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March 25, 2026
Greetings to the North Shattuck community! Spring is here and North Shattuck is the most beautiful place to be as the sun shines and the flowers start to bloom. Stroll down Shattuck Avenue and admire the artwork of the brand new outdoor gallery, and spend your time shopping and eating locally. Look forward to the Taste of North Berkeley on May 13th a get your tickets now! - And the NEW Swap n’ Shop event April 18th, preview below.
Enjoy the warm days and the beautiful evenings in North Shattuck!
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Taste of North Berkeley -
Tickets On Sale Now!
Wednesday, May 13 | 5pm - 8pm
Stroll, sip, and taste your way through North Berkeley's world-renowned gourmet dining destination!
The North Shattuck Association invites you to come and feast on the delights our amazing local businesses have created for you. This culinary celebration will include sweet and savory foods, adult and non-alcoholic beverages, and live entertainment as you hop from one location to the next.
Don't miss a chance to taste what's new while you revisit your favorites. Are you new to North Berkeley and its impressive culinary offerings? This is the perfect way to speed-date your way to meeting new favorite restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutique shops. This is a pamper-fest for your palate... bring a date or loved one to share the experience with!
The event will also feature live music throughout the district!
Tickets: $50 Advance or $60 Day-of (only $25 for ages 15 and under)
Buy Tickets Here
Tickets for those 16 and up are $50 (plus fees) if purchased in advance online or $60 at the event (if still available). Check out the four-pack for $199.99 including fees.
Check-in will start at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street at 4pm on May 13th where you will collect your Taste of North Berkeley Passport and begin your adventure! *NOTE: Your pre-purchased ticket is exchanged for your food and beverage passport at the North Shattuck Association booth on the corner of Shattuck and Vine.
Learn more about Taste of North Berkeley on the website.
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Thursday Morning Neighborhood Walk - March 26
When: Thursday, March 26, 9:30-10:30am
Where: Meet at Saul's Deli - 1475 Shattuck Ave
Every 4th Thursday of the month, walk Shattuck Avenue and the neighborhood with merchants and neighbors! The group will meet at Saul's Deli and walk down Shattuck Avenue, taking in the sights of the neighborhood. On this walk, special attention will be paid to the brand new outdoor gallery of banners with local art.
March 26th - join featured guest walker Liam Bauer (aka Coach Taku), owner of TNT Strength, a strength training gym that will be opening in North Shattuck on May 4th.
There will be complimentary coffee and a sweet treat to get you moving, courtesy of Sam from Saul's Deli!
These are the days where community connection matters most! Get out for the beautiful spring morning and get (re)acquainted with your neighborhood.
Every 4th Thursday, 9:30am - 10:30am
Next one (with a new special guest) is Thursday, April 23
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Save the Date: North Shattuck Swap n' Shop - Earth Day Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, April 18 | 11am - 4pm
From Rose To Delaware
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th, for a district-wide sidewalk sale and clothing swap. Celebrating Earth Day, the Swap n' Shop event centers eco-friendly values of upcycling and reducing waste, and you may find some amazing new second-hand treasures! There will be clothing, art supplies, tools, and other goodies to buy and swap. Come out and join the community on Earth Day!
Featured Events:
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Clothing Swap at 1491 Shattuck (former Books Inc. location)
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ACCI Gallery's Tool, Supply, and Garage Sale at 1652 Shattuck
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North Berkeley Outdoor Gallery Project
The North Berkeley Outdoor Gallery Project is an initiative to showcase local creativity while bringing vibrancy and community spirit to the commercial district of North Shattuck. This outdoor gallery features thirty banners designed by thirteen East Bay-based artists.
The banners are newly displayed throughout North Berkeley, highlighting the incredible talent of the local artists and celebrating the cultural identity of the neighborhood. This project has been in the works for the last two years, and the North Shattuck Association and all the artists are thrilled that it has finally come to life, displayed for everyone to admire and enjoy.
To learn more about this project, the artwork, and the artists, check out the website where you can find an interactive map and artist bios for all the banner art.
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Teen Culinary Camps
Kitchen on Fire | 1509 Shattuck Ave
To all the burgeoning young chefs, Kitchen on Fire has you covered! Sign up your teenager (age 12-17) for a culinary camp or workshop. They are offering a Spring Break Culinary Camp, aligned with BUSD's spring break, where teens will learn knife skills, cooking techniques, plating, food safety, and kitchen organization skills.
Your kids will have fun, learn, and bring home great recipes that will impress family and friends. Each day will be full of delicious food and hands-on cooking. Click here to see all the offerings for teens at Kitchen on Fire.
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Business Spotlight: Victory Point Cafe
1797 Shattuck Ave | Open daily, M-F 9am-11pm Weekends 10am-1am
Victory Point Cafe website
Calling all game enthusiasts! In case you didn't know, North Shattuck is home to an amazing board game cafe, where you can drop by to play a game with your friends, get a bite to eat, and shop for games they sell. Victory Point Cafe also hosts plenty of events and recurring game nights, so you can make a new routine of playing your favorite game at VPC.
Their newest event offering is their monthly Blood on the Clocktower games, which are beginner-friendly and held at 8:30pm on the first Saturday of the month. This is a social deduction, mystery game with secret roles and missions - come try it out!
VPC has a full cafe and kitchen menu, with coffee drinks, pizzas, sandwiches, and more, so you can plan for lunch or dinner while playing. They also have bar hours every Friday and Saturday night, when they are open until 1am with a full tap list of beers, ciders, and seltzers from entirely local breweries!
Plus, for any parents looking for summer camp options for their game-obsessed kiddos, VPC will be running a summer camp in July. This will be a story game/tabletop role-playing game for kids aged 11 and up. Find out more here - spots are limited so sign up ASAP!
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Bar Panisse Article in East Bay Magazine
Bar Panisse | 1515 Shattuck Ave
Open Thursday - Monday, 5-10pm, no reservations
The long-awaited, yet slightly controversial Bar Panisse opened its doors at the beginning of 2026, and people have been streaming through its doors to sample their small bites, unique cocktails, and check out the vibe of this Chez Panisse offshoot next door. Read Jeffrey Edalatpour's article reviewing Bar Panisse in East Bay Magazine here.
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Art in the Fold Gallery Exhibition
ACCI Gallery | 1652 Shattuck Ave
Open through March 22
Looking for creative inspiration? Art in the Fold, the newest gallery show at ACCI Gallery, is now open! This exhibit spans the breadth of folded artistry, from fabric pleating to the fold-forming of metal, paper origami, two-dimensional representations of the fold, and more. As opposed to an additive or subtractive process, folding material into a sculpture is a transformation, adding nothing and leaving out nothing, "just" rearranging the shape.
Running February 21 - March 22, 2026, this exhibition showcases the unmeasured ingenuity of artists and craftspeople who rely on or use folding in shaping the work itself or its support, or through the representation of folding or folded objects.
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NSA Board Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:00 - Noon
Via Zoom
Zoom Meeting
Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US
Meeting ID: 823 0999 2081 - Passcode: 810258
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82309992081?pwd=RXNhYXVxWi9mL29WTGtuS2RlemZGQT09
Board Members: Mary Canavan [Community Rep], Hilary Goldstine [1600 Shattuck], Mandy Ladin [Filling Station], Margo Lowe [M. Lowe Jewelers], Kirk McCarthy [ACCI], Sam Tobis [Saul's], Laszlo Tokes [Walnut Square] , Jane White [Community Rep]
Staff: Daniel Swafford, Jacob Cohen, Heather Siglin, Diane Portillo
11:00 INTRODUCTION - CALL TO ORDER - President Kirk McCarthy
APPROVAL MINUTES
11:05 CITY OF BERKELEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Vincent McCoy, City of Berkeley Office of Economic Development
11:10 NSA ASSOCIATION BUSINESS
11:40 BUSINESS ACTIVITY UPDATES – DEVELOPMENT & LAND USE
11:50 SAFETY REPORT – AMBASSADOR UPDATE - Intervention Group Security
11:55 MARKETING, PROMOTIONS, AND EVENTS UPDATE
12:00 NEW BUSINESS/ OPEN FORUM
12:05 ADJOURN
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Next NSA Board Meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11am - 12 noon (Zoom)
May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19
December 17 (No Meeting)
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