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Thursday, Nov. 21
Workshop for Homeowners
6 to 8 p.m.
Learn how to lower your utility bills and use building materials that are healthier for your family and the environment at a free green building workshop
Free
Simplicity Forum
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave.
Kerrie Hein explores spirituality, life purpose, and simplicity in this discussion session. Open to all
549-3509 or www.simpleliving.net
Free
Art Sale
6 to 9 p.m.
Unitarian Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington
Jewelry, paintings, and pottery
525-0302
“Green Building and Remodeling”
6 to 8 p.m.
Building Education Center, 812 Page St.
Special fall seminar with architect Greg Van Mechelen and the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board
525-7610
Free
Friday, Nov. 22
Champaign Reception and Sale
7 to 10 p.m.
Unitarian Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington
Jewelry, paintings, and pottery
525-0302
First Anual Ethnic DanceFest
7 p.m.
Berkeley High Community Theater on Allston Way between Martin Luther King, Jr., and Milvia St.
Featuring the Berkeley High Baile Folklorico & Worldancers, Capoeira Angola, Axis Dance Co., Flamenco, and more.
482-8098
$10
Alternative/ Special Kabbalat Shabbat
7:30 p.m.
Beth El, 2301 Vine St.
848-3988 ext. 26
Saturday, Nov. 23
Corn Mothers, Trees of Life
7:30 p.m.
Redwood Gardens Community Room, 2951 Derby St.
Max Dashu presents a slideshow on the Grain Goddess and her sacraments in America, Africa, Europe, and Asia with global traditions about the Tree of Life
$10-$15 donation
Where Hopes and Fears Are met - Art Workshop
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St.
Create a work of art made from the hopes and fears of people from around te world and across all faiths
524-2921
Thursday, Nov. 21
Due West
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
contemporary bluegrass & beyond w/ Bill Evans & Jim Nunally
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
Classical Jazz Singer Tina Marzell
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Music of Kabylia with Moh Alileche
8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Algerian singer and mondol player, Alileche will perform with his band that features Mimi Spencer, Mark Bell, Malik and Saddek Haddadou
$11
Edna, The Wontons and primitivo (all tent.)
8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
Bear’s Lair Brewpub, 2475 Bancroft Way
$5, 21+
Funk Fetish, DJs Eric Riggsbee, Big Al, Mahesh, Eric G (House & Breaks)
9:30 p.m.
Blake’s, 2367 Telegraph Ave.
$5, 21+
Communique, The Exit, Amor
9:30 p.m.
The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave.
All ages show
$6
Friday, Nov. 22
Marley’s Ghost
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
the one band music festival
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
Great Classic Jazz Singer Buddy Corner
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$5
Collegium Musician: Italian in England
8 p.m.
Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St.
Music by Bassano, Lupo, Ferrabosco
549-3862
University Symphony, David Milnes, conductor, Shostakovich, Symphony No. 10, Stravinsky, Rite of Spring
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall
Info: 642-4864, Advance Tickets: 642-9988, http://ls.berkeley.edu/ept/music
$2 UC students, $6/$8
“A Room of One’s Own” Benefit Concert
7:30 p.m.
The Rose Street House of Music, 1839 Rose St.
Acclaimed San Francisco-based singer/songwriter/pianist Vienna Teng will celebrate the release of Waking Hour. Proceeds will help create a “green room” for musicians.
549-3862
$8/12
Pretty Girls Make Graves, J.R. Ewing, Hint Hint
8 p.m.
924 Gilman St.
525-9926
$5
The Swing Session Band
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. swing dance lesson, 9:30 p.m. show
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
With revitalist zeal The Swing Session Band breathes new life into the small band music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
$11
Kooken & Hoomen, Attila & Dave Project, J Hiram Boggs (Live Electric Groove, Progressive Rock, Solo Alt Pop)
9:30 p.m.
Blake’s, 2367 Telegraph Ave.
$6, 21+
Victoria Williams, Mark Olsen & the Creek Dippers
9:30 p.m.
The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave.
“Shove Off to Birthday Island”
Through Nov. 30
Reception Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Tue. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ardency Gallery, 709 Broadway, Oakland
A collaborative exhibition of Tonya Solley Thornton and Frank Haines including video and sculptural installations.
836-0831
“Recent Acquisitions”
Through Dec. 14
Thurs. through Sat., 1 to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society, Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St.
848-0181
Free
Alarms and Excursions
Through Dec. 22
Aurora Theatre Company, 2081 Addison St.
Michael Frayn's comedy about
the irony of modern technology.
843-4822, www.auroratheater.org for reservations
$26 to $35.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Howard Rheingold discusses Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution
7:30 p.m.
Cody’s, 2454 Telegraph Ave.
845-7852
The Church’s Involvement in Tawain’s Democratization
6:30 p.m.
60 Evans Hall, UC Berkeley
Graduate Theological Union and Pacific School of Religion professor Choan-seng Song will discuss the Taiwanese Presbyterian Church’s active participation in Tawain’s democratization
Holly Payne
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave.
Payne will read from her debut novel “The Virgin’s Knot” which explores the role of women and the mythology and artistry of Turkish rug-weaving.
843-3533
Free
Thursday, Nov. 21
“Berkeley in the 60’s”
6:30 p.m.
Tolman Hall 2326, UC Berkeley
Presented by Center for Popular Education and Participatory Research Meet editor Veronica Selver for a brief Q & A. See how UC Berkeley shaped a political world view
642-2856
