Bank of America
2129 Shattuck Avenue
at Center Street
BEC’s Bar & Bistro
2271 Shattuck Avenue
1/2 block south of Bancroft
510-647-1790
For centuries, Bars and Bistros have been convivial places for poets, philosophers and people to come together and share philosophies and unwind, at any point in the day. BEC’s Bar & Bistro in Berkeley, CA is a true neighborhood establishment where you can hang out, seeing locals and tourists alike, enjoying the friendliness and comfort that is BEC’s Bar & Bistro, day in and day out. www.becbistro.com
Berkeley Farmers’ Market / Ecology Center
Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park (on the Peace Wall)
Center Street between Milvia & M.L.K.
A program of the Ecology Center since 1987, the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets offer a wide range of mostly organic produce and healthy, locally-produced foods. Together with educational events, cooking demonstrations and live music, these award-winning markets serve as a central meeting place for members of our diverse and vibrant community. www.ecologycenter.org/bfm
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge Street
at Shattuck Avenue
510-981-6100
The recently restored landmark Central Library and four historic branches reflect the pride and commitment of the Berkeley community. A great library is more than a building and more than books. A great library stands at the center of its community and is the home of learning and exploration for everyone. The Berkeley Public Library is one of the most beloved institutions in the City and one of the busiest libraries of its size nationwide. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org
Bobby G’s Pizzeria
2072 University Avenue
just west of Shattuck Avenue
510-665-8866
Bobby G’s Pizzeria is a gourmet pizza, pasta and panini restaurant located in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Signature pizzas are made with only the freshest possible ingredients, including organic house-made pizza dough, Bobby G’s fresh organic tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, fresh whole milk mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano. www.bobbygspizzeria.com
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison Street
1/2 block west of Shattuck Avenue
510-644-2020
The Freight & Salvage Coffee House is a nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of traditional music—music that is rooted in and expressive of the great variety of regional, ethnic, and social cultures of peoples throughout the world. www.freightandsalvage.org
Half Price Books
2036 Shattuck Avenue
at Addison Street
510-526-6080
In 1972, Half Price Books opened their first store in a converted laundromat in Dallas, Texas. Co-founders Ken Gjemre and Pat Anderson stocked the store with more than 2,000 books from their personal libraries. Half Price Books was created with the idea of offering a great product at a great price. And it worked! Today, Half Price Books is America’s favorite new and used bookstore chain. www.halfpricebooks.com
The Jazzschool
2087 Addison Street
just west of Shattuck Avenue
510-845-5373
The Jazzschool is an innovative music school dedicated to the study and performance of America’s indigenous art form—jazz, and related styles of music from around the world. Hailed as one of the most comprehensive schools for jazz in the country, the Jazzschool offers instrumentalists and vocalists a broad spectrum of performance and lecture classes and short-term workshops. www.jazzschool.com
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue
at Center Street
510-THE-TAPS
Jupiter is the East Bay’s most popular beerhouse, serving locally handcrafted beers & ales and award-winning wood-fired pizzas. Well known to be a premiere alternative jazz venue, it’s equally hailed for its heated outdoor beer garden and summertime music schedule. www.jupiterbeer.com
Shattuck Down Low
2284 Shattuck Avenue
at Bancroft Avenue
510-548-1159
Shattuck Down Low features an eclectic mix of live music and djs including Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Salsa, International, Rock and Dance. You will find two full bars with tasty cocktails, couches & booths to lounge, tables to chat, a large 20×40 hardwood dance floor, a great sound system, designated VIP private party areas, an elegant setting, and a pool table too! www.shattuckdownlow.com
Subterranean Arthouse
2179 Bancroft Way
between Shattuck & Fulton
The Subterranean Arthouse is an interdisciplinary community art space that offers diverse opportunities for local, national, and international artists to teach, create and present their art form. Through weekly classes, performances, film showings and visual art exhibitions, we encourage dialogue between disciplines, between artists. We inspire a sustained curiosity about life through the practice of art. The Subterranean Arthouse is rooted in a tradition of experimentation unique to the Bay Area as it extends its branches to the terrain of other art communities. www.subterraneanarthouse.org
Tibetan Aid Project
2210 Harold Way
between Allston & Kittredge
Tibetan Aid Project rebuilds, preserves, strengthens, and perpetuates Tibet’s cultural and spiritual heritage for the benefit of the Tibetan people and all humanity. www.tibetanaidproject.org