As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care who has experienced abuse or neglect. Children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school, adapt to change, and are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later.
Join our Zoom Informational Session to learn about the process of advocating for a child in foster care and the commitment and responsibilities required to be a CASA volunteer. No special education, experience, or background is needed. Training spots are filling up fast. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscu-oqjkrGtO0kMxTj9O2xJ1t7anFi4v0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now</a> and make a positive difference in a child's life!

Local Event: Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children in Foster Care

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Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children...

Thursday May 2, 2024: As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care...

Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children in Foster Care

Kensington Circus Pub

Rev. Rabia and Keizo have been performing in the Bay Area for over 30 years. Their music encompasses folk, rock, and blues covers with Americana originals. Rev. Rabia has toured Southern Italy and opened for the late great J.J.Cale.

Local Event: LIVE MUSIC With Rev. Rabia

El Cerrito

LIVE MUSIC With Rev. Rabia

Friday May 3, 2024: Rev. Rabia and Keizo have been performing in the Bay Area for over 30 years. Their music encompasses folk, rock, and...

Music Type Classic Rock
PURPLE ALBATROSS is a rocking 5 piece band from Berkeley that prides itself on tight arrangements of danceable classic rock, peppered with some deep tracks and originals. Guaranteed to generate happy feet! Sample songs: Don’t Go Back to Rockville (REM), Rocks Off (Stones), Things We Said Today (Beatles), Take Me to the River (Talking Heads).
Never a cover charge!

Local Event: Live Music With Purple Albatross

Live Music With Purple Albatross

Saturday May 4, 2024: Music TypeClassic Rock
PURPLE ALBATROSS is a rocking 5 piece band from Berkeley that prides itself on tight...

Hydra-Matic Drive showcases some of the the finest players in California Bluegrass music today. Sharing a love for traditional bluegrass music, Hydra-Matic Drive is a group of dedicated and experienced players who truly enjoy making music together. Featuring Mike Wilhoyte on guitar, Tom Bekeny on mandolin, Avram Siegel on banjo, and Karen Wilhoyte on bass, this band has a contagious groove and features exciting instrumental breaks and tight harmonies that are sure to please. Named after the first automatic transmission introduced in the 1940 model Oldsmobiles, and like the transmission, this band drives and shifts with a clear smooth sound.

Local Event: Live Music With Hydra-Matic Drive Bluegrass Band

Live Music With Hydra-Matic Drive Bluegrass Band

Friday May 10, 2024: Hydra-Matic Drive showcases some of the the finest players in California Bluegrass music today. Sharing a love for...

Join us to celebrate 75 years at Stockton Avenue! El&nbsp;Cerrito Library welcomes literary luminaries to discuss their work and share memories of El Cerrito and the library.&nbsp;

Gail Tsukiyama is the author of nine novels,
including Women of
the Silk, The
Samurai's Garden, The Color of Air, and her latest
novel, The Brightest
Star. (June 2023) She has been the recipient of the
Academy of American Poets Award, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award for
Literary Excellence, and the Asia Pacific Leadership Award from the Center of
the Pacific Rim and the Ricci Institute. One of fifty authors chosen by the Library of Congress to participate in
the first National Book Festival in Washington D.C., she has taught at San
Francisco State University, University of California, Berkeley, and Mills
College.

Local Event: Gail Tsukiyama at El Cerrito Library 

Gail Tsukiyama at El Cerrito Library 

Saturday May 11, 2024: Join us to celebrate 75 years at Stockton Avenue! El&nbsp;Cerrito Library welcomes literary luminaries to discuss...

Come celebrate 75 years at Stockton Avenue!&nbsp;El Cerrito Library welcomes literary luminary,&nbsp;Gail Tsukiyama, on May 11th at 10:30 a.m. and invites you to join.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Gail Tsukiyama at El Cerrito Library

Gail Tsukiyama at El Cerrito Library

Saturday May 11, 2024: Come celebrate 75 years at Stockton Avenue!&nbsp;El Cerrito Library welcomes literary luminary,&nbsp;Gail Tsukiyama,...

Music Type: Jazz standards, sambas, blues, and a touch of funk. We play both instrumentals and vocals, featuring Debarati, our wonderful singer.
Clifton Street Regulars have been around for a decade and played up and down the East Bay, from Kensington to San Leandro. We offer a dynamic mix of vocals and instrumentals with a strong groove and great solos. We’re a local band, with several players based in Kensington/El Cerrito/Berkeley, one in Oakland, and one in San Leandro. Repertoire includes everything from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder.
Never a cover charge!

Local Event: Live Music With Clifton Street Regulars

Live Music With Clifton Street Regulars

Saturday May 11, 2024: Music Type:Jazz standards, sambas, blues, and a touch of funk. We play both instrumentals and vocals, featuring...

Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy

Great music, great food and drinks for sale...join us for Music &amp; Tacos, May 17th at 7:30! Los Cenzontles has pioneered revivals of Mexican roots music in California cultivating traditional rhythms to connect generations. Interpreting traditional, classic, and original songs in their own voices, Los Cenzontles captures the depth, clarity, and living spirit of our heritage with dignity and and care. The band has performed across the United States, Mexico, Cuba, the UK, and the Dominican Republic, sharing the beauty of their Mexican roots all over the world through their media productions. The group’s members were trained at their Cultural Arts Academy and have worked with many Mexican folk musicians and diverse renowned artists as well, including Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, The Chieftains, and many others.

Local Event: Music & Tacos with Los Cenzontles

Music & Tacos with Los Cenzontles

Friday May 17, 2024: Great music, great food and drinks for sale...join us for Music &amp; Tacos, May 17th at 7:30!Los Cenzontles has...

The Missing Man Quartet plays original interpretations of jazz and Great American Songbook standards using an unusual instrumental format. By integrating mandolin into the more standard lineup of drums, bass, and guitar, the Missing Man Quartet brings a new twist that provides a tonal color rarely heard in mainstream jazz. The level of experience of these veteran musicians allows the band the freedom to experiment and take chances. This all contributes to the spontaneity of the music as new arrangements often evolve on stage and each tune is given a fresh reading at each performance.

Local Event: Live Music With Missing Man Quartet

Live Music With Missing Man Quartet

Friday May 17, 2024: The Missing Man Quartet plays original interpretations of jazz and Great American Songbook standards using an unusual...

Everyone has become accustomed to the “throw-it-away” lifestyle. If an item is broken or does not seem to work anymore, we are quick to throw it out and buy a new one. However, many items can easily be fixed instead of buying new. Why not learn to repair?
Bring your broken and non-functioning things — electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, etc. — for assessment, disassembly, and possibly repair. FixIt Coaches will be available for consultation on broken items; workspace, specialty tools, and guidance will be provided to help you troubleshoot your item. Offer your expertise as well and join in on the fun!
All ages are welcome and the event is open to the whole family.
Register your item to be sure to let the FixIt Team know what item you are bringing to come prepared, by clicking the link to complete the Google Form:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBewZzwa_ZJQW7USbx4lHc2ykCvvytjmr6_2-6m4C-HdBTww/viewform?fbclid=IwAR35nmlBTQjl2FajYBcxl-CGXyxmMVnDr1qZGnaYId-P_PsI0hSYhJhbcb4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2024-05-18 USA-CA-San Pablo San Pablo Public Library 11AM</a>

 RESOURCES:
LINK TO FLYER – In English (<a href="https://recyclemore.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Flyer-FixIt-Clinic-San-Pablo-RecycleMore-051824-8.5-x-11-English-R.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a>)
LINK TO FLYER – En Español (<a href="https://recyclemore.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Flyer-FixIt-Clinic-San-Pablo-RecycleMore-051824-8.5-x-11-Spanish-R.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a>)

LEARN MORE ABOUT FIXIT CLINIC – <a href="https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/p/bring-your-broken-non-functioning.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>

This event is no cost to you created and made possible by a partnership with RecycleMore, San Pablo Library, and FixIt Clinic.
For residents of West Contra Costa County.
Please note, no translators or interpreters will be in attendance.
For special accommodations, please contact the San Pablo Library directly at (510) 374-3998, within 72 hours notice.

Local Event: DIY Fix It Clinic @ San Pablo Library

DIY Fix It Clinic @ San Pablo Library

Saturday May 18, 2024: Everyone has become accustomed to the “throw-it-away” lifestyle. If an item is broken or does not seem to work...

El Cerrito Community Center

Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for our first ever Tea Party! The theme for this event is "Spring" but being so close to Mother's Day, what better way to celebrate than enjoy a fun afternoon tea? Bring your own tea cup (and saucer), we'll provide the tea pot*. Afternoon tea party attire strongly encouraged! *We will have disposable tea cups on hand.
<ul><li>When: Saturday, May 18th</li></ul><ul><li>Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm</li></ul><ul><li>Where: El Cerrito Community Center - Main Hall (7007 Moeser Lane)</li></ul><ul><li>Tickets: $10 per person<ul><li>This event does not offer cancellations, transfers, or refunds</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Open to ages 3 and over<ul><li>Please note: all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult</li></ul></li></ul>
We will have an assortment of hot tea options, water, lemonade. Small bites will include finger sandwiches and other sweet &amp; savory items. The menu will be published as we get closer to the event. While enjoying your afternoon tea, we will have the Korematsu Middle School's Jazz Ensemble playing for us and lining the room will be artwork on display from our Adult Art Classes. 
Thank you to our community partners and donors who are helping make this event possible! 
<ul><li>Katharina Stuart</li><li>Korematsu Middle School</li></ul>
More information and purchase tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.el-cerrito.org/springteaparty" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.el-cerrito.org/springteaparty</a>

Local Event: Spring Tea Party

Spring Tea Party

Saturday May 18, 2024: Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for our first ever Tea Party! The theme for this event is "Spring" but being so...

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Come and join us, meet new people, at the fund raising lasagna dinner for the El Cerrito Eagles! It&nbsp; will take place on May 18th 2024. Cost is $16.00 per guest. Families welcome. Reservations taken in person or over the phone (510) 525-0444.Take out orders available with advanced notice. Please RSVP no later than May 15th 2024. 100% goes to the Aerie 2323 building fund. 
Serving: Salad, Main Course Lasagna, Garlic Bread &amp; Dessert.
50/50 raffle
 Full bar on site

Local Event: Lasagna Dinner El Cerrito Eagles

Lasagna Dinner El Cerrito Eagles

Saturday May 18, 2024: Come and join us, meet new people, at the fund raising lasagna dinner for the El Cerrito Eagles! It&nbsp; will take...

Come and join us, meet new people, at the fund raising lasagna dinner for the El Cerrito Eagles! It will take place on May 18th 2024. Cost is $16.00 per guest. Families welcome. Reservations taken in person or over the phone (510) 525-0444.Take out orders available with advanced notice. Please RSVP no later than May 15th 2024. 100% goes to the Aerie 2323 building fund. 
Serving: Salad, Main Course Lasagna, Garlic Bread &amp; Dessert.
50/50 raffle
Full bar on site

Saturday May 18, 2024: Come and join us, meet new people, at the fund raising lasagna dinner for the El Cerrito Eagles! It  will take place...

Great Food, Drinks, and LIVE MUSIC featuring FAVES!
Never a cover charge!

Local Event: Live Music With FAVES

Live Music With FAVES

Saturday May 18, 2024: Great Food, Drinks, and LIVE MUSIC featuring FAVES!
Never a cover charge!

5000 Valley View Road, El Sobrante, CA

LGNDS Studios presents “Dance to the Future”.&nbsp;May 19, 2 shows (2pm and 6pm)
Location: DeAnza HS Performing Arts Theatre, 5000 Valley View Rd, El Sobrante.
About: &nbsp;Marty wants to go to the school dance to impress his girlfriend but the problem is, he doesn’t know how to dance. 
Prepare to be entertained as Marty takes you back in time to learn dances from the different genres.
With over 100 dancers (ages 3 to adult) and 12 acts, you will be taken back to the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. 
Limited seating. Get your tickets&nbsp;now @lgndsstudios.com

Local Event: “Dance to the Future”

Pinole-Hercules

“Dance to the Future”

Sunday May 19, 2024: LGNDS Studios presents “Dance to the Future”.&nbsp;May 19, 2 shows (2pm and 6pm)
Location: DeAnza HS Performing Arts...

Le Jazu is an eclectic string quintet of seasoned Bay Area musicians based in Oakland CA. While the instrumentation mimics that of the classic Reinhardt/Grappelli groups, our focus on vocal jazz and our collective background in jazz, manouche, blues and soul delivers a unique sound and feel to the band Le Jazu’s favorite music comes from the jazz greats of the 20th century. We perform music written or originally performed by the best: eg. Fats Waller, Cole Porter, Bessie Smith, and even a little Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. In addition the the Great American Songbook, our taste run wide; we love the music of Django, latin jazz artists such as Luis Bonfa and Consuelo Velazquez, and even interpret numbers by “outsiders”, such as Dan Hicks, the Squirrel Nut Zippers and Bob Dylan, among others.
Never a cover!

Local Event: Live Music With Le Jazu

Live Music With Le Jazu

Friday May 24, 2024: Le Jazu is an eclectic string quintet of seasoned Bay Area musicians based in Oakland CA. While the instrumentation...

Stevie played with Country Joe for 10 years, Lazarus, StevieB and the Hornets, etc. Robbie played with Earthquake touring in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s, and now has a new version of the same band, also w/Greg Kihn, and currently withTheFaves as well Dick has played with a host of bands for the last 4o years, and Paul has been playing with 11 piece Horn bands for some decades. We all new each other at Berkeley High in the 60’s,in rival bands, back when bands 1st started playing at their own High School dances.
Music Type: We play rock n roll: our own tunes some by Stevie, some by Robbie, also covers:Paul Simon, Dr John, Talking Heads, Bruce Springsteen, Donovan, the Beatles, Peter Frampton, Bob Dylan, The Zombies, The Who, Mississipi John Hurt,Kingston Trio, Sam&amp;Dave, Lovin’ Spoonful and on…
Never a cover charge!

Local Event: Live Music With Dapper Shindig

Live Music With Dapper Shindig

Saturday May 25, 2024: Stevie played with Country Joe for 10 years, Lazarus, StevieB and the Hornets, etc. Robbie played with Earthquake...

Music Type: Beatles songs, sung both by band members AND audience volunteers!
Back at Kensington Circus Pub by popular demand! Joshua Raoul Brody plays his favorite Beatles songs AND accompanies YOU on YOURS!, ably abetted (sometimes) by the sensational Seabury brothers. Lyrics provided! Keys/tempos/styles switched at the drop of a hat! Etc.!
NEVER a COVER CHARGE!

Local Event: Live Music With Beatles Thingy

Live Music With Beatles Thingy

Sunday May 26, 2024: Music Type:Beatles songs, sung both by band members AND audience volunteers!
Back at Kensington Circus Pub by popular...

As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care who has experienced abuse or neglect. Children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school, adapt to change, and are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later.
Join our Zoom Informational Session to learn about the process of advocating for a child in foster care and the commitment and responsibilities required to be a CASA volunteer. No special education, experience, or background is needed. Training spots are filling up fast. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMod-murTMpG9VGSvpepA3O2pwno-YY8fBj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now</a> and make a positive difference in a child's life!

Tuesday May 28, 2024: As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care...

A duo of Upright Bass and Guitar. We both sing and contribute harmonious vocals to each other’s song choices. We occasionally ask friends to contribute their musical skills and ideas to a set.
Music Type:
We play a mix of original songs in the folk vein as well as Swing, Country, Blues, and Material from the ’30s and ’40s.
Never a cover charge!

Local Event: Live Music With Out Of Town Couple

Live Music With Out Of Town Couple

Friday May 31, 2024: A duo of Upright Bass and Guitar. We both sing and contribute harmonious vocals to each other’s song choices. We...

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