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Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff

Tuesday January 09, 2001

Tuesday, Jan. 9

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.

531-8664

Remembering: What’s Normal and What’s Not

1:30 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave.

With Tina Williams

Wednesday, Jan. 10

KPFA Advisory Committee

7 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1902 Hearst Ave.

Agenda includes discussion of situation at WBAI

Kids Dance Open House

& Class

5 - 6 p.m.

El Cerrito Community Center

7007 Moeser Lane

El Cerrito

Parents are invited to explore how dance relates to cognitive, kinesthetic, and socio-emotional development in their children. For ages three to seventeen. Free

Call 530-4113

Tai Chi Chuan

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Henry Chang

Call 644-6107

Glaucoma: Early Detection Free Lecture

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Alta Bates Summit North Pavilion

350 Hawthorne St.

Oakland

Dr. Richard Lee, ophthalmologist, will discuss the risk factors and causes of glaucoma, as well as other aspects of the aging eye. Free

Call 869-6737

Thursday, Jan. 11

Toni Stone and the Negro Baseball League

1 p.m.

Oakland Museum of California

1000 Oak St.

Oakland

Marcia Eymann, curator of historical photography, discusses memorabilia of Toni Stone, a woman who played in the Negro Baseball Legue in the 1940s. Free.

Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE

Benefit Concert for Food First

8 p.m.

Ashkenaz

1370 San Pablo Ave. (at Gilman)

Featuring the David Thom Band, Buffalo Roam, Tree o’ Frogs, and Ten Ton Chicken. All proceeds benefit Food First.

$10 - $15 donation

Call Kevin Doyle, 843-6389 x201

California Babylon

7:30 p.m.

Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore

1385 Shattuck Ave. (at Rose)

Kristan Lawson & Anneli Rufus discuss their book “A Guide to Sites of Scandal, Mayhem, and Celluloid in the Golden State.” Free

Call 843-3533

Free Anonymous HIV Testing

5:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Check in 5 - 7 p.m.

University Health Services

Tang Center

2222 Bancroft Way

Drop-in services and limited space is available.

Call 642-7202

Housing Advisory Commission

7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis St.

Presentation of housing proposals, including those from: Center for independent Living, Affordable Housing Associates, Jubilee Restoration and others.

Ski & Snowboard Descents

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Paul Richins, author of “50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California - Mt. Shasta to Mt. Whitney,” presents in slides some of his favorite ski mountaineering and backcountry snowboard descents. Free

Call 527-4140

Ballroom Dancing

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With Roman Ostrowski

Call 644-6107

Friday, Jan. 12

“Who’s Really In Charge Anyway?”

7:30 p.m.

Unitarian Hall

1924 Cedar St.

The subject to be discussed is the guru dilemma and individual spiritual mastership. Hear about the spiritual path of light and sound and the ancient teachings of the saints.

Call Unitarian Hall, 841-4824 or visit www.masterpath.org

“Sing for Hope”

8 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2435 Channing Way (at Dana)

The second annual event features an evening of arias and Broadway show tunes sung by seven of New York’s young rising opera stars. All proceeds benefit the Center for AIDS Services, a nonprofit day center in Oakland for people with HIV and AIDS.

$35 performance only, $50 performance & post-concert reception

Call 655-3435

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

“Innovative Approaches to Farming”

11:45 a.m. luncheon

12:30 p.m. speaker

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

Reggie Knox, executive director of Community Alliance with Family Farms of Santa Cruz will speak.

$11 - $12.25 with luncheon, $1 with coffee, students free 848-3533

Yiddish Conversation

1 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

With allen Stross

Call 644-6107

“Igniting the Dream: Social Justice in the New Millennium”

6 - 9 p.m.

University of Creation Spirituality

2141 Broadway

Oakland

An art reception, film screening, and panel discussion featuring Rev. Phillip Lawson, Rafael Gonzalez, Luisah Teish, and Dr. Barbara Cannon. Free

Call 835-4827 x31 or visit www.creationspirituality.com

Saturday, Jan. 13

“Dyke Open Myke!”

7:30 p.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave. (at Colusa Cir.)

Kensington

A coffeehouse-style open mic. night for emerging talent.

Call Jessy, 655-1015

or Boadecia’s Books, 559-9184

Dia de los Reyes Concert

8 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Church

1640 Addison

Performing will be Coro Hispano de San Francisco and Conjunto Nuevo Mundo with the Jackeline Rago Ensemble de la Pena.

$12 - $15 (415) 431- 4234

Rose Pruning Workshop

9:30 a.m.

UC Botanical Garden

200 Centennial Dr.

Peter Klement, UC Botanical Garden rose expert will share his expertise and demonstrate techniques for shaping old-fashioned roses, climbers and hybrid teas to assure maximum flowering.

$20 - $27.50

Call 643-2755

West Coast Live

10 a.m. - Noon

Freight & Salvage

1111 Addison St.

In their first East Bay show of the millennium, Sedge Thomson welcomes Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers.

415-664-9500 for reservations

Free Tae-Bo Classes for Adults

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St. 644-8515

Free Martial Arts Classes

for Kids

11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Classes taught by Michael Johnson, a fourth degree black belt. Ages 5 - 7, 11:15 a.m. - Noon; Ages 8 - 12, 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.; Ages 13 to adults, 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. 644-8515

Pancake Breakfast Fund-raiser

8 a.m. - Noon

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Tickets available at all city of Berkeley recreational sites and at the Young Adult Project. $3 - $5

644-8515

— compiled by

Chason Wainwright

Bridge Rail Unveiling

9:30 a.m.

Codornices Creek at the Ohlone Greenway

Members of the Berkeley and Albany city councils, along with members of the creek-restoration group, will swing sledgehammers to remove forms from the concrete bridge footing and towers.

Call 8 48-9358 or visit www.fivecreeks.org

Sunday, Jan. 14

Teaching Chinese Culture in the U.S.

2 p.m.

Oakland Museum of California

1000 Oak St.

Oakland

Educators from Bay Area Chinese schools explore issues related to teaching Chinese culture and language. Included in museum admission.

$6 general; $4 seniors and students with ID

Call 1-888-OAK-MUSE

LesBiGayTrans Parenting

11 a.m.

Boadecia’s Books

398 Colusa Ave. (at Colusa Cir.)

Kensington

These two groups meet on the second Sunday of each month. The group meeting at 11 a.m. is for prospective parents, the one at noon for parents.

Call 559-9184

“Berkeley, 1900”

3 - 5 p.m. .

Berkeley History Center

1931 Center St.

Richard Schwartz gives an oral history of Berkeley at the turn of the century.

A-Singin’ and a Chantin’

8 p.m.

Shambhala Booksellers

2482 Telegraph Ave.

Pagan recording artist DJ Hamouris shares some songs and chants.

Call 848-8443

Free Feng Shui Class

3 p.m.

Eastwind Books of Berkeley

2066 University Ave.

Taught by Lily Chung, author of “Calendars for Feng Shui and Divination.”

Call Eastwind, 548-3250

Monday, Jan. 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

10 a.m. - Noon

Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church

1188 12th St. (at Adeline)

Oakland

Featuring Rev. Dorsey Blake, Dr. Matthew Fox, Reconnect Performance Troupe, Cole Performing Arts Choir and Avotcja.

Call 835-4827 x31 or visit www.creationspirituality.com

Tuesday, Jan. 16

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

“Travel as Pilgramage”

7:30 p.m.

Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore

1385 Shattuck Ave. (at Rose)

Various travel writers discuss the spiritual aspects of travel. Free

Call 843-3533

Avalanche Safety Course

6 - 9:30 p.m.

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Dick Penniman, internationally known avalanche instructor and consultant, presents a slide lecture and video presentation on the fundamentals of avalanches and rescue techniques.

$20

Call Dick Penniman, (877) SNO-SAFE

Berkeley Intelligent Conversation

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)

With no religious affiliation, this twice-monthly group, led informally by former UC Berkeley extension lecturer Robert Berent, seeks to bring people together to have interesting discussions on contemporary topics. This evenings discussion topic is the role of the U.S. in global politics and priorities.

Call 527-9772

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Berkeley Communicators Toastmasters

7:15 p.m.

Vault Restaurant

3250 Adeline St.

Learn to speak fluently without fear or hesitation.

Call Howard Linnard, 527-2337

Your Justice System at Work

7 - 8:30 p.m.

West Oakland Senior Center

1724 Adeline St.

Oakland

Judges of the Superior Court, attorneys, probation officers, sheriff’s officers and other justice system representatives will be present to hear the concerns of the public and to answer their questions.

Call 268-7610

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, Jan. 18

Simplicity Forum

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Berkeley Library

Claremont Branch

2940 Benveue Ave.

Facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of “Circles of Simplicty,” learn about this movement whose philosophy is “the examined life richly lived.” Work less, consume less, rush less, and build community with friends and family.

Call 549-3509 or visit www.seedsofsimplicity.org

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Ayodele Nzinga and host Mark States.

644-0155

Combating Congestion

1 - 5 p.m.

Pauley Ballroom

Student Union Building

UC Berkeley

A one-day transportation conference featuring Martin Wachs and Elizabeth Deakin, both of UC Berkeley. Co-sponsored by the Institute of Transportation Studies and the UC Transportation Center.

Call 642-1474

“Waiting for Godot”

8 p.m.

La Val’s Subterranean

1834 Euclid (at Hearst)

Presented by Subterranean Shakespeare and directed by Yoni Barkan, director of last summer’s “A Midsummers Night Dream.”

$8 - $12

Call 234-6046

Become Berkeley City Smart

7:30 p.m.

Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore

1385 Shattuck Ave. (at Rose)

In a slide presentation & talk, Berkeley resident, restaurant and movie critic John Weil takes attendees on a unique tour through the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Berkeley and Oakland. Free

Call 843-3533

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 25 Meeting

8 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Building

1931 Center St.

Any woman who has had a relative serve in the U.S. military is invited to attend and join the auxiliary.

Call 916-372-8364

Journey Across China

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Eugene Tsiang, Shanghai native, will give a slide presentation on his two-month journey last spring by train and four-wheel drive vehicle across China’s Shaanxi, Gansu and Xinjiang Provinces. Free

Call 527-4140

Free “Quit Smoking” Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis (at Ashby)

Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Friday, Jan. 1

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

“Evidence-Based Practice - How it May Effect You”

11:45 a.m. luncheon

12:30 p.m. speaker

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

Eileen Gambrill, professor in the department of social welfare at UC Berkeley with speak.

$11 - $12.25 with luncheon, $1 with coffee, students free

848-3533

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Saturday, Jan. 20

On Death & Dying

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Berkeley Buddhist Temple

2121 Channing Way (between Shattuck & Fulton)

Kathleen Gustin, Zen priest, and Rev. Ronald Nakasone of the Graduate Theological Union speak at this workshop designed to help those considering their own ending or that of loved ones.

$20 per person (box lunch included)

Call Ken Kaji, 601-5394

Corinne Innis Reception

5 - 7 p.m.

Women’s Cancer Resource Center

3023 Shattuck Ave.

Paying homage to her subconscious, Innis uses rich colors in her acrylic paintings.

Call 548-9286

Free Tae-Bo Classes for Adults

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Call 644-8515

Free Martial Arts Classes for Kids

11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Classes taught by Michael Johnson, a fourth degree black belt. Ages 5 - 7, 11:15 a.m. - Noon; Ages 8 - 12, 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.; Ages 13 to adults, 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.

644-8515

Monday, Jan. 22

Berkeley Rail Stop Community

Design Workshop

7 - 9 p.m.

West Berkeley Senior Center 1900 Sixth St.

The public is invited to suggest ideas and comment on plans for design-development at the rail stop/transit plaza area of West Berkeley.

Call 644-6580

Urban Homelessness

& Public Policy Solutions

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Alumni House

UC Berkeley

This day-long conference will include key scholars, service providers, and policymakers in the homelessness field. Some of the subjects to be covered will be: Homeless population dynamics and policy implications, health issues in homelessness, and legal and political issues in homelessness. Free and open to the public.

For more info, visit: http://urbanpolicy.berkeley.edu/homeless.htm

Tuesday, Jan. 23

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, Jan. 24

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, Jan. 25

Spirits in the Time of AIDS

6 - 8 p.m.

Pro Arts Gallery

461 Ninth St.

Oakland

Pro Arts reception for the opening of their new exhibition seeking to expand the understanding of HIV and AIDS and the people who are affected by them.

Call 763-9425

Free “Quit Smoking” Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis (at Ashby)

Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Climbing Mt. Everest

7 p.m.

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

1338 San Pablo Ave.

Bob Hoffman, organizer and leader of four environmental clean-up expeditions on Everest, will give a slide presentation on the Inventa 2000 Everest Environmental Expedition’s recent ascent. Free

Call 527-4140

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Glenn Ingersoll and host Louis Cuneo.

644-0155

Women in Salsa

8 p.m.

La Pena Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Ave.

Orquesta D’Soul, a San Francisco based band, is hosting this benefit featuring the musical talents of local bay area women in salsa.

$8 in advance, $10 at the door

Call 849-2568 or visit www.lapena.org

Friday, Jan. 26

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

“The Aftermath of the National Election”

11:45 a.m. luncheon

12:30 p.m. speaker

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

Susan Rasky, senior lecturer at the graduate school of journalism at UC Berkeley will speak.

$11 - $12.25 with luncheon, $1 with coffee, students free

848-3533

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Saturday, Jan. 27

Clori, Tirsi & e Fileno

8 p.m.

Crowden School

1475 Rose St. (at Sacramento)

Teatro Bacchino, the Bay Area’s Baroque Opera company, will be performing Handel’s story of jealousy in love. Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performance.

$15 - $20

Call 658-3382

“Waiting for Godot”

8 p.m.

La Val’s Subterranean

1834 Euclid (at Hearst)

Presented by Subterranean Shakespeare and directed by Yoni Barkan, director of last summer’s “A Midsummers Night Dream.”

$8 - $12

Call 234-6046

Cuddly, Soft, Furry Things & Friends

10 - 10:50 a.m. & 11:10 a.m. - Noon

Lawrence Hall of Science

UC Berkeley

A special workshop for two - three year-olds to meet, pet, and feed rabbits, doves, and snakes.

$22 - $25, $10 for additional family members, registration required

Call 642-5134

Book Publishing Seminar

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Regent Press

6020-A Adeline St.

Mark Weiman presents an overview of the business of book publishing oriented towards the author considering self-publication. From page layout to promotion and distribution, Weiman will cover all practical aspects of independent book publishing.

Call 547-7602 or e-mail: regent@sirius.com

Free Tae-Bo Classes for Adults

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Call 644-8515

Free Martial Arts Classes for Kids

11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Classes taught by Michael Johnson, a fourth degree black belt. Ages 5 - 7, 11:15 a.m. - Noon; Ages 8 - 12, 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.; Ages 13 to adults, 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.

644-8515

Sunday, Jan. 28

Clori, Tirsi & e Fileno

7 p.m.

Crowden School

1475 Rose St. (at Sacramento)

Teatro Bacchino, the Bay Area’s Baroque Opera company, will be performing Handel’s story of jealousy in love. Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performance.

$15 - $20

Call 658-3382

Tuesday, Jan. 30

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, Jan. 31

Berkeley Symphony Orchestra

8 p.m.

Zellerbach Hall

UC Berkeley

Featuring “Berkeley Images,” a world premiere by Jean-Pascal Beintus.

$10 - $35

Call 841-2800

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, Feb. 1

Free “Quit Smoking” Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis (at Ashby)

Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet John Rowe and host Randy Fingland.

644-0155

Friday, Feb. 2

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Allee der Kosmontauten

8 p.m.

Zellerbach Hall

UC Berkeley

Performance of Berlin choreographer Sasha Waltz 1996 work in its West Coast premiere. Also features the film work of Elliot Caplan.

$20 - $42

Call 642-9988 or e-mail tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu

“A Night In Oakland”

8 p.m.

Alice Arts Center

1428 Alice St. (at 14th St.)

Oakland

Savage Jazz Dance Company launches their 2001 spring season along with the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra.

$10 - $15

Call 496-6068 or visit www.savagejazz.org

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Saturday, Feb. 3

“Waiting for Godot”

8 p.m.

La Val’s Subterranean

1834 Euclid (at Hearst)

Presented by Subterranean Shakespeare and directed by Yoni Barkan, director of last summer’s “A Midsummers Night Dream.”

$8 - $12

Call 234-6046

Spirits in the Time of AIDS Artists Talk

1 p.m.

Pro Arts Gallery

461 Ninth St.

Oakland

As part of “Consecrations,” the public is invited to hear artists speak about their work and show slides. Free

Call 763-9425

Free Tae-Bo Classes for Adults

10 - 10:45 a.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Call 644-8515

Free Martial Arts Classes for Kids

11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St.

Classes taught by Michael Johnson, a fourth degree black belt. Ages 5 - 7, 11:15 a.m. - Noon; Ages 8 - 12, 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.; Ages 13 to adults, 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.

644-8515

Sunday, Feb. 4

“Under Construction No. 10”

7:30 p.m.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church

2727 College Ave.

Experience the unusual rehearsal-reading format that lets the audience experience the collaboration between conductor, orchestra and composer in the Berkeley Symphony’s unique series presenting new works or works-in-progress by local Bay Area composers.

Call 841-2800

Russian National Orchestra

4 p.m.

Zellerbach Hall

UC Berkeley

On their tenth anniversary tour, the RNO will perform Shostakovich’s symphony No. 5 and Tchaikovsky’s piano concerto No. 2.

$30 - $52

Call 642-9988 or e-mail tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu

From Flatlands to the Stars

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Diamond Park

Fruitvale Ave. (at Lyman Rd.)

A hardy hike along Sausal Creek in Oakland’s unexplored Diamond and Joaquin Miller parks. A free hike sponsored by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call 415-255-3233 for reservations or visit www.greenbelt.org

“A Night In Oakland”

2 & 8 p.m.

Alice Arts Center

1428 Alice St. (at 14th St.)

Oakland

Savage Jazz Dance Company launches their 2001 spring season along with the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra.

$10 - $15

Call 496-6068 or visit www.savagejazz.org

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Berkeley Intelligent Conversation

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)

With no religious affiliation, this twice-monthly group, led informally by former UC Berkeley extension lecturer Robert Berent, seeks to bring people together to have interesting discussions on contemporary topics. This evenings discussion topic is sex, love, dating, and relationships in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Call 527-9772

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, Feb. 7

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, Feb. 8

Free “Quit Smoking” Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis (at Ashby)

Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Tom Odegard and host Dale Jensen.

644-0155

Friday, Feb. 9

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Saturday, Feb. 10

Spirits in the Time of AIDS Open Mic.

1 p.m.

Pro Arts Gallery

461 Ninth St.

Oakland

As part of “Consecrations,” the public is invited to see special performances, spoken word, commentary and more.

Call 763-9425

Masters of Persian Classical Music

8 p.m.

Zellerbach Hall

UC Berkeley

Featuring vocalist Mohammad Reza Sharjarian and his son, Homayoun Sharjarian.

$20 - $40

Call 642-9988 or e-mail tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu

Sunday, Feb. 11

Ruth Acty Oral History Reception

3 - 5 p.m.

Berkeley Historical Society

Veterans Memorial Building

1931 Center St.

In 1943 Miss Ruth Acty became the first African American teacher to be hired by the Berkeley Unified School District. She taught thousands of students until her retirement in 1985. Oral History Coordinator Therese Pipe interviewed Acty in 1993-94 for the Berkeley Historical Society. Free

Horacio Gutierrez

3 p.m.

Hertz Hall

UC Berkeley

The Cuban-American pianist will perform Berg’s Sonata, Op.1, George Perle’s Nine Bagatelles, Schumann’s Fantasie, Op. 17 and Beethoven’s Sonata No. 29.

$24 - $42

Call 642-9988 or e-mail tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu

Tuesday, Feb. 13

“Great Decisions” - U.S. Trade Policy

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

The first in a series of eight weekly lectures with the goal of informing the public of current major policy issues. Many of the lectures are presented by specialists in their field and are often from the University of California. Feedback received at these lectures is held in high regard by those in the government responsible for national policy.

$5 single session, $35 entire series for single person, $60 entire series for couple

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

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, Feb. 14

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, Feb. 15

Simplicity Forum

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Berkeley Library

Claremont Branch

2940 Benveue Ave.

Call 549-3509 or visit www.seedsofsimplicity.org

Basics of PCs

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lawrence Hall of Science

UC Berkeley

A class for adults that will cover file management, loading software, software management, downloading pages from the Web, and more.

$30 - $35, registration required

Call 642-5134

Free “Quit Smoking” Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis (at Ashby)

Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Kathleen Lynch and host Mark States.

644-0155

Friday, Feb. 16

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Saturday, Feb. 17

“Go-Go-Go Greenbelt!”

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Rockridge BART

Oakland

A bike tour on this ride into the rolling East Bay hills. A free ride sponsored by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call 415-255-3233 for reservations or visit www.greenbelt.org

Sunday, Feb. 18

Waterfalls of Berkeley

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

North Berkeley BART

Sacramento at Delaware

On this urban waterfall hike, discover three waterfalls along rushing creeks hidden in Berkeley neighborhoods. A free hike sponsored by Greenbelt Alliance.

Call 415-255-3233 for reservations or visit www.greenbelt.org

Tuesday, Feb. 20

“Great Decisions” - China & Taiwan

10 a.m. - Noon

Berkeley City Club

2315 Durant Ave.

$5 single session

Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925

Berkeley Intelligent Conversation

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)

Call 527-9772

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, Feb. 21

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Thursday, Feb. 22

Free “Quit Smoking” Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

South Berkeley Senior Center

2939 Ellis (at Ashby)

Cease your smoking with the help of this free class offered to Berkeley residents and employees.

Call 644-6422 to enroll or e-mail quitnow@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Duomo Readings Open Mic.

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Cafe Firenze

2116 Shattuck Ave.

With featured poet Charles Ellick and host Louis Cuneo.

644-0155

Friday, Feb. 23

Strong Women - Writers &

Heroes of Literature

1 - 3 p.m.

North Berkeley Senior Center

1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)

Taught by Dr. Helen Rippier Wheeler, author of “Women and Aging: A Guide to Literature,” this is a free weekly literature course in the Berkeley Adult School’s Older Adults Program.

Call 549-2970

Stagebridge Free Acting & Storytelling

Classes for Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Congregational Church

2501 Harrison St.

Oakland

Call 444-4755 or visit www.stagebridge.org

Sunday, Feb. 25

“Imperial San Francisco:

Urban Power, Earthly Ruin”

3 - 5 p.m.