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.

Black History Month Event with Diaspora

Student Union Black History Month Celebration in Collaboration with Diaspora Magazine and the Office of ASUC Senator Knapper

Join Diaspora Magazine and the Office of ASUC Senator Knapper for an evening art exhibition featuring black artists and creatives. The event will be held in the Student Union’s MLK Game Zone on February 25, from 4-6 pm. 

DIASPORA Magazine is an art, style & culture magazine made by and for Black students at UC Berkeley. 

🎨 Black History Month Celebration
🗓 February 25, 4-6 pm
📍MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Drag Bing with Leggy Pee

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!
🗓 February 27, 2025
⏰ 7:30 – 9:30 pm
📍 Bear’s Lair

Women's History Month

Women*’s History  & Empowerment Month

Celebrate with performers, activities, giveaways and free food in partnership with the Gender Equity Resource Center.

For disability access needs, please contact Joanna at (510) 230-3254 or joannavillegas@berkeley.edu

*All are welcomed who experience life through the lens of woman in body, spirit, identity – past, present, future, and fluid.

💜💚🤍 Women’s* History Month Tribute Night
🗓 March 7, 4-6 pm
📍MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Holi Fest March 2025

Holi Festival

Get ready to add a burst of color to your day and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Colors in a unique and fun way! Create a beautiful rangoli craft that will brighten up any room, and indulge in some delicious treats while you’re at it!

🎊 Holi Festival
🗓️ March 14, 2025, 12  – 2 pm
📍MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the student union! Enjoy sweet treats, crafts, and much more!

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Party
🗓 March 17, 12-2 pm
📍MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Transfer Center

Re-Entry and Transfer Student Event

Can’t wait for Spring Break? Join us for the ultimate getaway at the Re-Entry and Transfer Mocktail Mixer. 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 Igloo cooler! This event is limited to Re-Entry and Transfer students only, keep an eye out for other fall festivities available for UC Berkeley students.

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

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

Crafter Noon

It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨. 

🗓 Every Friday: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone

Homecoming arts & crafts September 24th, 2022. time 11 am-4pm in MLK Student Union

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: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 Helen Diller Anchor House

Game Night

Game Night

Take a break and relax in the Student Union. We’ve got board games, lawn games, caricature artist, and snacks.

🗓️ March  20, 2025
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 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

Gallery

Creating memoriable experiences beyond the classroom.

Student Union Sponsorship

Want to collab or volunteer?

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