Berkeley Entertainment

  1. Albatross

    A block north of University Ave, Albatross is one of the most inviting and friendly pubs in the entire Bay Area. Some serious darts are played here, and poker games and Trivial Pursuit will be going on around many of the worn out tables.

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  2. Ashkenaz

    Ashkenaz is a 'music and dance community center' attracting activists, hippies and fans of folk, swing and world music who love to dance (lessons offered).

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  3. Berkeley Repertory Theatre

    Downtown is home to this highly respected company that has produced bold versions of classical and modern plays since 1968.

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  4. Caffe Strada

    A popular, student-saturated hangout with an inviting shaded patio and strong espressos.

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  5. Club Mallard

    This place has outdoor seating, tiki torches and hourly pool tables.

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  7. Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

    Just off San Pablo Ave, this legendary club has great traditional folk and bluegrass bands but, be warned, no alcohol.

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  8. Ivy Room

    The Ivy Room boasts live country, blues and rockabilly bands and an excellent jukebox of classic 45s.

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  9. Jupiter

    This downtown pub has loads of regional microbrews, a beer garden, good pizza and occasional live bands. It's popular with students and professionals.

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  10. Memorial Stadium

    Memorial Stadium, which dates from 1923, is the university's 76,000-seat sporting venue. This is the site (in alternating years) of the famous football frenzy between the UC Berkeley and Stanford teams.

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  11. Pacific Film Archive

    Cineastes should seek this place out. It's a world-renowned film center with an ever-changing schedule of international and classic films, many near-impossible to see anywhere else.

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  13. Starry Plough

    This comfy Irish pub is more of a neighborhood dive (no fake decor) with a varied lineup of local and touring rock, jazz, country and blues bands.

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  14. Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House

    Opened in 1986, Triple Rock was one of the country's first brewpubs. The house beers are quite good and there's pub food too.

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  15. Zellerbach Hall

    On the south end of campus near Bancroft Way and Dana St, Zellerbach Hall features dance events, concerts and performances of all types by national and international groups. Call for tickets or check the adjoining Cal Performances Ticket Office.

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