Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
THURSDAY, MAY 1
THEATER
Eastenders Repertory Company “Three Vanek Plays” by Vaclev Havel, Thurs. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at JCC East Bay. Tickets are $15-$20. 800-838-3006.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Lunch Poems Student readings at 12:10 p.m. at Morrison Library, Doe Library. 642-0137. lunchpoems.berkeley.edu
Lytle Shaw, Holloway Lecturer in the Practice of Poetry, reads at 6:30 p.m. at 315 Wheeler Hall, The Maude Fife Room, UC Campus. 642-3467. http://holloway.english.berkeley.edu
Chana Bloch, poet, reads at 7 p.m., followed by open mic, at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. Albany. 526-3720, ext. 17.
Molly Dwyer reads from “Requiem of the Author of Frankenstein” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Akademie Ensemble with Kent Nagano and Stuart Canin, at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are $20-$60. 841-2800. www.berkeleysymphony.org
Icarus Ensemble, contemporary music group from Italy, in concert at noon at Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St. Free. 559-6910.
Kleptograss at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Robert Kyle Group at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Over the Edge Guitar/violin and vocals at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Mauricio Diaz El Hueso and Fernandito Ferrer, young singer-songwriters from Mexico and Puerto Rico, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
John Seabury at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Rachelle Ferrell at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $26-$30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
FRIDAY, MAY 2
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “Uncle Vanya” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., through May 17. Tickets are $10-$12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Aurora Theatre “The Trojan Women” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through May 11. Tickets are $40-$42. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Berkeley High School “Grease” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Florence Schwimley Little Theater, BHS Campus. Dance contest at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5-$15. hypedrama@aol.com
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Foxfire” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave. at Moeser, El Cerrito, through May 11. Tickets are $11-$18. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Theatre de la Jeune Lune “Figaro” through June 8 at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $13.50-$69. 647-2949.
EXHIBITIONS
Emancipated Hearts “What is Family to Me?” Art by at-risk high school foster children. Reception from 5 to 9 p.m. at Esteban Sabar Gllery, 430 23rd St. at Telegraph, Oakland.
27th Annual Quilt Show With a special exhibition of the quilts by Dorothy Vance, opens at the Berkeley Public Library, North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, and runs through May 28. 981-6121.
Chris Trueman “Recent Paintings” Opening reception at 5:30 p.m. at Joyce Gordon Gallery, 406 14th St., Oakland. Exhibition runs to June 26. 465-8911.
“Earth Days” Works by Carrie Lederer, Irene Imfeld and Andrew Kaluzynski. Reception at 7 p.m. at Oakopolis, 447 25th St., Oakland. 663-6920.
“In The Light of May” Ocean paintings by Emily Payne and Crossing the Skies photographs by Noreen Rei Fukumori on display at Cecile Moochnek Gallery, 1809-D Fourth St. 549-1018.
FILM
“Spin” and “Nightwatch” experimental media art at 8:30 p.m. at the “Great Wall of Oakland” outdoor projection on Grand Ave., just west of Broadway. www.oaklandculturalarts.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Martyr of the Amazon: The Life of Sister Dorothy Stang” with author Sr. Roseann Murphy at 7 p.m. at Newman Hall, 2700 Dwight Way at College. 499-0537.
“The Best Women’s Travel Writing” with contributors Carol Arnold, Gayle Keck and others at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Mirthkon and Research & Development, multi-media concert, at 8 p.m. at Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Tickets are $10.
“Save Our Music” Concert to raise funds to save music programs for Alameda Elementary students with The Eyewitness Blues Band, jazz vocalist Natasha Miller, guitarist Terrence Brewer at 6:30 p.m. at Kofman Auditorium, 2200 Central Ave., Alameda. Tickets are $10-$25. 522-7101.
The Function, hip-hop with Ise Lyfe at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Current Trends in Improvised Music at noon at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
Garrett McLean, violin and Marvin Sanders, flute, at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Cost is $10. 848-1228.
San Francisco Opera “The Little Prince” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $40-$60. 642-9988. www.calperformances.net
Dr. Loco and his Hot Jalapeño Band at 5 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. 238-2022.
Amina Figarova Group at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Songbird: A Tribute to Eve Cassidy at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $20. 845-5373.
Jill Knight at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Ralph Stanley at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $49.50-$50.50. 548-1761.
Dave Matthews Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Green Machine at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Dezarie, roots reggae from St. Croix at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $20-$25. 548-1159.
Raya Nova at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Rachelle Ferrell at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $26-$30. 238-9200.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
CHILDREN
“Songs from Around the World” in English and Spanish with Juan L. Sanchez at 10 a.m. in the 4th flr Children’s Library, Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St.
“Toys: An Aerial Dream Come True” with Les Aerielles, a youth troupe of girls aged 7-14, at 8 p.m. at Trapeze Arts, 1822 9th St. Oakland. Tickets are $10-$15. www.lesaerielles.org
EXHIBITIONS
Jocelyn Konarski “Florenditpity” Flower photographs. Opening reception at 3 p.m. at LightRoom Gallery, 2263 Fifth St. 649-8111. www.lightroom.com
Polly Pitkin Ryan “Watercolors 1946-199” Opening reception at 1 p.m. at the UC Faculty Club, Chernin Lounge, UC Campus. www.berkeleyfacultyclub.com
Gail Tarantino “Sight Unseen” Art that incorporates braille on display at Alta Galleria, 2980 College Ave., Suite 4. 421-1255.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Storytelling and Music Festival, with stories from the African American and Native American tradiitons from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17.
“Memories and Dreams of the Twentieth Century” An evening of stories written and performed by Michael D. Brown at 8 p.m. at Da Silva Ukulele Co., 2547 8th Street, suite 28, in the Sawtooth building between Dwight and Parker. Suggested donation $15.
Bay Area Poets Coalition Open Reading at 3 p.m. at Strawberry Creek Lodge, 1320 Addison St. Park on street, not in Lodge parking lot. 527-9905.
Poetry Reading for Sixteen Rivers Press, with Dan Bellum, Terry Ehret and Gillian Wegener at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Shattuck. 559-9500.
Forum on the Themes of “Follies” with Ted Chapin of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Bldg., 200 Grand Ave., Oakland.
Artist Support Group Speaker Series with Jamie Brunson, founder Art Primer, at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. in Live Oak Park. Cost is $8-$10. 644-6893.
Lisa Lutz reads from her new book “The Curse of the Spellmans” at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6107.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Community Orchestra “The Mozart Requiem” and “Hear The Bell” by Robin Eschner, winner of BCCO’s 2007 Julian White Choral Composition Competition, at 8 p.m. St. Joseph The Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Donations accepted.
Berkeley Opera “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bartok and “L’enfant at les sortileges” by Ravel at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $16-$44. 925-798-1300.
BOCA Fund-Raiser Concert with Cal’s Gospel Choir and Francisco Herrera at 7 p.m. at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St. Donation $10. 665-5821.
Gamelan Sari Raras at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $4-$12. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
La Familia Peña-Govea at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Discussion of Mexican music at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Yolanda Alicia Ensemble at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Sotaque Baiano, Brazilian, at 8 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10. 548-1159. www.shattuckdownlow.com
Ralph Stanley at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $49.50-$50.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Dick Hindeman Trio at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$15 . 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Kurt Ribak Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
David Jeffrey Jazz Group at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
The Mikie Lee Ensemble at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Tres Mojo at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Voetsek, Judas, In Disgust at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
EXHIBITIONS
“Home EC” Contemporary artists look at changing perspectives on caring for the home. Opening reception at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Nothin’ to Somethin’” poetry and rap by Oakland high school students to raise funds for homeless teens at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
“Memories and Dreams of the Twentieth Century” An evening of stories written and performed by Michael D. Brown at 7 p.m. at Da Silva Ukulele Co., 2547 8th Street, suite 28, in the Sawtooth building between Dwight and Parker. Suggested donation $15.
Enrique Chagoya: Borderlandia Community Discussion at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. Spanish language tour of the exhibition at 1 p.m. 642-0808.
Dunbar Ogden reads from “My Father Said Yes: A White Pastor in Little Rock School Integration” at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Carl Ludwig Hubsch & Gino Robair at 8 p.m. at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $10-$15 at the door. 845-1350. www.hillsideclub.org
Dance-A-Rama Perfomance by Terrain and guests, in honor of National Dance Week. A different program every hour beginning at 1 p.m. at Eighth Street Artists’ Center, 2525 Eighth St. Reception at 5 p.m. 848-4878.
Berkeley Community Orchestra “The Mozart Requiem” and “Hear The Bell” by Robin Eschner, winner of BCCO’s 2007 Julian White Choral Composition Competition, at 4:30 p.m. St. Joseph The Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Donations accepted.
Jillian Khuner, soprano, Jonathan Khuner, piano at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Tickets are $10-$20. 684-7563.
Reflejos de Mexico Nuestras Tradiciones Mexican dance, at 7 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets at the door $10.
NorCal Theatre Organ Society “Pops” Concert by organist Ken Double at 2:30 p.m. at Berkeley Community Theatre, 1930 Allston Way. Tickets at door are $15. First-Timers for free. 415-861-7082. www.theatreorgans.com/norcal
Ken Husbands Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Americana Unplugged bluegrass at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
The Dominique Eade at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $20. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
David Jacobs-Strain at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Pappa Gianni and the North Beach Band, Pappa’s Birthday concert, at 2 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Saros, Thrones, Subarachnoid Space at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
MONDAY, MAY 5
FILM
Recent Works from the Eisner Prize Competition at 4 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jeanne Powell reads her poetry, followed by open mic at 7 p.m. at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. www.expressionsgallery.org
Poetry Express with Maggie Morley at 7 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Julio Bravo, in a performance for Cinco de Mayo, at noon at 555 12th St., Oakland. Part of Oakland City Center Spring Concerts.
Trovatore, traditional Italian music, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Pete Yellin All-Stars at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$14. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
TUESDAY, MAY 6
EXHIBITIONS
“The Animals of the Little Farm” Photographs by Jacqueline Krayna on display at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park, through June 27. 525-2233.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Singers’ Open Mic with Ellen Hoffman at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
An Evening Honoring Utah Philips with Jody Stecher & Kate Breslin, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Eric & Suzy Thompson, Larry Hanks at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Barbara Linn and John Schott at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Carlabration, benefit for Carla Zilbersmith, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $15-$25. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Jazzschool Tuesdays, a weekly showcase of up-and-coming ensembles from Berkeley Jazzschool at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
FILM
Film 50: History of Cinema: “Memento” at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Ed Henry and Shelley Rideout on “Berkeley Bohemia: Artists and Visionaries of the Early 20th Century” at 5:30 p.m. at University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Music for the Spirit with Ron McKean on harpsichord at 12:15 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway. 444-3555.
Berkeley Opera “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bartok and “L’enfant at les sortileges” by Ravel at 5 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $16-$44. 925-798-1300.
Then Very Hot Club at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Power to the People Tour with Geologic and Kiwi, benefit for Filipino American organizations, at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Kaladrios at 7 p.m. at Le Bateau Ivre, 2629 Telegraph Ave. www.lebateauivre.net
Whiskey Brothers, old-time and bluegrass at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Orquestra Candela at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Salsa dance lessons at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Rebecca Griffin, jazz, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Javon Jackson Band, with Les McCann, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12-$26. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, MAY 8
EXHIBITIONS
Enrique Chagoya: Borderlandia Guided tour at 12:15 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Michael Capozzola, comedy and cartoons at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Claire Johnson reads from her second Mary Ryan mystery, “Roux Morgue” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
College of Alameda Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at 7 p.m. at College of Alameda Student Center, F Bldg., 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy., Alameda. 748-2213.
Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Double Vision Jazz Quartet at 8 p.m., UC Jazz Choir at 7 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $8. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
JL Stiles at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Jeff Gutman at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Javon Jackson Band, with Les McCann, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12-$26. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
FRIDAY, MAY 9
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “Uncle Vanya” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., through May 17. Tickets are $10-$12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Aurora Theatre “The Trojan Women” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through May 11. Tickets are $40-$42. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Foxfire” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave. at Moeser, El Cerrito, through May 11. Tickets are $11-$18. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Theatre de la Jeune Lune “Figaro” through June 8 at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $13.50-$69. 647-2949.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Rauan Klassnik, Gary Young and Karen Wood Hepner, poets, at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
Tim Donnelly and Lizz Bronson, poets, read at 7 p.m. at Nefeli Cafe, 1854 Euclid Ave. 841-6374.
Will Giles reads and shows slides from “Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Opera “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bartok and “L’enfant at les sortileges” by Ravel at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $16-$44. 925-798-1300.
Lily Storm & Dan Cantrell’s MegaBand at 8 p.m. at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $10-$15 at the door. 845-1350. www.hillsideclub.org
University Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $4-$12. 642-9988. http://music.berkeley.edu
Marvin Sanders, flute, at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Tickets are $10. 848-1228.
Charlie King, The Prince Myshkins, Roy Zimmerman, political songs and satire, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15-$18. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
San Francisco Opera “The Little Prince” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $40-$60. 642-9988. www.calperformances.net
Pete Yellin Quartet with Shiela Jordan at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Mucho Axe, Latin World Goove, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Girlyman at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $19.50-$20.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Judgement Day, Ninja Academy, Birdmonster at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
The Dave Stein Hub-Bub at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Poach Stevens at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10. 548-1159.
Thee Immortals, alt blues, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Javon Jackson Band, with Les McCann, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12-$26. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SATURDAY, MAY 10
EXHIBITIONS
Paintings by Judith Brownfield, James Hartman and Nell Haskell. Opening reception at 4 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. 848-1228. www.giorgigallery.com
“Intertidal” Works by Jamie McHugh, Tara Gill, Susan Adme and Judy Shintani. Opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Community Art Gallery, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Ave. 204-1667.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Writing Motherhood” with Lisa Garrigues at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Youth Chorus “Oye La Musica!” at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$20. 287-9700.
MusicEterna “La Vida Breve” Spain and Russia between the Great Wars, at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864. www.
trinitychamberconcerts.com
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble at 4 p.m. at Lake Merritt Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave. Tickets are $17-$20. 531-8714. www.vocisings.com
University Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $4-$12. 642-9988. http://music.berkeley.edu
“The Lost Musical Instruments of Joe Pachinko” A concert on unusual instruments at 7 p.m. at Leaning Tower of Pizza, 498 Wesley Ave., off Lakeshore, Oakland. 444-6824.
Los Mapaches, Latin American music for the whole family at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10, $5 for children. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Ed Reed & Brian Cooke Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $15. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Jazz Fourtet at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Shana Morrison at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Mike Zilber Group “Tribute to Michael Becker and Wayne Shorter” at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $18. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Andrew Sammons and Friends at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
2ME at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Stanley at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Punk Prom with Knights of the New Crusade, People Eaters, The Martyr Index at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
Les Nubians at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
