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Calendar of Events & Activities
Wednesday, July 5
Monthly birthday party
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
“Asia FantAsia!”
1 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, above UC Berkeley Campus
Storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo helps you explore various Asian cultures using music and theater to act out a variety of traditional folktales. This is part of the Summer Science Fundays series at the Hall.
510-642-5132
BUSD school board meeting
7:30 p.m.
Board/Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Thursday, July 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
“Meeting Life Changes”
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
Summer Lunchtime Concert Series
Noon-1 p.m.
Downtown Berkeley BART plaza
This concert series features musicians from two unique schools in Downtown Berkeley, The Jazzschool and Capoeira Arts Café. This week, the Capoeira Arts Cafe will feature professional music artists and performers from Brazil, who will offer a Brazilian Music and Dance Show. This concert is free. This event is co-sponsored by the Downtown Berkeley Association, Berkeley Daily Planet, Korman & Ng, and BART.
510-549-2230
The Snake Man
2 p.m.
South Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1901 Russell St.
Vincent Seymour will be the featured guest. This is part of the Summer Program Series at the Berkeley Public Library.
510-644-6860
Friday, July 7
“Living philosophers”
10 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.
510-644-6107
“In Needin’ of Feedin’”
3:30 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park, Canon Drive off Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Learn what it takes to care for the animals at the Little Farm.
510-525-2233
Saturday, July 8
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
510-548-3333
West Coast Live
10 a.m.
Freight and Salvage, 1111 Addison St.
Join the studio audience as Sedge Thomson hosts musical guests, authors and others for his live radio broadcast. This week’s scheduled guests include Duck’s Breath Mystery Theatre, Dr. Science, Ian Shoales, Karl and Carl, Vagabond Lovers, Erik Tarloff. Tickets are $12.
415-664-9500
“Sushi Workshop”
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park, Canon Drive off Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Learn the natural history of many plants and animals used in the making of sushi while preparing and tasting seven different types. Registration required. Admission is $25 to $29 general; $20 to $22 seniors; $15 to $17 children.
510-636-1684
San Francisco Mime Troupe
2 p.m.
Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St.
The troupe presents a performance of a musical satire titled “Eating It.” Admission is a donation.
www.sfmt.org
The Second Annual Fire Arts Festival
6 p.m.
The Crucible, 1035 Murray St.
The Crucible presents a fund-raiser featuring hands-on projects, a faculty exhibition, demonstrations, dance performances, live music, and more. Tickets are $10.
510-843-5511; www.thecrucible.org
Sunday, July 9
Berkeley Hiking Club Mini-Hike: Joaquin Miller Park
9:30 a.m. meet at Shattuck Avenue and Berkeley Way
Participants will reconvene at the ranger’s station on Joaquin Miller Road. The walk will ramble along five miles of shaded trails.
510-234-3436
Berkeley Hiking Club: Urban Hike in San Francisco
9:30 a.m. meet at Civic Center BART station
This walk will travel seven to eight miles. Bring your own lunch, or eat at a restaurant.
510-663-0263
“Tilden Toddlers”
10 a.m.
Tilden Regional Park, Canon Drive off Grizzly Peak Boulevard
A hike for the little ones – age 2 to 3.
510-525-2233
“The David Story”
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St.
This free presentation, part of the Authors’ Series in the Library, will featured Robert Alter discussing a new translation of the two books of Samuel.
510-848-0237, ext. 236
San Francisco Mime Troupe
2 p.m.
Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St.
The troupe presents a performance of a musical satire titled “Eating It.” Admission is a donation.
www.sfmt.org
“Butterfly Basics”
2 p.m.
Tilden Regional Park, Canon Drive off Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Learn what makes a butterfly a butterfly and how it differs from a moth. For age 5 and older.
510-525-2233
Rhyme and Reason Open Mike Series
2:30 p.m.
UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2621 Durant Ave.
The public and students are invited. Sign-ups for the open mike begin at 2 p.m.
510-234-0727; 510-642-5168
Green Party Consensus Building Meeting
6 p.m.
2022 Blake St.
This is part of an ongoing series of discussions for the Green Party of Alameda County, leading up to endorsements on measures and candidates on the November ballot. This week’s focus will be the countywide new Measure B transportation sales tax. The meeting is open to all, regardless of party affiliation.
415-789-8418
