I love the shows they put on at this beautiful little theater. It is an old building, a bit beat up…read morein the most endearing Berkeley way. A community theater at its best. You can see high quality shows at a very affordable price. The youth productions are particularly great for young kids. When our kid was young, we took them to see shows at BPH. They were great shows but also at the price point, if my 4 year old couldn't sit still and we had to leave the show, I would not cry over the ticket price. Our kid did summer camps at BPH every year and they are now part of the youth production. BPH has become their second home. The staff are deeply caring and supportive. Kids are incredibly kind, passionate about musical theater, and supportive of each other. It is a wonderful community where our quirky theater kid found their tribe and has a sense of belonging. Being different is celebrated at BPH. I highly recommend their camps and youth programs to kids who enjoy performing on stage.

Unable to get into my account to buy a ticket after multiple attempts they make it almost…read moreimpossible for the end user Additionally they do not answer the telephone when the box office is said to be open I would not recommend these people or else your blood pressure is normal

lovely spot, smart and friendly staff, they turned me onto a wonderful, obscure biodynamic, woman…read moremade red wine at a great price, I liked it so much. I bought three bottles, will definitely come again.

Warm, approachable staff and a wonderful (sometime eclectic) selection of wines from all over the…read moreworld. In-store tastings most Thursday afternoons for a nominal fee. Highly recommend!

We all know how important it is to reduce and recycle our plastics, and how carrying reusable cups…read moreand bottles can help the environment, right?! Well, this museum helps bring all these environmental​-saving activities to life, through its curatorial experiences. The idea for this museum​ focused on sustainability stemmed from a former UC Berkeley student whose passion for inspiring sustainable trends began when she was a student. On-campus​, she would set up interesting​, immersive and Instagrammable exhibits to create awareness around what individuals can do to make an impact. That concept has formally evolved into the Museum of Tomorrow. The museum is comprised of just a handful of exhibits that demonstrate ​the crazy amount of waste that goes on in our world. There's a display showing the excess of clothing that turns into the ​trash, and a display of metal and glass straws now made specifically for boba drinks. Did you know that we toss out an average of 80 pounds of clothing PER year PER person? I believe it! I was absolutely floored by the literal piles and piles of clothing at H&M and (the former) Forever 21, where they sell super cheap "disposable" clothing intended to be tossed out at the end of a season. Where do you think all this material eventually ends up?! The environmental conscious concepts behind these exhibits are definitely meaningful. In a perfect world,​ there would have been at least five times the number​ of exhibits to view. I'm sure this is a work in progress. In the interim, you can easily finish it up in less than ​30 minutes. It's located on the second level of the David Brower Center near the UC Berkeley campus. Congrats to the curator and former UC Berkeley alumna (Go Bears!) who was on hand to introduce visitors to​ her museum on opening n

This is my kind of theater…read more The seats are comfortable, it's pretty small, it shows independent films, the interior is pretty cool. You can get snacks, but of course they are expensive. Maybe opt for one of the restaurants within a stone's throw? There is no parking, but street parking is fine-I found a spot on the same block.

I'll give it to the Elmwood, achieving their tier of hypocrisy is no small accomplishment…read more We went to a National Theatre Live screening of Hamlet on Jan 22. Here are two of the preview videos that were run before the show: Preview #1: Rialto Cinemas promo featuring a clip of Sean Baker's Oscar speech in which he advocates for movie studios to continue producing and releasing films specifically for live cinema, because contemporary American society is heavily divided, and going to the movies in a theater alongside other people in one's community helps push back against that divide by bringing people together in a shared experience. Preview #2: Land acknowledgment showing the theater's own public affiliation to one hotly contested political extreme, making some audience members feel allied in tribal loyalty to the theater, while other audience members feel alienated and outraged before they even get to the main attraction. Which one is it, Rialto Cinemas? Are you trying to bring people together, or rip them apart? You're a private business, and you can do whichever one you like. Have the courage to pick.

I have been wanting to learn to sew with a sewing machine and this was a great experience! The…read moreinstructors are helpful and knowledgeable! I felt confident that after the class I could pick up my projects at home and get started! I'll definitely come back for more classes!

Best small business in the neighborhood. Every-time I go in I'm greeted with kindness and warmth…read more The owner is super sweet and talented. Can't wait to my second class coming up next month. Bringing a new friend along for the experience. Reasonably priced for the small class experience. Module #1 beginner sewing class.

We have been going to the Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair for decades. Today we drove into…read moreBerkeley and there was nothing there. SO disappointing! The website and the Facebook page STILL show that it was supposed to be open today. I couldn't find any notice anywhere of a cancellation. How are you supposed to know? After posting a question to another Berkeley Facebook page I was informed that it was canceled due to a weather prediction (the weather was just fine). In past years, it has rained, but the fair still went on. In any case, why no communication? This must be awfully disappointing to the vendors and the rest of Telegraph Avenue shops that benefit from the foot traffic, as well.

I would have liked to be a vendor here but the management is SO chaotic you cannot even get a…read moreresponse from them after THEY ask for you to give them information. Truly unprofessional.

Everything was lovely and beautiful. The garden has 9 different areas, each categorized by…read morecontinent or region: Southern Africa, Deserts of the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Mediterranean, South America, Mexico/Central America, Eastern North America, and California. We spent two hours exploring the garden, but we didn't have to see Mexico/Central America and California sections. The collection was really diverse. I remembered taking a plant science course at UCD, and many of the materials and pictures we used were from UC Botanical Garden. For me, it's like I finally get to see these plants in person. Highly recommended for plant lovers!

Absolutely beautiful. There are thousands of plants, flowers & trees to see. 34acres, so wear…read morecomfortable shoes. It's nice to explore on your own but I'd suggest a tour. The redwood feature is separate and a must see. You can spend 2-4 hrs taking everything in. We're definitely returning in the spring! #GoSee

Once upon a time I attended the University of California, Berkeley for graduate school in…read moregeophysics. Some of my classmates/department peers were into dinosaur bones, so I got to explore the Museum of Paleontology (on-campus) with geochemist(s) as my guide. Since none of us were actively studying fossils/vertebrates, we all got to spitball our guesses. It was our idea of a wild time. I might have brought up the dinosaur bones as something to see when my sister visited me, however, she was not very interested. She majored in anthropology as an undergraduate at the University of Washington and did not share my zest for things existing millions of years before us. While I was unsuccessful on that occasion, I did later use space by the entrance/exit for work if my office in McCone Hall got too loud.

It's cool to see the few skeletons! it's not the typical museum you are looking for .. it's…read moreapparently apart of a class

Great intimate music venue, with a variety of different styles of music…read more Bring your own drinks and food, nothing is available.

First time visiting for a concern this past weekend. The space is intimate and has great acoustics…read more I liked how the sofas and other furniture were all mismatched - adds to the esthetic! Our event was 2 hours long, and it was BYOB. Towards the back there are high chairs with seating so if you come early could grab those and settle down with your drinks. It did get a little warm in the afternoon as they turn the fans off during the performance, which makes total sense, but overall enjoyed our time here and would come back for another performance. It's also close to a ton of restaurants and cafe's, and the BART station is just a few blocks away. There is a parking lot around the corner if you're driving.

Love it! I've seen some amazing concerts here and been seated right by the musicians I joined the…read morefreight singers and really enjoy everything about this place!

We saw Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono recently. It was our first visit to the Freight since they…read moremoved ever so long ago. This is truly a nice venue to see music. The staff is friendly; parking is convenient next door in the garage; plenty of restaurants nearby. There were also a few snack items and drinks available for sale. I was bummed that perhaps customer service and management aren't completely in synch with their own policies. I had written and asked if photography would be allowed since this was a Hawaiian show. I wanted to bring in one camera with an attached lens, no flash to take photos for personal use only. I was told that the policy was no photography was allowed. On the night of the show, the last announcement before the show started, was that non-flash photography was welcome. Oh well.