Arts & Events

Áround & About--Theater: Last Weekend for Indra's Net's 'Darwin in Malibu;' Ubuntu & Inferno Theatre Collaborate on "Waiting for Godot,' Opening Monday

Ken Bullock

Friday January 13, 2017 - 03:47:00 PM

—It's the last weekend for 'Darwin in Malibu,' the new show by Indra's Net, the company that specializes in plays about science ... Originally produced in England, Crispin Whittal's play, directed by Indra's Net artistic director Bruce Coughran, finds Darwin (George Killingsworth) somehow at Malibu, visited by his old ally Thomas Huxley (Bob Ernst) and opponent Bishop Samuel Wilberforce of Oxford (Stuart Hall), ready to resume the debate over Natural Selection--and young Sarah (Leandra Ramm).

Friday & Saturday at 8, Sunday at 5, Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue (between Ellsworth & Dana). $28 generaladmission, $22 seniors & students. www.IndrasNetTheater.com 613-9210

—Ubuntu Theater Project of Oakland & Berkeley's Inferno Theatre have teamed up to stage what's probably the most famous, influential play of the late 20th century, Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot,' in what promises to be an innovative show, directed by Inferno founder and artistic director Giulio Perrone, opening this Monday and running Mondays at 8, as well as Saturday the 21st at 8 & Sunday the 22nd at 2, through February 27th at Brooklyn Preserve, 1433-12th Avenue (Between East 14th Avenue/International Avenue & East 15th Avenue, near Foothill Boulevard, Oakland. $15-$35 online, pay-what-you-can at the door (no-one turned away for lack of funds). www.ubuntutheaterproject.com

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Around & About--Music: Kalil Wilson & Love Open the Season for Jazz At The Chimes

Ken Bullock

Friday January 13, 2017 - 03:42:00 PM

The Chapel of the Chimes, that Oakland landmark designed by Julia Morgan near the end of Piedmont Avenue, has been the site of many events in the performing arts over the years, a cultural stage in an unusual setting with a unique place in the community.

This Sunday at 2, the new season of Jazz At The Chimes, produced by Mary Orazi, opens with Hot & Cool Jazz: Kalil Wilson & Love, the brilliant jazz vocalist, a North Oakland native (and son of Bay Area favorite Baba Ken Okulolo, bandleader and master of West African music), with his trio featuring Dan Marchak on piano, bassist Ryan Lukas and 14-year old drum prodigy Genius Wesley.

Kalil is an exciting singer with a broad range of jazz and popular standards in his repertoire with his own innovative arrangements, and originals by himself and the other band members. Their appeal reaches across generations, bringing fine singing and musicianship that spring from love of the art to audiences of both casual and experienced jazz listeners, often bringing them to their feet during the course of the show.

There's limited seating at the Chimes, so advance ticket purchase is advised--or a call the day of the show to check on availability at the door (cash only).

Chapel of the Chimes welcomes visitors from 9-5, seven days a week.

Box office opens at 12:30, doors at 1:30. 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland. $15 general admssion. www.jazzatthechimes.com or on Facebook. Info: 654-0123 or chimesjazz@gmail.com

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Press Release: Now is the time for Single Payer

Friday January 13, 2017 - 05:48:00 PM

The East Bay chapters of Health Care for All – California are screening the new documentary on single payer health care Now Is The Time at the Main Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. (at Shattuck) on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 1pm – 4pm. Admission is free. Following the movie there will be a presentation and discussion about California’s new single payer legislation and how to get involved in the campaign to pass the bill. -more-