Programs

Free Events

Welcome to our Free Programs & Events!

Welcome Back
Boba Social
Art
Enjoy free art!
Open House
2024 Student Union Open House
Funky Music!
UC Jazz Band
Bridgerton Valentine's Day Tea Party
Enjoy live music, tea sandwiches, mini tarts and macarons while we make our own Valentine's Day cards.
Enjoy Board Games
Bring your friends and chill with board games.
Latin X
Enjoy the Latin heritage experience of food, drinks and music.
Enjoy Free Crafting
DIY your own crafts to take decorate your space.
Black History
An evening of live music with Jackie Gage celebrating black musical change makers.
Express yourself
Our National Coming Out Day Event. Delight in fun performances while celebrating each other.
Lunar New Year
Spring 2024
Lunar New Year
Festive Treats
Destress Fest
Fall 2023
Oversized Flowers
Garden themed tea party decor.
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Garden themed tea party decor.
Oversize Alice
Mad Hatter Tea Party 2024
Ping Pong Pottery
Open house 2024
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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.

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Re-Entry and Transfer Student Event

Can’t wait for Spring Break? Join us for the ultimate getaway at the Re-Entry and Transfer Student Party. Stop by the Game Zone on March 18th and enjoy refreshing drinks, totebag decorating, and don’t forget to enter our giveaway for a new waterproof speaker! This event is limited to Re-Entry and Transfer students only, keep an eye out for other spring festivities available for UC Berkeley students.

🍹 Transfer and Re-Entry Student Event
🗓 March 18, 12-2 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Coming Soon

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

Coming Soon

Crafter Noon – CraftFURnoonr

Don’t miss our unique edition of CrafterNoon with Furries at Berkeley. Create your own customized paw prints while enjoying complimentary snacks.

😎 Crafter Noon- Suncatcher
🗓 April 18, 1-3 pm
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone

Grad Student Appreciation Party

Grad Student Appreciation Patio Party

Our Graduate Student Appreciation Patio Party is back and better than ever! Celebrate with us on April 2nd from 6-8pm at the Bear’s Lair Tavern! Enjoy free food, crafts, and a themed mocktail!

In collaboration with the Graduate Division.

🗓 April 2, 2025
⏰ 6 – 8 pm
📍 Bear’s Lair Tavern

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MUSIC IN MLK NIGHT ADDITION WITH UC JAZZ

Level up your evening with a special video game music performance from UC Jazz! 🎮🎶 Get ready for a night of musical nostalgia as they bring your favorite video game tunes to life.

🗓 April 4, 2025
⏰ 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Drag Karaoke

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

Recurring Events

Our events are free to all active students.

Crafter Dark

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 at Anchor House

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

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, 5/9
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Game Night

Game Night

Swap those books for game boards at our Game Night on March 20! Take this as a sign to relax with your friends while you try out new board games, enjoy light snacks, and get a caricature to remember the night!

🃏 Game Night with Games of Berkeley and Board Games at Berkeley
🗓 March 20, 7:30-9:30 pm
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area

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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

Gallery

Creating memoriable experiences beyond the classroom.

Student Union Sponsorship

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