UA Berkeley 7 2274 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, Enjoy first-run Hollywood movies and critically-acclaimed films while at this cinema that offers comfortable seating and a large concession stand., 510-466-5070

Blake's on Telegraph 2367 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, The perfect place to grab a bite and a brew, guests at this spot can also enjoy a fine cocktail at their full bar, as well as live entertainment in the downstairs club. , 510-848-0886, 877-488-6533

Albatross Pub 1822 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94706, An outstanding selection of beers and premium liquors is offered at this place where you can enjoy the pool tables, dart lanes, live music, fireplace, board games, and art gallery. , 510-843-2473

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702, This place presents nightly live music, dance, and movement classes, workshops, programs for children, and benefit shows. Their cafe is open during shows and serves mostly organic vegetarian fare, bottled and draft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. , 510-525-5054

Shattuck Down Low Lounge 2284 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, This venue features an eclectic mix of live music and DJs, including Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Salsa, International, Rock, and Dance. You will find two full bars, couches and booths to lounge, tables to chat, a large 20x40 hardwood dance floor, designated VIP private party areas, an elegant setting, and a pool table too., 510-548-1159

Freight & Salvage 111 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702, This coffee house is an all-ages, non-smoking, alcohol-free performance venue that offers a variety of coffees, teas, sodas, desserts, and light snacks. It is dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of traditional music, which represent the great variety of regional, ethnic, and social cultures of peoples throughout the world., 510-548-1761

Berkeley Symphony Orchestra 1942 University Avenue #207, Berkeley, CA 94704, A full season of exciting masterpiece performances and concerts is offered by this extraordinary symphony orchestra., 510-841-2800

Jewish Music Festival Located in the Jewish Community Center, This landmark anniversary festival celebrates 20 years of presenting the best in Jewish music to the San Francisco Bay Area. The festival takes place each year in middle March to the first week of April., 510-848-0237

Newport Jazz Festival Located at Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus, The famed Newport Jazz Festival takes the show on the road, presenting a heavy-hitting roster of jazz musicians including Cedar Walton (piano), Howard Alden (guitar), Kareem Riggins (dums), Peter Washington (bass), Terrence Blanchard (trumpet), Lew Tabackin (tenor sax), Ken Peplowski (clarinet), and Lea DeLaria (vocals). Show begins at 8:00 p.m. and takes place in March., 510-642-0212

Berkeley Opera Company 1678 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709, This magnificent opera company has been providing and introducing fresh, interesting, operas to new audiences for over 25 years., 510-841-1903

Julia Morgan Center for the Arts 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, Visitors can view quality theatre, dance, and music performances at this center, which is one of the Bay Area's most beautiful theatres. , 510-845-8542

Aurora Theatre Company 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, This 150-seat intimate house is a great place to experience live theatre and the theatre provides a nurturing, intimate environment for an ensemble of theatre artists and artisans to produce both old and new plays which place a high value on words and ideas., 510-843-4822

Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, This theatre has established itself as one of this country's top-ranking professional resident theatre companies. The season consists of seven productions of the finest classic, contemporary, and new plays. , 510-647-2949

La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705, A multicultural performing arts center and restaurant in Berkeley that presents local, national, and international music, theater, dance, film, and visual artists. In addition to the public events, this place offers free and fee-based classes in music and dance principally from Latin America, and it houses Café Valparaiso, which offers a Latin American menu and beverages, and provides a "second stage" for more intimate cultural gatherings. , 510-849-2568

Golden Gate Fields 1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, CA 94710, Enjoy live horseracing from May to January while at this facility that also offers wagering and simulcast races. The facility can also hold all types of events, from intimate dinners, receptions to large scale meetings., 510-559-7300