Events Listings

"3RD ANNUAL MARTINEZ BEAVER FESTIVAL," -- Aug. 7. Come celebrate the relationship between beavers, the community and watershed. There will be music, environmental displays, tours, children's activities and more. Event takes place at "Beaver Park,'' 495 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. 

Free.11 a.m.-4 p.m.www.martinezbeavers.org.< 

924 GILMAN ST. -- All ages welcome. 

Fang, Oppressed Logic, Sex Offenders, Hewhocannotbenamed, Gutwrench, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. $10.  

$5 unless otherwise noted. Shows start Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 924 Gilman St., Berkeley. (510) 525-9926, www.924gilman.org.< 

CRANEWAY PAVILION  

"Global Sol," Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Festival features Arrested Development, Hamsa Lila, EOTO, Ernest Ranglin, Afrolicious and more. $35-$130.  

1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. (510) 735-1133, www.craneway.com.< 

FOX THEATER  

Natalie Merchant, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. $45-$59.50.  

1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-0438.< 

LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

"Diablo Symphony, 20th Anniversary of the Lesher Center," Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Joyce Johnson Hamilton conducts the orchestra and performers from the Diablo Theatre Company in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Lesher Center for the Arts. The concert will include music from five top Broadway shows, including "Les Miserables,'' and tributes to Steven Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. $25-$37. (925) 943-7469, www.diablosymphony.org. 

1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. (925) 943-7469, www.lesherartscenter.com.< 

MARTINEZ REGIONAL SHORELINE  

"Scene On The Straight 2010," Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A unique festival that combines fine art with helping young people and saving the environment. Visitors will be able to watch as artists set up along the waterfront and paint the landscapes. Art auctions will be held, fine food will be available and a jazz trio will provide live music. Free. (510) 787-9772, www.sceneonthestraight.org. 

Daily, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. unless otherwise posted or permitted. North end of Ferry Street, Martinez. (510) 562-PARK.< 

SLEEP TRAIN PAVILION AT CONCORD  

"Mount Diablo Jazz Festival," Aug. 14, 4 p.m. Festival features Tower of Power, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Brian Culbertson, Lucy Woodward and more.  

2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. www.livenation.com/.< 

YOSHI'S  

Gerald Albright, Aug. 6 through Aug. 8, Friday and Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. Smooth jazz saxophonist. $5-$28.  

Shows are Monday through Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200, www.yoshis.com.< 

ZELLERBACH HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY  

Orquesta Aragon, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. $35-$65.  

UC Berkeley campus, Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley. (510) 642-9988.<