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Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday December 26, 2000

Sunday, Dec. 24

Ancient Winds

Noon - 4 p.m.

1573 Solano Ave.

One of many performers doing their stuff on Solano during the holidays. Performances every weekend afternoon till Christmas.

Artists at Play Holiday Sale

Noon - 4 p.m.

1649 Hopkins St.

Work for sale includes dishes, frames, floral ribbon pins, jewelry, monoprints, and more.

Call 528-0494

Telegraph Holiday Street Fair

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Bancroft)

With over 300 vendors and live musical entertainment, this years holiday fair will be larger than any in recent memory. Free shuttle from downtown Berkeley BART available. Validated parking will be offered at UC’s West Anna Lot, located on Channing Way just east of Telegraph.

Call Linda, 528-6983 for details

Palestinian Solidarity Event

1 p.m.

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists

1924 Cedar (at Bonita)

Noura Erakat, just returned from occupied Palestine, will present a slide show and discussion on why she believes U.S. military aid to Israel must stop.

Call 524-6064

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Kwanzaa!

1 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Centennial Drive

UC Berkeley

Join storyteller Awele Makeba as she shares tale and a capella songs from African and African-American history, culture, and folklore which celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Included with admission to the museum.

$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4

Call 642-5132

Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off

Comedy Show VIII

8 p.m.

Julia Morgan Center for the Arts

2640 College Ave.

Featuring Will Durst, host of PBS “Livelyhood,” Johnny Steele, Debi Durst & Michael Bossier, Ken Sonkin the Magic Mime, and Steve Kravitz.

$15

Call for tickets, (925) 798-1300

Blood Pressure Testing

9:30 a.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Alice Meyers

Call 644-6107

Berkeley Camera Club

7:30 p.m.

Northbrae Community Church

941 The Alameda

Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.

Call Wade, 531-8664

Wednesday, Dec. 27

Magic Mike

Noon and 1:30 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Centennial Drive

UC Berkeley

Special effects, magic, juggling, ventriloquism, and outrageous comedy is what Parent’s Choice Award winner Magic Mike is all about. Included in price of museum admission.

$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children

Call 642-5132

Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors

2 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Mr. Chang

Call 644-6107

Thursday, Dec. 28

Season of Lights

1 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Centennial Drive

UC Berkeley

The Imagination Company brings to life world winter celebrations and highlights the significance of light to several culture. Included in museum admission price.

$7 adults; $5 children 5 - 18, seniors and students; $3 children 3-4

Call 642-5132

Imani In the Village

2 p.m.

Claremont Library

2940 Benvenue

Percussionist James Henry presents a drumming and dance program for all ages. Audience participation invited.

Call 649-3943

Death of the Lecturer

7 p.m.

West Branch Library

1125 University Ave.

Calling all detectives, those who enjoy reading mysteries, playing Clue, and solving crossword puzzles to untangle the reason for the final fate confrontation.

Call 649-3926