Free Events
Welcome to our Free Programs & Events!
Our Programs
The Student Union has something for everyone! Whether you want to unwind and play board games, join us for a free craft night, or listen to live music, we’ve got you covered!

Events
Game Zone
Food
Music
Crafts
Performances
Upcoming Events
Our events are free to all active students.

Drag Karaoke
Warm up your vocals and prepare for a fun-filled Drag Karaoke night at the Bear’s Lair! 🎙️🎶 Join our fantastic hosts, Leggy Pee and Mudd the Two-Spirit, as you sing unforgettable tunes with your besties, sip on our Shirley Temple special, and enjoy those happy hour treats!
🎤 Drag Karaoke (With Leggy Pee & Mudd the Two-Spirit)
🗓 April 10, 7:30-9:30 pm
📍 Bear’s Lair Tavern

Crafter Dark – Suncatcher
Want to add some magic to your space? Stop by the last CrafterDark of the semester and craft your own dazzling sun catcher and vibe to live music from Tiny Dorm. It’s the perfect study break and a chance to unleash your creativity!
🌙 Crafter Dark – Suncatcher
🗓 April 17, 7:30-9:30 pm
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone

Crafter Noon – CraftFURnoon
Don’t miss our unique edition of CrafterNoon with Furries at Berkeley. Create your own customized paw prints while enjoying complimentary snacks and drinks.
😎 Crafter Noon- Pawprint Keychains
🗓 April 18, 12-2 pm
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone

Drag Bingo
Get ready to yell “BINGO!” because Drag Bingo is rolling into the Student Union. Don’t miss out on a night full of fun and prizes with host Thee Leggy Pee. Fun, prizes, and great vibes await!
🗓 April 24, 7:30-9:30pm
📍 Bear’s Lair Tavern

De-stress Fest
Take a break from the books and celebrate the end of the semester with a Palm Springs-themed event! Enjoy music, food, and crafts.
Check out GlamourGals who will be offering free nail painting services and CASCADE: Community Service who will be leading a slime-making craft!
🗓 May 1, 2–5pm
📍 Lower Sproul Plaza & MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Recurring Events
Our events are free to all active students.

Crafter Dark
Join us for free crafting at night in the student union. Make your own unique DYI novelties while enjoying free supplies, drinks
🗓 On Thursday’s: February 20, 2025: DIY Room Flags | March 13, 2025: DIY Beach Scene| April 17, 2025: DIY Suncatcher
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Crafter Noon @ Anchor House
Crafter Noon is getting bigger and better! We’re hosting another weekly craft session every Wednesday at Anchor House. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Wednesday: 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
⏰ TIME: 12-2 pm
📍 Helen Diller Anchor House

Crafter Noon
It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Friday: 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (Crafternoon x Furries at Berkeley ), 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Music in MLK
Sit back and relax while enjoying live music with UC Jazz on Thursday’s.
🗓️ March 20, 2025 | April 3, 2025 | April 10, 2025 | April 17, 2025 | April 24, 2025 | May 1, 2025
⏰ 12 pm – 1 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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