Page One
Calendar of Events & Activities
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 League 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 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. 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.
With Roman Ostrowski
Call 644-6107
Former Foster Kids & Friends
Arts & Writings Project
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Free Clinic
2339 Durant Ave.
A free drop-in, open discussion project.
Call 548-2744
Berkeley Reads program
6-8 p.m.
West Branch Library
1125 University
Program orientation for volunteer tutors.
644-8595
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. 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.
$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. (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. 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
Berkeley PC Users Group
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
School District Office, 2nd Floor
Doug Finley will discuss firewall protection. Free
E-Mail: meldancing@aol.com
Metropolitan
Transportation Commission
9:30 a.m.
101 8th St.
Auditorium
Oakland
Discussion of the Caldecott Tunnel Corridor Study.
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
Call (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.
Call 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.
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
Pancake Breakfast Fund-raiser
8 a.m. - noon
Frances Albrier
Community Center
San Pablo Park
2800 Park St.
The Teen Clubs of Berkeley present this fundraiser in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Tickets available at all city of Berkeley recreational sites and at the Young Adult Project.
$3 - $5
Call 644-8515
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
— compiled by
Chason Wainwright
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.
848-0181
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
Reimagining Pacific Cities
6 - 8:30 p.m.
New Pacific Studio
1523 Hearst Ave.
“How are Pacific cities reshaping their cultural and environmental institutions to better serve the needs and enhance the present and future quality of life of all segments of their societies?” A series of ten seminars linking the Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and other pacific cities.
$10 per meeting
Call 849-0217
“Deterrence”
2 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Kevin Pollak, as the nation’s first Jewish president, must deal with the Middle East war and a nuclear crisis of his own making while snowed-in at a campaign stop in Colorado. Discussion to follow the film.
$2 suggested donation
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. 19
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
Building And Remodeling
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Glen Kitzenberger discusses what homeowners need to know before building or remodeling. Skip Wenz discusses the pros and cons of building an addition. Free
Call 525-7610
Sunday, Jan. 21
Live Oak Concert
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
1275 Walnut St.
The music of J.S. Bach and Antonio Vivaldi played by the trio of Marvin Sanders, flute, Becky Lyman, harpsichord, and Alexander Kort, cello.
$8 - $10
Call 644-6893
Saying No To Power
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St. (at Rose)
Bill Mandel, author and activist talks about his new book.
$4 - $5
848-0237
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
Building or Remodeling?
7 - 9 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Glen Kitzenberger discusses what you need to know before building or remodeling.
Call 525-7610
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
Conversations in Commedia
7:30 p.m.
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave. (at Prince)
Mime Troupe vet and St. Stupid’s Day creator, Ed Holmes, and 84-year-old Bari Rolfe, a mime for over 30 years, give dialogues on satire.
$6 - $8
Call 849-2568
West Berkeley Project Area Commission
7 p.m.
West Berkeley Senior Center
1900 Sixth St.
Discussions will include review of the initial environmental study and recommendations on a request to establish a public market. Also, consideration of a petition requesting that diagonal parking and parking meters not be installed on Fifth St.
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
One-Day Travel Careers Class
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Vista College
2020 Milvia St.
Room 210
Learn about new employment opportunities in travel in the 21st century. Class will include a look at salaries, travel benefits, necessary education and preparation required. Bring payment by check to the class.
$5.50 for California residents
Call Marty de Souto, 981-2931
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
Reimagining Pacific Cities
6 - 8:30 p.m.
New Pacific Studio
1523 Hearst Ave.
“How are Pacific cities reshaping their cultural and environmental institutions to better serve the needs and enhance the present and future quality of life of all segments of their societies?” A series of ten seminars linking the Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and other pacific cities.
$10 per meeting
Call 849-0217
Finns in Berkeley and Co-op Beginnings
3 - 5 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society
1931 Center St.
A panel discussion on Finnish and Co-op history and on the Consumers Cooperative of Berkeley.
$10 donation
Call 848-0181
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
Berkeley PC Users Group
7 p.m.
Vista College
2020 Milvia St., Room 303
E-Mail: meldancing@aol.com
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
Reimagining Pacific Cities
6 - 8:30 p.m.
New Pacific Studio
1523 Hearst Ave.
“How are Pacific cities reshaping their cultural and environmental institutions to better serve the needs and enhance the present and future quality of life of all segments of their societies?” A series of ten seminars linking the Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and other pacific cities.
$10 per meeting
Call 849-0217
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.
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
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.
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
Call Berton Wilson, 526-2925
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 different cultural, ethnic and religious values.
Call 527-9772
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda