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269 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Berkeley, CA

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Santa Charles

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $250

Eden W. said “Nothing but compliments for Santa Charles. From his costume to his personality to his ease with our pets, he made our party a hit. Weeks later, everyone is still talking about him and is full of...”
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Caricatures by Dahlia!

5.0 (26)
Top Performer
39 Verified bookings

  • Concord, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Berkeley
  • $140 – $225 per hour

Tessa V. said “Dahlia was a fantastic addition to my party. Everyone was thrilled with their drawings. You won’t regret booking Dahlia for your next event.”
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Tucky: Art & Caricatures

5.0 (68)
Top Performer
138 Verified bookings

  • Vallejo, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $225

Cecilia O. said “Tucky was absolutley amazing! Our guests were in awe of his talent and loved watching thier caracatures come to life. He was professonal engaging, and brought such a fun and unique element to our...”
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Santa Albert - Santa A. Claus

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
26 Verified bookings

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $375

Margaret H. said “Kids were happy, had fun and were entertained the whole time he was there.”
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Santa Q

4.86 (34)
Top Performer
100 Verified bookings

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Sadaf S. said “We really enjoy and appreciate Santa Q joining our events! ”
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Elegance Henna Tattoo and Facepaint

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Bella M. said “We hired for face painting at our summer camp event and everybody loved it! Tinali was a great artist and very communicative before the event to make sure that the setup worked for both of us....”
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Face Paint By SummerSky

5.0 (3)
7 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • $150 – $3,000 per event

S. H. said “Summer arrived with everything she needed. She had a large poster of face painting ideas for the kiddos. She face painted up to 20 kids and everyone loved their face painting. It was a nice...”
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Insect Discovery Lab

5.0 (5)
5 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $325 per hour

T H. said “Everything was handled perfectly from the planning to the event itself. There was plenty of time to hold and interact with the insects, and Kelsey provided great information while allowing everyone to...”
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Pacific Face Painting, Balloons, & Henna

5.0 (6)
4 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Christina B. said “Kayla with Pacific Face Painting came out to do balloon testing and she did not disappoint! She made swords, and dogs, and flowers, and monkeys and much more!! It was perfect for my 3 year old...”
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A Whim Agency

5.0 (3)
9 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Susan H. said “Santa was very friendly, funny and comfortable with all four of my grandchildren ages 4 - 10! They loved the visit on Christmas Eve for the first time.”
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Luana Lima

3 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $130

Hi there! I'm new to Gig Salad but I am not new to the making your day really special thing. Party decor and entertainment have been part of my life since...
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Prosperi Tea and Tarot

5.0 (13)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $200

Robin R. said “I hired Dawn Light for 2 of my events so far & she not only comes in a beautiful on point costume but her care & attention to each person made everyone feel special & she had a line of participants...”
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Xōchi DeVine

5.0 (12)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Rafael, CA
  • Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Berkeley
  • $400 – $3,000 per event

Sage S. A. said “Xochis jaw dropping performance was top notch and innovative. The skill, artistry and talent was appreciated and professionalism exceeded expectations. ”
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California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

4.68 (7)
9 Verified bookings

  • San Ramon, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Berkeley
  • $285 – $575 per event

Elizabeth W. said “I only wish we had more time! Thank you so much for keeping a large group of children engaged long enough for parents to enjoy their food while it was hot! Looking forward to working together again...”
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Happily Ever Laughter

5.0 (15)
22 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $375

Jill P. said “Birdie and Willa were fabulous! We did a 3 year old birthday party at the park and they really made it so fun and interactive! The kids and the parents loved them! It was magical!”
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Wild About Monkeys!

4.98 (94)
209 Verified bookings

  • Napa, CA
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Kenneth W. said “We had a party with five children and 10 adults. The ages ranged from 3 to 77. Everyone loved the show. We saw Mickey the baboon, who had appeared with Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages. My granddaughter...”
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  • Alameda, CA
  • Auctioneer / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $500

Francesca M. said “Hiring Sanford Marshall, The Wedding Coach was by far the best decision we made for our wedding! He consistently went above and beyond to ensure all details of our vision were actualized. He took...”
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Juggler / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

I provide either a choreographed Chinese yo-yo routine or ambient entertainment that includes traditional juggling as well as Chinese yo-yo. These services...
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  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from Berkeley
  • $200 – $2,000 per event

AishusLettersNStrokes brings live calligraphy and on-site engraving to weddings and events across the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in Santa Clara, I create...

Erin Daniels

4.98 (35)
Top Performer
83 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $150 – $5,000 per event

Brian K. D. said “Big Fun was had when this talented lady appeared at our brother's retirement Party. Punctual, Personable & totally Dolly. We are happy that we chose Erin for our gig!”

Golden Dragon Fortunes

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
34 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $200 per hour

Jenn H. said “A great addition to my birthday celebration! Wanugee was engaging and complimentary and perfectly right! Thank you!”

The Pure Imagination Party Company

4.88 (35)
Top Performer
88 Verified bookings

  • Hayward, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Berkeley
  • $49 – $5,000 per event

Brooke A. said “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t have been happier with Santa Claus we hired for our holiday party! He was incredibly cheerful, engaging, and truly brought the magic of the season to life. His real beard made...”

Santa Danny

1 Verified booking

  • Alameda, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $250 per hour

I’m Danny Miller, your Santa, bringing a real beard, heartfelt laugh, and photo-ready magic to families and events. I’m wonderful with children, patient,...

RedBone Burlesque & Dance Entertainment

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $300

Angela G. said “Redbone made my party! We spoke ahead of time she worked with me on how I wanted it to go. My guests loved it. I would hire her again. I highly recommend Redbone for any party. She’s a top notch ...”

Air, Brush & Ink

4.99 (11)
20 Verified bookings

  • San Ramon, CA
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $250 per hour

Steven M. S. E. said “Showed up on time friendly did a great job quick with their designs took care of the guest at the event extremely well”

L'Artiste a la Carte

5.0 (11)
30 Verified bookings

  • Millbrae, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Jacquelyn M. said “We are so grateful to Ingrid for making our party an absolute hit! She is a true artist and so fun to work with. The kids were so impressed at all the incredible designs she could paint and the...”

  • Pacifica, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Berkeley
  • $100 – $150 per hour

I've been practicing the arts of Tarot & Oracle Cartomancy, Scandinavian Rune Stone Reading and other Divination Arts for over 25 years. 10 years Professionally...

Prohibition Casino Parties

5.0 (10)
21 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $500

Janet D. said “All our guests loved the dealer who was patient and fun. They called to say they had car trouble, but still got set up in time. Highly recommend Ryan and his wife”

  • Oakland, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Randy Goldberg brings over 30 years of experience as a professional astrologer, tarot reader, and palmist to parties, weddings, corporate events, and special...

Caricatures 4 Parties

5.0 (3)
20 Verified bookings

  • Benicia, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Ann F. said “Michael and his colleagues were easy to work with. They showed up on time, and were very professional. But most importantly, they were fun and entertaining for my guests to visit with while been...”

Lazy Morning Event

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • Starts at $100

Tanaz H. said “Sherman and her colleague were very engaging and kept the kids going. They did a lot of coloring and a lot of key chain making. It was a fun afternoon! Thank you.”

Henna Happens

4.96 (51)
Top Performer
123 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for pricing

Rooben M. said “Barbara was great to work with. She is a very talented henna tattoo artiste, no doubt. But beyond that, she has a wonderful energy that lights the room. We engaged her for an event with teenagers...”

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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Berkeley, CA area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Berkeley and Alameda county area and travel to Albany, Emeryville, Kensington, El Cerrito, Piedmont, Oakland, Orinda, Richmond, Alameda, Canyon, El Sobrante, San Pablo, Moraga, Lafayette, Pinole, St-Margte-Lin, Tiburon, Hercules, San Francisco, Belvedere Tiburon, Rodeo, Sausalito, Walnut Creek, Presidio, San Leandro, Waldon, San Quentin, Sparkle, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill.