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Arts Calendar
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
FILM
“Poetry is Not A Luxury,” documentaries in tribute to poet and activist Audre Lorde, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library’s Central Community Room, 2090 Kittredge. 981-6233.
The Films of Germaine Dulac: “The Seashell and the Clergyman” and other films at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jhumpa Lahiri, 2000 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, reads from her new novel, “The Namesake” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Thomas Swick introduces us to “A Way to See the World: From Texas to Transylvania with a Maverick Travel Editor” at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave at Rose. 843-3533.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Cocodrie at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson with Diano Castillo at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Dayna Stephens House Jam at The Jazz House. Donation $5. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Los Halos, Pine Martin at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
FILM
Heddy Honigmann: “Crazy” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive, with the filmmaker in person. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Mike Perry reads from his new novel about small town living, “Population 485,” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.
www.codysbooks.com
Berkeley Poetry Slam with host Nazelah Jamison and Karen Ladson, featuring DJ Tek Neek, at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7, $5 with student i.d. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Noon Concert with Cary Koh, violin and Miles Graber, piano, at the Chevron Auditorium, International House, corner of Bancroft and Piedmont Aves. Admission is free. 642-4864.
Peter Rowan and Don Edwards, lonesome cowboys, perform at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $15.50 advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761.
www.freightandsalvage.org
Robert Ball Benefit Concert with Jason Collins & The Funkonauts, Josh Jones Latin Jazz Ensemble, DeWayne Wiggins, Jimmy Dright, and MC Greg Bridges of KPFA/KCSM at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$20. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jules Broussard, Bing Nathan and Ned Boynton at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Nicole McRory at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. becketts-
irishpub.com
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
FILM
Genetic Screenings: “Underexposed: The Temple of the Fetus” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Lunch Poems at 12:10 p.m. in the Morrison Library in Doe Library, UC Campus, with Robert Thomas, who won the Poets Out Loud award. 642-0137.
Word Beat Reading Series at 7 p.m. with featured readers Clara Hsu and Don Brennan, followed by an open mic, at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave., near Dwight Way. 526-5985 or 205-1749.
New Word Series, Preliminary Poetry Slam Bouts, co-presented by Youth Speaks as part of the 3rd Annual Living Word Festival, a spoken word expo featuring internationally recognized spoken word artists, at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $7-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
“Poetry Is Not A Luxury” Forrest Hamer, Jewelle Gomez and Sharon Doubiago, and Theresa Harlan. California Arts Council Poet Fellowship recipients and affiliates read from their work and state the case about the demise of government arts support, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library’s Central Community Room, 2090 Kittredge. 981-6233.
Albany Library Prose Night, featuring Jan Steckel reading her short stories, followed by an open mic for prose. From 7 to 9 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 526-3720.
“Jewish Humor in American Cinema” with Maimone Attia, Thursdays, Oct. 2-30, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $45 for members, seniors and students, $50 for the public. 848-0237. www.brjcc.org
Guided Tour: Gene(sis): Contemporary Art Explores Human Genomics, at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
James Carroll will read from his latest novel, “Secret Father,” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Larry Ochs Sax and Drumming Core and John Schott’s Typical Orchestra at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Sliding scale donation $7-$15. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Hal Stein Quartet, with Berkeley saxophonist Hal Stein, at Jazz at Pearl’s, 256 Columbus Ave at Broadway, SF, at 9 p.m. Cost is $5. 415-291-8255. www.jazzatpearls.com, www.halsteinjazz.com
The Cushion Theory, Ned, and Audrey Sessions at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Community Drumming Circle at 7 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5-$7. 525-5054.
www.ashkenaz.com
Jimmy LaFave and Kevin Welch, with Michael Fracasso, Joel Rafael and others, perform music in the spirit of Woodie Guthrie, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $16.50 advance, $17.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Keni El Lebrijano, flamenco guitar, at 8:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
The Shots, traditional Irish, American Bluegrass at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. beckettsirishpub.com
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
Berkeley Arts Festival Headquarters Opening from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2110 Shattuck Ave. 665-9496. www.berkeleyartsfestival.com
Cecile Moochnek Gallery, “Numinous Surfaces,” new paintings by Carol Dalton and Michael Shemchuk. Reception 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibtion runs Oct 3. to Nov. 16. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wed. through Sun. 1809-D Fourth St. 549-1018. www.cecilemoochnek.com
Emeryville Art Exhibition opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring the work of over 100 artists and craftspeople. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 5616 Bay Street. Exhibition runs Oct. 4 through Oct. 26. 652-6122. www.EmeryArts.org
FILM
Heddy Honigmann: “Mind Shadows” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive with the filmmaker in person. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.
berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Christian Parenti reads from his new book, “Soft Cage: Surveillance in America From Slavery to the War on Terror,” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Guided Tour: Gene(sis): Contemporary Art Explores Human Genomics, at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Gallery Talk: Japanese Figure Style with Lynne Kimura, Academic Liaison, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, on the creative explosion of figure styles in Edo painting, at 3 p.m. in Gallery C, Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. Cost is $8, free to UC staff, faculty and students. 643-6494.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Djialy Kunda Kouyate, from West Africa, at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Shorty Long, Faraway Brothers, and Stiles and Ivey Ragtime Band perform at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Jaranon y Bochinche, traditional and contemporary Afro-Peruvian music and dance at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Larry Ochs Sax and Drumming Core and John Schott’s Typical Orchestra at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Sliding scale donation $7-$15. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Noggin, unplugged violin duo with Henry Kuntz, solo saxophone at 3111 Deakin St. at
8 p.m. Cost is $8. Presented by Acme Observatory Contemporary Music. 665-1980. http://music.acme.com
Rahim Alhaj, Iraqi oud master, performs at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $16.50 advance, $17.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Sterling Dervish, acoustic rock and roll at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. beckettsirishpub.com
Fleshies, Toys That Kill, Killer Dream, Swing Ding Amigos, Civil Dysentery at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club.
Cost is $5. 525-9926.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
Himalayan Papermaking Demonstration with Nimto Sherpa, papermaking master from Kathmandu, and Carol Brighton, Berkeley artist and papermaker, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Arts Festival Headquarters, 2110 Shattuck Ave. 665-9496.
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
Trax Gallery, “Summer Work” by Matt Metz and Linda Skikora, at 5 p.m. at 1812 5th St. 540-8729.
CHILDREN
Los Amiguitos de La Peña with Colibri, music from Latin America, at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
FILM
Seventh Madcat Women’s International Film Festival: “Traditions and Trajectories” at 7 p.m., and “Educated Ladies” at 8:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“Eat the Rich” at 8 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. Wheelchair accessible. 540-0751.
www.thelonghaul.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jean Shinoda Bolen, reads from her new book, “Crones, Don’t Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women,” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. www.codysbooks.com
Bruce Balfour, author of “The Digital Dead” at the Dark Carnival Bookstore, 3086 Claremont Ave, at 2 p.m. 654-7323.
The Bay Area Poets Coalition holds an open reading, 3 to 5 p.m., West Branch Berkeley Public Library, 1125 University Ave. Free. For information, call 527-9905. poetalk@aol.com
Improvised Comedy, at 8 p.m. at Cafe Eclectica, 1309 Solano Ave., Albany. Cost is $5. 964-0571. www.eastbayimprov.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
New Millennium Strings, with soloist Jaume Torrent, Spanish Classical Guitar, conducted by Laurien Jones, at 8 p.m. at University Christian Church, 2401 Le Conte Ave. Suggested donation $10, seniors $7. Children under 12 free.
528-4633.
Live Oak Concert with Matthew Owens, ‘cello, at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center. Tickets are $8-$10. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Festival Antiqua, “The Ladder of Gold,” songs of Balkan Sephardic Jews at 8 p.m. at the Parish Hall, St. Alban’s Church, 1501 Washington St., Albany. Tickets are $12-$15. 486-2803 or 524-7952. www.timrayborn.com/Festival
Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $24-$48. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Primary Colors, celebrating the release of their new CD “Every Mother’s Son,” at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10-$15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Luminaries: National Independent Talent Showcase, at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Genres include Hip Hop, R & B, and Reggae. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
849-2568. www.lapena.org
FARWest, Folk Music and Dance Alliance regional meeting at noon, with evening showcases beginning at 7 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. For more information and to register, see www.far-west.org
Zydeco Flames at 9:30 p.m., with a dance lesson at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13.
525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Daevid Allen’s University of Errors, The Spindles perform at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082.
www.starryploughpub.com
Scott Amendola, Dave MacNab and John Witala at 9:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers perform traditional jazz vocals at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $15.50 advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Nicole McRory at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790.
www.beckettsirishpub.com
Champion, For the Crown, The Damage Done, Allegiance, Lights Out at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
Anima Mundi Dance Company previews “Mountains and Rivers Without End,” at 2 p.m. at Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Jack London Square. Admission is $10-$15 sliding scale. 233-5550.
SUNDAY, OCT. 5
Berkeley Potters Guild Tour and Demonstration Members of this 32 year old, 20 member guild will demonstrate potters’ wheel throwing and hand buil-
ding techniques, at 1 p.m. at the Potters Guild, 731 Jones St. at 4th. 524-7031.
FILM
Seventh Madcat Women’s International Film Festival: “Clear Visions, Silent Filmmakers” at 5 p.m. with live music by Epic and introduction by Heather Stilin; “Cut Snip Ooze: Contemporary Animated Films by Women” at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.
berkeley.edu
Arab Film Festival, Cinemayaat:
“Planet of the Arabs,” “Lord’s Song in a Strange Land,” at 2 p.m., “Souha Surviving Hell,” “Meantime in Beirut,” at 3:45 p.m., “Travel Agency,” “Under the Sky of Baghdad,” at 5:30 p.m. Wheeler Auditorium, UC Campus. Tickets are $9, students and seniors $7. Closing Night Party at 10 p.m., $20. www.aff.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry at Cody’s with John Brandi and David Meltzer at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Jonathan Lethem reads from ”The Fortress of Solitude,” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. www.codysbooks.com
2004 Slingshot Organizer, book release party and dinner at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. Wheelchair accessible. 540-0751. www.thelonghaul.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
New Millennium Strings, with soloist Jaume Torrent, Spanish
Classical Guitar, conducted by Laurien Jones, at 3 p.m. at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 2837 Claremont Blvd. Suggested donation $10, seniors $7. Children under 12 free. 528-4633.
Takács Quartet with Richard Stoltzman at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $30-$52. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
The Balance: Poetry and Jazz The Word-Music Continuum, from 2 to 5 p.m. with Kirk Lumpkin, poetry and percussion; Mark Randall, bass; Paul Mills, guitar and The Real Band. Peralta Community Garden, Hopkins and Peralta. 231-5912. kirklumpkin@mac.com
Crowden School Recital with Wei He, violin, and Miles Graber, piano, playing works of Bright Sheng, Beethoven, Strauss, and Ysaye, at 3 p.m. at Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St. Tickets are $10, free for children 18 and under. 559-6910. www.thecrowdenschool.org
Early Music with Zachary Gordin, countertenor; Glibert Martinez, harpsichord perform vocal music of Vivaldi, at 4 p.m. at MusicSources, 1000 The Alameda, at Marin. 528-1685.
www.sfems.org/musicsources
Baroque Etcetera, “London Meets Paris,” instrumental and vocal works by Händel, Lully, Purcell, Jacquet de la Guerre, Boismortier and Draghi, at 5 p.m., at St. Ambrose Church, 1145 Gilman St. Suggested donation is $10, no one turned away. 540-8222. www.baroquetc.org
Navarati Festival of Indian Folkdancing, with “Raas-Garba” from 3 to 6 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $6-$10 sliding scale. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Alice Stuart performs country blues favorites at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
New Era of Cuban Music, an Afro-Cuban celebration in honor of the Orishas, Orunmila, Eleggua, Oggún and Ochoshi, at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15 in advance, $18 at the door. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Hemispheres, world-infused jazz and free improvisation, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$18. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Structure of Lies, Animosity, All Shall Perish, Hacksaw to the Throat at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
