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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August 2010
Sunday, August 01st, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Monday, August 02nd, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[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, August 03rd, 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]
Wednesday, August 04th, 2010
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Open Mic at the Little Castle
08:00 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, August 05th, 2010
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]
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Friday, August 06th, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Saturday, August 07th, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Sunday, August 08th, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Monday, August 09th, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Tuesday, August 10th, 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]
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, August 11th, 2010
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Friday, August 13th, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Sunday, August 15th, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Monday, August 16th, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Tuesday, August 17th, 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]
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Open Mic at the Little Castle
08:00 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, August 19th, 2010
Social Media Series
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
'How to Effectively Market Your Business Online Against Larger Companies' with John Gumas. A Challenger brand is any organization that is directly competing against organizations that have larger marketing budgets. You will learn the types of marketing strategies Challenger Brands must use to be effective. We will focus on how to develop effective messaging and proven social media techniques that will deliver ...[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]
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Friday, August 20th, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
Cental Works presents....Machiavelli's THE PRINCE
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
July 17 through August 22. Following last summer's sold-out world premiere run at Central Works, Machiavelli's The Prince returns to the captivating setting of the Berkeley City Club. As the second offering in the company's 20th Anniversary Season (1991-2010), this engrossing drama pits 'Master Machiavelli' against the new Duke of Florence in a clash of faith and reason. ...[More]
Monday, August 23rd, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Tuesday, August 24th, 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]
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
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]
Friday, August 27th, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Monday, August 30th, 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]
Aquatics Class
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm the BCC pool turns into a liquid gym. Aquatics instructor, Celia Ihne, will teach you how movement in water can realize the goals of increased strength, balance, coordination and endurance while being of low impact and adaptable to everyone’s needs. Swimming skills are not required. Open to the public. Cost per class: ...[More]
Tuesday, August 31st, 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]