Upcoming Events

November 07
A microphone in a light-filled forest

Join us for “A Listening Foray” — an immersive outdoor experience where we'll hear the natural world amplified through professional field-recording microphones and wireless in-ear monitors. Guided by Lish Grooves, a Bay Area musician, field recording artist, and environmental sound practitioner, we'll listen to the soundscape in real time, as well as explore distinct elements through facilitated listening — such as birdsong slowed down to reveal more detail.

[For members only • Learn more and register]

November 12
A stone in sand surrounded by gentle ripples as if in water

Just days after the midterm elections, join Amelia Barili for an experiential hour focused on calming an overstressed nervous system. Drawing on ancient wisdom and neuroscience, we’ll practice simple embodied tools to reset stress, restore clarity, and rebuild resilience — one person, one breath, one relationship at a time. Because democracy has a nervous system, too — one shaped by how we show up for each other. Leave steadier, calmer, and ready for the long run.

[For members only • Learn more and register]

December 08
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (PT)
Bright lights against a wall of greenery

'Tis that time of year! Join us for our annual OLLIday Party & Open House on Tuesday, December 8, 1:30–3 PM, at OLLI HQ (1995 University Ave., Suite 365, Berkeley.) Enjoy good cheer and great company as you meet and mingle with members, faculty and the OLLI team. Please bring a nosh (sweet or savory) or beverage to share, if possible. All are welcome!

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December 10
Thursday, Dec. 10, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (PT)
An adult staring up at the universe in wonder

Join us in person for our next Vital Aging gathering as OLLI member Den Bush and faculty member Sara Orem explore how we all can approach the holidays more like children in wonder and less like beleaguered adults. 

[For members only • Learn more and register]

January 19
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 10:00 AM (PT)
Colorful collage of winter course posters

On the course roster?  Diving into the movies, China in the world, Toni Morrison, country music road trip, finding the LGBTQ+ past in present places, and more. Learn about all the benefits of an OLLI @Berkeley membership — access to dozens of courses, speaker events, field trips, town halls, workshops on healthy aging, socials and more — as well as our special offer for new members and our fee assistance program.