The November 2026 edition of the Berkeley City Council District 2 Office's monthly newsletter went out today and includes information on public safety, El Niño, encampments, Pier-Ferry Project, new parks, and more! 📰

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Check out what is happening at ACCI Gallery (1652 Shattuck Avenue) in November! 🎨 ❄️

Register: accigallery.com/calendar.html

Demo Days: Holiday Edition (Nov 14)

New Artist Reception (Nov 15)

Join the Berkeley Public Library at its 4th Annual Comic Con for community discussions celebrating comics, graphic novels, art, and storytelling! 📖 💥 🎨 💬

Saturday, November 14 | 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Central Library | 2090 Kittredge Street

More Info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17220021

Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Playhouse (2640 College Avenue) in November! 🎭 ❄ 🍂

Get Tickets: berkeleyplayhouse.org

"Disney’s Frozen" (Nov 13 - Dec 23)

"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" Musical Theater Camp (Nov 23 - 25)

Join the West Berkeley Design Loop at their mixer to meet their board, connect with the design community, promote your business or service, and learn about resources! 🏠 🏢

November 12 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Workstation West Berkeley
2247 6th Street

Register: wbdesignloop@gmail.com

Join the City of Berkeley at its West Berkeley Brownfield to Neighborhood Park Preferred Concept Plan Presentation to learn more about it and next steps and share feedback! 🌳 💬

November 12 | 7 - 8 pm
Corporation Yard | 1326 Allston Way

More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…

Check out what is happening with Bike East Bay in Berkeley and online in November! 🚲 💬 📱 ⚠ 🔦

Register: bikeeastbay.org/events/

Green Mobility Ambassadors Virtual Workshops with @cityofhayward, Bike Hayward, @CAClimateInvest, and @AirResources

- Public Comment Training (Nov 10)
- Bike Streets App: Map the Low-Stress Network (Nov 17)
- Hazard Reporting: Potholes & More​ (Nov 24)

Bikeshare Workshop & Ride (Nov 17)

Biking After Dark Workshop (Nov 19)

Happy Diwali! May the light of the festival fill you with hope, positivity, and the promise of brighter days ahead 🪔

Join the City of Berkeley at its free Smells Good Aromatherapy Workshops to discover your favorite scents and leave with something you made! 🌿

Tuesdays | Nov 10 - Dec 15 | 4 - 5 pm
West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
1900 6th Street

Register: eventbrite.com/e/smells-good-…

Join Viks Chaat at their first-ever Diwali celebration featuring food, dancing, rangoli, and henna! 🪔 🍛 💃🏾 🎨 🎶

Sunday, November 8 | 2 - 5 pm
2390 4th Street

More Info: eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-di…

Join the Young People's Symphony Orchestra at its Fall Concert! 🎼

Get Tickets: ypsomusic.org/events

Saturday, November 7 | 7:30 pm
First Church Berkeley | 2345 Channing Way

Check out what is happening at The Potters' Studio (724 Camelia Street) in November! 🏺 🍝 💰

Spaghetti Social | 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, November 7

Get Tickets: thepottersstudio.org/spaghetti-dinn…

Bridge Fund Campaign

Donate: thepottersstudio.org/bridge-fund-ca…

Capital Campaign: Building Together - Shape Our Next 50 Years!

Donate ⬇️
thepottersstudio.org/next50

Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Art Center (1275 Walnut Street) in November! 🎨 🐕 💬

Register: berkeleyartcenter.org/events

"I see every wave" (Sep 12 - Nov 22)
- Artists Conversation (Nov 8)
- Closing Reception (Nov 22)

Artists in Conversation: Lena Coletto (Nov 7)

Meet and Greet with Executive Director Thet Shein Win (Nov 12)

Check out what is happening @zeroemptyspaces (2036 Shattuck Avenue) in November! 🎨 🛍

More Info: eventbrite.com/o/33735614749

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, November 7 | 5 - 8 pm

Artist Open: Weekend Art Fair
November 7 and 8 | 12 - 6 pm

Check out what is happening at Fourth Street Maker's Row (1901 4th Street) in November! 🛍️ 🐈 🎄

More Info: fourthstreetmakersrow.com/upcoming-events

Harvest on Fourth (Nov 7)

Holiday Pet Portraits (Nov 8 )

Dazzling Holiday Lights Festival (Nov 14)

Check out what is happening at the Berkeley Symphony in November! 🎼

Register: berkeleysymphony.org

Free Family Concert (Nov 7)

"Night of the Imagination" (Nov 15) - WAITLIST

Join the City of Berkeley at its free Fatherhood Initiative Grill and Chill for a laid-back afternoon of tasty grilled eats and good vibes! 👨🏿‍🍼 🍖 🎟

Saturday, November 7 | 11 am - 3 pm
West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
1900 6th Street

Register: berkeleyca.gov/community-recr…