Events Around Berkeley
Berkeley Public Library Comic Con
The Berkeley Public Library Comic Con returns for its third year, featuring over 30 local artists and vendors. Attendees can join 11 workshops covering topics such as insights from East Bay BIPOC cartoonists, collaborating on major projects like Star Trek and Marvel, and creating your own zines and comics. Admission is free.
Book Talks and Literary Events
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Novelists Jennine Capó Crucet, author of Say Hello to My Little Friend, and Willy Vlautin, author of The Horse, will speak as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Oakland-based New Literary Project. This initiative has invested nearly $1 million to support writers, including UC Berkeley English department graduate students teaching teens in juvenile detention and mid-career authors receiving significant prizes. Admission is free.
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Queer singer, actress, and author Hayley Kiyoko will discuss her latest young adult novel, Where There’s Room for Us. The story follows socialite Freya Tallon, whose carefully planned life changes when she meets the female poet Ivy. Tickets include a signed book and a photo opportunity with Kiyoko, priced at $30.
Music and Community Activities
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The Korean Experimental Music Festival will also take place, along with a community limpia circle.
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Cafe Buenos Aires offers a beginner tango class and social every Thursday in November and December. Tickets cover the class, social event, and a non-alcoholic beverage.
"The Oakland-based New Literary Project has put nearly $1 million directly into writers’ hands, from UC Berkeley English department grad students teaching teens in juvenile detention to mid-career authors receiving career-changing prizes."
Author’s summary: Berkeley hosts diverse cultural events this season, including Comic Con, literary talks, music festivals, and community dance classes, enriching the local arts scene with workshops, celebrations, and social gatherings.