Bay Area Bats

Thu · Oct 29·The Bancroft Library (corridor) · Berkeley

Bancroft Library corridor displays centuries‑spanning Philippine materials, including a 1646 Inquisitorial trial transcript, Cebuano prayer book, student publications, and Jessica Hagedorn’s drafts, drawings, and lyrics.

Thu · Oct 29·Worth Ryder Art Gallery, Anthropology & Art Building, Rm 116 · Berkeley

Exit Signs exhibition at Worth Ryder Art Gallery showcases multidisciplinary works by nine studio students exploring memory, migration, gender, sexuality and power across sculpture, painting, textiles and installation.

Thu · Oct 29·North Branch · Berkeley

Pet photo submissions create a Día de los Muertos ofrenda displayed at the North Branch Library, honoring pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, ages 18 and up.

Thu · Oct 29·9 AM – 4:30 PM·Chou Hall, UC Berkeley

Forests: A Pillar of Climate Resilience symposium at Chou Hall, UC Berkeley.

Fri · Oct 30·9:15 AM – 11:45 AM·UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley

Forest Stearns leads an outdoor drawing and painting meet‑up at the UC Botanical Garden, where artists of any level can sketch, ask questions, and explore the garden together.

Fri · Oct 30·3:30 PM·Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley

Close the Little Farm at night at Tilden Nature Area, meet residents, learn their diets, and deliver their evening meal at the pig pen, for all ages.

Sun · Oct 25·10 AM – 2 PM·UC Botanical Garden Berkeley

Live snakes, mosquitos, nocturnal wildlife, Bay animals, hissing cockroaches, and Discovery Stations with docents fill Animal Day at UC Botanical Garden, plus Veracruz music, mask crafts—free with admission.

Sun · Nov 1·11 AM – 12 PM·UC Botanical Garden Berkeley

A sound bath meditation in the Redwood Grove uses crystal singing bowls, gongs, hand pan, drums and vocals to create a healing, meditative soundscape. $45 adult, $40 member