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Terry Taplin
@taplinterry.bsky.social
Berkeley D2 Councilmember. Poet. Classicist. Cyclist. Urbanist. Go Gaels!
Did you know there was a scent museum in Berkeley? Aftel Archive of Curious Scents features a world-class collection of one-of-a-kind-antique artifacts, aromatic materials, and century-old books from the world of natural scents - check them out ASAP! 🌹

Website: www.aftelier.com/Articles.asp...
January 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Have you checked out the new @rideact.bsky.social mobile app? Riders can plan, ride, and connect with features like real-time predictions, service alerts, integration with contactless payments, customizable favorites, customer service, and more! 🚌

Download: www.actransit.org/app
January 16, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Ribbon Cutting: Binge Coffee House
Saturday, January 31 | 10 am
2528A Durant 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
January 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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...
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 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
January 15, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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/...
January 15, 2026 at 3:45 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
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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)
January 14, 2026 at 9:53 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...
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 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)
January 13, 2026 at 7:02 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
January 12, 2026 at 11:12 PM
XP Zone Life Skills and Mentoring Program
Wednesdays and Thursdays | 3:30 - 6 pm

Register: 510-845-9010 x 218 or docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Positive Youth Development Program Orientation
2nd Wednesdays | 4:30 pm

More Info: 510-845-9010 x 218
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]
January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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
January 11, 2026 at 1:56 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/
January 11, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 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...
January 9, 2026 at 11:21 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
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Studio Lab Dance Classes
for Kids and Teens
January 13 - June 13

Dance and Early Learning
Foundations Workshops
Saturday, January 24
9 am - 12 pm | 1 - 3 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
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Panel Discussion: How This Place Is Made:
Geology, Decisions, Photography, and the Oyster
Saturday, January 24 | 2 - 3:30 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
January 8, 2026 at 8:01 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 8, 2026 at 2:47 AM