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Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 31
“Once in a Boo Moon”
6 to 9 p.m.
Chabot Museum, 10000 Skyline Blvd.
This Halloween party includes a haunted house, hair raising science experiments, creepy creatures, and tricky treats. Costumes encouraged, children must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets available at www.ticketweb.com or 336-7373
$10/ $8 for Chabot members
Halloween Carnival
4 to 9 p.m.
1730 Oregon St.
Sponsored by the City of Berkeley Young Adult Project, this “Dead of the Dead” celebration includes a haunted house, carnival, parade, costume contest, food, and games. Contact Phil Harper-Cotton of the Young Adult Project with questions
981-6670
“Trick-Or-Treat For Unicef”
Eat out at Chez-Panisse and other local restaurants and help Gourmet Magazine raise funds for children’s programs overseas. For a complete listing of participating restaurants and program details call (800) 252-KIDS or visit www.unicefusa.org
Friday, Nov. 1
Census 2000: Growing Together or Apart?
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wurster Hall Auditorium (Rm. 112), UC Berkeley
During this one-day conference, scholars will analyze the geographic impact of changes to the population
For more info:
http://urbanpolicy.berkeley.edu/census2000.htm
Saturday, Nov. 2
Sick Plant Clinic
9 a.m. to noon
UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Dr. UC plant pathology and entomology experts will diagnose what ails your plant
643-2755
Free
Sunday, Nov. 3
“Sacred Breath”
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl.
Robin Caton gives this talk on Tibetan Buddhism, and the classic Buddhist practice known as Tong-len.
843-6812
Free
Monday, Nov. 4
Berkeley Gray Panthers Home Owners Support Group
3 p.m.
Berkeley Gray Panthers Office, 1403 Addison St.
Resources for low and middle-income home owners, and home maintenance
548-9696
“Pathways to Collaboration”
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Kroeber Hall, Rm. 160, UC Berkeley
A lecture by Dana Plautz, director of research communications for Intel Corporation, followed by live music
Free
Wednesday, Nov. 6
“The Chinese and Religion in the Context of Globalization”
Reception 5:30 p.m. / Lecture 7 p.m.
Bade Museum at Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave.
A noted scholar and author, Professor Zhuo Xinping speaks
649-2440
Saturday, Nov. 9
Book Sale and Auction
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Center for AIDS Services, 5720 Shattuck Ave., Oakland
This “big” sale will benefit the AIDS center
655-3435
Sunday, Nov. 10
World RunDay - national charity benefit
All day
Various cities across the nation - contact www.runday.com
(516) 859-3000 for more info
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Holiday Craft Baazar
10 a.m. to noon
Handmade items, sweet treats, and knick knacks will be for sale. Everyone is invited
St. John’s Presbyterian Curch, 2727 College Ave.
845-6830
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Public Lecture by the Rev. Canon Naim Ateek
7:30 p.m.
Founder of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center and native of East Jerusalem, Rev. Ateek will lead a discussion sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Berkeley (UCC) and the Pacific School of Religion
UCC, on Dana St. between Durant St. and Channing
848-3696
$10/ suggested donation
League of Women Voters Meeting
Noon
LWVBAE office, 1414 University Ave.
Discussion will focus on regional issues
849-2154
Thursday, Oct. 31
Halloween Party with the Venusians
8 p.m.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
The Venusians are a shamanic trance-dance septet known for their costume-laden, colorful performances
525-5054
$10
Friday, Nov. 1
Festa Da Bunda
8:30 p.m.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
This Brazilian “love fest and Penta party” features a Batucada jam with Gary Muzynski of One World Music and others. The night includes a Brazilian soccer team look-alike contest
525-5054
$12
Saturday, Nov. 2
The Librarians with The Skyflakes and Plain White Ts
9 p.m.
Bear’s Lair
2475 Bancroft Way
$5 / 21 and over
Vince Black with Root Awakening
9:30 p.m.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. at Gilman
Socially conscious reggae classics and original songs
525-5054
$11
Sunday, Nov. 3
Workshop and Performance by Akira Tana
1 to 3 p.m. workshop
4:30 p.m. concert
Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St.
Drummer Akira Tana teaches and performs
Reservations: 845-5373
$30-$35 workshop
$10-$15 performance
CalArts Night of Jazz
8 p.m.
Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St.
The first of many collaborations between Jazzschool and CalArts
Reservations: 845-5373
$10-$15
Flamenco Open Stage
7:30 p.m.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. at Gilman
Dancers, guitarists and singers, with a costume exhibit and a sale of flamenco items
525-5054
$8
Miriam Abramowitsch and George Barth
4 p.m.
Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St.
The renowned singer and pianist will perform classical vocal favorites featuring the music of Brahams, Dvorak and Bartok
559-6910
$10 / 18 and under free
Saturday, Nov. 9
An Evening of Cultural Harmony
8 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave.
The Barbard Ensemble, the San Francisco Klezmer Experience and Lichi Fuentes & Jackeline Rago will treat listeners to music from Iran, Eastern Europe, and Latin America
704-7480 x755
$25 general admission
Sunday, Nov. 10
The Sheldon Brown Group
4:30 p.m.
Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St.
Reservations: 845-5373
$10-$15
Timoteo Ikoshy Montoya
Through Nov. 1
Gathering Tribes Gallery
1573 Solano Ave.
Acrylic/air brush paintings
by this Native American artist
528-9038
“Recent Acquisitions”
Through Dec. 14
Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 1 to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society, Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St.
848-0181
Threads: Five artists who
use stitching to convey ideas
Through Dec. 15, Wed.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
Live Oak Park, 1275 Walnut St.
Information: www.berkeleyartcenter.org, 644-6893
Free
“A Lashing of Malice, a Slice of Humor”
Oct. 31 through Nov. 2
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave, near Derby
Roald Dahl’s adult stories come to life onstage
Tickets available at the door and at:
925-798-1300
$25 opening night Gala
$10-$15 otherwise
Alarms and Excursions
Nov. 15 through Dec. 22
Aurora Theatre Company,
2081 Addison St.
Michael Frayn's comedy about
the irony of modern technology
843-4822, www.auroratheater.org for reservations
$26 to $35.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Jan Tissot
3 to 5 p.m.
Pegasus Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave.
Jan Tissot will be signing his new novel, “Keiki”
Saturday Nov. 9
Dorothy Allison and Jewelle Gomez appear in support of Boadecia’s Books
8 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda at Solano Ave.
559-9184
$25, sliding scale
Saturday Nov. 16
Alice Walker and Brenda Boykin
8 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda at Solano
559-9184
Sunday, Nov. 3
“Focus”
2 to 4:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St.
William H. Macy stars in this early 1940’s period piece
848-0237
$2 donation
Thursday, Nov. 7
“Desert Hearts”
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St.
A 1950’s lesbian romance featuring Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau
Friday, Nov. 8
“El Che”
7 p.m.
Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St.
Film screening followed by salsa dancing to support Berkeley’s Cuban Sister-City Palma Soriano
548-6941
$10 / Sliding scale
“Power and Terror: Noam Chomsky in Our Times”
7:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way
The Middle East Children’s Alliance will premiere a new film by Academy award-nominated documentary filmmaker John Junkerman
548-0542
$15
