Get Ready, Berkeley — Comic Con is Back for the 3rd Epic Year!
Calling all comic fans, artists, readers, and dreamers — Comic Con is back and bigger than ever!
On Saturday, November 8, the Library hosts its third annual Comic Con, an all-day, all-ages celebration of comics, graphic novels, art, and storytelling at the Central Library (2090 Kittredge at Shattuck) in Downtown Berkeley.
From panels and cosplay to hands-on workshops and a vendor hall, this free community event promises inspiration and fun for fans of every age.
This year’s lineup features award-winning authors, illustrators, and local creators who bring truth, humor, and adventure to the comics page.
Guests include:
Sara Alfageeh | Wahab Algarmi | Kiara Brinkman | Sean Chiki | Angela Dalton | Hugh D’Andrade | Shani Ealey | Jessica Fong | Laura Gao | Mel Gillman | Diego Gomez | Dr. Rebecca Hall | Morgan Hampton | Chinaka Hodge | Maia Kobabe | Isabella Kung | Briana Loewinsohn | Katie Longua | Jon Macy | Lee Marrs | Thien Pham | Rita Sapunor | Jason Shiga | Dean Stuart | Mychal Threets | Dimitrea Tokunbo | Booki Vivat | Julia Wertz | Gaia WXYZ | East Bay BIPOC Cartoonists
Plus: More than 30 artists and creators will be vending.
Urbanrezlife's Solo Show
The Berkeley Public Library welcomes Kris Urbanrezlife Longoria’s first solo show, thoughts of a large red woman: chapter one: interactions, on display at the Central Library from November 1 – December 6, 2025.
Opening reception with the artist : Monday, November 10, 5 pm, Central
Artist talk : Saturday, November 15, 3 pm, Tarea Hall Pittman South
The exhibit at Central includes Urbanrezlife's art exhibited on Alcatraz from 2019-2025, seen by over five million visitors, as well as art pieces created exclusively for the library.
Central's 1st Ever Chess Tournament
Central's 1st Ever Chess Tournament!
Saturday, November 15
Youth & Young Teens: 11 am - 1:30 pm
Adults: 2 - 5:30 pm
Registration required.
More November Event Highlights
Edible & Poisonous Mushrooms of Northern California
North
Wed, Nov 5
6 pm
Building a Culture of Care with Author Niloufar Khonsari
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Wed, Nov 5
6:30 pm
Live Music: High Energy Queer-Pop with Maya Songbird
Claremont
Wed, Nov 5
6:30 pm
Decolonized Kitchen: Author Visit & Cooking Demonstration
with Maribel Garcia
Claremont
Mon, Nov 10
12 pm
How to Put More SELL into Your Resume and Cover Letter
Virtual
Wed, Nov 12
5 pm
Reading Buddies
Kids paired with Teen Mentors
Claremont
Thursdays
4:30 pm
Registration required.
Live Music: Nyree
West
Thurs, Nov 13
6 pm
Junk Journaling
North
Fri, Nov 14
4 pm
Navigating Mental Health Care
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Sat, Nov 15
1 pm
How Rabbit Stole Fire + Coast Miwok Stories: Storytelling by Alicia Retes
West
Sat, Nov 15
11 am
Mushroom Foraging
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Thurs, Nov 20
6 pm
Yoga with Roopa
For beginners
Central
Sat, Nov 22
3 pm
Kids: Learn about the Lisjan-Ohlone Peoples' Culture with Author Angel Heart
Central
Sat, Nov 22
11:30 am
Local Poet, Activist & Filmmaker Talk: Danté Clark, We Cry Freedom
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Sat, Nov 22
4 pm
Cozy Crafts: Decoden Mini Frames
Claremont
Sat, Nov 22
1 pm
Succulents
Claremont
Sat, Nov 22
3 pm
Make Your Own Fossils
West
Sat, Nov 29
11:30 am