtrack for celebration and reflection, tracing the cultural movements of the Latinx diaspora in the Bay Area. Discos Resaca's debut album, Y Te Cuento (And I'll Tell You), showcases their mastery of cumbia, with tracks that explore themes of community, history, and emotion. From the haunting "Chupacabra" to the nostalgic "Cumbia de San Jose," each song tells a story that resonates with listeners. The Meza sisters, known as Las Mariposas del Alma, lend their powerful harmonies to the collective, adding depth and soul to the music. Rapper Deuce Eclipse, co-founder of Bang Data will bring energy add lyrical flavor to the stage. With over 20 years of experience, bandleader Ivan Flores and his talented ensemble, including guitarists Fabian Martinez and Erik Molina, percussionist Wilson Posada, and conguero Pedro Rosales, create a dynamic and engaging live performance. Their cover of The Fuzz's 1971 soul classic "I Love You For All Seasons" has garnered international acclaim, blending traditional cumbia rhythms with mid-tempo soul in both English and Spanish. Join Discos Resaca for an unforgettable night of music that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of the Bay Area. Don't miss the chance to dance and groove to the sounds of cumbia, oldies, and more. DANCE FLOOR OPEN! Raíces Contemporary (Latino) American Music Curated by John Santos A concert series of diverse Latino (American) music representing hemispheric creativity in a wide range of formats interpreted by several of the most dynamic interpreters in the field. The term America in its true sense refers to North, South, and Central America as well as the Caribbean islands. Accordingly, Latin American music defies brief descriptions. Folk styles and rhythms in traditional and evolutionary settings, dance music, and jazz play seminal roles in this series.