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Calendar of Events & Activities
Monday, June 5
Political Junkies
Noon
119 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Edward Parmentier, harpsichord concert
Noon
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.
510-642-9988
John Butt, organ concert
5 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.
510-642-9988
Peace and Justice Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
The commission will discuss the trial of Sara Olson (a.k.a. Kathleen Soliah) and will discuss the “possible false testimony” of an officer at the trial of Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi among other items on its agenda.
Landmarks Preservation Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
Public hearings will be continued on the Civic Center Historic District and other structures. Among the new public hearings is one on the “H.S. Heinz Co. Plant” at 1099 Ashby Ave.
Nobel Peace Prize nominee lecture
7:30 p.m.
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave.
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation, will deliver a free lecture. In addition to being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Mataji has been honored by the U.S. Congress and the United Nations, and has received numerous honors in her contribution to peace, health, and well being in over 80 countries. Mataji has created an international cancer research center in Bombay, India, a hospital in Bombay, an academy of the arts in Nagpur, India, an organization in New Delhi for homeless people, and a school to create youth with idealism and with honesty of purpose of life.
510-895-3005
Infinita Bellezza: The Musical Secrets of Giovanni Kapsberger
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Concert will feature Paul O’Dette, The King’s Noyse and Tragicomedia. Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $26.
510-642-9988
Tuesday, June 6
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.
510-644-6109
Edward Parmentier, harpsichord concert
Noon
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.
510-642-9988
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
American Bach Soloists: International Violin Competition Finals
5 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.
510-642-9988
Special Council Meeting
6 p.m. meeting; 7:30 p.m. public hearing.
City Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
The council will hold a special meeting that will include a budget update and public hearing on the budget.
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.
510-531-8664
Ensemble Clement Janequin
8 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $26.
510-642-9988
Wednesday, June 7
Edward Parmentier, harpsichord concert
Noon
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.
510-642-9988
Concert: Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin, and John Butt, harpsichord
5 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $20.
510-642-9988
Telecommunications Task Force public workshop
7-9 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
The workshop is entitled “Bridging the Digital Divide.” Its participants include OpNet; WEAP; Berkeley Neighborhood Computers; Bill Lambert, City of Berkeley OED; Ceda Floyd, City of Oakland Clerk; and Girl Geeks.
510-526-8685
Baby Bounce and Toddler Tales
7 p.m.
West Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1125 University Ave.
This storytime program is designed for families with children up to 3 years old. The free, participatory program features a half hour of multicultural songs, rhymes, lap jogs and stories to give very young children a lively introduction to the magic of books.
510-644-6870
Berkeley Friends Meeting
7:30 p.m.
2151 Vine St.
Audie Bock, independent Assemblywoman from California’s 16th district, will speak on “Challenges to an Independent Legislator.” As an assemblywoman, Bock holds the highest office yet to be won by a Green Party candidate. She has since withdrawn from the Green Party and re-registered as an Independent. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and no charge for admission.
BUSD Board meeting
7:30 p.m.
Board/Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
California Bach Society
8 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $20.
510-642-9988
Ensemble Clement Janequin
10:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $26.
510-642-9988
Thursday, June 8
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.
510-644-6109
John Butt, organ and harpsichord concert
Noon
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $16.
510-642-9988
Paul O’Dette, Vihuela and Baroque guitar
5 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $22.
510-642-9988
North East Berkeley Association meeting
7:30 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St.
The association will elect its board of directors, discuss the proposed “Neighborhood Services Initiative,” and get updates on the General Plan and the Hills Firehouse.
Rebel
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Part of the Sixth Biennial Berkeley Festival & Exhibition. Tickets $26.
510-642-9988
