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Art & Entertainment Calendar
"What Cats Know" by Lisa Dilman
Directed by Rebecca J. Ennals. Four thirty-somethings play a game of gotcha with unexpected consequences.
Through June 8.
Thursdays- Saturdays 8 p.m. $20,
Sundays 7 p.m.- Pay what you can
Transparent Theater
1901 Ashby Avenue
510-883-0305
www.transparenttheater.org
Impact Theatre's Love Is The Law
La Val's Subterranean Theatre
World-premiere of Impact Theatre's new romantic comedy play featuring David Ballog.
Through June 9.
For more information and reservations: 510-464-4468, www.tickets@impacttheatre.com
$12 general, $7 students
“Time Out for Ginger” May 10 through Jun. 1: The Actor’s Studio presents the famous comedy that sketches the tumult in a family that includes three teenage daughters, one of whom insists on trying out for her high school football team. $12. Check theater from dates and times. The Actor’s Studio’s Little Theatre, 3521 Maybelle Ave., Oakland
“Homebody/Kabul” Apr. 24 - June 23: Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents Tony Kushner’s play about a women who disappears in Afghanistan and the husband and daughter’s attempts to find her. $38-$54. Call ahead for times, 647-2949, www.berkeleyrep.org.
“Murder Dressed in Satin” by Victor Lawhorn, ongoing. A mystery-comedy dinner show at The Madison about a murder at the home of Satin Moray, a club owner and self-proclaimed socialite with a scarlet past. Dinner is included in the price of the theater ticket. $47.50 Lake Merritt Hotel, 1800 Madison St., Oakland, 239-2252, www.acteva.com/go/havefun.
Berkeley Opera Presents
Vivian Fine’s “The Woman in the Garden”
One of America’s most highly regarded composers, Vivian Fine, has crafted a libretto from the writing of four women artists; Emily Dickinson, Isadora Duncan, Gertrude Stein and Virginia Woolf. Solos, duets, trios, and quartets express these innovative, non-conforming rebels, individual musings and struggles, revealing both social isolation and spiritual community of their artistic lives. Singers are supported by a nine-piece chamber ensemble
May 23 - May 25, 8 p.m.
Hillside Club
2286 Cedar (at Arch St.)
$30 General, $25 Senior, $15 Youth and Handicapped, $10 Student Rush
Charge by phone: 925-798-1300
Information: 510-841-1903, www.berkeleyopera.com
Saturday, May 18
The Oakland East Bay Gay Men's Chorus third annual spring concert, "Turn the World Around" Celebration of spring and welcome to summer with love songs and traditional favorites.
May 18, 8 p.m., Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland and
May 19, 7 p.m., Crowden School, 1475 Rose St.
Suggested donation is $15 at the door; $12 in advance. (510) 239-2239, ext. 2576, www.oebgmc.org.
Music Fair & Special Family Concert
A delightful day of free performances, demonstrations, contests and entertainment! Oakland Youth Chorus, Purple bamboo Orchestra, Skyline High School Jazz Combo, Tim Cain, Instrument Petting Zoo & More. Explore musical Instruments, music schools & camps, Local Choirs & orchestras and other music resources.
Family Concert 2 p.m.
Calvin Simmons Theatre
Music Fair Noon-5 p.m.
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center Arena
Oakland
510-444-0801, www.oebs.org
Concert $7 adults, $5 under 18, music fair- Free
Margie Adam
Singer, composer, pianist, activist
Doors 7:30, show 8 p.m.
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St.
510-548-1761
$17.50 advance, $18.50 at the door
Sunday, May 19
Jazz On 4th
6th Annual jazz on Forth, a benefit for Berkeley High School Performing Arts. Balloons, Raffle, Face Painting. Free Live Performances by The Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble & Combo, Big Belly Blues Band, Jenna Mammina Quartet, Jesus Diaz with Sabor A Cuba.
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Forth Street Between Hearst and Virginia
For more information 510-526-6294
Free
Flamenco Fiesta
David Serva, Miguel Funi, Clara Mora, Jose Torres de Moron
5 to 5:45 Spanish wines & snacks from The Spanish Table, Supper served at 7:30.
Montero's
1401 University Ave.
Reservations 526-3467
$35
Hurricane Sam with Matt Eakle
Blues, jazz, boogie-woogie piano
Doors 7:30, show 8 p.m.
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St.
510-548-1761
$15.50 advance, $16.50 at the door
Monday, May 20
Live Music- Renegade Sidemen, with Calvin Keyes, Dave Rokeach & friends
8 p.m., 2nd show 10 p.m.
Anna’s Bistro
1901 University Ave.
Berkeley
510-849-ANNA
Tuesday, May 21
Open Mic
Doors 7:30, show 8 p.m.
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St.
510-548-1761
Wednesday, May 22
Yonder Mountain String Band
Hard Chargin' bluegrass
Doors 7:30, show 8 p.m.
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St.
510-548-1761
$19.50 advance, $20.50 at the door
Thursday, May 23
John Reischman & the Jaybirds
Mandolin virtuoso & red-hot bluegrass ensemble
Doors 7:30, show 8 p.m.
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St.
510-548-1761
$15.50 advance, $16.50 at the door
Variety Preview Room Art Opening
Wine & cheese reception showcasing WPA (Works Progress Administration) muralist James Daugherty. Hosted by Variety, a children’s charity started in the depression when a baby was left in a Vaudeville Theatre with a note pinned to her, pleading for help. In this time of economic uncertainty and patriotism please join for viewing this special collection of WPA murals.
Wednesday, May 22, 5 to 7 p.m.
Variety Preview Room
582 Market St. at Montgomery, San Francisco
415-781-3894
“The Art History Museum of Berkeley” Masterworks by Guy Colwell. Faithful copies of several artists from the pasts, including Titian’s “The Venus of Urbino,” Cezanne’s “Still Life,” Picasso’s “Woman at a Mirror,” and Botticelli’s “Primavera” Ongoing. Call ahead for hours. Atelier 9, 2028 Ninth St., 841-4210, www.atelier9.com.
“Masterworks of Chinese Painting” Through May 26: An exhibition of distinguished works representing virtually every period and phase of Chinese painting over the last 900 years, including figure paintings and a selection of botanical and animal subjects. Prices vary. Wed. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2626 Bancroft Way, 642-4889, www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“Marion Brenner: The Subtle Life of Plants and People” Through May 26: An exhibition of approximately 60 long-exposure black and white photographs of plants and people. $3 - $6. Wed. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2626 Bancroft Way, 642-0808, www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“The Image of Evil in Art” Through May 31: An exhibit exploring the varying depictions of the devil in art. Call ahead for hours. The Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Rd., 649-2541.
“The Pottery of Ocumichu” Through May 31: A case exhibit of the imaginative Mexican pottery made in the village of Ocumichu, Michoacan. Known particularly for its playful devil figures, Ocumichu pottery also presents fanciful everyday scenes as well as religious topics. Call ahead for hours. The Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Rd., 649-2540
“East Bay Open Studios” Apr. 24 through Jun. 9: An exhibition of local artists’ work in connection with East Bay Open Studios. Wed. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pro Arts, 461 Ninth St., Oakland, 763-9425, www.proartsgallery
