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Calendar of Events & Activities
Friday, Feb. 2
>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
Taize Worship Service
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Loper Chapel
(adjacent to) First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way 848-3696
Saturday, Feb. 3
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
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club gives free rides on a first come, first served bases on the first full weekend of each month. Wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children must be at least five years old and must be accompanies by an adult.
Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Fruit Tree Pruning
10 a.m. - Noon
Ecology Center Library
2530 San Pablo Ave.
An introductory class for the home fruit grower. Class taught by Greg Peck, owner of an organic landscape and garden design business in the East Bay.
$7.50 - $10 548-2220
Empyrean Ensemble
4 p.m.
Julia Morgan Theater
2640 College Ave.
Featuring a commissioned piece, “Prosperous Soul, Gregarious Heart,” newly composed by Peter Josheff in honor of his late father.
Call 845-8542
Wild About Books?
10:30 a.m.
Central Berkeley Library
2121 Allston Way
Puppeteer Jo Jo LaPlume entertains with her marionette show. Free series of family storytime events the first Saturday of each month.
Call 649-3913
PURRS Pet Adoption Day
Noon - 5 p.m.
Pet Food Express
1942 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Cats, kittens, rabbits, dogs and other pets in need of homes will be available. 444-3204
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
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
Timbrels & Torahs: Celebrating Wisdom,
Celebrating Age
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Miriam Chaya and Judy Montell discuss their Simchat Hochmah ceremony, which celebrates a woman’s transition from mid-life to her eldering years.
Call 848-0237 x127
Spiritual & Cultural Context of Mbira
8 p.m.
Shambhala Booksellers
2482 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley native Erica Azim has played Shona mbira music for 30 years, and is the foremost mbira performer and recording artist in the U.S. Free
Call 848-8443
Solving the East Bay Energy Crisis
3 p.m.
Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalists
Fellowship Hall
1924 Cedar (at Bonita)
Barbara George of Women’s Energy Matters and a Utility Reform Network representative, Kris Worthington, Berkeley city council member, Ross Mirkarimi of the Green Party, and others will discuss the past and future of the energy situation in the East Bay, including possibilities of conservation, clean, renewable energy and municipally-owned public utilities.
Call 233-3175
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club, a non-profit sailing and windsurfing cooperative, give free rides on a first come, first served bases on the first full weekend of each month. Wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children must be at least five years old and must be accompanies by an adult.
Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Meditations for Relieving Pain
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Pl.
Sylvia Gretchen presents specific meditations and visualization practices that can help to relieve physical and mental pain. Free
Call 843-6812
Tibetan Nyingma Institute Open House
3 - 5 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Pl.
A free introduction to Tibetan Buddhist culture including a prayer wheel and meditation garden tour and yoga demonstration. Refreshments will be served. Free
Call 843-6812
h3>Monday, Feb. 5
Youth Commission
6 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Center
1730 Oregon St.
Rent Stabalization Board
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Second Floor Council Chamber
Personnel Board Meeting
7 p.m.
Permit Center
2118 Milvia St.
First Floor Conference Room
Landmarks Preservation Commission
7:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Peace & Justice Commission
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
h3>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 527-5332
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
Free! Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.
Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org
h3>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
Legacy to Liberation
7 p.m.
Revolution Books
2425 Channing Way
A roundtable discussion by contributors to the recently published anthology “Politics and Culture of Revolutionary Asian Pacific America.” Contributors include Richard Aoki, Yuri Kockiyama, Sun Lee and Dolly Veale.
$2 donation
848-1196
h3>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
Great Mt. Diablo Day Hikes
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Ken Lavin, former president of Mt. Diablo Interpretative Association, for a slide-show of his favorite day hikes in Mt. Diablo State Park.
Call 527-7377
Jam Session
7 p.m.
Maurice’s Cafe
6038 Telegraph
Oakland
Poetry with jazz featuring Jimmy Sands.
Call 653-6775
Exploring Surfaces
7 - 9 p.m.
Hillside Community Church
1422 Navellier St.
El Cerrito
A series of Thursday evenings of conversation “engaging people in discovering the pleasures of an excellent discussion.” Transverse the world’s ecological regions, describing what you know and what you’ve heard.
$10
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
Introducing: Julia Morgan School for Girls
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Julia Morgan School for Girls
Holy Names College
Sky Room, Durocher Hall
3510 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland
A select gathering of business and professional women devoted to fostering leadership in the young girls in our community.
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
Dreams & Intuition
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1502 Tenth St.
Marcia Emery, Ph.D., will discuss how to attune your intuitive dream antenna, intuitively unravel the symbolic message of a dream symbol and apply an intuitive dream interpretation method to the entire dream.
$85
Call 526-5510
“The West Wing Meets the East Bay”
7:30 p.m.
Saint Joseph the Worker Church
1640 Addison St.
A conversation with Martin Sheen. Tickets available at Black Oak Books, Cody’s Books, St. Joseph the Worker Church, and at the door.
$20 donation
525-3787
Annuals for the Dry Garden
10 a.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
Annie Hayes of Annie’s annuals will suggest some annuals to plant in gardens that are water-deprived during the summer months.
$15
Call 643-1924
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
“From Swastika to Jim Crow”
2 - 4:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Due to the depression and anti-Semitism in the ‘30s, many Jewish “refugee scholars” found they had difficulty finding jobs and were embraced by black universities. Both students and teachers, in the pre-Civil Rights era, found they shared a common experience of living under oppression and a passion for education. Guest speaker Jim McWilliams.
$2 suggested donation
Call 848-0237 x127
Why Do a Long Retreat?
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Pl.
Retreatants from Holland, Brazil, Germany, and other places share how they made the time to participate in two and four month retreats.
Call 843-6812
African-American “Death of a Salesman”
Audtions
1 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
There are roles for eight men and five women, aged 30 - 60. Auditioners are asked to present a monologue no longer that three minutes. Roles are non-paying.
Monday, Feb. 12
African-American “Death of a Salesman”
Audtions
7 p.m.
Live Oak Theatre
1301 Shattuck (at Berryman)
There are roles for eight men and five women, aged 30 - 60. z are asked to present a monologue no longer that three minutes. Roles are non-paying.
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
Free! Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.
Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org
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
Faye Carol Sings Lady Day
7:30 p.m.
King Middle School
1781 Rose St.
A tribute to Billie Holiday including Lady Day’s most popular songs, including “Strange Fruit,” “Good Morning Heartache,” “God Bless the Child” and “You Let Me Down.” Benefit for KPFA Radio and La Pena Cultural Center.
$15
Call 848-6767 x609 or visit www.kpfa.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
Natural Conversations
7 - 9 p.m.
Hillside Community Church
1422 Navellier St.
El Cerrito
A series of Thursday evenings of conversation “engaging people in discovering the pleasures of an excellent discussion.” Focus on conversations in nature and explore what they are meant to convey.
$10
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
Climbing Mt. Shasta
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Tim Keating of Sierra Wilderness Seminars will give a slide presentation on climbing and skiing this North California peak.
Call 527-7377
Berkeley Metaphysical Toastmasters Club
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
2515 Hillegass Ave.
Public speaking skills and metaphysics come together. Ongoing first and third Thursdays each month.
Call 869-2547
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
Rockridge Writers
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Spasso Coffeehouse
6021 College Ave.
Poets and writers meet to critique each other’s work. “Members’ work tends to be dark, humorous, surreal, or strange.”
e-mail: berkeleysappho@yahoo.com
Valentine’s Dinner Dance Benefit Gala
4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Berkeley Fellowship Unitarian Universalists hall
1924 Cedar (at Bonita)
Dance to the music of Toru Saitu & his band. Benefits BFUU.
$10 donation
Call 849-9508
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
Kaleidoscope Performances
2 p.m.
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
2640 College Ave. (at Derby)
Yassir Chadley, traditional Moroccan musician and Sufi storyteller.
$5 - $10
Call 925-798-1300
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
Share your slides and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips.
Call Wade, 531-8664
Free! Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.
Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org
John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet
3:30 p.m.
South Branch Berkeley Library
1901 Russel St.
Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.
Call 649-3943
John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet
7 p.m.
North Branch Berkeley Library
1170 The Alameda
Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.
Call 649-3943
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
Control Hypertension
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Summit South Cafeteria Conference Room
3100 Summit St.
Oakland
Bessanderson McNeil, MPH, and the Ethnic Health Institute, will help attendees take control of their lives. Free
Call 204-3443
Sacred Cinema
7 - 9 p.m.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave., Chapel Six
Ken Peer has sought to explore sacred themes and to draw attention to the spiritual lives of individuals from the world’s great wisdom traditions. See three of his short films at this free screening.
Call 649-2523
John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet
3:30 p.m.
Claremont Library
2940 Benvenue
Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.
Call 649-3943
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
Rivers of the World
7 p.m.
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Pamela Michael, writer, educator and river conservationist, will highlight her new anthology “The Gift of Rivers: True Stories of Life on the Water,” showing slides of nearly 100 of the world’s great rivers. Free
Call 527-4140
Growl & Howl of Man & Woman
7 - 9 p.m.
Hillside Community Church
1422 Navellier St.
El Cerrito
A series of Thursday evenings of conversation “engaging people in discovering the pleasures of an excellent discussion.” Bring your favorite gender assumptions and put them to the test.
$10
Agaves & Yuccas
7 p.m.
UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
Mary and Gary Irish, experts on these plants will show you where to find these dry garden plants and how to makes them grow happily.
$15
Call 643-1924
John Henry, Steel-Driving Puppet
3:30 p.m.
West Branch Berkeley Library
1125 University Ave.
Loren and Dean Linnard, using a variety of rod and hand puppets, elaborate sets, and original songs and music, will tell the story of this legendary railroad man.
Call 649-3943
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
Saturday, Feb. 24
Tibetan New Year’s Celebration
6 - 9 p.m.
Britta Hauenschild gives a flute concert followed by a festive dinner and New Year’s celebration. Proceeds support Nyingma Institute sacred art and education programs.
$30 suggested donation
Call 843-6812
Sunday, Feb. 25
“Imperial San Francisco:
Urban Power, Earthly Ruin”
3 - 5 p.m.
Berkeley History Center
Veterans Memorial Building
1931 Center St.
Gary Brechin speaks on the impact and legacy of the Hearsts and other powerful San Francisco families. Free
Call 848-0181
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
Authors in the Library: Lois Silverstein
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Writer and performer, Silverstein, will read selections from “Oh My Darling Daughter,” “Behind the Stove,” and a work-in-progress, “Family Matters.” Discussion and book signing will follow. Free.
Call 848-0237 x127
Planetary Temples
8 p.m.
Shambhala Booksellers
2482 Telegraph Ave.
Employee Don Frew will show slides of teh ruined city of Harran. Free
Call 848-8443
Tuesday, Feb. 27
“Great Decisions” - Missile Defense
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 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
Free! Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.
Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org
Wednesday, Feb. 28
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
Conversations in Commedia
7:30 p.m.
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave. (at Prince)
Mime Troupe founder Ron Davis and icon clown Wavy Gravy give dialogues on satire.
$6 - $8
Call 849-2568
Women in Interfaith Relationships
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Led by Dawn Kepler, this workshop will explore interfaith relationships on many levels, in relation to culture, religion, and gender. People of all backgrounds and orientations are invited to attend.
$10
848-0237 x127
Thursday, March 1
Duomo Readings Open Mic.
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Cafe Firenze
2116 Shattuck Ave.
With featured poet Eliza Shefler and host Dale Jensen.
644-0155
Berkeley Metaphysical Toastmasters Club
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
2515 Hillegass Ave.
Public speaking skills and metaphysics come together. Ongoing first and third Thursdays each month.
Call 869-2547
Friday, March 2
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
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
Class Dismissed Poetry Posse
7:30 p.m.
Little Theater
Berkeley High School
2246 Milvia St.
Afro-Haitian dancers, Dance Production dancers, the BHS poetry slammers, an opening a capella number and a few surprises. A benefit for a Berkeley High school student trip to Cuba.
$5 - $10
Saturday, March 3
Rockridge Writers
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Spasso Coffeehouse
6021 College Ave.
Poets and writers meet to critique each other’s work. “Members’ work tends to be dark, humorous, surreal, or strange.”
e-mail: berkeleysappho@yahoo.com
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club, a non-profit sailing and windsurfing cooperative, give free rides on a first come, first served bases on the first full weekend of each month. Wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children must be at least five years old and must be accompanies by an adult.
Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Wild About Books?
10:30 a.m.
Central Berkeley Library
2121 Allston Way
Mary Miche, leader of Song Trek Music, will lead a sing-along that will send everyone home humming.
Call 649-3913
Sunday, March 4
Free Sailboat Rides
1 - 4 p.m.
Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley Marina
The Cal Sailing Club, a non-profit sailing and windsurfing cooperative, give free rides on a first come, first served bases on the first full weekend of each month. Wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Children must be at least five years old and must be accompanies by an adult.
Visit www.cal-sailing.org
Monday, March 5
Your Legal Rights with HMOs
6 - 7:30 p.m.
YWCA Oakland
1515 Webster St., Second Floor
Oakland
Presented by the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, UCSF Cancer Resource Center and the San Francisco Bar Volunteer Legal Services, this free workshop covers what your legal rights are and how to guard them.
Call 415-885-3693
Tuesday, March 6
“Great Decisions” - U.S. & Iraq
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 health, nutrition and science; bioengineering.
Call 527-5332
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
Free! Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
A small group who sing madrigals and other voice harmonies. Their objective: To enjoy making music and building musical skills.
Call Ann 655-8863 or e-mail: ann@integratedarts.org
Wednesday, March 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
Women in Interfaith Relationships
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Led by Dawn Kepler, this workshop will explore interfaith relationships on many levels, in relation to culture, religion, and gender. People of all backgrounds and orientations are invited to attend.
$10
848-0237 x127
Thursday, March 8
Duomo Readings Open Mic.
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Cafe Firenze
2116 Shattuck Ave.
With featured poet Judy Wells and host Dale Jensen.
644-0155
Friday, March 9
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
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
Berkeley PC Users Group
7 p.m.
Vista College
2020 Milvia St., Room 303
E-Mail: meldancing@aol.com
Saturday, March 10
The Secrets of Sacred Cinema
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave., Mudd 103
Kevin Peer, a documentary film maker for the past 25 years, gives a two-day intensive for people interested in exploring documentary filmmaking. No equipment or prior experience required.
$200 per person and registration is required
Call 486-1480
Sunday, March 11
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
Myths & Realities of the International House
3 - 5 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society
1931 Center St.
Director Joe Lurie will show a video and talk about the history and the struggle to open the International House.
$10 donation
Call 848-0181
Walk on the Moon
2 & 7 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
A mother and daughter explore their identities as they summer in the Catskills in 1969 amidst the news of Woodstock and the first lunar landing. Peer led discussion to follow film.
$2 suggested donation
Tuesday, March 13
Berkeley Rep. Proscenium Opening
8 p.m.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
2015 Addison St.
Featuring the premiere performance of “The Oresteia” by Aeschylus. Opening gala dinner held prior to performance. Performance will be at 8 p.m.
Call 647-2949
“Great Decisions” - International Health Crisis
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
