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Qahwa Time recently opened in Berkeley. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/qahwatime-berkeley.jpg?fit=360%2C258&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/qahwatime-berkeley.jpg?fit=780%2C558&ssl=1" />A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Zinzi Coogler and Director Ryan Coogler attend the European premiere of “Sinners” at Cineworld Leicester Square on April 14, 2025 in London, England. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sinners_EuropeanPremiere_029-scaled-2.jpg?fit=360%2C240&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sinners_EuropeanPremiere_029-scaled-2.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" />Coogler's vampire film “Sinners” broke records with 16 nominations. Born in Oakland, he graduated from St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley.

The first past of Judd Apatow’s Mel Brooks documentary begins tonight on HBO. It’s a winner, of course. How could it not be? At 99, Mel Brooks is a wonder of the western world. A comedy genius, director, writer, performer, and mensch. Apatow and pals couldn’t go wrong even if they tried. But they got […] The post HBO’s Poignant, Funny Mel Brooks Doc Includes Final Interview with Rob Reiner, Who Met Dad’s Best Friend When He Was Just Four Years Old appeared first on Showbiz411.

READ ALL OF TODAY’S SHOWBIZ411 HEADLINES HERE Today’s Oscar nominations may be more important than you know. Jacob Elordi, just 28, got his first nod, for “Frankenstein.” The Australian born star of TV’s “Euphoria” has taken off like a rocket. Now, with this nomination, he moves up to top of the list of candidates to […] The post Is Jacob Elordi Our New James Bond? Today’s Oscar Nomination for “Frankenstein” May Make Him the Youngest 007 Ever appeared first on Showbiz411.

Other events include two autobiographical plays, a group meditation circle and a ukulele club that meets biweekly.