Entertainment in Berkeley
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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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Pacific Film Archive
The PFA is internationally renowned for daily screenings that explore the art of film-making, including rare, new and historic prints from around the globe. The box office (11am-5pm) is at 2621 Durant Ave.
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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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Caffe Strada
University students get wired on caffeine on the giant outdoor patio and study, ardently talk philosophy or make eyes at each other. Good pastries.
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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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Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
Smart programming explores the regional styles of traditional, acoustic world music. Think fiddle, folk, strings and soul. No alcohol.
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Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House
One of the country's first brewpubs, the house beers and pub grub are quite good, and the antique wooden bar and rooftop sun deck are delightful.
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Ivy Room
The Ivy Room boasts live country, blues and rockabilly bands and an excellent jukebox of classic 45s.
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Shotgun Players
America's first solar-powered theater, it showcases classic works and innovative new plays.
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Club Mallard
This place has outdoor seating, tiki torches and hourly pool tables.
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Zellerbach Hall
The concrete-box acoustics inside this vintage-1970s hall are terrible for non-amplified classical, but Zellerbach is the premier East Bay stage, and it showcases top-flight dance and music performances by international ensembles.
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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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Aurora Theatre
The audience surrounds the stage on three sides, putting you close to the actors. Expect classics by playwrights such as Edward Albee and new works by up-and-coming artists.
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