Berkeley Entertainment

Entertainment in Berkeley

  1. A

    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.

    reviewed

  2. B

    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.

    reviewed

  3. C

    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).

    reviewed

  4. D

    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.

    reviewed

  5. E

    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.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

    Smart programming explores the regional styles of traditional, acoustic world music. Think fiddle, folk, strings and soul. No alcohol.

    reviewed

  7. G

    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.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Ivy Room

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

    reviewed

  9. I

    Shotgun Players

    America's first solar-powered theater, it showcases classic works and innovative new plays.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Club Mallard

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

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Berkeley Repertory Theatre

    This is the Bay Area's top professional theater company.

    reviewed

  13. L

    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.

    reviewed

  14. M

    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.

    reviewed

  15. N

    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.

    reviewed