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Classes, Club Events
Monday, March 31, 2025 - 12:00pm
with Tony Bucher
Members Free, Non-Members $5
Classes, Club Events
Tuesday, April 01, 2025 - 5:30pm
The prolific poet whose voice has spanned over five decades. Module II (3 sessions) of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.
Members $100 (Module II Only); $185 (Modules II-III), Non-Members/Public $125 (Module II Only); $235 (Modules II-III)
Classes, Club Events
Tuesday, April 01, 2025 - 5:30pm
The prolific poet whose voice has spanned over five decades. Module II (3 sessions) of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.
Members $100 (Module II Only); $185 (Modules II-III), Non-Members/Public $125 (Module II Only); $235 (Modules II-III)
Classes, Club Events
Monday, April 07, 2025 - 12:00pm
Attendees of this docent talk will receive 20% off tickets for Berkeley Rep's 2024-25 season.
Members Free, Non-Members $10
Classes, Club Events
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 10:00am
A Half-Day Retreat for Advanced Fiction Writers
Members $150 (fees paid upon acceptance, lunch included), Non-Members $200 (fees paid upon acceptance, lunch included)
Classes, Club Events
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 5:30pm
A writer, performer, and fearless voice for care and justice. Module III of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.
Members $100 (Module III Only); $185 (Modules II-III), Non-Members/Public $125 (Module III Only); $235 (Modules II-III)
Classes, Club Events
Monday, May 05, 2025 - 12:00pm
Attendees of this docent talk will receive 20% off tickets for Berkeley Rep's 2024-25 season.
Members Free, Non-Members $10
Classes
Monday, March 31, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

The '60s and '70s [Third of Three Sessions]

with Tony Bucher

The ordinary and extraordinary events that shaped the US through two decades. A three-part presentation (March 17, 24, and 31). Register now for the third session -- limited available seats available.

Members Free
Non-Members $5

Classes
Tuesday, April 01, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Kindred Voices: Nikki Giovanni

The prolific poet whose voice has spanned over five decades. Module II (3 sessions) of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.

The prolific poet whose voice has spanned over five decades. Module II (3 sessions) of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.

Members $100 (Module II Only); $185 (Modules II-III)
Non-Members/Public $125 (Module II Only); $235 (Modules II-III)

Classes
Tuesday, April 01, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Kindred Voices: Nikki Giovanni

The prolific poet whose voice has spanned over five decades. Module II (3 sessions) of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.

The prolific poet whose voice has spanned over five decades. Module II (3 sessions) of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.

Members $100 (Module II Only); $185 (Modules II-III)
Non-Members/Public $125 (Module II Only); $235 (Modules II-III)

Classes
Monday, April 07, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Here There Are Blueberries

Attendees of this docent talk will receive 20% off tickets for Berkeley Rep's 2024-25 season.

These docent talks provide education and enrichment opportunities about the plays that Berkeley Rep presents each season.

Members Free
Non-Members $10

Classes
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Masterclass with Tommy Orange

A Half-Day Retreat for Advanced Fiction Writers

APPLY BY MARCH 24 to be a part of this opportunity to work closely with an acclaimed author and connect with a community of advanced fiction writers.

Members $150 (fees paid upon acceptance, lunch included)
Non-Members $200 (fees paid upon acceptance, lunch included)

Classes
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Kindred Voices: Maya Angelou

A writer, performer, and fearless voice for care and justice. Module III of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.

A writer, performer, and fearless voice for care and justice. Module III of the Kindred Voices seminar at Mechanics' Institute.

Members $100 (Module III Only); $185 (Modules II-III)
Non-Members/Public $125 (Module III Only); $235 (Modules II-III)

Classes
Monday, May 05, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: The Aves

Attendees of this docent talk will receive 20% off tickets for Berkeley Rep's 2024-25 season.

These docent talks provide education and enrichment opportunities about the plays that Berkeley Rep presents each season.

Members Free
Non-Members $10