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Arts Calendar
TUESDAY, JAN. 13
READINGS AND LECTURES
Anthony Swofford conveys the horrors of war in “Jarhead: A Marine’s Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Donna Rosenthal will discuss “The Israelis: Ordinary People in an Extraordinary Land” at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. 843-3533.
Peter Hart exposes “The Oh Really? Factor: Unspinning Fox News Channel’s Bill O’Reilly,” co-written with Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Kairos Youth Choir Open House at 4:30 p.m., 2401 LeConte at Scenic. The choir is enrolling boys and girls ages 7-15 for the spring musical “The Impossible Dream.” Auditions held throughout January. 849-8271 or info@kairoschoir.org
Mimi Fox, solo guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Edessa and The Toids at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Balkan dance lesson with Nancy Klein at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Dayna Stephens House Jam at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donation $5. 649-8744.
www.thejazzhouse.com
Jazzschool Tuesdays, a showcase of ensembles, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14
CHILDREN
Preschool Storytime, a program introducing books and music to promote early literacy skills, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library West Branch, 1125 University Ave. 981-6270.
READINGS AND LECTURES
John Dyckman and Joseph Cutler discuss “Scapegoats at Work: Taking the Bull’s-Eye Off Your Back” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
David L. Kirp, professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley introduces “Shakespeare, Einstein, and the Bottom Line: The Marketing of Higher Education” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
The Whole Note Poetry Series, with Albert Wolmer and Sparrow 13, and open mic, at 7 p.m. at The Beanery, 2925 College Ave., near Ashby. 549-9093.
Berkeley Poetry Slam with host Charles Ellik 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
Orchestre Révoluntionnaire et Romantique & The Monteverdi Choir, conducted by John Elliot Gardiner, at 8 p.m., Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $36-$72, available from 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Billy Dunn and Bluesway at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Swing dance lesson with Nick and Shanna at 8:00 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Phillips, Grier & Flinner, bluegrass, new grass, jazzgrass, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Ragas and Talas, classical Indian music open jam at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. $5 donation. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Nicole and The Soul Sisters at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
The Shots play acoustic old time, bluegrass and cajun at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Jules Broussard, Bing Nathan and Ned Boynton at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Taarka, an instrumental acoustic group, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
THURSDAY, JAN. 15
THEATER
Shotgun Players, “The Death of Meyerhold,” through Jan. 23 at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Thurs.-Sat. performan-
ces at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12-$18, available from 925-798-1300. 704-8210.
www.shotgunplayers.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Robert Scheer, Christopher Scheer and Lakshmi Chaudhry expose “The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq,” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. www.codysbooks.com
Dia North introduces “The Smart Spot” on the creative power of intuition at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-3635.
Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange, and Jason Mark discuss their new book, ”Insurrection: Citizen Challenges to Corporate Power” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Word Beat Reading Series at 7 p.m. with Maggie Morley and Lisa Ann LoBasso, followed by an open mic, at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave., near Dwight Way. 526-5985, 205-1749.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Benefit for Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5-$15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Robert W. Getz, improvisational piano, at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $8-$15 sliding scale. 649-8744.
www.thejazzhouse.com
Mark Growden at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $7-$15, no one turned away for lack of funds. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Ian Moore at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Rachel Garlin and friends perform contemporary folk at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Estero at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Mas Cabeza, salsa, funk, jazz at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Keni El Lebrijano, flamenco guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
FRIDAY, JAN. 16
CHILDREN
Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration at 10:30 a.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-3635.
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
Elizabeth Valoma, paintings, at North Berkeley Frame and Gallery, 1744 Shattuck Ave. Reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. Exhibition runs to March 13. 549-0428.
THEATER
“Dido and Aeneas,” a fusion of opera and fire arts, presented by The Crucible, with artists from San Francisco Opera and American Bach Soloists, with hors d’oeuvres and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. 1260 7th St. Oakland. Tickets are $125 and are available from 444-0919.
FILM
“Boondock Saints,” about two Irish brothers in South Boston who take justice into their own hands, at 8 p.m. at the Long Haul, a reading room, library and community center in South Berkeley located at 3124 Shattuck Ave. Donation of $3-$5 requested, no one turned away. Wheelchair accessible. 540-0751. www.thelonghaul.org
Victor Sjostrom: “The Phantom Chariot” at 7 p.m. and “The Wild Strawberries” at 9:25 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston reads from her new book, “The Legend of Fire-Horse Woman” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. www.codysbooks.com
Gavin Menzies introduces his historical narrative, “1421: The Year China Discovered America,” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. www.codysbooks.com
Dennis Bernstein will read his poetry at the Fellowship Café & Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, Cedar and Bonita Sts. A donation of $5-$10 is requested.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley High’s Dance Production at 8 p.m. at the Florence Schwimley Little Theater, Allston and MLK. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, available at the door. Come early, shows sell out! 644-6120.
Benefit for the Interfaith Pagan Celebration with Tempest and Avalon Rising at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10-$15. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. A special lecture by Frankie Manning, the Ambassador of Lindy Hop at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Omeyocan Urban Fusion at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Under the Radar, a night of poetry and electronic pop at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $7-$10, no one turned away for lack of funds. 644-2204.
www.epicarts.org
Rachel Garlin and friends perform contemporary folk 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
Jackie Ryan at 8:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Velvet Teen, Plus Ones, Addicted to Fiction, Squab, Four Days Late 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.
Nathan Clevenger, Group West and The Lost Trio perform modern jazz at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Silding scale donation of $8-$15 requested. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
André Sumelius at 9 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
The Skin Divers at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
SATURDAY, JAN. 17
CHILDREN
Los Amiguitos de La Peña with Gerry Tenney at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Kids on the Block Puppet Show, promoting acceptance and understanding of physical and cultural differences at 2 p.m. at the Hall of Health, 2230 Shattuck Ave., lower level. Sug-
gested donation $3. Children under 3 free. 549-1564.
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
THEATER
“Dido and Aeneas,” a fusion of opera and fire arts, presented by The Crucible, with artists from San Francisco Opera and American Bach Soloists, at 8 p.m. 1260 7th St. Oakland. Tickets are $25 and are available from 444-0919.
FILM
Mann’s World: “Desperate” at 6 p.m., “T-Men” at 7:35 p.m. and “Raw Deal” at 9:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley High’s Dance Production at 8 p.m. at the Florence Schwimley Little Theater, Allston and MLK. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, available at the door. Come early, shows sell out! 644-6120.
Hip Hop Forever, presented by Youth Movement Records, at 8 p.m., at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $7. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Samba Ngo and the Ngoma Players, perform African-rock-funk-jazz fusion at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Flamenco Spirit with Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos at 6 and 9 p.m. at Cafe de la Paz, 1600 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $35-$40 and includes dinner. For reservations call 843-0662. www.cafedelapaz.net
Spezza Rotto, the Mass, Three Piece Combo at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082.
www.starryploughpub.com
Darryl Henriques, satire and social commentary at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $17.50 in advance, $18.50 at the door. 548-1761.
www.freightandsalvage.org
Pat Carroll, contemporary jazz, at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10-$12. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Pick Pocket Ensemble performs European café music at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Eileen Hazel, with special guests Helen Chaya and Sumir Rawal, at 7 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Libby Kirkpatrick and Erika Luckett at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $7-$15, no one turned away for lack of funds. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Roy Henderson Quartet at 9 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Nicole McRory at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Scott Amendola at 8:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Wrangler Brutes, Jewdirver, Shemps, Orphans, Onion Flavored Rings 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.
SUNDAY, JAN. 18
FILM
Screenagers: 6th Annual Bay Area High School Film and Video Festival at 2:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Al Franken, Paul Krugman, Kevin Phillips and Amy Goodman present “Unraveling the Lying Liars of the Bush Dynasty” at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Community Theater on the Berkeley High Campus. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and are available at Cody’s Books or www.cityboxoffice.com
Poetry Flash with Eve Wood and Rafaella Del Bourgo at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Mary Tolman Kent remembers her eighty years in Berkeley in her family memoire, “The Closing Circle” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Itzhak Perlman, violin, at 3 p.m., Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $34-$86, available from 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
California Revels, “Freedom’s Journey and the Song” Wendell Brooks, Thena Berry, and Kent Overshown explore the theme of freedom as expressed in African American folk songs from slavery through ragtime and the Civil Rights Movement. At 2 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, available from 925-798-1300.
Domingo de Rumba Community participatory event for those who want to play, sing or dance, at 3:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Israeli Golden Oldies Folk Dance from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5. Bring potluck drinks and snacks. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Flamenco Open Stage featuring Grupo Andnaza at 7:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
ACME Observatory Contemporary Performance Series presents Vorticella and Three Trapped Tigers at 8:15 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donations accepted. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
M-Pact, rockin’ a cappella 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
Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $20. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Over My Dead Body, Find Him and Kill Him, The Mistake, Lights Out 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.
MONDAY, JAN. 19
READINGS AND LECTURES
Kevin Phillips discusses “American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Wild Fermentation Book Tour with SandorKraut Learn how to make healthy fermented foods such as miso, sauerkraut, and wine at 7 p.m. at the Long Haul, a reading room, library and community center in South Berkeley located at 3124 Shattuck Ave. Donation of $3-$5 requested, no one turned away. Wheelchair accessible. 540-0751. www.thelonghaul.org
Poetry Express, theme night: Other People’s Poems, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
Francis D. Adams and Barry Sanders discuss “Alienable Rights: The Exclusion of African Americans in a White Man’s Land, 1619-2000” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
