Communities

The mark Terrence McCrary Jr. left on his community is undeniable and has been celebrated for the last seven years since he died in a 2016 Oakland shooting. On Saturday, friends and family gathered at the Berkeley Skate Park to celebrate his life as part of an annual tradition.

Seniors citizens living in Harriet Tubman Terrace and other low-income apartment complexes in the area hosted an event Sept. 9 to celebrate the tenant association’s housing ombudsman with the city of Berkeley.

Grappled with the responsibility of preserving her grandfather’s legacy, Shibumi Gallery owner April Higashi showcased her grandfather’s art Saturday to fundraise for the recent Maui fires.

Northside’s newest coffee shop might sound like an average cafe — the whir of milk steamers rising above the din of conversations and computer keys — but its glass chandeliers, marble floors and extensive menu tell another story.

The Worth Ryder Art Gallery, located in the Anthropology and Arts Practice building, held an exhibit called “Black chicagoland is…” depicting Black culture and community throughout various cities in Chicago.

On Sunday, TheatreFirst on Shattuck Avenue put on its closing performance of Marisela Treviño Orta’s “WMB,” the last show the Berkeley-based theater company will put on before its closure at the end of September.

The Berkeley Historical Society & Museum, or BHSM, is showcasing a new exhibit about the history of Chinese immigration to Berkeley. It tells the stories of several Berkeley residents of Chinese descent, as well as the growth of the Berkeley Chinese-American community over the years.

In 2019, the Berkeley Public Library asked Berkeley residents for feedback on its services. Community members responded that they wanted the library to launch a cooking collection – and the library delivered. Now, niche cooking tools like air fryers, ice cream makers and special pans are available for checkout in the Berkeley Tool Lending Library. 

San Francisco Exploratorium’s new exhibit called ‘¡Plantásticas!’ runs from May to September and introduces visitors to the world of plants through an immersive experience.

Board members approved the 2023-24 budget, estimated actuals and budget priorities in the final Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board meeting of the school year.