Looking to mix things up this week? From an exploration into ancient Egypt to an acoustic folk and blues concert, here are a few top options to help you get social around town.
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Rita Lucarelli on "Cultural Contexts for Immersive Visualization and VR"
Come by the Banatao Auditorium this Wednesday for a 3-D virtual visualization of ancient Egyptian landscapes and cultural monuments.
The event's speaker, Associate Professor of Egyptology at UC Berkeley Rita Lucarelli, will primarily focus on the work of the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, which has developed 3-D models of Egyptian sarcophagi and coffins.
When: Wednesday, February 27, 12-1 p.m.
Where: Banatao Auditorium, 310 Sutardja Dai Hall, 2594 Hearst Ave.
Admission: Free
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Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour, GRID Alternatives Bay Area
GRID Alternatives Bay Area, a volunteer organization that installs solar electric systems for low-income families, will be hosting a volunteer appreciation event this Wednesday at The Starry Plough Pub. Everyone's first beverage is on the house.
When: Wednesday, February 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave.
Admission: Free
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Book Talk: "From Coors to California: David Sickler and the New Working Class"
The UC Berkeley Labor Center will be hosting union organizer David Sickler this Thursday for a discussion of his novel, which depicts his pilgrimage from an assembly line worker to one of the country's most influential labor advocates.
When: Thursday, February 28, 5-7 p.m.
Where: UC Berkeley Labor Center, 2521 Channing Way
Admission: Free
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"Two Parts of Me"
Stop by La Peña Cultural Center for a flamenco performance to the tunes of Spanish guitarist Antonio Rey and singer and dancer Mara Rey, who has appeared in Lope de Vega, La Bienal de Flamenco and the Festival de Jerez.
When: Saturday, March 2, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave.
Admission: $35 (General Seating)
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Bitter Mystics
San Francisco-based acoustic folk and blues band Bitter Mystics will be performing at The Black Room this Saturday. The performance features songs from its 15-track album, "Dreams That Matter."
When: Saturday, March 2, 7-10 p.m.
Where: The Back Room Music, 1984 Bonita Ave.
Admission: $15
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