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Telegraph Avenue

For events and things to do in Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA, the area's energy pulses with the rhythms of the UC Berkeley academic calendar. Street vendors, performers, and iconic independent shops line the sidewalks, creating a dynamic atmosphere rooted in the district's counter-culture history. From intimate in-store performances at Amoeba Music to larger productions at Zellerbach Hall, the creative spirit of the neighborhood is always on display.

• The four-block stretch south of the UC Berkeley campus is the epicenter of activity, with street performers and vendors adding to the scene, especially when school is in session.
• Explore local institutions like the four-story Moe's Books or catch a weekly Salsa Sundays dance event at Cali's Sports Bar & Kitchen.
• Plan around major recurring events like the annual Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair or the monthly Telegraph Second Sundays series that runs through the summer.