Terry Taplin
@taplinterry.bsky.social
Berkeley D2 Councilmember. Poet. Classicist. Cyclist. Urbanist. Go Gaels!
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Did you know that the Berkeley City Council District 2 Office has a monthly newsletter? Our January 2026 edition went out recently! 📰
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Check out what is happening with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce in January! 🍺⚖️☕
Register: www.berkeleychamber.com
Business After Hours
Thursday, January 22 | 5 - 7 pm
Cellarmaker Brewing Company
940 Parker Street
Ribbon Cutting: Davis Law, PC
Friday, January 30 | 4 - 6 pm
2907 Claremont Avenue
Register: www.berkeleychamber.com
Business After Hours
Thursday, January 22 | 5 - 7 pm
Cellarmaker Brewing Company
940 Parker Street
Ribbon Cutting: Davis Law, PC
Friday, January 30 | 4 - 6 pm
2907 Claremont Avenue
January 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Check out what is happening with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce in January! 🍺⚖️☕
Register: www.berkeleychamber.com
Business After Hours
Thursday, January 22 | 5 - 7 pm
Cellarmaker Brewing Company
940 Parker Street
Ribbon Cutting: Davis Law, PC
Friday, January 30 | 4 - 6 pm
2907 Claremont Avenue
Register: www.berkeleychamber.com
Business After Hours
Thursday, January 22 | 5 - 7 pm
Cellarmaker Brewing Company
940 Parker Street
Ribbon Cutting: Davis Law, PC
Friday, January 30 | 4 - 6 pm
2907 Claremont Avenue
Volunteer with @berkeleyca.gov for their Point-in-Time Count to meet neighbors experiencing homelessness and collect data that helps shape services, policies, and funding!
Thursday, January 22 | 5 – 11 am
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Thursday, January 22 | 5 – 11 am
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Volunteer with @berkeleyca.gov for their Point-in-Time Count to meet neighbors experiencing homelessness and collect data that helps shape services, policies, and funding!
Thursday, January 22 | 5 – 11 am
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Thursday, January 22 | 5 – 11 am
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Join Berkeley faith, community, and civic leaders at the 15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration!
Monday, January 19 | 9 - 11 am
DoubleTree Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard
Get Tickets: www.berkeleymlkjrday.org
Monday, January 19 | 9 - 11 am
DoubleTree Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard
Get Tickets: www.berkeleymlkjrday.org
January 15, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Join Berkeley faith, community, and civic leaders at the 15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration!
Monday, January 19 | 9 - 11 am
DoubleTree Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard
Get Tickets: www.berkeleymlkjrday.org
Monday, January 19 | 9 - 11 am
DoubleTree Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard
Get Tickets: www.berkeleymlkjrday.org
Check out the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival showcasing some of the region’s most talented youth ensembles, including Berkeley’s Young People's Symphony Orchestra! 🎼🎻🎺🪈🪘
Sunday, January 18 | 3 pm
Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Avenue (SF)
Get Tickets: www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/...
Sunday, January 18 | 3 pm
Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Avenue (SF)
Get Tickets: www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/...
January 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Check out the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival showcasing some of the region’s most talented youth ensembles, including Berkeley’s Young People's Symphony Orchestra! 🎼🎻🎺🪈🪘
Sunday, January 18 | 3 pm
Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Avenue (SF)
Get Tickets: www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/...
Sunday, January 18 | 3 pm
Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Avenue (SF)
Get Tickets: www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/...
Check out what is new at The Marsh (2120 Allston Way) in January! 🎭
Get Tickets: themarsh.org
Marga Gomez’s “Spanish Stew”
January 17 - February 22
Vicki Dello Joio and Merry Ross
“2 Women, 2 Mothers”
Tuesday, January 20 | 7:30 pm
Get Tickets: themarsh.org
Marga Gomez’s “Spanish Stew”
January 17 - February 22
Vicki Dello Joio and Merry Ross
“2 Women, 2 Mothers”
Tuesday, January 20 | 7:30 pm
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Check out what is new at The Marsh (2120 Allston Way) in January! 🎭
Get Tickets: themarsh.org
Marga Gomez’s “Spanish Stew”
January 17 - February 22
Vicki Dello Joio and Merry Ross
“2 Women, 2 Mothers”
Tuesday, January 20 | 7:30 pm
Get Tickets: themarsh.org
Marga Gomez’s “Spanish Stew”
January 17 - February 22
Vicki Dello Joio and Merry Ross
“2 Women, 2 Mothers”
Tuesday, January 20 | 7:30 pm
Check out what is happening at Cal Performances in January! 🎼🎻🎺🪈🪘🎹💃🏾🎤
Get Tickets: calperformances.org/2025-26-seas...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Jan 17)
Samantha Hankey and Myra Huang (Jan 18)
Mark Morris Dance Group (Jan 23 - 25)
Takács Quartet (Jan 25)
An Evening with Kelli O’Hara (Jan 31)
Get Tickets: calperformances.org/2025-26-seas...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Jan 17)
Samantha Hankey and Myra Huang (Jan 18)
Mark Morris Dance Group (Jan 23 - 25)
Takács Quartet (Jan 25)
An Evening with Kelli O’Hara (Jan 31)
January 14, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Check out what is happening at Cal Performances in January! 🎼🎻🎺🪈🪘🎹💃🏾🎤
Get Tickets: calperformances.org/2025-26-seas...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Jan 17)
Samantha Hankey and Myra Huang (Jan 18)
Mark Morris Dance Group (Jan 23 - 25)
Takács Quartet (Jan 25)
An Evening with Kelli O’Hara (Jan 31)
Get Tickets: calperformances.org/2025-26-seas...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Jan 17)
Samantha Hankey and Myra Huang (Jan 18)
Mark Morris Dance Group (Jan 23 - 25)
Takács Quartet (Jan 25)
An Evening with Kelli O’Hara (Jan 31)
Volunteer every third Saturday of the month to help clean up our coastline along @berkeleyca.gov's Waterfront! ☀️ 🌊
Saturday, January 17 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Saturday, January 17 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Volunteer every third Saturday of the month to help clean up our coastline along @berkeleyca.gov's Waterfront! ☀️ 🌊
Saturday, January 17 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Saturday, January 17 | 9 - 11 am
Shorebird Park Nature Center
160 University Avenue
Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Check out what classes and exhibitions are happening at the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles (2982 Adeline Street) in January! 👗
Get Tickets: lacismuseum.org
Normandy Lace: Repurposing Lace Treasures (Through Summer)
Mother was the Bride: Bridal Dress in Memories (Through Summer)
Get Tickets: lacismuseum.org
Normandy Lace: Repurposing Lace Treasures (Through Summer)
Mother was the Bride: Bridal Dress in Memories (Through Summer)
January 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Check out what classes and exhibitions are happening at the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles (2982 Adeline Street) in January! 👗
Get Tickets: lacismuseum.org
Normandy Lace: Repurposing Lace Treasures (Through Summer)
Mother was the Bride: Bridal Dress in Memories (Through Summer)
Get Tickets: lacismuseum.org
Normandy Lace: Repurposing Lace Treasures (Through Summer)
Mother was the Bride: Bridal Dress in Memories (Through Summer)
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre (2025 Addison Street) in January! 🎭
Formerly Incarcerated People’s
Performance Project Festival
January 15 - 18
Tickets: fippp.org/fipppfestival
"How Shakespeare Saved My Life"
January 23 - March 1
Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows
Formerly Incarcerated People’s
Performance Project Festival
January 15 - 18
Tickets: fippp.org/fipppfestival
"How Shakespeare Saved My Life"
January 23 - March 1
Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows
January 12, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre (2025 Addison Street) in January! 🎭
Formerly Incarcerated People’s
Performance Project Festival
January 15 - 18
Tickets: fippp.org/fipppfestival
"How Shakespeare Saved My Life"
January 23 - March 1
Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows
Formerly Incarcerated People’s
Performance Project Festival
January 15 - 18
Tickets: fippp.org/fipppfestival
"How Shakespeare Saved My Life"
January 23 - March 1
Tickets: www.berkeleyrep.org/shows
Check out some of the programs that Berkeley Youth Alternatives (1255 Allston Way) offers!
Free Community Food Distribution
2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 11 - 1 pm | 4 - 6 pm
More Info: 510-845-9010 x 214 or [email protected]
Free Community Food Distribution
2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 11 - 1 pm | 4 - 6 pm
More Info: 510-845-9010 x 214 or [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Check out some of the programs that Berkeley Youth Alternatives (1255 Allston Way) offers!
Free Community Food Distribution
2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 11 - 1 pm | 4 - 6 pm
More Info: 510-845-9010 x 214 or [email protected]
Free Community Food Distribution
2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 11 - 1 pm | 4 - 6 pm
More Info: 510-845-9010 x 214 or [email protected]
Join the @berkeleypubliclibrary.org at its Youth Poet Laureate Kickoff Party for an evening of poetry and celebration! 📝
Tuesday, January 13
6 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15167531
Tuesday, January 13
6 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15167531
January 11, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Join the @berkeleypubliclibrary.org at its Youth Poet Laureate Kickoff Party for an evening of poetry and celebration! 📝
Tuesday, January 13
6 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15167531
Tuesday, January 13
6 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch
2090 Kittredge Street
More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15167531
Do you know an outstanding woman who is making a difference in our community? Recognize her achievements by nominating her for the @alamedacountyca.bsky.social Women’s Hall of Fame by January 12!
More Info: www.acgov.org/whof/
More Info: www.acgov.org/whof/
January 11, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Do you know an outstanding woman who is making a difference in our community? Recognize her achievements by nominating her for the @alamedacountyca.bsky.social Women’s Hall of Fame by January 12!
More Info: www.acgov.org/whof/
More Info: www.acgov.org/whof/
Join the @berkeleypubliclibrary.org to learn how to get more involved in Berkeley politics by understanding the city council agenda - engaging in local politics can have a big impact on your community! 📝
Monday, January 12 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch | 2090 Kittredge Street
Monday, January 12 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch | 2090 Kittredge Street
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Join the @berkeleypubliclibrary.org to learn how to get more involved in Berkeley politics by understanding the city council agenda - engaging in local politics can have a big impact on your community! 📝
Monday, January 12 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch | 2090 Kittredge Street
Monday, January 12 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Central Library Branch | 2090 Kittredge Street
Join @berkeleyca.gov and @berkeleypoliceca.bsky.social at their Community Conversation on Public Safety Technology and how it provides real-time crime analysis and strengthens investigations! 🚓
Thursday, January 15 | 3 - 4 pm
2100 MLK Jr. Way
More Info / Zoom Link: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Thursday, January 15 | 3 - 4 pm
2100 MLK Jr. Way
More Info / Zoom Link: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
January 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Join @berkeleyca.gov and @berkeleypoliceca.bsky.social at their Community Conversation on Public Safety Technology and how it provides real-time crime analysis and strengthens investigations! 🚓
Thursday, January 15 | 3 - 4 pm
2100 MLK Jr. Way
More Info / Zoom Link: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Thursday, January 15 | 3 - 4 pm
2100 MLK Jr. Way
More Info / Zoom Link: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Join AIRcc, Major Taylor Bay Area Cycling Club, @bikeeastbay.bsky.social, Berkeley Bicycle Club, and Waffles & Wheels at "The Upcycle", a 100% donation based SWAP! Bring your bike parts, clothes, and accessories to trade 🚲 👕 🔒
Monday, January 12 | 5 - 7:30 pm
Sports Basement | 2727 Milvia Street
Monday, January 12 | 5 - 7:30 pm
Sports Basement | 2727 Milvia Street
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Join AIRcc, Major Taylor Bay Area Cycling Club, @bikeeastbay.bsky.social, Berkeley Bicycle Club, and Waffles & Wheels at "The Upcycle", a 100% donation based SWAP! Bring your bike parts, clothes, and accessories to trade 🚲 👕 🔒
Monday, January 12 | 5 - 7:30 pm
Sports Basement | 2727 Milvia Street
Monday, January 12 | 5 - 7:30 pm
Sports Basement | 2727 Milvia Street
Check out what is happening @lunadance.bsky.social (931 Ashby Avenue) in January! 💃🏿 🕺🏿
Register: lunadancecreativity.org/registration/
Pét Nat Family Dance Party
Sunday, January 11 | 1 - 4 pm
Donkey & Goat Winery | 1340 5th Street
Pop-Up Family Dance | 2 pm
Register: lunadancecreativity.org/registration/
Pét Nat Family Dance Party
Sunday, January 11 | 1 - 4 pm
Donkey & Goat Winery | 1340 5th Street
Pop-Up Family Dance | 2 pm
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Check out what is happening @lunadance.bsky.social (931 Ashby Avenue) in January! 💃🏿 🕺🏿
Register: lunadancecreativity.org/registration/
Pét Nat Family Dance Party
Sunday, January 11 | 1 - 4 pm
Donkey & Goat Winery | 1340 5th Street
Pop-Up Family Dance | 2 pm
Register: lunadancecreativity.org/registration/
Pét Nat Family Dance Party
Sunday, January 11 | 1 - 4 pm
Donkey & Goat Winery | 1340 5th Street
Pop-Up Family Dance | 2 pm
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Art Center (1275 Walnut Street) in January! 🖼
Register: www.berkeleyartcenter.org/events
Navigating the Gallery Landscape Workshop
Saturday, January 10 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Register: www.berkeleyartcenter.org/events
Navigating the Gallery Landscape Workshop
Saturday, January 10 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
January 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Art Center (1275 Walnut Street) in January! 🖼
Register: www.berkeleyartcenter.org/events
Navigating the Gallery Landscape Workshop
Saturday, January 10 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Register: www.berkeleyartcenter.org/events
Navigating the Gallery Landscape Workshop
Saturday, January 10 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Check out 120710 Gallery's upcoming exhibition, “mother”! 🖼
January 10 - 31 | 1207 10th Street
Opening Party | 12 - 4 pm
More Info: www.120710.art/show/23/
January 10 - 31 | 1207 10th Street
Opening Party | 12 - 4 pm
More Info: www.120710.art/show/23/
January 8, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Check out 120710 Gallery's upcoming exhibition, “mother”! 🖼
January 10 - 31 | 1207 10th Street
Opening Party | 12 - 4 pm
More Info: www.120710.art/show/23/
January 10 - 31 | 1207 10th Street
Opening Party | 12 - 4 pm
More Info: www.120710.art/show/23/
Check out what is new @bampfa.bsky.social (2155 Center Street) in January! 🖼️ 📽️
More Info: bampfa.org
In the Mood for Love: The Films of Wong Kar Wai (Jan 9 - Feb 28)
Special Screenings (Jan 10 - 24)
Swedish Silent Cinema: Victor Sjöström & Mauritz Stiller (Jan 16 - Feb 28)
More Info: bampfa.org
In the Mood for Love: The Films of Wong Kar Wai (Jan 9 - Feb 28)
Special Screenings (Jan 10 - 24)
Swedish Silent Cinema: Victor Sjöström & Mauritz Stiller (Jan 16 - Feb 28)
January 8, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Check out what is new @bampfa.bsky.social (2155 Center Street) in January! 🖼️ 📽️
More Info: bampfa.org
In the Mood for Love: The Films of Wong Kar Wai (Jan 9 - Feb 28)
Special Screenings (Jan 10 - 24)
Swedish Silent Cinema: Victor Sjöström & Mauritz Stiller (Jan 16 - Feb 28)
More Info: bampfa.org
In the Mood for Love: The Films of Wong Kar Wai (Jan 9 - Feb 28)
Special Screenings (Jan 10 - 24)
Swedish Silent Cinema: Victor Sjöström & Mauritz Stiller (Jan 16 - Feb 28)
Did you know that La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue) offers a wide variety of classes and events centered around music, food, drink, and culture? Sign up today! 🎶 🌮 🥃 💃🏾
Register: lapena.org/events/month/
Register: lapena.org/events/month/
January 7, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Did you know that La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue) offers a wide variety of classes and events centered around music, food, drink, and culture? Sign up today! 🎶 🌮 🥃 💃🏾
Register: lapena.org/events/month/
Register: lapena.org/events/month/
Apply for a @berkeleyca.gov Civic Arts grant to support your work as an individual artist, festival organizer, or nonprofit organization! 💃🏾 🎨 📝 🎶 🎭
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Apply for a @berkeleyca.gov Civic Arts grant to support your work as an individual artist, festival organizer, or nonprofit organization! 💃🏾 🎨 📝 🎶 🎭
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Herbal Center (1250 Addison Street) in January! 🌿
More Info: www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/courses/
December Herb Club (Jan 6)
An Introduction to Herbalism: A 5 Part Series (Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 1, 3)
Winter Herb Walks (Jan 17)
More Info: www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/courses/
December Herb Club (Jan 6)
An Introduction to Herbalism: A 5 Part Series (Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 1, 3)
Winter Herb Walks (Jan 17)
January 6, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Herbal Center (1250 Addison Street) in January! 🌿
More Info: www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/courses/
December Herb Club (Jan 6)
An Introduction to Herbalism: A 5 Part Series (Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 1, 3)
Winter Herb Walks (Jan 17)
More Info: www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/courses/
December Herb Club (Jan 6)
An Introduction to Herbalism: A 5 Part Series (Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 1, 3)
Winter Herb Walks (Jan 17)
Check out what classes are happening at the Kala Art Institute (2990 San Pablo Avenue) in January! 🎨 🖌️
Register: www.kala.org/education/
Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes (Jan 6 - Feb 10)
After School Studio (1st - 5th Grade) - Tuesdays (Jan 6 - May 19)
Intro to Printmaking (Jan 8 - Feb 26)
Register: www.kala.org/education/
Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes (Jan 6 - Feb 10)
After School Studio (1st - 5th Grade) - Tuesdays (Jan 6 - May 19)
Intro to Printmaking (Jan 8 - Feb 26)
January 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Check out what classes are happening at the Kala Art Institute (2990 San Pablo Avenue) in January! 🎨 🖌️
Register: www.kala.org/education/
Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes (Jan 6 - Feb 10)
After School Studio (1st - 5th Grade) - Tuesdays (Jan 6 - May 19)
Intro to Printmaking (Jan 8 - Feb 26)
Register: www.kala.org/education/
Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes (Jan 6 - Feb 10)
After School Studio (1st - 5th Grade) - Tuesdays (Jan 6 - May 19)
Intro to Printmaking (Jan 8 - Feb 26)
Did you know that the Berkeley City Council District 2 Office has a monthly newsletter? Our January 2026 edition went out recently! 📰
View / Sign Up: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/
View / Sign Up: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/
January 6, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Did you know that the Berkeley City Council District 2 Office has a monthly newsletter? Our January 2026 edition went out recently! 📰
View / Sign Up: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/
View / Sign Up: www.terrytaplin.com/newsletter/
Happy New Year from the Berkeley District 2 Office! Cheers to the memories we have made and the moments we have yet to create. Wishing you a year filled with new hopes, new joys, and new beginnings 🎉
January 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Happy New Year from the Berkeley District 2 Office! Cheers to the memories we have made and the moments we have yet to create. Wishing you a year filled with new hopes, new joys, and new beginnings 🎉