All events
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Garden Closed
Miscellaneous | January 1 – December 3, 2019 the first Tuesday of the month every month | UC Botanical Garden
The garden is closed on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Winter Weeks
Special Event | December 22, 2018 – January 6, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
The Hall’s annual Winter Weeks celebration is back!
Celebrate the holiday season and the start of the new year with two weeks of scientific exploration at UC Berkeley's public science center.
Enjoy all your favorite activities and exhibits—such as the Animal Discovery Room, Ingenuity Challenges, and the Planetarium—every day during Winter Weeks. Plus, experience some of our newest... More >
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Meeting | February 20, 2018 – January 5, 2021 every Tuesday | 12:15-1 p.m. | 3110 Tang Center, University Health Services
Tang Center (University Health Services)
The Mindfulness Meditation Group meets every Tuesday at 12:15-1:00 pm at 3110 Tang Center on campus. All campus-affiliated people are welcome to join us on a drop-in basis, no registration or meditation experience necessary. We start with a short reading on meditation practice, followed by 30 minutes of silent sitting, and end with a brief discussion period.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Winter Weeks
Special Event | December 22, 2018 – January 6, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
The Hall’s annual Winter Weeks celebration is back!
Celebrate the holiday season and the start of the new year with two weeks of scientific exploration at UC Berkeley's public science center.
Enjoy all your favorite activities and exhibits—such as the Animal Discovery Room, Ingenuity Challenges, and the Planetarium—every day during Winter Weeks. Plus, experience some of our newest... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Free Wednesday at the Garden
Special Event | January 2 – December 4, 2019 the first Wednesday of the month every month | UC Botanical Garden
Every first Wednesday at the Garden is free admission day.
Discovery Station: Newts
Special Event | January 2 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Newts return! Each year, the winter rains prompt newts to migrate to the Garden’s Japanese Pool where their mating behaviors can be easily observed. Docents will be on hand to provide garden visitors with an up-close look at newts at all stages of their life cycle, and to answer questions about these amazing and adorable animals. Free with Garden admission.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 2 – December 4, 2019 the first Wednesday of the month every month | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Toastmasters on Campus Club: Learn public speaking
Meeting | January 14, 2015 – December 18, 2019 every Wednesday | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | 3111 Etcheverry Hall
Toastmasters has been the world leader in teaching public speaking since 1924. Meetings are an enjoyable self-paced course designed to get you up and running as a speaker in only a few months.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Winter Weeks
Special Event | December 22, 2018 – January 6, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
The Hall’s annual Winter Weeks celebration is back!
Celebrate the holiday season and the start of the new year with two weeks of scientific exploration at UC Berkeley's public science center.
Enjoy all your favorite activities and exhibits—such as the Animal Discovery Room, Ingenuity Challenges, and the Planetarium—every day during Winter Weeks. Plus, experience some of our newest... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Certificate Program in College Admissions and Career Planning Online Information Session
Information Session | January 3 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Sigrid Mueller, M.A., UC Berkeley Extension, program director
Instructors and staff present information about directing others in their quest for higher education and career fulfillment. Learn about career opportunities, curriculum requirements and specific course content for both programs.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Friday, January 4, 2019
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Winter Weeks
Special Event | December 22, 2018 – January 6, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
The Hall’s annual Winter Weeks celebration is back!
Celebrate the holiday season and the start of the new year with two weeks of scientific exploration at UC Berkeley's public science center.
Enjoy all your favorite activities and exhibits—such as the Animal Discovery Room, Ingenuity Challenges, and the Planetarium—every day during Winter Weeks. Plus, experience some of our newest... More >
Andean Studies Conference, Day 1: Institute for Andean Studies
Conference/Symposium | January 4 | 8:30 a.m.-5:40 p.m. | 160 Kroeber Hall
John Rick, President, Institute for Andean Studies
The Institute of Andean Studies was the vision of John H. Rowe (1918–2004), who founded it in 1960.
$40 Early registration, $10 Student early registration, $60 Registration after Jan 1 and at the door, $20 Student registration after Jan 1 and at the door
Register online or by calling 5106847930, or by emailing instituteofandeanstudies@gmail.com
Chancay Feather Tunic
EH&S 403 Training Session
Course | January 4 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | 370 University Hall | Note change in date
Jason Smith, UC Berkeley Office of Environment, Health, & Safety
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
This session briefly covers the UC Berkeley specific radiation safety information you will need to start work. In addition, dosimeter will be issued, if required.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Preparatory Program Online Information Session
Information Session | January 4 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Richard Louie, UC Berkeley Extension program director
Find out how this specialized program—with online and classroom courses available—can enhance your background in the biological or chemical sciences and help prepare you academically for application to certified CLS training programs.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
The Spectre's Bride: Antonin Dvorak's Cantata, Op.69
Performing Arts - Music | January 4 | 8 p.m. | Hertz Concert Hall
Ming Luke, Music Director; Julia Metzler, soprano; Christian Ketter, tenor; Andre Chiang, baritone
Free concert
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Winter Weeks
Special Event | December 22, 2018 – January 6, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
The Hall’s annual Winter Weeks celebration is back!
Celebrate the holiday season and the start of the new year with two weeks of scientific exploration at UC Berkeley's public science center.
Enjoy all your favorite activities and exhibits—such as the Animal Discovery Room, Ingenuity Challenges, and the Planetarium—every day during Winter Weeks. Plus, experience some of our newest... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
Andean Studies Conference, Day 2: Institute for Andean Studies
Conference/Symposium | January 5 | 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | 160 Kroeber Hall
John Rick, President, Institute for Andean Studies
The Institute of Andean Studies was the vision of John H. Rowe (1918–2004), who founded it in 1960.
$40 Early registration, $10 Student early registration, $60 Registration after Jan 1 and at the door, $20 Student registration after Jan 1 and at the door
Register online or or by emailing instituteofandeanstudies@gmail.com
Chancay Feather Tunic
Sick Plant Clinic
Special Event | February 4, 2017 – December 7, 2019 the first Saturday of the month every month with exceptions | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join the Garden for our monthly Sick Plant Clinic and find out which diseases ail your plants. Entomologists are also available to identify the pests that are living in your plants too! Please cover plants and disease samples in containers or bags before entering the Garden.
BERKELEY CLINIC DIAGNOSES RESIDENTS' PLANTS
Lauren Reed-Guy, Chronicle Staff Writer
San Francisco Chronicle June... More >
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
The Spectre's Bride: Antonin Dvorak's Cantata, Op.69
Performing Arts - Music | January 5 | 3 p.m. | Hertz Concert Hall
Ming Luke, Music Director; Julia Metzler, soprano; Christian Ketter, tenor; Andre Chiang, baritone
Free concert
Decolonize the Imagination: Future Landscapes with Tosha Stimage
Film - Feature | January 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Do you ever imagine that the world could be radically different for generations to come? Future Landscapes is a practical community exercise engaging difficult social problems through dialogue and art. Interdisciplinary artist Tosha Stimage leads a collage and weaving workshop that focuses on imagining the reconstruction of historical, social, and geographic inequity.
Tosha Stimage’s work... More >
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Winter Weeks
Special Event | December 22, 2018 – January 6, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
The Hall’s annual Winter Weeks celebration is back!
Celebrate the holiday season and the start of the new year with two weeks of scientific exploration at UC Berkeley's public science center.
Enjoy all your favorite activities and exhibits—such as the Animal Discovery Room, Ingenuity Challenges, and the Planetarium—every day during Winter Weeks. Plus, experience some of our newest... More >
Winter at the Hall
Special Event | December 21, 2018 – March 20, 2019 every day | Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
This winter, visit the Hall for interactive exhibits, special hands-on activities, intriguing Planetarium shows, and more!
SOLD OUT - Mushrooms in the Garden
Workshop | January 6 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a walk and talk on local mushrooms that occur in our Bay Area woods, lawns and yes, even gardens. We will walk the beautiful UC Botanical Garden and see just who has made themselves at home. Discover the fungus among us!
$20, $15 UCBG Garden members
SOLD OUT.
Docent-led tour
Tour/Open House | January 3 – December 29, 2019 every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday with exceptions | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden
Join us for a free, docent-led tour of the Garden as we explore interesting plants from around the world, learn about the vast diversity in the collection, and see what is currently in bloom. Meet at the Entry Plaza.
Free with Garden admission. Advanced registration not required
Alumni Reception Celebrating the I-House Movement: 2nd Stop on the 100,000 Grains of Sand Tour
Reception | January 6 | 2-4 p.m. | International House, Home Room
From January to March 2019, Alice Lewthwaite, great-granddaughter of Harry Edmonds, founder of I-House, will be re-creating a world tour that Harry completed in 1966 at age 83. On January 6th, her second stop will be at I-House Berkeley. Her goal is to meet with I-House alumni in each location and pass the light on, as Harry did, of tolerance, understanding and international friendship.
This... More >
Harry Edmonds
The Spectre's Bride: Antonin Dvorak's Cantata, Op.69
Performing Arts - Music | January 6 | 3 p.m. | Hertz Concert Hall
Ming Luke, Music Director; Julia Metzler, soprano; Christian Ketter, tenor; Andre Chiang, baritone
Free concert
Science Film Festival: Contact
Film - Series | January 6 | 5 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science
Dr. Jill Tarter, SETI Institute
Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
During its 50th anniversary year, the Lawrence Hall of Science is presenting a series of inspiring science films, introduced by scientists from UC Berkeley and beyond.
Contact tells the story of a mysterious radio signal discovered by Dr. Ellie Arroway, and the implications of first contact.
This film will be introduced by Dr. Jill Tarter, Emeritus Chair for SETI Research at the SETI... More >
$12
Buy tickets online or by calling 510-642-5132
