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SATURDAY, DEC. 27
MUSIC AND DANCE
Surco Nuevo performs salsa at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Through Walls, Thriving Ivory, Drive Line at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $6. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
World Beat Celebration with Neal Cronin, Joyce Wermont, and Vlad Ulyashin perform acoustic rhythmic/harmonic sounds of the Middle East, and Rap, Tuvan harmonic singing, at 7 p.m. at A Cuppa Tea, 3200 College Ave., corner of Alcatraz. 654-1904.
Hobo Jungle, 7th Direction at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Kammen and Swan at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Reggae Party with Irie Productions at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $7-$15. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Nicole McRory at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Spencer Day at 8:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
The Phenomenauts, The Soviettes, The Stellas, No Apologies Project, The Skyflakes at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
Blue and Tan at 9 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
SUNDAY, DEC. 28
THEATER
The Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show XI, with Will Durst, at 8 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Tickets are $17, and are available from 925-798-1300.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Fireproof and The People performs Reggae and Hip Hop at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
43rd Street Studios Showcase at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $3. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $20.50 in advance, $21.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
MONDAY, DEC. 29
CHILDREN
Steam Train Science and Song at noon at Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive. Cost is $4.50 to $8.50. 642-5132.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Express, open mic night, “Between the Holidays” from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
MUSIC
Steve Gannon Band and Mz. Dee at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $4.
848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
TUESDAY, DEC. 30
CHILDREN
“Wind in the Willows” presented by The Oakland Public Theater at 3:00 at the Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. For further information, contact the Children's Library, 981-6223. For information on other free library programs, see www.infopeople.org/bpl
NanoRama at noon at Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive. Cost is $4.50 to $8.50. 642-5132.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Sauce Piquante at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson with Cheryl McBride at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Mimi Fox, solo guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
CHILDREN
New Year’s Eve Day Party at noon at Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive. Cost is $4.50 to $8.50. 642-5132.
MUSIC AND DANCE
San Francisco Chamber Orchestra New Year’s Concert with Sally Porter Munro, mezzo-soprano, and 12-year-old Evie Chen, violin, performing the music of Handel, Hayden, Mendelssohn and Schubert at 8 p.m. and First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are $20 suggested donations, $50 preferred seating. 415-392-4400. www.sfchamberorchestra.org
The Top Hat Waltz Ball, from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the Chevron Auditorium, International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Music By The Brassworks Band, dance performance by “The Top Hats” Formal dress admired but not required. This is a non-alcoholic event. All ages. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 650-326 6265. www.FridayNightWaltz.Com
New Year’s Eve Zapatista Party Join a Global Celebration for the 10th Anniversary of the Zapatista Uprising, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Humanist Hall 390 27th St. Oakland. With live music and spoken word. Admission is $15.
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición, New Years Eve Dance at 9:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center 849-2572. www.lapena.org
New Year’s Eve Bluegrass Bash with High Country, Dix Bruce and Jim Nually at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $22.50 in advance, $23.50 at the door. 548-1761.
www.freightandsalvage.org
New Year’s Eve Balkan Bash with Zabava, Izvorno, Anoush, Joe and Leslie, And Edessa at Ashkenaz. Cost is $18.
525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
KGB and Sol Americano at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
New Year’s Eve Soirée with Rosin Coven at 9 p.m. at 1923 Teahouse. All ages are welcome. $30 per person includes hors d’ouevres and champagne toast, children half price. Reservations required. 644-2204. justin@epicarts.org
New Year’s Fiesta at Café de la Paz, 1600 Shattuck Ave., featuring a latin dance with Jose Roberto y Los Amigos and a dinner buffet, at 8 p.m. Cost is $75. 843-0662.
Fourtet Jazz Quartet at 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $5, midnight champagne and party favors included. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Rhonda Benin and Soulful Strut at 9:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
New Year’s Eve Party with Glider performing eclectic rock, at 9 p.m. at Jupiter. Cost is $10. 848-8277.
Nicole and the Soul Sisters at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
THURSDAY, JAN. 1
MUSIC AND DANCE
Keni El Lebrijano, flamenco guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Andy Summers Band at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
George Pedersen, John Havord & Friends at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
