FEATURED EVENTS
Below are a few upcoming events taking place around town. Find even more events on the City of Berkeley’s Calendar and Berkeley Public Library’s Calendar.
Ed Roberts Day Book Reading
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ed Roberts Campus | 3075 Adeline Street
Join the Center of Independent Living for a special Ed Roberts Day event honoring the life and legacy of the father of the Independent Living Movement through a community book reading of An Independent Man.
An Independent Man tells the powerful story of Ed Roberts — whose leadership helped reshape civil rights, accessibility, and inclusion for generations to come.
This evening gathering invites community members, advocates, and allies to come together for a shared reading, reflection, and connection in the place where Ed’s legacy continues to live and grow.
Celebrity Flag Football Challenge
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM
California Memorial Stadium | 2227 Piedmont Avenue
Over twenty athletes and celebrities will play in this competitive Flag Football game, with invited First Responders, Military Service Members and Veterans from across Northern California as invited guests.
Celebrity Sweat’s Flag Football game has been an annual event for the past twenty-five years, and this year, the game will feature NBA Hall of Famer and 8-time All Star, Dwight Howard going up against the Global Music Icon, Quavo.
Caminos Al Exito - Designing Your Future
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Berkeley City College | 2050 Center Street
This conference is designed to equip students and families with culturally responsive academic and career readiness information, empowering them to confidently navigate the transition from high school to higher education and diverse career pathways. All collaborators believe that when students and parents are engaged early and provided clear, accessible guidance, youth are more likely to persist, thrive, and achieve long-term success in college, careers, and life.
