From a viewing of a documentary film to a Prince tribute band, 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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Film Viewing of 'Gina's Journey'
From the event description:
Join us for a film screening of Gina's Journey at Morrison Library on UC Berkeley's campus. This event is part of a campus-wide initiative, planned to commemorate the 400 years since the first slaves arrived in North America. We invite you to come to learn and reflect on the contributions of black Americans and our country's history. This documentary film is based on the Afterword of the book "Life of William Grimes the Runaway Slave," written by Regina Mason.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: UC Berkeley, Morrison Library
Admission: Free
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CITRIS Research Exchange Presentation by Jutta Williams
From the event description:
CITRIS Research Exchange delivers fresh perspectives on information technology and society from academic, industry and civic leaders. Drawing from examples from a career in regulated industries like operational healthcare, finance and government, Senior Technical Program Manager Jutta Williams will address how controls, discipline and boundaries in tech aren't just good for privacy and security — they can actually help us move faster.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 12-1 p.m.
Where: Banatao Auditorium, 310 Sutardja Dai Hall, 2594 Hearst Ave., UC Berkeley
Admission: Free
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Cannabis in Context
From the event description:
Cannabis in Context is a series of talks co-sponsored by the Hearst Museum and the UC Botanical Garden and curated by Eric Siegel, aimed at raising awareness of the multi-faceted life of cannabis in our modern society across cultures. This four-part series will be held every Wednesday in September at the Hearst Museum to complement the current exhibition, "Pleasure, Poison, Prescription, Prayer: The Worlds of Mind-Altering Substances" and to celebrate the UC Botanical Garden's Year of Ethnobotany.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, 102 Kroeber Hall, University of California, Berkeley
Admission: $25 (General Admission). More ticket options are available.
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Marshall Charloff and the Purple Xperience
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The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace, Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have been touring around the country since its inception in 2011 by Dr. Fink and front-man Marshall Charloff, bringing the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and The Revolution to audiences of all generations.
When: Friday, Sept. 13, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone, 2367 Shattuck Ave.
Admission: $20 (General Admission). More ticket options are available.
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