Events Listings

924 GILMAN ST. All ages welcome. 

Monarch, Trees, Laudanum, Alaric Badr Vogu, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. $8. 

Sabertooth Zombie, Skin Like Iron, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. $8. 

Melodramatics, Joint Venture, IV, Nov. 7, 5 p.m. $8. 

Cruel Hand, Backtrack, Crucified, Secret People, Not Sorry, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. $8. 

Dezu, Dona Canchis, Jokes for Feelings, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. $10. 

Outbreak, Hour of the Wolf, Wolves and Thieves, Smarbomb, At Our Heels, Nov. 14, 5 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.< 

ALBATROSS PUB  

Whiskey Brothers, ongoing. 9 p.m. First and third Wednesdays.  

Free.  

Michelle Pollace, Nov. 13, 9:30 p.m. $3. 

Free unless otherwise noted. Shows begin Wednesday, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-2473, www.albatrosspub.com.< 

ARMANDO'S  

The Johnny Smith Group, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $10. 

The Sons of Emperor Norton, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $10. 

Blues Jam, ongoing. 7 p.m. $3. 

"West Coast Songwriters Association Competition," Nov. 10, 7-10 p.m. $5. 

The Mark Holzinger Quintet, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. $10. 

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers, Nov. 12, 8-11 p.m. $10. 

Tip of the Top, Nov. 13, 8-11 p.m. $10. 

Thomas Martin and Friends, Nov. 14, 3-6 p.m. $10. 

707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985, www.armandosmartinez.com.< 

ASHKENAZ  

Sophis and Kalbass Kreyol, The Dunes, Nov. 5, 9 p.m. $10-$20. 

The Funkanauts, Nov. 6, 9 p.m. $10-$13. 

Bandworks, Nov. 7, Noon. $5. 

Bandworks, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. $5. 

Balkan Folkdance, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Balkan dance lessons; 8 p.m. show. $7. 

Great American Taxi, The David Nelson Band, Nov. 11. $25. 

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

BECKETT'S IRISH PUB  

The Shark Alley Hobos, Nov. 5.  

Shiono and Friends, Nov. 6.  

Fun with Finnoula, Nov. 10.  

3 Shots of Whiskey, Nov. 13.  

Free. Shows at 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 647-1790, www.beckettsirishpub.com.< 

CAL PERFORMANCES All performances in Zellerbach Hall unless otherwise noted. 

Buika, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $26-$40. 

Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley. (510) 642-9988, www.calperformances.net.< 

CHOUINARD VINEYARDS AND WINERY The winery features an exhibit of stone craft and baskets honoring the rich culture of the Ohlone Indians. Palomares Canyon was a summer home to the Ohlone Indians. The exhibit also includes historical photos and artifacts that document more recent colorful inhabitants to the canyon."Music at Chouinard," ongoing. 4:30-8:30 p.m. on select Sundays June-August. The rest of the year features live music in the tasting room on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy the best of Bay Area artists at Chouinard. Bring your own gourmet picnic (no outside alcoholic beverages). Wines are available for tasting and sales.  

$40 per car. 

Free. Tasting Room: Saturdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 33853 Palomares Road, Castro Valley. (510) 582-9900, www.chouinard.com.< 

FOX THEATER  

Florence and the Machine, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $25. 

Brandon Flowers, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. $30. 

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

FREIGHT AND SALVAGE  

"Freight Open Mic," ongoing. Tuesdays. $4.50-$5.50. 

Blue Highway, Nov. 5. $20.50-$21.50. 

Richard Shindell, Krista Detor, Nov. 6. $24.50-$25.50. 

Archie Fisher, Nov. 10. $18.50-$19.50. 

"Soldier Stories," Nov. 11. Features Nell Robinson, Jim Nunally, Keith Little, Joe Craven and more. $18.50-$19.50.  

David Berkeley, Nov. 12. $18.50-$19.50. 

"Singsong Planet: Octopretzel, Orange Sherbet, VaSt," Nov. 13, 11 a.m. $8.50-$9.50. 

Cheryl Wheeler, Jill Sobule, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $26.50-$27.50. 

Larry Hanks, Deborah Rollins, Nov. 14. $18.50-$19.50. 

Music starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org.< 

JAZZSCHOOL  

Kai Eckhardt, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $15. 

Frankye Kelly, Nov. 6, 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.< 

JUPITER  

"Americana Unplugged," ongoing. 5 p.m. Sundays. A weekly bluegrass and Americana series.  

"Jazzschool Tuesdays," ongoing. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Featuring the ensembles from the Berkeley Jazzschool. www.jazzschool.com. 

8 p.m. 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-8277, www.jupiterbeer.com.< 

KIMBALL'S CARNIVAL  

"Monday Blues Legends Night," ongoing. 8 p.m.-midnight. Enjoy live blues music every Monday night. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society and Lothario Lotho Company. $5 donation. (510) 836-2227, www.bayareabluessociety.net. 

522 2nd St., Jack London Square, Oakland. < 

THE NEW PARISH  

Cold War Kids, Nov. 12, 9 p.m. $22.50-$25. 

Sandman, Isis Genisis, Los Rakas, Dominique Jones, Nov. 13, 10 p.m. $8-$12. 

Faun Fables, The Cairo Gang, Nov. 14, 9 p.m. $10-$13. 

579 18th St., Oakland. (510) 444-7474, www.thenewparish.com.< 

ROUND TABLE PIZZA  

East Bay Banjo Club, ongoing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays.  

Free.  

1938 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. (925) 930-9004.< 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW For ages 21 and older. 

"Live Salsa," ongoing. Wednesdays. An evening of dancing to the music of a live salsa band. Salsa dance lessons from 8-9:30 p.m. $5-$10. 

"Thirsty Thursdays," ongoing. 9 p.m. Thursdays. Featuring DJ Vickity Slick and Franky Fresh. Free.  

Brasiu, Nov. 6, 9 p.m. $10. 

DJ's Smoke One and Henroc, Nov. 7, 9 p.m. $10. 

Orquestra Elefante, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. $10. 

DJ's Kool Karlo and Chris Fox, Nov. 11, 9 p.m.  

Free.  

San Quinn, DaVinci, Roach Gigz, St. Spittin, The Fam, Young Gully, Nov. 12, 9 p.m. $15-$20. 

DJ's Flow, Champino, Jawbreaker and Bittersweet, Nov. 13, 9 p.m. $5. 

Don Carlos, DJ's Smoke One and Kurious, Nov. 14, 9 p.m. $15-$20. 

2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159, www.shattuckdownlow.com.< 

STARRY PLOUGH PUB  

The Starry Irish Music Session led by Shay Black, ongoing. Sundays, 8 p.m. Sliding scale.  

The Beautiful Losers, Roy G Biv, The Mnemonic Devices, Katie Garibaldi, The Blank Tapes, Matt Adams, Nov. 5, 8:30 p.m.  

Oceanography, Teri Falini, Anna Coogan, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.  

Felsen, Deborah Crooks, Chris Velan, Nov. 11, 9 p.m.  

Ziva, Birdmonster, Melatones, Kate Kilbane, Nov. 12, 9 p.m.  

"Children's Hospital Benefit Concert," Nov. 13, 2 p.m.  

Kevin Beadles, Left Coasting, Chingus, Nov. 13, 9 p.m.  

For ages 21 and over unless otherwise noted. Sunday and Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-2082, www.starryploughpub.com.< 

UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB  

Birds and Batteries, Maus Haus, Nov. 5, 9 p.m.  

Free.  

Thee Oh Sees, Bare Wires, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $12. 

"Eddies Eyeballs Benefit," Nov. 10, 9 p.m.  

1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100, www.uptownnightclub.com.< 

YOSHI'S  

Gil Scott-Heron, Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, 8 and 10 p.m. $28. 

Greg Adams and East Bay Soul, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. $15-$20. 

The Fellowship Band, Nov. 10 through Nov. 11, 8 and 10 p.m. $10-$18. 

Hiromi Solo, Nov. 12 through Nov. 14, 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$20. 

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.<