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!
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Events
Game Zone
Food
Music
Crafts
Performances
Upcoming Events
Our events are free to all active students.
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August Game Night
Who’s ready for Game Night? Stop by the Student Union on August 29 and enjoy an evening of snacks, board games, and caricature drawings! Learn how to navigate RecRe Center our raffle for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch.
🗓 August 29th, 2024
⏰ 7:30-9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
In partnership with RecRe.
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Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
Welcome back to campus Golden Bears! Come enjoy a complimentary ice cream and take photos with some iconic SF landmarks.
🗓 August 30, 2024
⏰ 12-2 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Re-Entry and Transfer Student Event
Join us in the Student Union for a picnic with lawn games, mini canvas painting, snacks, and lemonade – all free for UC Berkeley Transfer and Re-Entry students.
🧺 Transfer & Re-Entry Student Event
🗓 September 17, 12-2 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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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
LatinX Event
Join us for for LatinX Theme “Havana Nights” as we give out Mexican flavor popsicles, enjoy candy cigars, live music, and Latin themed activities.
🗓 September 20th, 2024
⏰ 12 – 2 PM
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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.
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Crafter Dark
Join us for free crafting at night in the student union.
🗓 On Thursday’s: Sep 12, 2024: DIY Tic Tac Toe
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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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
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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
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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
Want to collab or volunteer?