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Calendar of Events & Activities
Saturday, Aug. 18
Berkeley Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Center Street @ Martin Luther King Jr. Way
12th Annual Cajun & More Festival. Live music by: Motor Dude Zydeco, Johnny Harper’s Carnival, Creole Belles, Sauce Picuante. Food, crafts fair, micro-breweries, and free Cajun dance lessons with Pattie Whitehurst. Free event open to the public. 548-3333 www.ecologycenter.org
The Pyramid Outdoor Cinema
7 p.m.
Pyramid Alehouse
901 Gilman St.
The Outdoor Cinema features cult classics projected on a large screen in the open-air brewery parking lot. This week, Grease. Movies show every Saturday through Sept. 22. $5 donation. 206-682-8322 x237 www.pyramidbrew.com
KPFA Meeting for the Disabled Community
1 - 4 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
A community meeting with KPFA’s Listener Advisory Board to voice concerns regarding the station’s coverage of disability issues. 707-795-2890
Sunday, Aug. 19
Hands-On Bicycle
Repair Clinics
11 a.m. - Noon
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Learn how to fix a flat from one of REI’s bike technicians. All you need to bring is your bike. Tools are provided. Free 527-4140
Tibetan Culture
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Stephanie Hoffman on “Preserving the Tibetan Literary Heritage.” Free. 843-6812
West Berkeley Market
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
University Ave., between 3rd and 4th Streets
Family-oriented weekly market. Crafts, music, produce, and specialty foods. This Sunday is International Family Day. 654-6346 www.westberkeley.com
Opus Q Auditions
4 - 6 p.m.
The University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Ave.
Opus Q - The East Bay Men’s Chorale is preparing for its first full season. Gay men and their allies are invited to audition for the world’s newest GALA ensemble. 664-0260 www.opus-q.com
The Bungalow - Tradition and Transformation
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Building Education Center
812 Page St.
Instructed by architect/contractor Barry Wagner. $35. 525-7610
Monday, Aug. 20
Ad Astrea Reading Series and Open Mic Night
7 - 9 p.m.
Spasso Coffee House
6021 College Ave.
Featured readers followed by open mic. Open to the public and free.
428-1818 www.hitx.com
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Intelligent Conversation
7 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
A discussion group open to all, regardless of age, religion, viewpoint, etc. This time the discussion will center on fears and phobias: getting and overcoming them. Informally led by Robert Berend, who founded similar groups in L.A., Menlo Park, and Prague. Bring light snacks/drinks to share. Free. 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. 525-3565
Free Early Music Group
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Small group sings madrigals and other voice harmony every Tuesday morning. 655-8863
Berkeley Fibromyalgia Support Group
12 - 2 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday
Alta Bates Medical Center
Maffly Auditorium - Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
Rap session. 601-0550 www.arthritis.org
Slide Show: Birds in the Garden
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
A discussion follows. 644-6107 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hhs/commsvc/seniors.htm
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Magic Mike
Noon - 2 p.m.
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Part of the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday FUN-days. Bay Area favorite Magic Mike with theatrical illusions and electric comedy. Museum admission $3 - $7. 642-5132
Lecture on Parkinson’s Disease
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ashby Campus
Conference Room 3
2450 Ashby Ave.
Learn about the latest treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Free and open to the public. 869-6737
Thursday, Aug. 23
Salsa Dance Classes
7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish
Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Classes every Thursday with live percussionists, light refreshments, DJ playing Latin music. $10 or $15 for two. 237-9874
— compiled by Guy Poole
New “Classroom Matters” Open House
6 - 9 p.m.
2512 9th St., Suite #3
A Berkeley based educational center that provides tutors, mentors and support services, will hold an open house at their new location.
540-8646 www.classroommatters.com
Lecture-Program on the Armenian Opera “Arshak II”
7:30 p.m.
North Branch Berkeley Public Library
1170 The Alameda
Dr. Clifford Cranna will present a lecture-program on the world premiere of the Armenian opera Arshak II, the tale of Armenia’s fourth century warrior king. 649-3913 www.infopeople.org/bpl/
Kensington 55+ Activity Center
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Social Hall of Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave.
Conversation, Apple II computer instruction, massage therapy, German conversation group, meditation and relaxation techniques, watercolor art class, tea and coffee. Special 11 a.m. program: Holistic Health, Jan Stecher leads in Rosen Movement. 526-9146