Featured Events in Berkeley in July 2025 (June Updated)

Explore Gloucestershire 2nd XI v Somerset 2nd XI Central Division sporting information for 8th July, as well as more Cricket times with Fixture Calendar. Gloucestershire 2nd XI, also known as Gloucestershire Second XI or Gloucestershire Lions, is a professional cricket team that represents county club Gloucestershire in the 2nd XI Championship and the Second XI Trophy in English domestic cricket. The team was established in 1992 and has since produced talented players who have gone on to represent the first team and even England at the international level. They have won the 2nd XI Championship four times and the Second XI Trophy twice, making them a formidable force in the world of second team cricket. The team plays their home matches at the picturesque County Ground in Bristol, which has a capacity of 8,000. With a strong squad of young and experienced players, Gloucestershire 2nd XI continues to strive for excellence and nurture future cricket stars. The Somerset 2nd XI cricket team is a prominent and highly competitive team in the world of cricket. They compete in the Second XI Championship, the premier competition for second-tier teams in England and Wales. The team has a strong track record of success, having won the Championship in both 2018 and 2019. They also participate in the National T20 competition, which showcases their skill and versatility in the shorter format of the game. Some notable players on the team include wicketkeeper-batsman Eddie Byrom, all-rounder Kasey Aldridge, and fast bowler Ben Green. The team is based at the picturesque County Ground in Taunton, Somerset, which has a capacity of over 8,000 spectators. With a talented roster and a beautiful home ground, the Somerset 2nd XI is a force to be reckoned with in the realm of cricket. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Join us at Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore on Thursday, July 17 when award winning journalist and author Miranda S. Spivack comes to present her new book Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back. Miranda will be joined in conversation by Victoria Baranetsky and will sign copies of her book after the presentation. Click Here to order a copy of Backroom Deals In Our Backyards.Most Americans are likely to encounter the effects of government malfeasance or neglect close to home—from their governors, mayors, town councils, school boards, police, and prosecutors. In fact, deals shrouded in darkness are regularly made at the state and local levels, often the result of closed-door discussions between governments and industry without any scrutiny whatsoever from the public. Too often, as this groundbreaking new work of investigative reporting reveals, residents are intentionally kept on the outside, struggling to get information about significant issues affecting their communities—from car crashes and dirty drinking water, to failing safety gear—until the backroom deals are done and it’s too late to challenge them. A work of riveting narrative nonfiction based on years of original reporting, Backroom Deals in Our Backyards tells the story of five “accidental activists”—people from across the United States who started questioning why their local and state governments didn’t protect them from issues facing their communities and why there was a frightening lack of transparency surrounding the way these issues were resolved. The secret deals, lies, and corruption they uncover shake their faith in government but move them to action. For readers of Chain of Title and Superman’s Not Coming, Spivack’s revealing take on a hidden dimension of American politics will outrage and educate anyone who cares about the forces shaping their own communities. MIRANDA S. SPIVACK is a veteran reporter and editor who specializes in stories about government accountability and secrecy. She spent twenty years as an award-winning editor and reporter for the Washington Post. She previously worked as the Washington reporter for the Springfield (Mass.) Daily News and The Hartford Courant and was the deputy editor of a chain of weekly newspapers before joining The Washington Post. She is a former Fulbright Scholar and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism at DePauw University. VICTORIA BARANETSKY is general counsel at The Center for Investigative Reporting, which publishes the Mother Jones magazine and the Reveal radio show. Prior to CIR, Victoria worked at The New York Times, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and the Wikimedia Foundation. She has also taught Berkeley Law School as an adjunct professor. She has written extensively about corporate secrecy and press rights. THIS EVENT is free but registration is requested. Registration ends at 6:00 pm on July 17. BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend. DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged. WALK-INS will be accommodated only if space allows. WE ASK that attendees arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM for the event. PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home. OUR shared restrooms are not accessible after 6:30 PM, please plan accordingly. Information Source: Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | eventbrite

Join us at Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 PM when Bridget A. Lyons comes to the store to share her new book Entwined: Dispatches from the Intersection of Species. Bridget will be joined by Leigh Marz for the conversation and will sign copies of her book after the presentation. Click Here to preorder a copy of Entwined.What can octopuses’ nine brains teach us about climate resilience?How can great horned owls’ keen hearing illuminate relationship dynamics?Does playing with kelp cultivate respect for the value of life?What can our 8.7 million “more-than-human” neighbors teach us about life?Entwined: Dispatches from the Intersection of Species explores these questions through a collection of sixteen original essays by Bridget A. Lyons, a wilderness guide, traveler, and explorer who has encountered countless animals and plants in their native environments. From Alaska to Honduras, Lyons’ stories are braided with careful observation, scientific research, and wonder to foster the connection between us and our nonhuman neighbors. By focusing on the Anthropocene—the era during which human activities have had substantial impacts on the functioning of our planet—Lyons highlights the need to protect the planet’s quickly diminishing diversity. Each essay within Entwined seeks to keep nonhuman stories in the foreground, with Lyons’ personal experiences acting as a backdrop. Some of these moments include navigating icebergs in Alaska while researching the nesting strategies of common eiders, witnessing the apparent demise of a humpback whale on the Baja Peninsula while instructing a wilderness course, and observing ibex while trail running the Alps. While each piece can stand on its own as a literary examination of a creature’s life and a facet of the human experience, collectively, the narrative invites readers to consider what they have in common with even the most seemingly foreign of species, such as sea stars and sponges. Entwined rests on the belief that when we take the time to know unfamiliar creatures, we are more likely to alter our choices and behaviors in ways that ensure their continued existence on the planet. More information can be found at www.entwinedbook.com . BRIDGET A. LYONS is a writer, editor, explorer, and artist living with gratitude in Santa Cruz, CA, the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe. Lyons graduated from Harvard University and holds an MFA from Northern Arizona University. Bridget’s award-winning essays have appeared in Crazyhorse, The Common, Flyway, Chautauqua, Catamaran, Cold Mountain Review, Tahoma Literary Review, and other journals. Find out more at www.bridgetalyons.com. LEIGH MARZ is a collaboration and leadership coach for major universities, corporations, and federal agencies and has worked with NASA , the Green Science Policy Institute, Harvard University, IKEA, Google, and Kaiser Permanente, and more. Leigh is the coauthor of Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, published by HarperCollins. She is the cofounder of Astrea Strategies, a consultancy that bridges contemplation and action, helping leaders and teams envision and communicate solutions to complex challenges. Leigh lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband and daughter. THIS EVENT is free but registration is requested. Registration ends at 6:00 pm on July 23. BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend. DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged. WALK-INS will be accommodated only if space allows. WE ASK that attendees arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM for the event. PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home. OUR shared restrooms are not accessible after 6:30 PM, please plan accordingly. Information Source: Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | eventbrite

Explore Gloucestershire 2nd XI v Sussex 2nd XI Group 1 Day 1 sporting information for 29th July, as well as more Cricket times with Fixture Calendar. Gloucestershire 2nd XI, also known as Gloucestershire Second XI or Gloucestershire Lions, is a professional cricket team that represents county club Gloucestershire in the 2nd XI Championship and the Second XI Trophy in English domestic cricket. The team was established in 1992 and has since produced talented players who have gone on to represent the first team and even England at the international level. They have won the 2nd XI Championship four times and the Second XI Trophy twice, making them a formidable force in the world of second team cricket. The team plays their home matches at the picturesque County Ground in Bristol, which has a capacity of 8,000. With a strong squad of young and experienced players, Gloucestershire 2nd XI continues to strive for excellence and nurture future cricket stars. The Sussex 2nd XI cricket team is a professional team based in Hove, England. They compete in the Second XI Championship and Second XI Trophy, which are both organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The team has a history dating back to the late 19th century and has produced several notable players who have gone on to represent the England national team. Some of the current players on the Sussex 2nd XI team include Tom Haines, Luke Wright, and Abidine Sakande. The team plays their home matches at the prestigious County Cricket Ground, which has a capacity of over 7,000 spectators. The team has had successful seasons in recent years, winning the Second XI Championship in 2016 and the Second XI Trophy in 2017. With a talented roster and a strong track record of success, the Sussex 2nd XI is a team to watch in the world of cricket. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore Gloucestershire 2nd XI v Sussex 2nd XI Group 1 Day 2 sporting information for 30th July, as well as more Cricket times with Fixture Calendar. Gloucestershire 2nd XI, also known as Gloucestershire Second XI or Gloucestershire Lions, is a professional cricket team that represents county club Gloucestershire in the 2nd XI Championship and the Second XI Trophy in English domestic cricket. The team was established in 1992 and has since produced talented players who have gone on to represent the first team and even England at the international level. They have won the 2nd XI Championship four times and the Second XI Trophy twice, making them a formidable force in the world of second team cricket. The team plays their home matches at the picturesque County Ground in Bristol, which has a capacity of 8,000. With a strong squad of young and experienced players, Gloucestershire 2nd XI continues to strive for excellence and nurture future cricket stars. The Sussex 2nd XI cricket team is a professional team based in Hove, England. They compete in the Second XI Championship and Second XI Trophy, which are both organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The team has a history dating back to the late 19th century and has produced several notable players who have gone on to represent the England national team. Some of the current players on the Sussex 2nd XI team include Tom Haines, Luke Wright, and Abidine Sakande. The team plays their home matches at the prestigious County Cricket Ground, which has a capacity of over 7,000 spectators. The team has had successful seasons in recent years, winning the Second XI Championship in 2016 and the Second XI Trophy in 2017. With a talented roster and a strong track record of success, the Sussex 2nd XI is a team to watch in the world of cricket. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore Gloucestershire 2nd XI v Sussex 2nd XI Group 1 Day 3 sporting information for 31st July, as well as more Cricket times with Fixture Calendar. Gloucestershire 2nd XI, also known as Gloucestershire Second XI or Gloucestershire Lions, is a professional cricket team that represents county club Gloucestershire in the 2nd XI Championship and the Second XI Trophy in English domestic cricket. The team was established in 1992 and has since produced talented players who have gone on to represent the first team and even England at the international level. They have won the 2nd XI Championship four times and the Second XI Trophy twice, making them a formidable force in the world of second team cricket. The team plays their home matches at the picturesque County Ground in Bristol, which has a capacity of 8,000. With a strong squad of young and experienced players, Gloucestershire 2nd XI continues to strive for excellence and nurture future cricket stars. The Sussex 2nd XI cricket team is a professional team based in Hove, England. They compete in the Second XI Championship and Second XI Trophy, which are both organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The team has a history dating back to the late 19th century and has produced several notable players who have gone on to represent the England national team. Some of the current players on the Sussex 2nd XI team include Tom Haines, Luke Wright, and Abidine Sakande. The team plays their home matches at the prestigious County Cricket Ground, which has a capacity of over 7,000 spectators. The team has had successful seasons in recent years, winning the Second XI Championship in 2016 and the Second XI Trophy in 2017. With a talented roster and a strong track record of success, the Sussex 2nd XI is a team to watch in the world of cricket. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com