Events Listings

"12TH ANNUAL DELTA BLUES FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 18. Featuring EC  

Scott, Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s, Pat Wilder and more. Event takes place  

in the Rivertown District, off 2nd Street between G and I streets, Antioch. 

Free.Noon-7:30 p.m.www.deltabluesfestival.net.< 

"DANVILLE CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE," -- Sept. 18 and Sept. 19. The  

Michael J. Fox Foundation, Danville D'Elegance Foundation and Parkinson's  

Institute present a gala evening and afternoon car show to raise awareness  

and funds for Parkinson's research. Gala dinner held Saturday night at the  

Blackhawk Auto Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Car show held  

Sunday along Hartz Avenue in Danville. For more information see website. 

$175 for gala.6 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  

Sun.www.danville-delegance.org .< 

"ROCKRIDGE OUT AND ABOUT STREET FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 26. A street  

festival featuring live music, fashion shows, kid's fun, wellness activities,  

food and drink, dancing and more. Event takes place on College Avenue between  

Alcatraz and Manila. 

Free.Noon-6 p.m.www.rockridgeoutandabout.com.< 

"THE CINE+MAS SAN FRANCISCO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL," -- through  

Sept. 28. The festival, which takes place in San Francisco, Berkeley, San  

Jose and Marin, showcases the work of emerging and established filmmakers  

from the U.S., Latin America, Spain, Portugal and more. See website for  

venues, times and tickets. 

www.sflatinofilmfestival.com.< 

"THE MUSIC FOR PEOPLE AND THINGAMAJIGS FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 23  

through Sept. 26. A event dedicated to promoting experimental music that  

incorporates made and found instruments and alternate tuning systems. Events  

take place at a variety of venues; see website for full details. 

$10-$15.(510) 418-3447, www.thingamajigs.org.< 

"UFO X FEST," -- Sept. 18 and Sept. 19. A UFO conference and film  

festival, gathering some of the world's most prestigious researchers and  

experts in the field. Special guests include George Noory, host of radio's  

"Coast to Coast AM.'' Event takes place at the Historic Bal Theatre, 14808  

East 14th St., San Leandro. 

$90-$150.9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.(510) 614-1224, www.ufoxfest.com.< 

924 GILMAN ST. -- All ages welcome. 

The Rocketz, Violation, Faraway Boys, Cruz Missles, Bullet 66,  

Sept. 24, 7 p.m. $8.  

$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.< 

ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS --  

"Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show," Sept. 17 through  

Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Hundreds of vendors  

featuring specialty items, jewelry, glassware, clothing, food and much more.  

Entertainment includes music and a "KidZone'' for families to participate in  

arts-focused activities. $4-$9; children 12 and under free.  

www.harvestfestival.com. 

4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 426-7600,  

www.alamedacountyfair.com.< 

ARMANDO'S --  

Mark Hummel and Rusty Zinn, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $10.  

The California Honeydrops, Sept. 26, 3-6 p.m. $10.  

707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985,  

www.armandosmartinez.com.< 

ASHKENAZ --  

Vagabond Opera, Sept. 17, 9 p.m. $12.  

1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.< 

BANKHEAD THEATER --  

"Guitar Player LIVE!" Sept. 17 and Sept. 18, 8 p.m. Fri.; Noon  

Sat. Featuring Gary Hoey and Montrose. $12-$49.  

2400 First Street, Livermore. (925) 373-6800,  

www.livermoreperformingarts.org.< 

BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE --  

"Compulsion," through Oct. 31, 8 p.m. Tue. and Fri.; 7 p.m. Wed.;  

2 and 8 p.m. Thu. and Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun; check website for special  

matinees. A new play featuring Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Mandy  

Patinkin. $14.50-$73.  

Michael Lewis and Michael Pollan, Sept. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. The two  

writers sit down for an evening of conversation. $125.  

2025 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 647-2949, (888) 4BR-Ttix,  

www.berkeleyrep.org.< 

BOOKS INC., BERKELEY --  

James Ellroy, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. "The Hilliker Curse: My Pursuit of  

Women.''  

1760 4th Street, Berkeley. (510) 525-7777, www.booksinc.net.< 

FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER --  

"Grand Opening," Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The public is invited  

to help dedicate the new Firehouse Arts Center with artist demonstrations,  

live music, theater performances, tours, art activities for kids and  

refreshments. Free.  

Mose Allison, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $22-$32.  

4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4848,  

www.firehousearts.org.< 

GREEK THEATRE --  

Band of Horses, Admiral Radley, Darker My Love, Sept. 24, 7 p.m.  

$35.  

Hearst Avenue and Gayley Road, Berkeley. (510) 548-3010,  

www.apeconcerts.com.< 

HERTZ HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY --  

"Annual Noon Concert Series," Sept. 22, Noon. University Symphony  

Orchestra performs "Symphony No. 5'' by Tchaikovsky. David Milnes conducts.  

Free.  

University Symphony Orchestra, Sept. 24 and Sept. 25, 8 p.m.  

"Symphony No. 5,'' by Tchaikovsky. David Milnes conducts. $5-$15.  

Bancroft Way and College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 642-4864,  

http://music.berkeley.edu.< 

JAZZSCHOOL --  

Frank Jackson Quartet, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $15.  

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise  

noted. 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 845-5373, www.jazzschool.com.< 

JULIA MORGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS --  

"Spirit of Mexico," Sept. 18 and Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m.  

Sun. Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro presents a journey through music, song  

and dance showcasing Mexico's vibrant culture. $23-$30; children under 3  

free. (510) 316-3237, www.bfcostadeoro.com. 

2640 College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 845-8542, www.juliamorgan.org.< 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW -- For ages 21 and older. 

Cash'd Out, Sept. 17, 8:30 p.m. $10-$15.  

2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159,  

www.shattuckdownlow.com.< 

UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB --  

Fleshies, Mystic Knights of the Cobra, Bobby Joe Ebola and the  

Children MacNuggits, Sept. 24, 9 p.m. $10.  

Ice Cube, Del The Funky Homosapien, Sept. 25, 9 p.m. $50.  

1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100,  

www.uptownnightclub.com.< 

YOSHI'S --  

Geri Allen, Sept. 24 through Sept. 26, 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2  

and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$24.  

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 --  

Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company, Sept. 24, 8 p.m.  

$20-$48. www.calperformances.org. 

UC Berkeley campus, Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley.  

(510) 642-9988.<