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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. 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
MUSIC VENUES
ASHKENAZ
Edessa, June 6, 8:30 p.m. Dance lesson with Nancy Klein at 7:30 p.m. included in price. $8.
Zydeco Flames, June 7, 9 p.m. Dance lesson with Olivia Thierry at 8 p.m. included in price. $8.
Grateful Dead DJ Night, June 8, 10 p.m. With Digital Dave. $5.
Ras Kidus, Shakaman, Foundation, Hurricane Gilbert and Majestic, P.O.D.E. Ville Man Dem-Unda P, Senagalese Dancers, DJ - Ashanti Hi Fi, June 9, 9:30 p.m. $11.
Frog Legs, June 10, 9:30 p.m. Dance lesson with Dana de Simone at 8 p.m. included in price. $11.
1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5099 or www.ashkenaz.com
BLAKES
An Evening With Quimbambo, June 6. $3.
“Third World” with UC Buu, DJ Add, Jah Bonz, Big Willie, June 7. $5.
Ripe, JDogs, June 8. $4.
Psychokinetics, Felonious, June 9. $5.
An Evening With Tang, June 10. $5.
Doilies, June 11. $3.
For age 18 and older. Music at 9:30 p.m. 2367 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. (510) 848-0886.
FREIGHT AND SALVAGE
The Ellis Island Old World Folk Band, Marhaba, June 7. $13.50 to $14.50.
Rory Block, June 8. $17.50 to $18.50.
Gunnar Madsen, June 9. $15.50 to $16.50.
Jose-Luis Orozco, June 10, 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. A children's concert and a benefit for Bahia.
Mark Naftalin, June 10. $15.50 to $16.50.
Darryl Purpose, June 11. With Daryl S. $13.50 to $14.50.
Music at 8 p.m. 1111 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761 or (510) 762-BASS.
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
Don't Look Back, June 8, 6 p.m. $5 to $25.
Amistades, June 9, 8 p.m. A CD release celebration featuring Rafael Manriquez and Quique Cruz. $12; $20 includes CD.
3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-2568 or www.lapena.org
924 GILMAN ST.
Plus Ones, Allison Williams. Smokejumpers, Sarah Bishop, Coleman Lindbergh, June 10.
$5. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 924 Gilman St., Berkeley. (510) 525-9926.
THE STARRY PLOUGH PUB
Carlos, Fluke Starbucker, Replicator, June 8. $5.
Custard Pie, June 9. $5.
Penelope Houston, Deborah Lyall, Valerie Esvray, June 10. $7.
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.
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