Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is a Berkeley institution for live roots, folk, reggae, African, Latin, Balkan, and other global music traditions. The venue is informal and community-minded, with dance often as important as the stage.
For visitors, it is worth checking the calendar if you want an evening that feels distinctly Berkeley rather than generic Bay Area nightlife. The draw is the event itself, so choose a night with music or dancing that suits you.