Cultural Education
Make Mochi! (on Zoom)
Make mochi with us from the comfort of your own kitchen! Learn how to make daifuku mochi and ice cream mochi, a Japanese delicacy! Taught by Experienced Mochi-maker, Yukiko from Kaori's Kitchen. Please register and get the Zoom link at: http://bit.ly/makemochi
Here is an ingredient list so that you can make mochis along with Yukiko! mochi_prep_-_daifuku_ice_cream_1.pdf
Make Mochi! @West
We're sorry - this workshop is FULL! However, please consider joining next week's Mochi Making workshop on Zoom. More info here: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/make-mochi-online
Gamelan Sekar Jaya @Claremont
Cafe Ohlone Talks @BPL
Berkeley Public Library and mak-'amham present: Cafe Ohlone Talks @ BPL, a regular series!
Every month, join mak-‘amham/Cafe Ohlone founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino as they discuss a topic related to East Bay Ohlone culture, experiences, and community. Through this partnership, the Berkeley community as a whole can learn about and celebrate East Bay Ohlone culture as a vital, vibrant part of the Bay Area's past, present, and future. Keep an eye on this event page and the BPL newsletter for upcoming topics!
Cafe Ohlone Talks @ BPL - Virtual Discussions
Cafe Ohlone Talks is now a regular event here at the Berkeley Public Library! Join us once a month for an educational session with mak-‘amham/Cafe Ohlone founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino. Each month we’ll be discussing a topic related to East Bay Ohlone culture, experiences, and community.
Because of the seasonal nature of Cafe Ohlone, our sessions will take place over Zoom in summer and winter, but at the cafe itself in fall and spring.
Story Time w/ Kirk Waller - A Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for a special story time in celebration of Juneteenth featuring Storyteller Kirk Waller. Kirk will share traditional African American stories and songs.
Juneteenth Freedom Day Craft Social @West
Come and enjoy traditional Juneteenth sweet tea and tea cakes, a cute craft, and a story in celebration of Freedom Day at West Branch. Also pick up some swag while you're in!
For kids of all ages.
Afro-Punk Film Screening and Q&A w/ James Spooner @Central
Attend a live film screening of the award-winning documentary, Afro-Punk ,followed by a live virtual presentation and Q&A session with the filmmaker, James Spooner. This event is in the 3rd Floor Community Meeting Room at the Central Library.
Unsung Women of Music with Mark Montgomery French @West
Join us for Unsung Women of Music, a humorous, highly immersive, and historically accurate talk that reveals the awe-inspiring female song makers, beat-shakers, and dealmakers nudged to the margins of music history.
Featuring: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Wendy Carlos, Maria Schneider, and more!