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☀️ Hot Day · Berkeley

Things to do in Berkeley when it’s hot

Beat the heat: beaches, water, shade, foggy-coast escapes and blissfully air-conditioned indoor picks.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 9 listings

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Top always-open things to do in Berkeley:

  1. Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley — Sun, Nov 1, La Peña Cultural Center · Berkeley (free)
  2. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong — Sun, Nov 1, The UC Theatre · Berkeley
  3. Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum — Thu, Nov 5, Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive · Berkeley (free)
  4. Turnover Tickets — Thu, Nov 12, The UC Theatre · Berkeley
  5. IWIN: Persimmon & Moon Art Fair — Sat, Nov 28, La Peña Cultural Center · Berkeley
👶 Kid-Friendly 7🍸 Adult Nightlife 4🆓 Free 6🌧️ Rainy Day 18🌫️ Fog Escape 26💘 Date Night 15🚇 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
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Sun, Nov 1 · 7 PM The UC Theatre · Berkeley
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Turnover Tickets

Thu, Nov 12 · All day The UC Theatre · Berkeley
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Berkeley this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley (Sun, Nov 1), Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (Sun, Nov 1), Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum (Thu, Nov 5), Turnover Tickets (Thu, Nov 12). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Berkeley?

Yes — 3 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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