Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
FRIDAY, JULY 14
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “Night of the Iguana” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through Aug. 12. Tickets are $12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Ambitious Theatre Company “As You Like It” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Altarena Playhouse, Alameda. Tickets are $8-$15. 800-838-3006. www.altarena.org
Aurora Theatre “Permanent Collection” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through July 30. Tickets are $28-$45. 843-4822. www.auroratheatere.org
Berkeley Rep “Ennio” A comedy written and performed by Ennio Marchetto through July 21 at 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $20-$45. 647-2949.
California Shakespeare Theater “Restoration Comedy” at the Bruns Amphitheater, 100 Gateway Blvd., Orinda. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. through July 30. Tickets are $15 and up. 548-9666. www.calshakes.org
Central Works “The Inspector General” a new comedy, Thurs., Fri., and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., through July 30. Tickets are $9-$25. 558-1381.
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Footloose” at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Contra Costa Civic Theater, 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, through August 5. Tickets are $12-$20. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Crowded Fire Theater Company “We Are Not These Hands” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 7 p.m. through July 16 at The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Tickets are $10- $20. www.crowdedfire.org
Kids Take the Stage “Annie” Fri. at 7:30 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 7:30 p.m. at Chabot College Arts Center, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. Tickets are $10-$20. 864-7061.
Masquers Playhouse “The Fantasticks” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2:30 p.m. at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond, through July 22. Tickets are $18. 232-4031.
Pinole Community Players “Oliver!” the musical, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., at the Community Playhouse, 601 Tennent Ave., Pinole, through July 15. Tickets are $14-$17. 724-3669.
Woodminster Summer Musicals “Ragtime” Fri.-Sun. at 8 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd., through July 16. Tickets are $21.50-$34.50. 531-9597.
EXHIBITIONS
“The Light and the Dark” Group photography show. Reception at 6 p.m. at ACCI Gallery, at 1652 Shattuck Ave. Show runs to Aug. 19. 843-2527. www.accigallery.com
FILM
A Theater Near You “The Death of Mr. Lazarescu” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Gautam Malkani introduces his new novel “Londonstani” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
John Curl and Matundu Makalani read their poems at 7 p.m. at the Frank Bette Center, 1601 Paru, Alameda. Free, donations accepted. 523-6957.
MUSIC AND DANCE
The Crucible Fire Arts Festival “Twisted Fiery Circus” performances and installation art at 8 p.m. at 1260 7th St., Cost is $25-$30. Oakland. 444-0919. www.thecrucible.org
Alameda Civic Light Opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Kofman Auditorium, 2200 Central Ave., Alameda. Tickets are $27-$31. 864-2256. www.aclo.com
Bastille Day Ball with Baguette Quartette at 9 p.m. at International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Waltz classes at 7 p.m. Cost is $10-$20. www.baguettequartette.org
Son De Madera at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12-$15. 849-2568.
Sublime Remembered at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $10. 848-0886.
Cressman-Stinnet Quintet at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373.
Frankye Kelly & her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Minkus, Minus Vince, Speakeasy, Protocol at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054.
Atmos Trio at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Sisters Morales at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
The Nomadics, jazz, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Culann’s Hounds, The Trespassers at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082.
Walken, Ragweed, A Sleeping Irony, 100 Suns at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
Bay Balasters at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low. Cost is $7. 548-1159.
Flux, Al Howard and the K23 Orchestra at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $9. 451-8100.
Zoe Ellis, soul, funk, jazz, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Hiroshima at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s, through Sun. Cost is $20-24. 238-9200.
SATURDAY, JULY 15
EXHIBITIONS
“Bay Area Hot Spots” Representations of Bay Area experiences and locations by a variety of artists. Reception at 7 p.m. at Fourth Street Studio, 1717-D Fourth St. 527-0600.
THEATER
Everyday Theatre “Dreaming in a Firestorm” by Tim Barsky at 8 p.m. at 2232 MLK, Oakland. Tickets are $12-$20. 644-2204. www.everdaytheatre.org
Women’s Will “Twelfth Night” Sat. and Sun. at 1 p.m. at John Hinkle Park. Free. 420-0813. www.womanswill.org
FILM
A Theater Near You “Antonio Gaudí” at 6:30 p.m. “The Passenger” at 8:10 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Future Tense” Gallery Talk by Taro Hattori, Kathryn Kenworth Srdjan Loncar, and Daniel Ross at 2 p.m. at Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave. 549-2977. www.kala.org
Robert L. Allen will lead a panel discussion on “The Port Chicago Mutiny” followed by a performance of the “Port Chicago” jazz suite by the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, at 4:30 p.m. at Pittsburg High School, Creative Arts Building, Little Theater, 250 School St., Pittsburg. For tickets call 925-642-7321.
Thomas Crum and BJ Gallagher read at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Rachel McGee Beck reads from her latest poems at 2 p.m. at Oakland Public Library, Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero. 238-7344.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Opera “The Girl of the Golden West” at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15-$40, available from 925-798-1300.
The Crucible Fire Arts Festival “High Voltage Chaos” performances and installation art at 8 p.m. at 1260 7th St., Oakland. Cost is $25-$30. 444-0919. www.thecrucible.org
From Pa to the Bay at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $7-$10. 849-2568.
Robin Gregory & her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
West African Highlife Band with the Shumba Marimba Youth Ensemble at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15. 525-5054.
Jane Lui and Linh Nguyen at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Laura Love Duo with Jen Todd, Afro-Celtic, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Three the Hard Way, Opio, Scarub at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $12-$15. 848-0886.
Danny Mertens Trio at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Nick Brown, classical guitar, at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. All ages. Cost is $7-$10. 558-0881.
Ron Thompson & the Resistors at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $10. 451-8100.
Open Space Project, Plum Crazy, 7th Direction at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082.
CV1 at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Lights Out, Ceremony, Short Fuse, Phantom Pains at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, JULY 16
CHILDREN
Classic Shorts for Children “The Red Balloon,” “The White Seal” and “A Cricket in Times Square” at 11 a.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Donation $5.
THEATER
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Godfellas” at 2 p.m. at Lakeside Park, Lakeside Drive at Lake Merrit, Oakland. www.sfmt.org
FILM
A Theater Near You “The Death of Mr. Lazarescu” at 5:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Susan Dinkelspiel Cerny on Berkeley’s architectural heritage, at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloway’s, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
“Bancroft Library at 100” Gallery talk at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
Poetry Flash with Mark Turpin at 3 p.m. at Diesel, 5433 College Ave. 653-9965.
Norma Barzman reads from “The End of Romance: A Memoir of Love, Sex, and the Mystery of the Violin” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Island Literary Series with poet Miguel Algarin at 3 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $3. 841-JAZZ.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Jazz Choir at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $35, includes reception following concert. 228-3207.
John Renbourn, folk-baroque guitar, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $19.50-$20.50. 548-1761.
Americana Unplugged, Rita Hosking, bluegrass and oldtime showcase, at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 655-5715.
La Nueva Trova Alterlatina, at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5. 849-2568.
Frederick Hodges, international café music, at 2 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Adrian West at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
MONDAY, JULY 17
CHILDREN
Rafa Cano, Spanish sing-along for children at 10:30 a.m. at PriPri Cafe, 1309 Solano Ave., Albany. Free. 528-7002.
Willy Claflin and Friends with storytelling, music and puppets at 7 p.m. at the Rockridge Public Library, 5366 College Ave. 597-5017.
Juggler Marcus Raymond with magic and fun at 7 p.m. at the Temescal Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5202 Telegraph Ave. 597-5049.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Geoffrey Nunberg explains “Talking Right: How the Right Turned Liberalism into a Tax-Raising, Latte-Drinking, Sushi-Eating, Volvo-Driving, New York Times-Reading, Body-Piercing, Hollywood-Loving, Left Wing Freak Show” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Story Tells, a storytelling swap, with Ed Silberman at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Jack London Square, Oakland. 238-8585.
Poetry Express with Linda Zeiser, editor of the East Bay lesbian anthology “What We Want From You” at 7 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Tommy Emmanuel at 8 p.m. at the Roda Theater. Cost is $22.50-$23-50. 548-1761.
Blue Monday Jam at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100.
9th Annual East Bay Blues Review at 7:30 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $20. 238-9200.
TUESDAY, JULY 18
CHILDREN
Kathleen Rushing of Bingo Schmingo, interactive songs and stories, suitable for the entire family at 7 p.m. at The Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17.
FILM
Nicaraguan Film Festival at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5. 849-2568.
Screenagers: Documents from the Teenage Years “Thirteen” at at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
John Hamamura introduces his novel “Color of the Sea” on the Japanese-American experience at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.
Bruce Jenkins introduces his biography “Goodbye: In Search of Gordon Jenkins” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
T. C. Boyle introduces his new novel “Talk Talk” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Cecil Brown introduces his new novel “I, Stagolee” at 7 p.m. at Rountrees, 2618 San Pablo Ave.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Bruce & Lloyd’s Tri Tip Trio at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054.
Gjallarhorn, innovative Nordic sounds, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Ellen Hoffman Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ.
Kim Nalley at 8 and 10 p.m. Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200.
Jazz Fourtet at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Jazzschool Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
FILM
Nicaraguan Film Festival at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5. 849-2568.
Labor Fest: Four Short Films on unions around the world at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donations of $5 accepted.
Global Rhythms on Screen “Ombres” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Blood on the Border Readings Commemorating the Sandinista Revolution at 7 p.m. at Niebyl-Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 595-7417.
Café Poetry hosted by Paradise at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Donation $2. 849-2568.
George Lakoff discusses “Whose Freedom? The Battle Over America’s Most Important Idea” at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way at Dana. Donation of $10 suggested. 559-9500.
Berkeley Poetry Slam with host Charles Ellik and Three Blind Mice, at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5-$7. 841-2082
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Opera “The Girl of the Golden West” at 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15-$40, available from 925-798-1300.
Roy Zimmerman in “Faulty Intelligence” satirical songs, Wed.-Fri. at 8 p.m. at The Marsh Berkeley, 2118 Allston Way, through July 27. 800-838-3006.
Calvin Keys Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $6. 841-JAZZ.
Whisky Brothers at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473.
Orquestra La Verdad, salsa, at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Rachel Efron at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Kapakahi, Crash Landing, Cold hot Crash at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8. 848-0886.
Tish Hinojosa at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Tiempo Libre at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200.
THURSDAY, JULY 20
EXHIBITIONS
“Chukes-Sculptor” Opening reception at 5:30 p.m. at Joyce Gordon Gallery, 406 14th St., Oakland. Exhibition runs to Aug. 26th. 465-8928.
FILM
Nicaraguan Film Festival at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5. 849-2568.
Beond Bollywood: “Palace of the Winds” with neo-Benshi performance by Summi Kaipa at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jane Powell introduces “Bungalow Details: Interior” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloway’s Literary and Garden Arts, 2904 College Ave. www.mrsdalloways.com
“Jewish Artists and Their Role in Mid-Century Abstract Art” at 6:30 p.m. at the Magnes Museum. Cost is $6-$8. Reservations encouraged. 549-6950, ext. 345.
Robert Scheer on “Playing President: My Close Encounters with Nixon, Carter, Bush I, Reagan, and Clinton and How They Did Not Prepare Me for George W. Bush” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Joseph Barry Gurdin reads from his memoir “Border of Lilies and Maples” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Elline Lipkin and Sandra Lim, poets, at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
Word Beat Reading Series with Jan Steckel and Diane Frank at 7 p.m. at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave. 526-5985.
COMEDY
Bay Area Comedy Festival with The Un-Scripted Theater at 8 p.m. at The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Cost is $15. Three-day pass is $35. 595-5597.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Summer Noon Concert with Upside Down and Backwards at the Downtown Berkeley BART station. Free.
Big Lou’s Polka Casserole at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054.
Leni Stern at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Bob Kenmotsu Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $8. 841-JAZZ.
Travis Jones & Friends at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
The Prids, Sueco at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082.
Bobby Hutcherson with Miguel Zenon, Renee Rosnes, and Rufus Reid at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s, through Sun. Cost is $16-$26. 238-9200.
Femi, Fiyahwata, Fanatix at 10 p.m. at The Ivy Room, 858 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $7. 524-9220.
Wayward Monks at 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100.
