Berkeley City Club
Inspiring, enlightening and engaging
Berkeley's lively intellectual and cultural community has found a home at the Berkeley City Club, and many of our events are open to the general public. Enjoy world-renowned performers and authors as well as fun parties, stimulating lectures and other events.
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June 2010
Tuesday, June 01st, 2010
Kiwanis
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Since 1923, Berkeley Kiwanis has focused on youth in our community. Kiwanis develops future leaders through guidance and example. Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and performing countless other projects to help children and communities. Connect with Kiwanis and you’ll meet other kind, interesting people who wish to help others. The best way to ...[More]
Zonta
06:00 PM
Zonta is a professional women’s organization, dedicated to the advancement of young and older women in their professional development. It meets at the Berkeley City Club on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. ...[More]
Wednesday, June 02nd, 2010
Open Mic at the Little Castle
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday evenings from 8-11pm beginning June 2, 2010. Singers, songwriters and all lovers of song! Singers are invited to come and sing - all types of music are welcome. $10 admission and one drink minimum. Reservations for dinner before the event in the Club's private dining room required 24 hours in advance: 510-848-7800. ...[More]
Open Mic at the Little Castle
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
For all singers, songwriters and lovers of music! Cash bar & complimentary snacks. Enjoy dinner in the Club's dining room before the show with advance reservations. ...[More]
Thursday, June 03rd, 2010
Lions Club
12:00 PM
Lions Clubs International is a network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Founded in 1917, the Lions are dedicated to the idea that business and professional people should expand their horizons from purely commercial concerns to the betterment of their communities and ...[More]
Friday, June 04th, 2010
The Berkeley Breakfast Club
07:00 AM - 08:30 PM
The Berkeley Breakfast Club was founded on May 8, 1936 at the Durant Hotel. The object of the club, as set forth in its Constitution, is 'to foster, promote, exploit and publicize the educational, cultural, civic, commercial, industrial, recreational and residential assets of the city of Berkeley. It also shall be the purpose of the club to foster a closer relationship ...[More]
City Commons Club of Berkeley
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
In 1910, a group of concerned Berkeley citizens formed The City Club. Their goal was to help the city of Berkeley address some of its current issues. In 1922, another group of citizens founded The Public Spirit Club. Three years later, the two clubs merged and adopted the current name, City Commons Club. Every Friday, the City Commons Club ...[More]
Monday, June 07th, 2010
Bridge Players
12:00 PM
The Bridge Players group is open to all members, though many regular players are non-members. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance, as tables change weekly to accommodate available players. Typically, four or five tables play a very social form of party bridge. We play a total of 16 hands, divided into 4 hands with 4 different partnerships. For ...[More]
Actors Reading Writers
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Actors Reading Writers celebrates writing through live readings, as noted Bay Area professional actors and directors bring short stories, essays and poems to life. We seek to reclaim the childhood pleasure of being read to, offering audiences an array of diverse stories from around the world, both classic and contemporary, comic and bittersweet. Our pianist, Paul Bregman begins the evening with ...[More]
Tuesday, June 08th, 2010
Kiwanis
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Since 1923, Berkeley Kiwanis has focused on youth in our community. Kiwanis develops future leaders through guidance and example. Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and performing countless other projects to help children and communities. Connect with Kiwanis and you’ll meet other kind, interesting people who wish to help others. The best way to ...[More]
Zonta
06:00 PM
Zonta is a professional women’s organization, dedicated to the advancement of young and older women in their professional development. It meets at the Berkeley City Club on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. ...[More]
Play Readers
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Play readers meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to read a play aloud. They meet for cocktails and chitchat at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm and begin reading at 7:00 pm. Cocktails in the Venetian Room: 5:30 pm (optional) Dinner in the Dining Room: 6:00 pm (optional) Play Reading in the Venetian Room: 7:00pm (1.5 to 2 hours) (open to ...[More]
Wednesday, June 09th, 2010
Open Mic at the Little Castle
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
For all singers, songwriters and lovers of music! Cash bar & complimentary snacks. Enjoy dinner in the Club's dining room before the show with advance reservations. ...[More]
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Lions Club
12:00 PM
Lions Clubs International is a network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Founded in 1917, the Lions are dedicated to the idea that business and professional people should expand their horizons from purely commercial concerns to the betterment of their communities and ...[More]
Outlook
06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Founded in 1893, Outlook is California’s oldest continuous operating discussion group. Outlook meets twice monthly at the Berkeley City Club, during the UC Berkeley academic year (October through Mid-May.) Each meeting includes dinner and the reading of an essay, prepared by a member. Generally, the essay reading takes one hour and is followed by lively discussion. Members ...[More]
Friday, June 11th, 2010
The Berkeley Breakfast Club
07:00 AM - 08:30 PM
The Berkeley Breakfast Club was founded on May 8, 1936 at the Durant Hotel. The object of the club, as set forth in its Constitution, is 'to foster, promote, exploit and publicize the educational, cultural, civic, commercial, industrial, recreational and residential assets of the city of Berkeley. It also shall be the purpose of the club to foster a closer relationship ...[More]
City Commons Club of Berkeley
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
In 1910, a group of concerned Berkeley citizens formed The City Club. Their goal was to help the city of Berkeley address some of its current issues. In 1922, another group of citizens founded The Public Spirit Club. Three years later, the two clubs merged and adopted the current name, City Commons Club. Every Friday, the City Commons Club ...[More]
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Bridge Players
12:00 PM
The Bridge Players group is open to all members, though many regular players are non-members. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance, as tables change weekly to accommodate available players. Typically, four or five tables play a very social form of party bridge. We play a total of 16 hands, divided into 4 hands with 4 different partnerships. For ...[More]
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Kiwanis
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Since 1923, Berkeley Kiwanis has focused on youth in our community. Kiwanis develops future leaders through guidance and example. Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and performing countless other projects to help children and communities. Connect with Kiwanis and you’ll meet other kind, interesting people who wish to help others. The best way to ...[More]
Zonta
06:00 PM
Zonta is a professional women’s organization, dedicated to the advancement of young and older women in their professional development. It meets at the Berkeley City Club on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. ...[More]
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Lions Club
12:00 PM
Lions Clubs International is a network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Founded in 1917, the Lions are dedicated to the idea that business and professional people should expand their horizons from purely commercial concerns to the betterment of their communities and ...[More]
Friday, June 18th, 2010
The Berkeley Breakfast Club
07:00 AM - 08:30 PM
The Berkeley Breakfast Club was founded on May 8, 1936 at the Durant Hotel. The object of the club, as set forth in its Constitution, is 'to foster, promote, exploit and publicize the educational, cultural, civic, commercial, industrial, recreational and residential assets of the city of Berkeley. It also shall be the purpose of the club to foster a closer relationship ...[More]
City Commons Club of Berkeley
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
In 1910, a group of concerned Berkeley citizens formed The City Club. Their goal was to help the city of Berkeley address some of its current issues. In 1922, another group of citizens founded The Public Spirit Club. Three years later, the two clubs merged and adopted the current name, City Commons Club. Every Friday, the City Commons Club ...[More]
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Bridge Players
12:00 PM
The Bridge Players group is open to all members, though many regular players are non-members. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance, as tables change weekly to accommodate available players. Typically, four or five tables play a very social form of party bridge. We play a total of 16 hands, divided into 4 hands with 4 different partnerships. For ...[More]
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Kiwanis
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Since 1923, Berkeley Kiwanis has focused on youth in our community. Kiwanis develops future leaders through guidance and example. Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and performing countless other projects to help children and communities. Connect with Kiwanis and you’ll meet other kind, interesting people who wish to help others. The best way to ...[More]
Zonta
06:00 PM
Zonta is a professional women’s organization, dedicated to the advancement of young and older women in their professional development. It meets at the Berkeley City Club on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. ...[More]
Meet the Mendocino Music Festival
08:00 PM
Open to the Public! Whether you are familiar with the Festival or not, you will enjoy this entertaining and informative evening. You will also learn more about Berkeley’s special relationship with Mendocino. Meet Artistic Director and Conductor Allan Pollack who has guided the Festival since the first note was played in 1987. Allan will talk about the Festival ...[More]
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Visual Paradigm Club
05:00 PM
This new club is designed to engage in the enjoyment of excellent movies along with thoughtful conversation critiquing the multi-faceted aspects of film technology. We evaluate films and their cultural impact on our moral and aesthetic values. Dinner is at 6:00 pm and those who would like to attend should call the dining room in advance and request a seat ...[More]
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Lions Club
12:00 PM
Lions Clubs International is a network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Founded in 1917, the Lions are dedicated to the idea that business and professional people should expand their horizons from purely commercial concerns to the betterment of their communities and ...[More]
Book Club
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The BCC book club discusses a mutually agreed-upon book. The member who suggests the book presents pertinent background information and leads the discussion. All members are encouraged to read the book in advance but this is not necessary for enjoyment of stimulating discussion. This group is open to all City Club members and friends. If you would like to join us ...[More]
Outlook
06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Founded in 1893, Outlook is California’s oldest continuous operating discussion group. Outlook meets twice monthly at the Berkeley City Club, during the UC Berkeley academic year (October through Mid-May.) Each meeting includes dinner and the reading of an essay, prepared by a member. Generally, the essay reading takes one hour and is followed by lively discussion. Members ...[More]
Friday, June 25th, 2010
The Berkeley Breakfast Club
07:00 AM - 08:30 PM
The Berkeley Breakfast Club was founded on May 8, 1936 at the Durant Hotel. The object of the club, as set forth in its Constitution, is 'to foster, promote, exploit and publicize the educational, cultural, civic, commercial, industrial, recreational and residential assets of the city of Berkeley. It also shall be the purpose of the club to foster a closer relationship ...[More]
City Commons Club of Berkeley
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
In 1910, a group of concerned Berkeley citizens formed The City Club. Their goal was to help the city of Berkeley address some of its current issues. In 1922, another group of citizens founded The Public Spirit Club. Three years later, the two clubs merged and adopted the current name, City Commons Club. Every Friday, the City Commons Club ...[More]
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
Jane Austin Society Summer Ball
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Ever wanted to learn to dance like Lizzy and Darcy in Pride and Prejudice? Would you like to learn the fast-paced and social card games of the early 1800s? This is the event for you. Join us at the Summer Ball as dance master Alan Winston, accompanied by the Divertimento Dance Orchestra, quickly teaches us the simple figures ...[More]
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Bridge Players
12:00 PM
The Bridge Players group is open to all members, though many regular players are non-members. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance, as tables change weekly to accommodate available players. Typically, four or five tables play a very social form of party bridge. We play a total of 16 hands, divided into 4 hands with 4 different partnerships. For ...[More]
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Kiwanis
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Since 1923, Berkeley Kiwanis has focused on youth in our community. Kiwanis develops future leaders through guidance and example. Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and performing countless other projects to help children and communities. Connect with Kiwanis and you’ll meet other kind, interesting people who wish to help others. The best way to ...[More]
Zonta
06:00 PM
Zonta is a professional women’s organization, dedicated to the advancement of young and older women in their professional development. It meets at the Berkeley City Club on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. ...[More]