From a chocolate tasting to a film screening, there's plenty to enjoy in Berkeley this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Local Chocolate Tasting
From the event description:
Is it a "stay-cation" Labor Day Weekend? Join us for a free chocolate tasting from our favorite local craft chocolate makers like Jade Chocolates, Dick Taylor, Raphio Chocolate, Endorfin, L'Amourette, and, of course, us. This will be a guided tasting, with info on each sample.
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Xocolate Bar, 1709 Solano Ave.
Admission: Free
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Nikkei Resisters Presents: Alternative Facts Screening and Panel
From the event description:
Please join us for a screening of this award-winning documentary detailing the fallacies and political motives that led to the incarceration of around 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Furthermore, the film draws various parallels to the current sociopolitical climate of fear, xenophobia and abuses of power. After the screening, we will be facilitating a short panel discussion featuring the film’s director John Osaki and narrator Joseph Tsuboi.
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Berkeley Methodist United, 1710 Carleton St.
Admission: Free
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AfroHella: Tech + Entrepreneurship + Social Impact
From the event description:
Join us for AfroHella, a groundbreaking night of events celebrating creators, disruptors and innovators from underrepresented communities. Instead of asking for a seat at the table, join us for candid discussions with 20-plus change-makers who created their own table. After the panels, we will be hosting the AfroHella after-party hosted by the Bay Area's very own, TicketDM.
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 5 p.m.- Sunday, Sept. 1, 2 a.m.
Where: The Five And Dime, 2284 Shattuck Ave.
Admission: $10 (After Party Only); $30 (General Admission + After Party)
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Free Throw
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After two studio albums and nearly seven years as a band, Free Throw is making a significant change to their identity. The group — who has sung openly of personal struggles related to substance abuse and body image — is holding nothing back on What’s Past is Prologue, their third full length record.
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone, 2367 Shattuck Ave. (Enter on Durant)
Admission: $15
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Danny Duncan
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Come see YouTuber, Danny Duncan, perform live at Cornerstone. This is an all ages show.
When: Sunday, Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone, 2367 Shattuck Ave. (Enter On Durant)
Admission: $25 (General Admission Advance); $99 (VIP Meet & Greet)
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