Join us as we explore the rich, enduring spirit of Oakland’s Chinatown on a guided 2.5-hour walking tour. For 175 years, Chinatown has been a hub for immigrants and communities across the Asian diaspora, shaped by stories of perseverance and the search for belonging that began during California’s Gold Rush. We’ll visit sites central to the neighborhood’s often untold history, meet local leaders, and savor the flavors that make Chinatown so beloved.
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Let's dish it up! 🍉 Join us for our 2nd annual Midsummer Potluck — an evening packed with good food, great company and lively conversation. Bring your favorite dish to share (homemade or store-bought — no judgment, we love it all!). New to OLLI? Even better — this is the perfect time to meet and mingle, one delicious bite at a time.
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Join us for a guided tour of Oakland's Paramount Theatre, a beautifully restored 1931 National Historic Landmark and one of the finest examples of Art Deco design in the country. Explore the remarkable architecture, intricate design details and rich history behind one of the city's most iconic venues — a rare opportunity to experience a local classic up close.
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Join us for dozens of courses that dive deep into history, politics, music, literature, film, law, and more. All taught by Berkeley faculty and other top scholars. Not an OLLI member? Let’s fix that! Learn about the many benefits of membership — access to 100+ courses per year, speaker events, field trips, town halls, socials, and more — plus a special offer for new members and our fee assistance program.
Join us for a look at one of today’s most pressing economic challenges: rising costs. Professor Martha Olney offers an accessible overview of what drives inflation, how its effects vary across households and sectors, and why effective remedies are often limited. She’ll also explore the difficult policy tradeoffs facing the Federal Reserve as it works to balance inflation and unemployment — shedding light on the choices that shape the broader economy and our everyday lives.
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Staying up to date on vaccines is especially important for older adults. Yet today, recommendations about which vaccines to get — and when — have been blunted and blurred. Dr. Deborah Gold will discuss the key vaccines for older adults, followed by ample time for Q&A.
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