North Berkeley Different
Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Different

For most Americans, the term “suburbia” conjures single-family homes and uniform architecture in areas that are solely residential and reliant on car transportation. With its array of land uses and architectural styles, North Berkeley defies this stereotype. On this tour, we’ll visit its Tudor Revival public library, homes of different styles, a small but vibrant business district, and even a small agricultural site.

We’ll discuss the magnificent Queen Anne period hotel gracing the area in the late 19th century and the foibles of the stage actor who had it built. And we’ll see how the area’s layout is well designed for the community’s present-day needs and discuss examples of home hardening that help prepare it for the challenges of the future.

1.6 miles, 100 feet elevation gain, 2 hrs.

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Art Viewing Adventures: Wayne Thiebaud at the Legion of Honor
Jul
14
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: Wayne Thiebaud at the Legion of Honor

Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021) lived most of his life in Northern CA, and it’s no surprise that he’s a great favorite both locally and beyond. The retrospective of his work at the Legion of Honor is drawing large crowds, and we have a panel of museum guides to discuss his paintings and give you things to think about when you go. The show is on view through Aug. 17.

Rodney is joined by fellow museum guides Charlie Goldberg, Anne Reinert and Dragana Monson.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Jul
16
1:00 PM13:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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Kensington Paths walking tour
Jul
26
10:00 AM10:00

Kensington Paths walking tour

This walking tour that will include Kensington’s paths and connecting streets. We will meet in front of Raxakoul Coffee and Cheese at 299 Arlington Ave. and finish on the Ardmore Path, just below Arlington Ave.
 
On this walk, we will discuss the history of the paths and other points of interest. The Pathkeepers are working to secure public ownership of the paths so they can continue to be enjoyed for safely traversing Kensington on foot. They would also provide vital routes to safety for some residents in the event of a wildfire or other emergency.

Our walking tour will go at a moderate pace. But since some of our route goes uphill, participants should have a level of fitness to comfortably ascend stairs and streets.

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

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Art Viewing Adventures: Ruth Asawa at SFMOMA
Jul
28
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: Ruth Asawa at SFMOMA

While best known for her hanging wire sculptures, San Francisco artist Ruth Asawa worked in many different forms, and the current retrospective at SFMOMA includes drawings, prints, public art and clay masks. But the vast exhibition also includes more than 75 hanging wire sculptures and a great many other tied wire forms. This is a blockbuster show that will please Asawa’s legion of fans in the Bay Area and remains on view through Sept. 2.

Jeanette Pettibone and Dragana Monson join Rodney to talk about this revered local artist whose highly original art forms resound far beyond the Bay Area.

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North Berkeley Rock Parks
Jul
30
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Rock Parks

Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We'll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants. We'll also discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created.

We meet in amphitheater of John Hinkle Park (41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley). The tour ends at the Great Stoneface Park, a 10 to15 min. walk from our start point.

2.0 miles, 300 feet elevation gain, 2 hours

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

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Art Viewing Adventures:  Photographer Kody Paul
Aug
11
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: Photographer Kody Paul

Kody Paul grew up in the Bay Area and is now attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He’s been visiting small towns in Illinois and producing photo books that provide a fascinating glimpse of life there. He will join us to display and discuss some of his favorite works, and we’ll have a chance to learn about his image-making proclivities. Full disclosure: he is Rodney’s nephew but also represents the 4th generation of photographers on his mother’s side of the family.

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North Berkeley Different
Aug
16
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Different

  • North branch berkeley Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For most Americans, the term “suburbia” conjures single-family homes and uniform architecture in areas that are solely residential and reliant on car transportation. With its array of land uses and architectural styles, North Berkeley defies this stereotype. On this tour, we’ll visit its Tudor Revival public library, homes of different styles, a small but vibrant business district, and even a small agricultural site.

We’ll discuss the magnificent Queen Anne period hotel gracing the area in the late 19th century and the foibles of the stage actor who had it built. And we’ll see how the area’s layout is well designed for the community’s present-day needs and discuss examples of home hardening that help prepare it for the challenges of the future.

1.6 miles, 100 feet elevation gain, 2 hrs.

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

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North Berkeley Rock Parks
Aug
17
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Rock Parks

Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We'll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants. We'll also discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created.

We meet in amphitheater of John Hinkle Park (41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley). The tour ends at the Great Stoneface Park, a 10 to15 min. walk from our start point.

2.0 miles, 300 feet elevation gain, 2 hours

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

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Art Viewing Adventures:  Paul McCartney Photographs at the de Young
Aug
25
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: Paul McCartney Photographs at the de Young

In 1964, all four Beatles were given Pentax 35mm cameras to use as they saw fit. The Paul McCartney Photographs 1964: Eyes of the Storm provide context for the times just before and after the group’s historic appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, which was seen by 73 million Americans and propelled the band to superstardom.
The de Young exhibition features more than 250 of McCartney’s photos and records the rising tumult of Beatlemania as well as an intimate portrait of the band members behind the scenes. It shows the band both in Paris and London as well as on their first US tour in New York, DC, and Miami. While the show’s value stems from its subject matter, McCartney was no slouch as a photographer. He captures an array of scenes surrounding the band and shows great prowess composing fascinating images.

Rodney is joined by Rock Historian (and fellow CLC presenter) Richie Unterberger to discuss these images and the watershed moment in music history they reveal.

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Kensington Paths walking tour
Aug
31
10:00 AM10:00

Kensington Paths walking tour

This walking tour that will include Kensington’s paths and connecting streets. We will meet in front of Raxakoul Coffee and Cheese at 299 Arlington Ave. and finish at the Colusa Circle. Rides can be provided back to Arlington Avenue for those who need them.
 
On this walk, we will discuss the history of the paths and other points of interest. The Pathkeepers are working to secure public ownership of the paths so they can continue to be enjoyed for safely traversing Kensington on foot. They would also provide vital routes to safety for some residents in the event of a wildfire or other emergency.

Our walking tour will go at a moderate pace. But since some of our route goes uphill, participants should have a level of fitness to comfortably ascend stairs and streets.

There is no need to RSVP.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Jul
9
1:00 PM13:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Jun
25
1:00 PM13:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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Art Viewing Adventures: f.64 at SFMOMA
Jun
23
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: f.64 at SFMOMA

The Around f.64 exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art focuses on a key moment in photographic history, celebrating the f.64 group—a collective of photographers who played a pivotal role in shaping the visual language of 20th-century photography. The exhibition often emphasizes the unique approach to clarity, sharpness, and attention to detail that these photographers brought to their work.  The exhibition includes images by Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham and Edward Weston as well as many other photographers they influenced.  Rodney Paul will be joined by Verena Lukas, Robert Tat and Charlie Goldberg to discuss their takeaways from this museum show.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Jun
22
11:00 AM11:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Jun
4
1:00 PM13:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Apr
20
11:00 AM11:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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North Berkeley Bricolage
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Bricolage

For most Americans, the term “suburbia” conjures single-family homes and uniform architecture in areas that are solely residential and reliant on car transportation. With its array of land uses and architectural styles, North Berkeley defies this stereotype. On this tour, we’ll visit its Tudor Revival public library, homes of different styles, a small but vibrant business district, and even a small agricultural site.

We’ll discuss the magnificent Queen Anne period hotel gracing the area in the late 19th century and the foibles of the stage actor who had it built. And we’ll see how the area’s layout is well designed for the community’s present-day needs and discuss examples of home hardening that help prepare it for the challenges of the future.

1.6 miles, 100 feet elevation gain, 2 hrs.

SOLD OUT!

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North Berkeley Bricolage BETA
Apr
17
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Bricolage BETA

For most Americans, the term “suburbia” conjures single-family homes and uniform architecture in areas that are solely residential and reliant on car transportation. With its array of land uses and architectural styles, North Berkeley defies this stereotype. On this tour, we’ll visit its Tudor Revival public library, homes of different styles, a small but vibrant business district, and even a small agricultural site.

We’ll discuss the magnificent Queen Anne period hotel gracing the area in the late 19th century and the foibles of the stage actor who had it built. And we’ll see how the area’s layout is well designed for the community’s present-day needs and discuss examples of home hardening that help prepare it for the challenges of the future.

1.6 miles, 100 feet elevation gain, 2 hrs.

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Art Viewing Adventures: Art and Medical Science
Apr
14
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: Art and Medical Science

Join us as we examine how doctors, nurses, and dentists have been portrayed in art through the years, sometimes positively, sometimes not so positively. Former Emergency Department Physician and Museum Guide Charlie Goldberg returns to Art Viewing Adventures to display and discuss images of doctors and medical science from such artists as Thomas Eakins, Pablo Picasso, Edouard Vuillard and others.

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North Berkeley Rock Parks
Apr
6
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Rock Parks

Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We'll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants. We'll also discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created.

We meet in amphitheater of John Hinkle Park (41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley). The tour ends at the Great Stoneface Park, a 10 to15 min. walk from our start point.

2.0 miles, 300 feet elevation gain, 2 hours

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Apr
2
1:00 PM13:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Mar
26
1:00 PM13:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

  • Park Branch SF Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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Art Viewing Adventures: From Model to Master: The Radical Rise of Suzanne Valadon
Mar
24
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: From Model to Master: The Radical Rise of Suzanne Valadon

Bernice Iwamoto returns to Art Viewing Adventures for a presentation delving into the fascinating life and groundbreaking artistry of Suzanne Valadon, one of the most remarkable figures in modern art history. From her humble beginnings as a circus performer and sought-after artists’ model to her transformation into a celebrated painter, Valadon defied societal expectations and carved out a place for herself in the male-dominated world of post-Impressionism.

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Salesforce Transit Center Walking Tour
Mar
21
10:00 AM10:00

Salesforce Transit Center Walking Tour

The Salesforce Transit Center is an important and exciting new building designed to meet a great many needs for San Francisco’s present and future. We’ll also talk about its neighborhood’s rich history and central role in the development of the city. This San francisco City Guides walking tour is 1.5 hrs. and is well-suited for people of all ages and mobility capabilities.

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Art Viewing Adventures: Kara Walker’s Big Imagination
Mar
10
1:00 PM13:00

Art Viewing Adventures: Kara Walker’s Big Imagination

Learn about MacArthur Foundation award winner Kara Walker and her current installation at SFMOMA, Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine). With wit and elegance, Walker’s fantastic automatons confront troubling histories of race and gender and transmit the power of the human soul. Inspired by medieval mechanical icons, dolls, Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower, and situated in a field of black obsidian from Lake County’s Mt Konocti, the installation is free to view in the Roberts Family Gallery until Spring 2026.

Walker has created a powerful body of work by examining “the peculiar institution” at the center of the American experience: the enslavement of African Americans. Well known for her silhouetted figures, Walker has expanded into large-scale public projects, such as 2014’s A Subtlety: Or…the Marvelous Sugar Baby at the abandoned Domino Sugar Plant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and Fons Americanus, a four-tiered fountain “counter monument” at London’s Tate Modern that she described as “a gift…to the heart of an Empire that redirected the fates of the world.” Inspired by art history, folklore, tradition, technology, and philosophy, Walker’s art inspires hope in a fragmented world. 

Art Educator and Museum Guide Avril Angevine returns to Art Viewing Adventures to discuss this fascinating artist.

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Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour
Mar
2
11:00 AM11:00

Haight-Ashbury Walking Tour

We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.

Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.

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