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June 10, 2026
Happy June to the North Shattuck community! Summer is coming in full swing, and North Shattuck is the place to be to celebrate summer with good food, fun events, and excellent company.
Enjoy the last days of spring with fun events celebrating art, music, food, sports, and community connection. Save the date for Berkeley Make Music Day on June 21st - it will be a day full of celebration, music, and culture for all.
The North Shattuck Farmers' Market welcomes the summer solstice with special foodie events, delicious fresh summer produce, and live entertainment.
The World Cup kicks off this weekend and Saul’s welcomes you to watch on the patio.
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Say Cheese Board! Cheese Board 60th Anniversary Alumni Reunion and Tasting
Wednesday, June 10 | 6pm - 9pm
Hillside Club | 2286 Cedar St
Join us for a delicious celebration of the Cheese Board Collective’s new expansion and 60 years at the center of North Berkeley’s revolutionary California cuisine food scene. The Hillside Club welcomes a panel of store alumni from the 1960s-1990s who will tell their stories. Local historian, memoirist, and early Cheese Board member, L. John Harris, will lead the discussion with, among others, Bob Waks, Steve Sutcher, Giorgia Neidorf, Michael McGee, and Laura McNall.
Bob Klein, former TV producer and Oliveto Restaurant co-owner, will screen a short film he made about the Cheese Board for a local television broadcast in 1977, featuring interviews with collective members and the original owners of the shop, Sahag Avedisian and Elizabeth Valoma.
Following the film screening, panel discussion and Q&A, a wide variety of cheeses and breads will be served by current members of the collective, along with pizza from the Cheese Board Pizza Collective. Cheese Board member Dan Falsetto will introduce the current members and describe the cheeses being served. Wines will be paired with the cheeses.
The Cheese Board's contribution to Berkeley's food revolution, in both political and culinary terms, cannot be overstated or over celebrated. It's time to Say Cheese Board!
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Day of Art and Activism
Saturday, June 13 | 1pm - 6pm
ACCI Gallery | 1652 Shattuck Ave
Come out to ACCI Gallery for a day of art and activism with the community. From 1-3pm, there will be a Get Out the Vote postcard writing session, followed by an Artist Talk at 3pm with Cherry Bogue, Kin Folkz, Karen M. Gutfreund, Ajuan Mance, Priscilla Otani, and moderated by Debra Reabock. Finally, the event will conclude with a No Kings Sign Making Workshop, 4-6pm.
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Watch the World Cup at Saul's Deli!
Saturday, June 13 | Game at 1pm - 6pm
Saul's Deli | 1475 Shattuck Ave
The Saul's Team sends global greetings and invites you to come watch the World Cup with them! The viewing party starts at 5:45pm for the USA vs Paraguay game on Saturday, June 13th.
WHEN: Friday, June 13th starting 5:45pm. Come for the soccer, stay for Shabbat.
WHAT: A viewing party of the first US game against Paraguay.
WHERE: The patio. We'll have a group of tables available to reserve, then some extra seating (and unlimited standing).
HOW: Reservations will open in the next few days once we get all the seating sorted!
THE FINGER FOODS: Pastrami Sliders, Everything-Bagel Hot Dog Bites, and Mini Latkes will be added to the menu for the occasion.
THE DRINK: Margaritas are the unofficial beverage of the games so we'll be offering a Saul's spin on the classic: a little spicy, a little sweet, and a little unexpected (hint: it's horseradish).
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Save the Date (AND Participate!): Make Music Day
Sunday, June 21
Make Music Day Berkeley is a free, citywide celebration that turns Berkeley into one big stage, inviting everyone to make, share, and experience music in all its forms. Each year on June 21, we fill parks, sidewalks, plazas, shops, and unexpected corners of Downtown and beyond with live performances, participatory music-making, and joyful collaborations.
Artists of all kinds are welcome: students, amateurs, educators, DJs, choirs, music collectives, and working professionals. We also need venues and hosts, businesses, organizations, residents, and public-facing spaces that want to open their doors (or sidewalks!) to live music.
If you are an artist or a venue that is still looking to be part of this event, please email Projec...@gmail.com and our team will work to get you involved.
Click here to learn more about Make Music Day.
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Summer Solstice Events with Ecology Center & Berkeley Farmers' Market
Come out to celebrate the Summer Solstice with the Ecology Center! The Berkeley Farmers' Markets (South Berkeley at Adeline & 63rd, North Berkeley at Shattuck & Vine, Downtown Berkeley at Center & MLK) will be hosting three different summer solstice events.
Don't miss the North Berkeley event, where you can come out to celebrate the longest day of the year right here in the neighborhood. Get excited for an afternoon into evening of live music, food and drinks, lawn games, and more!
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Fourth Thursday Neighborhood Walk
When: Thursday, June 25 | 9:30 - 10:30 am
Where: Meet at Saul's Deli - 1475 Shattuck Ave
Every 4th Thursday of the month, walk Shattuck Avenue and enjoy the sights of the neighborhood with merchants and neighbors!
This month, the special guest for the district walk is Vanessa Vichit-Vadakan from the Cheeseboard Collective. Vanessa is a worker-owner at Cheeseboard and she will lead a guided tour of the newly renovated space. Get excited to learn more about Cheeseboard and its cooperative business model and see the beautiful new space.
Admire the amazing local artwork on the banners of the Outdoor Art Gallery lining Shattuck Avenue, soak in the beautiful, blooming June morning, and enjoy the chance to chat with your neighbors, local merchants, and friends.
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
Next one (with a new special guest) is Thursday, July 24
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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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North Shattuck Shines Brighter
The North Shattuck Association is excited to unveil vibrant new bistro lighting lining the streets of the Shattuck corridor, with coverage extending from Vine Street through Delaware Street, including an additional installation on Vine Street at Walnut Square.
Spanning approximately 2,800 linear feet along both sides of the street, these warm, glowing lights add a festive charm, brightening storefronts, enhancing visibility, and creating a safer, more inviting atmosphere for evening strolls, dining, and shopping.
Designed for both beauty and reliability, the energy-efficient LED lighting shines consistently year-round, while smart timers and built-in battery backup ensure seamless operation with minimal maintenance.
This project is a bright investment in our district’s vitality, supporting stakeholders, encouraging increased customer activity, and bringing a welcoming glow to North Shattuck day and night.
Come out, take a stroll, and enjoy the sparkle!
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NSA Board Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 11:00 - Noon
Zoom Option
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
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Next NSA Board Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11am - 12 noon (Zoom)
August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19
December 17 (No Meeting)
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