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.
Re-Entry and Transfer Student Event
Get ready to embrace the fall vibes at the Re-Entry and Trasnfer. Stop by the Game Zone on September 17 and indulge in tasty pies, sip on apple cider, and don’t forget to grab your free s’mores kit! 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
🗓 September 17, 12-2 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
Mark your calendars for September 20 as we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month! 🎉 Experience a live performance and engaging crafts at the Student Union.
🗓 September 20th, 2024
⏰ 12 – 2 PM
📍 MLK 1st Floor 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 TheeLeggyPee.
🗓 Sept 26th, 2024
⏰ 7:30-9:30 pm
📍 Bear’s Lair
National Coming Out Day Event
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities and stories theme of “inviting in” vs “coming out”.
🗓 October 10th, 2024
⏰ 12 – 3 PM
📍 Lower Sproul
Halloween Game Night
Get in the spirit of Halloween at Game Night! 🎃 Swing by the Student Union on October 24 and try out some spooky-themed board games with Games of Berkeley.
🗓 October 24th, 2024
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Standup at Cal Comedy Show
Join us for great laughs and a night of comedy in the Union.
🗓 October 29th, 2024
⏰ TBD
📍 Pauley Ballroom
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 tic-tac-toe set while enjoying free supplies, drinks, and live music performances.
🗓 On Thursday’s: Sep 12, 2024: DIY Tic Tac Toe
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Crafter Noon
It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Friday: 9/6, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/13
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Game Night
Take a break and relax in the Student Union. We’ve got board games, lawn games, caricature artist, and snacks.
🗓️ October 24, 2024 | January, 2025 | March 21, 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.
🗓️ October 10, 2024 | October 17, 2024 | October 24, 2024 | November 7, 2024 | November 14, 2024 | November 21, 2024 | December 5, 2024
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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