Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
THURSDAY, JULY 16
EXHIBITIONS
“Residency Projects I” New work by Pawel Kruk, Samantha Lautman, Chris Turbuck and Lindsey White. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Kala Gallery, 2990 San Pablo. Exhibition runs to Aug. 15. 841-7000. kala.org
Alameda Plein Air Paintout 40 artists capture the character of the city through Sat. at various locations. For details see www.frankbettecenter.org
“The Many Faces of Frida” Artwork by 31 artists representing an aspect, a tradition or a connection to the life of Frida Kahlo. Opening reception at 5 p.m. at Craft & Cultural Arts Gallery, State of California Office Building – Atrium, 1515 Clay St., Oakland. Exhibit runs to Aug. 28. www.vivafrida.com
FILM
In the Realm of Oshima “100 Years of Japanese Cinema” at 6:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Tiffany Higgins, poet, reads from “And Anenas Stares Into Her Helmet” at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
Sandi Wisenberg reads from “The Adventures of Cancer Bitch” at 6:30 p.m. at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave, Oakland.
Peter Dale Scott reads from his new book of poetry “Mosaic Orpheus” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Rafa Postel, trumpet, at noon at the downtown Berkeley BART Station.
The Crucible’s 9th Annual Fire Arts Festival Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at Fire Arts Arena, W. Grand Ave. and Wake Ave., Oakland. www.thecrucible.org
CB3, Michael Kang, High Heat at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15-$18. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
“Crazy in Love with Patsy Cline” with Lavay Smith, Carmen Getit and Belle Monroe at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Ellen Hoffman’s Showcase at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Pam and Jerry, Jill Knight at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
The Adrian Gormley Jazz Ensemble at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
FRIDAY, JULY 17
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through Aug. 15. Tickets are $12-$15. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Altarena Playhouse “Spitfire Grill” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, through Aug. 16. Tickets are $17-$20. 523-1553. www.altarena.org
Aurora Theatre “Jack Goes Boating” through July 19. Tickets are $28-$50. 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
Contra Costa Civic Theatre “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, through July 19. Tickets are $15-$24. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Woodminster Summer Musicals “Peter Pan” at 8 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joachin Miller Rd., Oakland, through July 19. Tickets are $25-$40. 531-9597. www.woodminster.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
Paul Krassner, journalist/satirist, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Veronica Chater reads from “Waiting for the Apocalypse: A Memoir of Faith and Family” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Opera “The Ballad of Baby Doe” at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $18-$48. 925-798-1300, www.berkeleyopera.org
The Crucible’s 9th Annual Fire Arts Festival Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at Fire Arts Arena, W. Grand Ave. and Wake Ave., Oakland. www.thecrucible.org
Faye Carol, blues, at noon at the Kaiser Center Roof Garden, on top of the parking garage, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Free. www.KaiserCenterRoofGarden.com
Bolokada Conde at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $20. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Molly Holm and Ensemble at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Sukhawat Ali Khan at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Big Organ Trio, Alex Lee at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $9. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Rising Stars High school jazz intensive concert at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Justin Ancheta at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Terrence Brewer Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, JULY 18
CHILDREN
“Tales from Beatrix Potter” Sat. and Sun. at 12:30 and 3 p.m. at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Cost is $7. 452-2259. www.fairyland.org
Kathryn Rosak & Her Children’s Dance Program at 3:30 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. For ages 3 and up. Free. 524-3043.
THEATER
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Too Big To Fail” Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Cedar Rose Park. www.sfmt.org
Woman’s Will “The Taming of the Shrew” at 1 p.m. at John Hinkel Park. Free.
EXHIBITIONS
Anthony Holdsworth: Cityscape Paintings” On dispaly through Aug. 20 at Alta Galleria, 2980 College Ave., Suite 4. 414-4485. www.altagalleria.com
FILM
In the Realm of Oshima “Double Suicide: Japanese Summer” at 6:30 p.m. and “Gohatto” at 8:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Explore Classical Music” with John Reager, Prof. of Music History at Laney College at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 3rd flr Community Room, 2090 Kittredge. 981-6241. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org
Rosie Sorenson reads from “They Had Me at Meow: Tales of Love from the Homeless Cats of Buster Hollow” in a benefit reading for the East Bay SPCA at 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Jack London Square, 98 Boradway., Oakland. 272-0120.
Jaimal Yogis reads from “Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the Sea” at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
“Exploring the Attic of Family Stories” A workshop with Donald Davis from 3 to 5 p.m., and storytelling concert at 7 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4409 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $15-$65. www.ddavisstoryteller.com
James Gavin on “The Legend of Lena Horne” at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Friends of Negro Spirituals “Generations Preserving Negro Spirituals Together” at 2:30 p.m. at West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline St., Oakland. 869-4359.
Allegro Ballroom Summer Showcase Exhibition of social dancing including ballroom, country, swing, club and Latin dances from 2 to 8 p.m. at Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville. Tickets are $10-$20. 655-2888. www.allegroballroom.net
Bobi Céspedes, Afro-Cuban, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $18-$20. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Pamela Rose & Her Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Tom Rigney & Flambeau at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jazzsinger’s Collective with the Walter Bankovitch Trio at 3:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10.
Stevie Coyle & the Ten-in-One Band at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
DiiGin at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Apple Pie Hopes, The Sweet Dominiques at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Wish Inflicted at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
EXHIBITIONS
”The African Presence in Mexico” docent tour at 2 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Admission is $5-$8. 238-2200.
Squeak Carnwath ”Painting Is No Ordinary Object” docent tour at 3 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Admission is $5-$8. 238-2200.
THEATER
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Too Big To Fail” at 2 p.m. at Cedar Rose Park. www.sfmt.org
Woman’s Will “The Taming of the Shrew” at 1 p.m. at John Hinkel Park. Free.
FILM
Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki “Castle in the Sky” at 2:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Municipal Band Concerts from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Bandstand at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave. Free. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. 338-2818.
Berkeley Opera “The Ballad of Baby Doe” at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $18-$48. 925-798-1300. www.berkeleyopera.org
Midsummer Mozart Festival Program I at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Berkeley. Tickets are $30-$60. 415-627-9141. www.midsummermozart.org
Favianna Rodriguez, Visual Element, and Dr. Loco and his Rocking Jalapeño Band from noon to 4 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Admission is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
Vukani Mawethu Choir at 7 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Darryl Anders & Agape Soul at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Americana Unplugged: Jeanie & Chuck’s Country Roundup at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Madou Sidiki Diabate at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$12. 525-5054.
John Palowich: Non-Standard Basis at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373.
Rita Hosking & Cousin Jack at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
MONDAY, JULY 20
READINGS AND LECTURES
Subterranean Shakespeare “Richard III” Staged reading at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Tickets are $8 at the door. 276-3871.
Chris Hedges on “Empire of Illusion: End of Literacy, Triumph of Spectacle” at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $10-$12. www.brownpapertickets.com
Alonzo Addison on “Disappearing World: 101 of the Earth’s Most Extraordinary and Endangered Places” at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043.
Poetry Express with Cat Ruiz and Jan Steckel at 7 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
TUESDAY, JULY 21
FILM
Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki “Princess Mononoke” at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Minal Hajratwala reads from “Leaving India” at 12:30 p.m. at Women of Color Resource Center, 1611 Telegraph Ave. #303, Oakland. 444-2700 ext. 304. coloredgirls.org/brownbag
Gary Bukovik, watercolorist, will discuss his paintings of flowers at 6:30 p.m. at UC Botanical Garden. Cost is $35-$40. Registration required. 643-2755.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Tri Tip Trio at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054.
Singers’ Open Mic with Ellen Hoffman at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
FILM
“Woman in the Dunes” screening in conjunction with “Reverberations” Japanese Prints of the 1923 Kanto Earthquake at 7 p.m. at Mills College Art Museum, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 430-2164.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Reading Benefit for Berkeley Food and Housing Project with Cryus Armajani, Larry Beresford, MK Chavez, Sharon Coleman and others at 7 p.m. at Berkeley City College Auditorium, 2050 Center St. Suggested donation $5.
Nick Laird on “Glover’s Mistake” at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
Berkeley Poetry Slam at 8 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Sonic Strut, R&B, Motown, at noon at Oakland City Center, 12th and Broadway.
Music on the Main with Junius Courtney Big Band at 5 p.m. at the corner of Macdonald Ave. and Marina Way, Richmond. www.richmondmainstreet.org
Inga Swearingen at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Big Cheese & Jive Cats at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $6. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Celu’s Silver Kittens at 7 p.m. at Chester's Bayview Cafe, 1508 B Walnut Square. 849-9995.
Fanfare du Belgistan at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Balkan dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $7. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Conjunto Rovira at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Salsa dance lessons at 8 p.m. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Rachel Efron at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
CHILDREN
Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences “If You Give A Mouse a Cookie” play based on the book by Laura Numeroff, Thurs. Sat, Sun. at 4 p.m., Fri. at 6 p.m., thruough Aug. 16, at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$12. 296-4433.
EXHIBITIONS
“Bay Area: Big, Abstract, Digital” an exhibition of new digital prints. Reception at 6 p.m. at the Addison Street Windows Gallery, 2018 Addison St. Exhibition runs through Aug. 23. www.digitalartsclub.com
“Big Frame Up” An exhibit of early American Tramp Art, carved, painted, and one of a kind frames at The Ames Gallery, 2661 Cedar St. through Sept. 2009. 845-4949. www.amesgallery.com
FILM
Free Outdoor Movies at Jack London Square “It Came from Beneath the Sea” Come at 7:30 p.m., movies begin at sundown. Bring blankets and stadium seat. 645-9292. www.jacklondonsquare.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Flash with Brendan Constantine, Steve Rood and Cathie Sandstrom at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
David Kessler reads from “The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Summer Brenner and Owen Hill read from their murder mysteries set in the Bay Area at 7:30 p.m. at Pegauss Boos Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
MUSIC AND DANCE
David Hunter, bass, at noon at the downtown Berkeley BART Station.
President Brown & The Solid Foundation Band, Andrew Diamond at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $12-$15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Hans York at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Kelly Park Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Five Eyed Hand, Bo Carpenter at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
The Sacred Profanities at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
FRIDAY, JULY 24
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through Aug. 15. Tickets are $12-$15. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Altarena Playhouse “Spitfire Grill” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, through Aug. 16. Tickets are $17-$20. 523-1553. www.altarena.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Sage Cohen and other poets on “Writing the Life Poetic: An Invitation of Read and Write Poetry” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Opera “Agrippina 2000” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St., Oakland. Tickets are $22. 763-1146. www.oaklandmetro.org
Seaon Brostol, soul, at noon at the Kaiser Center Roof Garden, on top of the parking garage, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Free. www.KaiserCenterRoofGarden.com
The Cataracs, electro pop at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Aaron Bahr, trumpet, at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Lady Bianca Blues at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Sila & The Afrofunk Experience at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jazzy Soul Collective with Eric Roberson, Anthony David and Angela Johnson at 10 p.m. at Maxwell’s Lounge, 341 13th St., Oakland. 839-6169.
Bill Kirchen at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Ten Mile Tide, Mad Buffalo at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
The Rhythm Doctors at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Sonando Project Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
CHILDREN
“Rabbit on the Moon” A Japanese fairytale Sat. and Sun. at 12:30 and 3 p.m. at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Cost is $7. 452-2259. www.fairyland.org
THEATER
Youth Musical Theater Company “Les Miserables” Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $8-$20. www.brownpapertickets.com
EXHIBITIONS
“The Moose Must Persuade The Duck” Encaustic drawings and monotypes by Cheryl Finfrock and kinetic art by Sudhu Tewari. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Float Gallery, 1091 Clacot Place, Unit #116, Oakland. 535-1702. www.thefloatcenter.com
Anthony Holdsworth: Cityscape Paintings Reception at 1 p.m. at Alta Galleria, 2980 College Ave., Suite 4. Exhibition runs through Aug. 20. 414-4485. www.altagalleria.com
“Ex Libris” Books, objects and assemblages “from the library” by David Patterson on display in the Lobby Showcase at the Rockridge Branch of the O
READINGS AND LECTURES
“How Art Helps to Preserve & Protect the Landscape for Future Generations” A conversation with Phyllis Faber and Elisabeth Ptak of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, with photographer Marty Knapp, at 5 p.m., followed by sale of photographs to benefit MALT, at University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585. www.universitypressbooks.com
Rhythm & Muse music & spoken word open mic with poets Adele Mendelson & Clive Matson at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St., between Eunice & Rose Sts. 644-6893.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Open Opera “The Marriage of Figaro”at 3 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Place, off the Alameda. 547-2471.
Oakland Opera “Agrippina 2000” at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St., Oakland. Tickets are $22. 763-1146. www.oaklandmetro.org
Evelie Delfino Sales Posch “Heart Opening Chants” at 8 p.m. at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. Tickets are $5-$20. 548-2153.
Sila and Dublin in a benefit for the Solar Maasai Program at 4 p.m. at the Beta Lounge, 2129 Durant Ave. 845-3200.
Peruvian Independence Day with De Rompa y Raja Cultural Assoc. at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15-$18. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Robin Gregory & Her Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Stompy Jones at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Swing dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Erica Luckett & Ruby at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Vento/Grinder Quintet at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Fred Randolph Jazz Trio at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
The Shark Alley Hobos at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Live Dead at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Little Muddy at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Municipal Band Concerts from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Bandstand at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave. Free. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. 338-2818.
Open Opera “The Marriage of Figaro”at 3 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Place, off the Alameda. 547-2471.
Oakland Opera “Agrippina 2000” at 2 p.m. at Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St., Oakland. Tickets are $22. 763-1146. www.oaklandmetro.org
Midsummer Mozart Festival Program II at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Berkeley. Tickets are $30-$60. 415-627-9141. www.midsummermozart.org
Shirzad Sharif, Kaveh Hedayati & Friends Songs in solidarity with the people of Iran at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5-$10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Peggy Stern & Kristen Strom at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Americana Unplugged: The Honey Dew Drops at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Bandworks Student band recitals at 1 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
The Big Enough Band at 4:30 p.m. and The Malachi Whitson Group at 7 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Matthew Monfort, Mariah Parker, Ancient Future at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
