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Saturday May 27, 2000

THEATER

AURORA THEATRE

“Split” by Mayo Simon, June 1 through July 2. A mordant clear-eyed view of an older couple's love affair. $25 to $28. Wednesday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-4822.

BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE

“Closer” by Patrick Marber, through July 9. A funny, touching and unflinchingly honest examination of love and relationships set in contemporary London. $38 to $48.50. Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; May 27, June 1, June 3, June 10, June 15, June 24, June 29 and July 8, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 845-4700 or (888) 4BRTTIX.

CALIFORNIA

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

“Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare, June 3 through June 24. The classic romantic comedy of mismatched lovers forced into a union. $21 to $38 general; $19 to $38 seniors; $10 to $38 children. Wednesday and Thursday, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.; June 13 and June 20, 7 p.m. June 24, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Bruns Memorial Amphitheatre, Shakespeare Festival Way/Gateway Exit on state Highway 24. (510) 548-9666 or www.calshakes.org

IMPACT THEATRE

“The Wake-Up Crew” by Zay Amsbury, May 5 through June 3. A comic book on stage that pits unemployed UC Santa Cruz grads against the forces of chaos and destruction.

$10 general; $5 students. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. La Val’s Subterranean Theater, 1834 Euclid Ave., Berkeley. (510) 464-4468.

SHOTGUN PLAYERS

“The Skriker” by Caryl Churchill, through June 4. In this ecological play, faeries are damaged due to polluted rivers and woods, and are forgotten.

$15 general; $10 seniors and students. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Performance Space, 1850 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco. (510) 655-0813.

MUSIC VENUES

ASHKENAZ

Surco Nuevo, May 27, 9:30 p.m. $11.

Rhythm Doctors, May 28, 8 p.m. $8.

Tamazgha, May 30, 9 p.m. $8.

Crooked Jades, Bluegrass Intentions, May 31, 9 p.m. $8.

1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5099 or www.ashkenaz.com

BLAKES

Freeway Planet, Pot Luck, May 27. $5.

Rat Band Reunion with Bonnie Hayes, May 28. $9.

The Steve Gannon Band, May 29. $3.

Solemite, Wild Type Hybrid, May 30. $3.

Third World with UC Buu, DJ Add, Jah Bonz, Big Willie, May 31. $5.

For age 18 and older. Music at 9:30 p.m. 2367 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. (510) 848-0886.

FREIGHT AND SALVAGE

San Francisco Klezmer Xperience, May 27. $15.50.

John Stewart, May 28. $16.50.

Norman Blake, June 1. $17.50.

The Hanes Family, June 2. $14.50.

Karen Casey with Niall Vallely, June 3. $16.50.

Hurricane Sam, June 4. $14.50.

Music at 8 p.m. 1111 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761 or (510) 762-BASS.

LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER

Charanga Tumbao y Cuerdas, May 27, 9:30 p.m. $10.

Roberto Borrell, May 31, 8 p.m. $15.

Maria F. Marquez, June 2, 9 p.m. $15.

Union, June 3, 8 p.m. Featuring Group Uv Nuts, Sayyadina, Born Kings, J.C., Mic-T, Qraun, and more. $8.

3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-2568 or www.lapena.org

924 GILMAN ST.

Hoods, Indecision, Kill Your Idols, Adamantium, In Control, May 27.

Capitalist Casualties, Despite, Plutocracy, Maneurysm, The Neighbors, Ruido, May 28.

Subincision, Venus Bleeding, Intrepid A.A.F., Homeless Wonders, June 2.

Dystopia, Scum Brigade, Benumb, Contravene, Tartantula Hawk, June 3.

$5. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 924 Gilman St., Berkeley. (510) 525-9926.

THE STARRY PLOUGH PUB

Moore Brothers, Yuji Oniki, May 27. $5.

The Keeners, Go Kart Go, June 1. $4.

Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express, Dickel Brothers, June 2. $7.

Los Mex Pistols Del Norte, June 3. $6.

For age 21 and over. Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-2082.

GALLERIES

BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, SOUTH BRANCH

“You’re Blase: The Art of Nick Mastick,” May 15 through June 15. An exhibit of collages. Free. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1901 Russell St., Berkeley. (510) 644-6860.

GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL UNION

“On Common Ground.” through June 23. This exhibit is a portrait of faith-based communities in Los Angeles.

“Finding the Sacred Mountain,” through June 20. An exhibit of sumi-e and watercolors by Robert Kostka.

Free. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Rd., Berkeley. (510) 649-2541.

NEW PIECES GALLERY

“Rock, Stone, Masonry and Mosaics,” through June 1. An exhibit of quilts by Charlotte Patera.

“The Rhapsody of Dolls,” through June 1. An exhibit of dolls by Patti Medaris Culea.

Free. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 1597 Solano Ave., Berkeley. (510) 527-6779.

A PIECE OF ART

Jane Fox, Mixed Media Works, April 27 through June 10, with an artist reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. Ongoing new works by Gallery Artists in ceramic, metal, glass, wood and works on canvas and paper.

Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

701 University Ave., in the parking lot across from Spenger’s. (510) 204-9653.

TRAYWICK GALLERY

“nudge,” May 17 through June 18. An exhibit of new work by Terry Hoff. Reception, May 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Artist Talk, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

Free. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 1316 10th St., Berkeley. (510) 527-1214.

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