Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
THURSDAY, JULY 23
CHILDREN
Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences “If You Give A Mouse a Cookie” play based on the book by Laura Numeroff, Thurs. Sat, Sun. at 4 p.m., Fri. at 6 p.m., thruough Aug. 16, at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$12. 296-4433.
EXHIBITIONS
“Bay Area: Big, Abstract, Digital” an exhibition of new digital prints. Reception at 6 p.m. at the Addison Street Windows Gallery, 2018 Addison St. Exhibition runs through Aug. 23. www.digitalartsclub.com
“Big Frame Up” An exhibit of early American Tramp Art, carved, painted, and one of a kind frames at The Ames Gallery, 2661 Cedar St. through Sept. 2009. 845-4949. www.amesgallery.com
FILM
Free Outdoor Movies at Jack London Square “It Came from Beneath the Sea” Come at 7:30 p.m., movies begin at sundown. Bring blankets and stadium seat. 645-9292. www.jacklondonsquare.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Flash with Brendan Constantine, Steve Rood and Cathie Sandstrom at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
David Kessler reads from “The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Summer Brenner and Owen Hill read from their murder mysteries set in the Bay Area at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
MUSIC AND DANCE
David Hunter, bass, at noon at the downtown Berkeley BART Station.
President Brown & The Solid Foundation Band, Andrew Diamond at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $12-$15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Hans York at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Kelly Park Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Five Eyed Hand, Bo Carpenter at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
The Sacred Profanities at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
FRIDAY, JULY 24
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through Aug. 15. Tickets are $12-$15. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Altarena Playhouse “Spitfire Grill” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, through Aug. 16. Tickets are $17-$20. 523-1553. www.altarena.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Sage Cohen and other poets on “Writing the Life Poetic: An Invitation of Read and Write Poetry” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Opera “Agrippina 2000” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St., Oakland. Tickets are $22. 763-1146. www.oaklandmetro.org
Seaon Brostol, soul, at noon at the Kaiser Center Roof Garden, on top of the parking garage, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Free. www.KaiserCenterRoofGarden.com
The Cataracs, electro pop at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568.
Aaron Bahr, trumpet, at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$10. 845-5373.
Lady Bianca Blues at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Sila & The Afrofunk Experience at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054.
Jazzy Soul Collective with Eric Roberson, Anthony David and Angela Johnson at 10 p.m. at Maxwell’s Lounge, 341 13th St., Oakland. 839-6169.
Bill Kirchen at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Ten Mile Tide, Mad Buffalo at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
The Rhythm Doctors at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790.
Sonando Project Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
CHILDREN
“Rabbit on the Moon” A Japanese fairytale, Sat. and Sun. at 12:30 and 3 p.m. at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Cost is $7. 452-2259. www.fairyland.org
THEATER
Youth Musical Theater Company “Les Miserables” Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $8-$20. www.brownpapertickets.com
EXHIBITIONS
“The Moose Must Persuade The Duck” Encaustic drawings and monotypes by Cheryl Finfrock and kinetic art by Sudhu Tewari. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Float Gallery, 1091 Clacot Place, Unit #116, Oakland. 535-1702. www.thefloatcenter.com
Anthony Holdsworth: Cityscape Paintings Reception at 1 p.m. at Alta Galleria, 2980 College Ave., Suite 4. Exhibition runs through Aug. 20. 414-4485. www.altagalleria.com
“Ex Libris” Books, objects and assemblages “from the library” by David Patterson on display in the Lobby Showcase at the Rockridge Branch of the Oakland Public Library.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Rhythm & Muse music & spoken word open mic with poets Adele Mendelson & Clive Matson at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St., between Eunice & Rose Sts. 644-6893.
“How Art Helps to Preserve & Protect the Landscape for Future Generations” A conversation with Phyllis Faber and Elisabeth Ptak of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, with photographer Marty Knapp, at 5 p.m., followed by sale of photographs to benefit MALT, at University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585. www.universitypressbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Open Opera “The Marriage of Figaro”at 3 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Place, off the Alameda. 547-2471.
Oakland Opera “Agrippina 2000” at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St., Oakland. Tickets are $22. 763-1146. www.oaklandmetro.org
Evelie Delfino Sales Posch “Heart Opening Chants” at 8 p.m. at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. Tickets are $5-$20. 548-2153.
Sila and Dublin in a benefit for the Solar Maasai Program at 4 p.m. at the Beta Lounge, 2129 Durant Ave. 845-3200.
Peruvian Independence Day with De Rompa y Raja Cultural Assoc. at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15-$18. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Robin Gregory & Her Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ.
Stompy Jones at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Swing dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Erica Luckett & Ruby at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Vento/Grinder Quintet at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Fred Randolph Jazz Trio at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
The Shark Alley Hobos at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Live Dead at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Little Muddy at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Municipal Band Concerts from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Bandstand at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave. Free. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. 338-2818.
Open Opera “The Marriage of Figaro”at 3 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Place, off the Alameda. 547-2471.
Oakland Opera “Agrippina 2000” at 2 p.m. at Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St., Oakland. Tickets are $22. 763-1146. www.oaklandmetro.org
Midsummer Mozart Festival Program II at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Berkeley. Tickets are $30-$60. 415-627-9141. www.midsummermozart.org
Shirzad Sharif, Kaveh Hedayati & Friends Songs in solidarity with the people of Iran at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5-$10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Peggy Stern & Kristen Strom at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Americana Unplugged: The Honey Dew Drops at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Bandworks Student band recitals at 1 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
The Big Enough Band at 4:30 p.m. and The Malachi Whitson Group at 7 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Matthew Monfort, Mariah Parker, Ancient Future at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
MONDAY, JULY 27
CHILDREN
Nancy Cassidy children’s singer/songwriter at 10:30 a.m. at Richmond Public Library, Bayview Branch, 5100 Hartnett Ave., Richmond. 620-6557.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Subterranean Shakespeare “Henry VIII” Staged reading at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship, 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Tickets are $8 at the door. 276-3871.
Poetry Express Open mic theme night on “joy” at 7 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
CHILDREN
Nancy Cassidy children’s singer/songwriter at 10:30 a.m. at Richmond Public Library, West Side Branch, 135 Washington Ave., Richmond. 620-6557.
FILM
Josh and Jacob Kornbluth’s “Haiku Tunnel” at 8 p.m. at Saul’s Restaurant and Deli, 1475 Shattuck Ave. Q & A with Josh and Jacob to follow.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Voodoo Mountain Zydeco at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Singers’ Open Mic with EKelly Park at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
EXHIBITIONS
“Alan Osborne: Expressionist Enamels” on display at the Richmond Art Center, 2540 Bartlett Ave., Richmond, through Aug. 29. 620-6772. www.therac.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Freedom Sounds Like Hafez” Reading and discussion on Iran today with Mahmood Karimi-Hakak and Bill Wolak at 7 p.m. at the Persian Center, 2029 Durant Ave. 848-0264.
Scott Rosenberg on “How Blogging Began, What It’s Becoming, and Why It Matters” at 7:30 p.m. at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $5-$10. www.brownpapertickets.com
Berkeley Poetry Slam with host Charles Ellik and Three Blind Mice, at 8 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082
MUSIC AND DANCE
Supertaster at noon at Oakland City Center, 12th and Broadway.
Hula Dance Performance at 2 p.m. at Richmond Public Library, Bayview Branch, 5100 Hartnett Ave., Richmond. 620-6557.
Darryl Henriques at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Vocal Jazz & Benny Watson Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
The Thirstbusters, Gracie Coates Band at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $7-$12. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Montuno Swing at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Salsa dance lessons at 8 p.m. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Jolly/Steinkoler Duo at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Daniel Torres Flame N’Co at 7 p.m. at Chester's Bayview Cafe, 1508 B Walnut Square. 849-9995.
THURSDAY, JULY 30
CHILDREN
Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences “If You Give A Mouse a Cookie” play based on the book by Laura Numeroff, Thurs., Sat, Sun. at 4 p.m., Fri. at 6 p.m., thruough Aug. 16, at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$12. 296-4433. activeartsttheatre.org
THEATER
“The W. Kamau Bell Curve” Thurs.-Sun. at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Tickets are $15-$20. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Youth Musical Theater Company “Les Miserables” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $8-$20. www.brownpapertickets.com
EXHIBITIONS
“Deep Water” Paintings by Ryan Blackman. Opening reception at 7 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Exhibit runs to Aug. 30. 848-1228. giorgigallery.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
Novella Carpenter, author of “Farm City: the Education of an Urban Farmer” reads at 7:30 p.m. at Pegaus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Natalie Cressman, trombone, at noon at the downtown Berkeley BART Station.
Johnny Nitro & The Doorslammers at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Blues dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Gerry Tenney with California Klezmer & the Lost Tribe at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $21.50-$22.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Dan Stanton Sextet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Planet Loop at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
FRIDAY, JULY 31
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through Aug. 15. Tickets are $12-$15. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Altarena Playhouse “Spitfire Grill” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, through Aug. 16. Tickets are $17-$20. 523-1553. www.altarena.org
Oakland Summer Theatre “Aladin and the Wonderful Lamp” a multi-generational musical Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. at Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Oakland. Tickets are $9-$10. 597-5045.
“The W. Kamau Bell Curve” Through Sun. at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Tickets are $20. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Too Big To Fail” at 6:30 p.m. at Willard Park. www.sfmt.org
Youth Musical Theater Company “Les Miserables” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $8-$20. www.brownpapertickets.com
FILM
“Out of the Ashes” A Project Peace Film Festival, featuring films by Bay Area female filmmakers, to benefit Oakland Elizabeth House, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Gaia Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way. Tickets are $10. For reservations see www.projectpeaceeastbay.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
Quartet Rouge, acoustic pop, at noon at the Kaiser Center Roof Garden, on top of the parking garage, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Free. www.
KaiserCenterRoofGarden.com
“Pirated Mid-Summer Night Dreams—Purple and Black Ball” with Lolita Sweet, The Chairman and Triple Ave. at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. Cost is $5-$10. 776-4422.
Celebration of Faith, gospel performances with Ronnie Mills, Linda Jackson, Godsend and others at 8 p.m. at Hilltop Community Church, 3118 Shane Drive, Richmond. Tickets are $10. 778-1903.
Eric Swinderman’s Straight Outta Oakland at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Joe Warner Trio at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$18. 845-5373.
Danjuma & Onola, Makuru featuring Ousseynou Kouyate at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054.
Bluehouse, acoustic female duo, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Roy Zimmerman at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Guitar Duel: An Evening of Classical Guitar with Jard and Fred at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Tickets are $12-$18. guitarduel.eventbrite.com
The P-PL at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790.
Tony Rich at 10 p.m. at Maxwell’s Lounge, 341 13th St., Oakland. Tickets are $15. 839-6169.
The Skye Steele Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
George Cole & Vive Le Jazz at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Art House Gallery, 2905 Shattuck Ave. Donation $10-$12. www.georgecole.net
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
CHILDREN
“Dinosaur on My Head” a musical program with Peter Apel at 3:30 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. For ages 3 and up. 524-3043.
EXHIBITIONS
Juried @ BAC 2009 Annual juried exhibition featuring works on paper. Opening reception at 5:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
THEATER
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Too Big To Fail” at 2 p.m. at Willard Park. www.sfmt.org
Shotgun Players “The Farm” Sat. and Sun. at 4 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, Southhampton Ave., through Sept 13. Suggested donation $10. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
Stone Soup Improv Comedy at 8 p.m. at Temescal Arts Center, 511 48th St. at Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $7-$10. www.stonesoupimprov.com
FILM
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival at the Roda Theater, 2025 Addison, through Aug. 8. For schedule and tickets 866-558-4253. www.sfjff.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Bay Area Poets Coalition open reading from 3 to 5 pm. at Strawberry Creek Lodge, 1320 Addison St. Park on the street. 527-9905.
MUSIC AND DANCE
The African American Presence in Mexico with Son de la Tierra at 8 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Tickets are $10. 238-6942. www.museumca.org
Yancie Taylor Jazztet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Pellejo Seco at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cuban salsa lesson at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Claudia Russell and the Folk Unlimited Orchestra with Dan Navarro at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Wendy Darling, The Graham Patzner Band, Mirror Fauna at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
CHILDREN
Rafael Manriquez & Ingrid Rubis at Ashkenaz at 3 p.m. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
EXHIBITIONS
Squeak Carnwath: Painting Is No Ordinary Object, docent tour at 2 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Admission is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
FILM
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival at the Roda Theater, 2025 Addison, through Aug. 8. For schedule and tickets 866-558-4253. www.sfjff.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Flash with Lucille Lang and Roz Spafford at 3 p.m. at Diesel, 5433 College Ave., Oakland. 525-5476.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Municipal Band Concerts from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Bandstand at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave. Free. Lawn chirs, blankets and picnics welcome. 338-2818.
Yanga Celebration A carnaval of black culture in Mexico with music and dance from noon to 4 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts.Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
Avotcja at 7 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $10-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Swoop Unit Sextet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Stompin’ the Blues at 6:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 6 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Ditty Bops at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $22.50-$23.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
BluesSunday with Roger Brown & Friends at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Art House Gallery, 2905 Shattuck Ave. Donation $5-$110 and potluck. 472-3170.
