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9th Street Film Festival & Dinner

, , , Fri., May 24, 5:30-10 p.m.
Meet at 5:30pm at Juan’s Place (941 Carleton St., Berkeley) for dinner before the festival. At 7pm, cross the street to 2604 9th St. for an evening of independent film and a fundraiser benefiting Castlemont International High School's annual service trip. free

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10th Annual Temescal Street Fair

, , Sun., July 7, 12-6 p.m.
510-860-7327

It's time once again for the annual Temescal Street Fair, which for the ninth year will stop traffic along a stretch of Telegraph Avenue in North Oakland for a day of food, drink, live performances, and other family-friendly revelry. This year's festival features a jam-packed lineup of performers across four stages, three stomach-stuffing food courts, and more than one hundred craft-tastic vendor booths. Among the many offerings to take in: a performance by the Kinetic Arts Center's young circus troupe, drinks from The Avenue and bites from Barlata, and crafts from artisans at the new Temescal Alley. Between 42nd and 51st sts. on Sunday, July 8. Noon-6 p.m., free. 510-860-7327 or TemescalDistrict.org

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Temescal Street Cinema

, , Thursdays, 8 p.m. Continues through July 18
415-652-1623
With free popcorn, live music, and a variety of films projected on the wall of the Bank of the West Building (49th Street and Telegraph Avenue, Oakland). Check TemescalStreetCinema.com for full schedule. free

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Waterfront Flicks

, , Thu., June 13, Thu., June 27, Thu., July 11, Thu., July 25, Thu., Aug. 8, Wed., Aug. 14 and Thu., Aug. 22
With sundown screenings of a variety of films, preceded by trivia games, and food and drink for sale from the East Bay Bike Coalition. Check JackLondonSquare.com for full schedule. free
Market Lawn at Jack London Square Water Street, outside 55 Harrison St., Oakland (map)

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Friday Night Launch

, , Fridays, 7 p.m.
510-859-3150

Every Friday, the Launching Pad (2649 Russell St., Berkeley) hosts the Friday Night Launch, featuring spiritually focused spoken word, discussions, and music for young adults. The events start at 7 p.m. and are free, although donations are accepted; there's a group vegetarian dinner available at 6 p.m., too. 510-859-3150 or LaunchingPadBerkeley.com

free/donation
Launching Pad 2649 Russell St., Berkeley (map)

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Kensington Library Knitting Club

, First Monday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m.
With knitting, show-and-tell, and yarn exchange open to all levels. free
Kensington Library 61 Arlington Ave., Albany (map)

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Action Movie Mondays

, Mondays, 7 p.m.
510-864-1244
free
The Fireside Lounge 1453 Webster St., Alameda (map)

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Cato's Trivia Night

, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
510-655-3349
Quiz master Chuck B. leads a weekly group pub quiz with prizes. free
Cato's Ale House 3891 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (map)

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Read and Share Book Club

, , , Fourth Tuesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.
510-981-6100
A monthly book group for adults to discuss any book they please. Meetings held in the fourth floor Story Hour room.
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley (map)

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Lakeview Chess

, Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
510-238-7344
All ages and experience levels welcome. Facilitated by Marvin Willis. free
Oakland Public Library, Lakeview Branch 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland (map)

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Rockridge Ninjas

, , Second Tuesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m.
510-597-5017
A monthly anime group. Call or e-mail Susy Moorhead for more information: 510-597-5017 or SMoorhead@OaklandLibrary.org. free
Oakland Public Library, Rockridge Branch 5366 College Ave., Oakland (map)

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Alameda Great Books Club

, Second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m.
510-747-7777
Meets in the library's family study room. free
Alameda Free Library 1550 Oak St., Alameda (map)

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Urban Fiction Book Club

, Second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m.
510-615-5727
Call Sharon McKellar for monthly book titles: 510-615-5727.
Oakland Public Library, Elmhurst Branch 1427 88th Ave., Oakland (map)

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Endless Cycles Lake Chabot Night Ride

, Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m.
510-247-2526
Weekly off-road mountain bike rides followed by pizza and beverages. Bicycle lights required. For intermediate to advanced riders. Contact Owner@EndlessCyclesOnline.com or 510-470-3551 for more information. free
Lake Chabot Regional Park 17600 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley (map)

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Golden Gate Book Discussion Group

, Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
510-597-5023
Call the library for monthly book titles. free
Oakland Public Library, Golden Gate Branch 5606 San Pablo Ave., Oakland (map)

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