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Amoeba Music
Category:
Music Stores
2455 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley,
California 94704
(510) 549-1125
Wow, what can I say about Amoeba? I guess if they don't have it here, don't bother looking...
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Wow, what can I say about Amoeba? I guess if they don't have it here, don't bother looking anywhere else because they have pretty much everything under the sun!
They have an excellent selection of new and used music and movies, concert posters, you name it. They have live bands in the store every now and then too! Just check their website for upcoming shows.
They also buy cd's, dvd's and VHS tapes and offer a pretty fair price. I once brought a grocery bag full of cd's and got $80 cash on the spot! It was a lot more than I expected to get for what I had in there.
The staff are friendly and helpful, especially when you're trying to navigate the long aisles of music. You can also special order items if they are out of stock, which is very rare indeed!
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Blakes On Telegraph
Category:
Night Clubs
2367 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley,
California 94704
(510) 848-0886
Blakes is one of the well known places out here in Berkeley and throughout the bay area. They have...
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Blakes is one of the well known places out here in Berkeley and throughout the bay area. They have live bands playing here usually on the weekends and its packed with a good crowd. Blakes is a couple blocks away from UCB so you know it'll be packed with a lot of students that attend the college. Service is good but parking sucks unless you want to pay at the garage a block down. I've been here a couple of times and I would highly reccomend the place for a night out.
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Rasputin Music
Category:
Retail Shopping
2403 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley,
California 94704
(510) 848-9004
When I first walked into Rasputin, I was amazed. The amount of music is endless. They have any...
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When I first walked into Rasputin, I was amazed. The amount of music is endless. They have any title you are looking for, and even having clearance sections throughout the store. Once you are in there, you will be in there for hours. The staff is always very friendly, and will help you find what you are looking for. They have some great items, including posters, DVD's, CD's and records. This place is one of a kind, so be sure to check it out when you are in Berkeley!
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This place is totally fabulous. There is a big family-friendly dnace or concert practically every...
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This place is totally fabulous. There is a big family-friendly dnace or concert practically every night, for only a few dollars. They have wooden floors, organic snacks and drinks, great all ages events and specialize in world music - which means anything from folk dance classes to swing night to Brazilian hip-hop bands. And free water! They just have a really great vibe and are a wonderful community space.
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Rasputin Music
Category:
Music Stores
2401 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley,
California 94701
(800) 350-8700
Rasputin Music is by far the best place I've ever been to for finding used CDs and DVDs. It never...
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Rasputin Music is by far the best place I've ever been to for finding used CDs and DVDs. It never ceases to amaze me how much I can get there for so little. Now, while the discs have always been in great shape, it's the boxes that can look like they've taken a beating. Not to worry though, if you aren't too put off by it, cause that usually means that if you hunt around you'll find the same title for even cheaper in a more scuffed up box.
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Berkeley Iceland
Category:
Sports Events
2727 Milvia Street
Berkeley,
California 94707
(510) 647-1620
this place is great. I'm a huge fan of ice skating, so their Friday night special is great for me....
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this place is great. I'm a huge fan of ice skating, so their Friday night special is great for me. (something like $6 with skate rentals). However, like some other posters have said, there are tons of people there, and it's really crowded. Lots of people bumping into each other, though most people there are really friendly. Due to the amount of people on the ice, the ice quality degrades really fast (lots of bumps), so it's easier to slip if you're starting out ice skating. It's the closest rink in berkeley though, so i'm ending up going there every time. And for those people who have never gone ice skating...just go already! $6 for ice skating is a steal.
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Audivex
Category:
Instruments
1345 Mlk J
Berkeley,
California 94709
(510) 527-1391
Another instrument shop located in the proximity of another instrument shop. Between the two, the...
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Another instrument shop located in the proximity of another instrument shop. Between the two, the prices vary- one sells them cheaper and the other sometimes sells them even more cheaper! So depending on what you need, I'd suggest visiting BOTH to see which would give you a better deal. Happy hunting!
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It's very strange: you go down into the basement of what looks like an office building and there...
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It's very strange: you go down into the basement of what looks like an office building and there is a children's play center. However it has its advantages in that if it is raining it becomes a great place to go (just get there early as it gets crowded). Habitot is small but full of fun for little ones: a full sized space ship for them to explore, a water play area, a crawlers' play zone, face painting and more!
One visit can get veru pricey, but if you buy a membership it pays itself off in 2 visits. It is also very convenient to BART so you do not have to live close by to take advantage of this great resource.
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They really are Half Price Books. I love that. It is very hard for me to get out of there without...
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They really are Half Price Books. I love that. It is very hard for me to get out of there without a stack of books that I never knew I needed, or - best of all - that I totally knew I needed and hadn't been able to afford anywhere else. That kind of makes them the perfeect used book store, actually. Most places, I find books I didn't know I wanted to read, but Half Price Books fills that need plus all the other book-related needs I have. They have wonderful selection, and best of all, they have cards for you to keep track of what you spend and you can earn money toward your books!
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Thallasa
Category:
Billiard & Pool Parlors
2367 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley,
California 94704
(510) 848-1766
The building may look small at first impression, but they have a backroom with loads more tables. ...
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The building may look small at first impression, but they have a backroom with loads more tables. The sofas are pretty comfortable and people seem to have a great time drinking there. It's a great place to challenge your own skills and meet and learn new tactics to improve your own game.
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