
BECOME A MEMBER
Founded in 1898 by a group of Berkeley women to promote environmentally informed good design practices for the development of the Berkeley hills, The Hillside Club remains a vibrant community-based membership organization supporting awareness of current events, the arts, and culture.
We are delighted that you’re interested in joining the club.
The Hillside Club is a thriving community club owned and operated by its members for over 125 years. We take pride in our inclusivity, with most events open to the public and our members enjoying exclusive discounts on admission fees. Whether you're interested in attending a Fireside meeting, concert, lecture, film, dinner, dance, game party, book group, or morning Chi Gong class, there's something for everyone.
The Club welcomes member involvement, but the emphasis is on fellowship, so each member determines her/his own level of participation. Members will find many opportunities for self-expression, self-development, and service to the broader community as well as to the Club and other members.
Membership Benefits
Become a member of The Hillside Club, support local arts, music and culture and enjoy member discounts at club events
Concerts, Theater and Opera Performances
Wine Tastings
Club Dinners - Only for members and their guests.
Club Dances
Tai Chi/Chi Gong
Fireside Meetings: Free to members, suggested $10 donation for non-members
Member's Art Show
Last Friday Luncheon
Etude Club (promoting musical development)
Attend members only social gatherings:
Member dinners - spring, fall and holiday
Member Mixers
Member Potlucks
Options to organize your own event.
Membership Dues
Upon approval by our Board of Directors, you will receive a welcome letter and instructions to pay your dues. Please do not send payment before you have received the letter.
Dues are $160per year per person; a couple counts as two members.
Our membership year starts on June 1 , 2025 and runs through May 31, 2026.
Applicants who you join after December 31, 2025 will only be charged for the 2nd half of the year ($80).
For those 30 yrs or younger, dues are $80 per year.