Events Listings

"BRAINWASH MOVIE FESTIVAL," -- through Aug. 14. A festival showcasing unique, independent movies from around the world, 22 shorts and one feature. Festival takes place at Mandela Village Arts Center, 1357 5th St., Oakland. 

$10, $40 for a festival pass.Aug. 7, 13, and 14, 9 p.m.www.brainwashm.com .< 

"DOWNTOWN BERKELEY MUSICFEST," -- Aug. 20 through Aug. 29. More than 50 performances will take place at 11 different venues across Berkeley's Downtown Arts District, with bands and artists such as The Blasters, Terence Brewer Trio, Dawn Drake, Turtle Island Quartet, Mark Hummel and more. Visit website for complete lineup and locations. 

www.downtownberkeleymusicfest.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.< 

A GREAT GOOD PLACE FOR BOOKS  

Jack Boulware, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. The author discusses "Gimme Something Better: The Profound, Progressive, and Occasionally Pointless History of Bay Area Punk from Dead Kennedys to Green Day.''  

6120 LaSalle Ave., Oakland. (510) 339-8210, www.ggpbooks.com.< 

ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free with regular admission.  

ONGOING PROGRAMS --  

"Blacksmithing," Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch a blacksmith turn iron into useful tools.  

"Horse-Drawn Train," Thursday, Friday and Sunday. A 20-minute ride departs from Ardenwood Station and Deer Park.  

"Animal Feeding," Thursday-Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Help slop the hogs, check the henhouse for eggs and bring hay to the livestock.  

"Victorian Flower Arranging," Thursday, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Watch as Ardenwood docents create floral works of art for display in the Patterson House.  

"Cajun Zydeco Festival," Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Enjoy the best in Cajun/Zydeco music, dancing, and delicious food. Visit with farm animals, take a train, and listen to live music from the Pine Leaf Boys. $2-$20.  

$1-$5; free children under age 4. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont. (510) 796-0199, (510) 796-0663, www.ebparks.org.< 

FRANK OGAWA PLAZA  

"Art and Soul Oakland Festival," Aug. 21 and Aug. 22, Noon-6 p.m. Enjoy the finest art and food that the Bay Area has to offer while listening to the sounds of artists such as CAKE, MC Hammer, En Vogue, Pete Escovedo and more. $5-$10, children 12 and under are free. www.artandsouloakland.com. 

14th Street and Broadway, Oakland. < 

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.< 

MOE'S BOOKS  

Neal Pollack, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. The author discusses his memoir "Stretch: The Unlikely Making of a Yoga Dude.''  

10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. 2476 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-2087, www.moesbooks.com.< 

MRS. DALLOWAY'S  

Mary Roach, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. The author discusses "Packing For Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void.''  

2904 College Avenue, Berkeley. (510) 704-8222.< 

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  

Patrice Rushen and Friends, Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, Friday and Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m. $30.  

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.<