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Date night ideas in Berkeley

Shows, tastings, sunset spots and evening plans made for two.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 15 listings

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Quick answer

Top always-open things to do in Berkeley:

  1. Bear Ghost, Sarah and the Safe Word in Berkeley — Sat, Oct 24, Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music · Berkeley
  2. Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food! — Sun, Nov 1, La Peña Cultural Center · Berkeley
  3. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong — Sun, Nov 1, The UC Theatre · Berkeley
  4. Cyberworld: Free Your Mind — Fri, Nov 6, 2367 Telegraph Ave · Berkeley (free)
  5. The Beatles Candlelight Experience in Berkeley, CA - Friday, November 6th — Sat, Nov 7, The Way Christian Center · Berkeley
👶 Kid-Friendly 7🍸 Adult Nightlife 4🆓 Free 6☀️ Hot Day 9🌧️ Rainy Day 18🌫️ Fog Escape 26🚇 Near BART 28🎸 Live Music 11🎭 Theater & Dance 6🎨 Art & Museums 4🎬 Film 1🍜 Food & Drink 3🛍️ Markets & Shopping 2🎉 Festivals & Fairs 7🌲 Outdoors & Nature 2🏟️ Sports & Games 3🧘 Fitness & Wellness 1📚 Talks & Classes 1💻 Tech & Startups 2🤝 Community & Causes 10🧸 Family & Kids 7
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Early morning at the Banjo Stage -- HSB 2015
Sun1Nov

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Sun, Nov 1 · 7 PM The UC Theatre · Berkeley
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Fri6Nov

Cyberworld: Free Your Mind

Fri, Nov 6 · 8 PM 2367 Telegraph Ave · Berkeley
Free🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat7Nov

Hugel

Sat, Nov 7 · 6 PM Greek Theatre · Berkeley
21+🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Thu12Nov

Turnover Tickets

Thu, Nov 12 · All day The UC Theatre · Berkeley
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2022
Sun29Nov

The Grouch

Sun, Nov 29 · All day Cornerstone - CA · Berkeley
🚇 BART
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Berkeley

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Miniature Tigers at the Rickshaw Stop, January 2020

Freight & Salvage

Most nights Freight & Salvage · Berkeley
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-dayTicketed

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Berkeley this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Bear Ghost, Sarah and the Safe Word in Berkeley (Sat, Oct 24), Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food! (Sun, Nov 1), Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (Sun, Nov 1), Cyberworld: Free Your Mind (Fri, Nov 6). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Berkeley?

Yes — 1 free events and activities are listed in Berkeley right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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