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Most Popular Berkeley Arts & Culture Nonprofits and Charities
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The Office of Letters and Light
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- Berkeley, CA
4.93876 stars 2531 reviews
timsimms wrote:
The Office of Letters and Light runs an annual program - National Novel Writing Month - that literally changed my life. Prior to participating, I only aspired at being a writer but never thought I had the time. A few years later, I've become an active... more »
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Habitot Children's Museum
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- Berkeley, CA
4.91026 stars 156 reviews
LRB wrote:
Habitot is a wonderful, safe space for toddlers (and parents) from very diverse backgrounds to come together for fun and learning. Unlike other local play centers that are for-profit, Habitot's services are accessible to families with limited resources... more »
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Youth Musical Theater Company
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.86364 stars 110 reviews
Fred Smith wrote:
My intro to this organization was a performance of Les Miserables, which still ranks as one of the best I have ever seen. And these were middle-and high-school performers... Then, my shy daughter participated in several YMTC workshops, where she learned... more »
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La Peña Cultural Center, Inc.
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 31 reviews
2Darwish wrote:
There is no place like La Peña in the whole Bay Area, or maybe in the US for that matter. This is where one gets to meet all kinds of people, very young to very old, from all walks of life and from every corner of the world. If you want to experience... more »
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BAY NATURE INSTITUTE
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.96552 stars 29 reviews
Kimberly M.6 wrote:
Bay Nature Institute has published Bay Nature Magazine for decades. Through this magazine I have been given the chance to understand our region's natural history - from botany to birds, geology to hydrology - through articles, events, art, & photographs.... more »
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California Shakespeare Theater
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.96296 stars 27 reviews
craigi wrote:
CalShakes is a fantastic organization. My personal experience with CalShakes is as a 15-year season ticket holder and supporter. The staff approach both the shows and the student outreach with contagious enthusiasm and zeal for life and beauty and... more »
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.86957 stars 23 reviews
jmk8 wrote:
Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a highlight of the Bay Area arts scene. The work is consistently excellent...thought provoking and inspiring every time. This season has been outstanding, with the recent staging of "Coming Home" and the premiere of "American... more »
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Aurora Theatre Company
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.94118 stars 17 reviews
bookbug wrote:
The Aurora Theatre is a small private arena to see wonderful plays. The acting is superb, the atmosphere is intimate and I felt almost like I was watching the show from the comfort of my livingroom. I loved it. The company is organized in that everything... more »
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Luna Dance Institute
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.90909 stars 11 reviews
Writer wrote:
Luna is a bright light in the Bay Area art education landscape. Just walking into their Berkeley Marina studio uplifts the spirit. Luna's professional staff, dance artists and instructors, offer top quality, playful and kinesthetically engaging... more »
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Crowden School
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
christinekwak wrote:
I first entered the Crowden School as a fourth grader in the fall of 2001. I had played piano but needed to switch to a string instrument because the program for piano studies had not yet been established. But being a beginner in violin did not make me... more »
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Tibetan Aid Project
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
Rajeev wrote:
I have been with TAP for over a month now. I believe this is an ample time to get a feel of how things are. So I am just going to share few of my thoughts, which some of you might find helpful. Working here has evoked a range of feelings inside me.... more »
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Pineda Foundation
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.75 stars 4 reviews
hamability wrote:
As a young person with a disability, it was rewarding and inspiring to work with such a dynamic and dedicated group of people. Working with the Pineda Foundation was an eye opening experience. I was able to learn about human rights, and advocacy efforts... more »
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Pacifica Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
michaelabeer wrote:
best radio network in the USA. No corporate influence or donations. Run by and for the people. more »
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BERKELEY CITY CLUB CONSERVANCY
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
heritage wrote:
The "little castle" by Julia Morgan, California's first licensed architect, is being protected and preserved by the Landmark Heritage Foundation, a non-profit preservation organization whose only beneficiary is this nationally recognized and California... more »
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Berkeley High School Jazz
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
Bob_32 wrote:
The music these young people play is spectacular. The new director of the band was a student at Berkeley High 20 years. She returned last year, qualified them for the Monterey Next Gen jazz festival and took the group Cuba's national music school in... more »
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Shotgun Players Inc
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
francesca wrote:
I have been a season subscriber to Shotgun Players for several years. I look forward to their productions which tend to push the envelope-"edgy"-I think would be the current word. The plays performed are often challenging and thought provoking, plus the... more »
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PACIFIC MOZART ENSEMBLE
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
4 stars 1 review
peggylrock wrote:
Pacific Mozart Ensemble provides Bay Area audiences with an amazing variety of innovative an enjoyable choral experiences. The concerts span many genres, from avant garde to classical to spirituals to jazz and pop. It is a pleasure to come to a concert... more »
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Waterside Workshops
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
anonwaterside wrote:
What a wonderful place! This organization does amazing things with youth and provides great services to the public like a community bike shop, boat rentals, and some of the best coffee I have had in the Bay Area. This small organization is a wonderful... more »
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CAZADERO PERFORMING ARTS CAMP INC
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
5 stars 1 review
Phyllis J. wrote:
My son, a middle school clarinetist, completed his second summer session at Cazadero Performing Arts Camp in July 2009, and he is still trying to prolong the magic by sleeping outside under the stars here at home. He loves Caz with a passion, and so do his... more »
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Magnificat
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- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Presenting and collaborating in public concerts and producing recordings of 17th century music. more »
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San Francisco Folk Music Club
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
San francisco folk music club is dedicated to the preservation and furtherance of the traditional folk music of many cultures.... more »
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Gamelan Sekar Jaya
- Location:
- Berkeley, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Gamelan sekar jaya is a 60-member nonprofit volunteer arts organization dedicated to the study and presentation of traditional... more »
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