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Arts Calendar
TUESDAY, APRIL 13
FILM
Optical Poetry: Oskar Fischinger Classics at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Peter Everwine reads from “From the Meadow: Selected and New Poems” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Nona Mock Wyman reads from her memoirs, “Chopstick Childhood in a Town of Silver Spoons” at 7 p.m. at the El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.
“Harlequin Novels, African Style” with Lydie Moudileno, visiting professor, French Dept. at 4 p.m. at 652 Barrows Hall. Sponsored by the Center for African Studies. 642-8338.
Nuriddin Farah, contemporary African writer, discusses his new novel “Links” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Andrew E. Barshay, Prof. of History, UCB, “The Social Sciences in Modern Japan: The Marxian and Modern Traditions” at 5:30 p.m. at University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585.
Beatriz Manz, “Paradise in Ashes: A Guatemalan Journey of Courage, Terror and Hope” at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. 843-3533.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Mimi Fox, solo guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Dayna Stephens House Jam at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donation $5. 649-8744.
www.thejazzhouse.com
Tee Fee Swamp Boogie at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz, with a Cajun dance lesson with Annie Byrd at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Homespun Rowdy performs honky-tonk bluegrass at 4 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14
CHILDREN
Craft Program Make “Wild Things” masks at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library North Branch, 1170 The Alameda. 981-6250.
THEATER
“The Mystery of Irma Vep,” Charles Ludlam’s theatrical cult classic opens at Berkeley Rep’s Thrust Stage at 8 p.m. through May 23. Tickets are $39-$55. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
FILM
Film 50: “The Art of the Political Film” and “Lifeguard” at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Joan Blades introduces “MoveOn’s 50 Ways to Love Your Country: How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Frederick Turner discusses “In the Land of Temple Caves: From St. Emilion to Paris’s St. Sulpice--Notes on Art and the Human Spirit “at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Mark Bittner introduces his new book “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-3635.
Stephanie Elizondo Griest talks about “Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing and Havana” at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. 843-3533.
Berkeley Poetry Slam Semi-Finals for the National Slam Team competition at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7, $5 with student i.d. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Café Poetry and open mic, hosted by Kira Allen at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Donation $2. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Poetry Writing Workshop with Danna Zeller at 7 p.m. in the Edith Stone Room, Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 20.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Red Archibald & The Internationals at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Swing dance lesson with Nick and Shanna at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Deepak Ram and Anuradha Pal, bansuri and tabla, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
La Verdad performs salsa music at 8 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Jules Broussard, Bing Nathan and Ned Boynton at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Sebastien Martel plays Cuban French acoustic grooves at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15
FILM
Vertical Pool: “Hysteria” A film by Antero Alli at 8 p.m. at Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., near University Ave. with the filmmaker in person. Admission $5. 464-4640. www.verticalpool.com/hysterinfo.html
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Ant Farm 1968-1978” Guided Tour at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808.
Amy Goodman discusses her book “The Exception to the Rulers” at 7:30 p.m. at M.L. King Middle School, 1781 Rose St. Sponsored by Cody’s Books. Tickets are $15. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Daniel Boyarin introduces “Border Lines: The Partition of Judaeo-Christianity” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Micheline Marcom reads from “The Daydreaming Boy” a novel of a survivor of the Armenian genocide, at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. www.codysbooks.com
Joseph A. Califano, Jr. describes his memoir, “Inside” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Japanese Architect Fumihiko Maki will speak at 8 p.m. at Dwinelle Hall, UC Campus. 464-3600. www.aiaeb.org
Word Beat Reading Series with featured readers Mark Schwartz and Selene Steese at 7 p.m. at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave. 526-5985.
MUSIC AND DANCE
ROVA, avant garde saxophone quartet, at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $10-$15. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Kevin Seconds and Anton Barbeau at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Donation of $7-$15. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Famous Last Words, Lizanah, Essence at 9:15 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Nerissa & Katryna Nields, contemporary folk, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 16
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
“Watercolors” by Howard Margolis Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schurman Fine Art Gallery, 1659 San Pablo Ave. Exhibit runs through May. 524-0623.
Paintings by Julia Ross Reception from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The French Hotel, 1538 Shattuck Ave. Exhibit runs through April 30. 527-0173.
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “The Sisters Rosensweig,” a comedy by Wendy Wasserstein, opens at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck at Berryman, and continues on Fri. and Sat. through May 15. Tickets are $10. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Aurora Theatre Company “Antigone Falun Gong” at 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St. through May 16. Tickets are $28-$40 available from 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Black Repertory Group Theater “Trilogy of One Act Plays” Gala reception at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2:30 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. 652-2120. www.blackrepertorygroup.org
“The Mystery of Irma Vep,” Charles Ludlam’s theatrical cult classic at Berkeley Rep’s Thrust Stage, through May 23. Tickets are $39-$55. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Shotgun Players “The Miser” opens at 8 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Theater, Thurs. - Sun. through May 2. Free. 704-8210. www.shotgunplayers.org
FILM
47th SF International Film Festival at 5 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Marc Cooper discovers “The Last Honest Place in America: In Search of Paradise and Perdition in the New Las Vegas” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Bob Randolph 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
“Young Syncopations” En Pointe Dance presents original works by six young choreographers at 1:30 and 8 p.m. at the Roda Theater, 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door. enpointedance
@yahoo.com
University Dance Theater, directed by Marni Thomas, with premieres by Christopher Dolder and Carol Murota at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse. Tickets are $8-$14, from 866-468-3399. www.ticketweb.com
“Isadora ... No Apologies” a dance play recounting the life of Isadora Duncan at 8 p.m. at Lisser Hall at Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Tickets are $10-$15 at the door. www.isadoraduncan.org
Redmeat at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Musicians from Marlboro at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Pre-concert talk by violinist Scott St. John at 7 p.m. Tickets are $38. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Palenque performs Cuban music at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Andrew Tosh & The Tosh Band, Sister I-Live, the Reggae Angels at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Double Standards, jazz trio, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Original Intentions at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $7-$10. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Laura Risk with Steve Baughman, Irish fiddle and guitarist, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $16.50 in advance, $17.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Danny Caron, jazz and blues guitar, at 8:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Seek, Dynamic at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $8. 548-1159. www.shattuckdownlow.com
Hot Cross, Lickgoldensky, Cat on Form, Heart Cross Love at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
ROVA, avant garde saxophone quartet, at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $10-$15. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Bobby Vega and Chris Rossbach Group at 9 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Point Blank at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 17
CHILDREN
Juanita Ulloa will perform original and traditional Mexican songs for the whole family at 11 a.m. at Berkeley Public Library, West Branch, 1125 University Ave. 981-6278.
“Wild About Books” storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6223.
Los Amiguitos de La Peña with Bonnie Lockhart at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $3-$4. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Dance Jammies, a multi-generational dance event from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Motivity Center, 2525 8th St. Cost is $9. 832-3835.
FILM
47th SF International Film Festival at 1:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Berkeley Public Library’s Teen Playreaders present a multilingual poetry reading at 2 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda.
Andrew Todhunter shares his gastronomic adventure of working in a Paris restaurant in “A Meal Observed” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 1730 Fourth St. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com
Gary Bogue and Chuck Todd give advice on living with urban wildlife in “The Racoon next Door” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-0861.
MUSIC AND DANCE
University Dance Theater, directed by Marni Thomas, with premieres by Christopher Dolder and Carol Murota 8 p.m., Sun. at 7 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse. Tickets are $8-$14, from 866-468-3399. www.ticketweb.com
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra performs Scarlatti’s “Vespers of St. Cecilia” at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Dana and Durant. Tickets are $29-$60 available from 415-392-4400. www.philharmonia.org
Trinity Chamber Concerts with Christine Mok, violin and Miles Graber, piano, performing works of Beethoven, Kreisler, Ravel and Stravinsky at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana at Durant. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864.
All Bach Concert with David Ryther, violin, Aria Di Salvio, cello, Marvin Sanders, flute, at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center. Tickets are $15-$50, benefits the Berkeley Art Center. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Aux Cajunals at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $20. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Vieques Si, Marina No, celebrating a victory for social justice at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10, $5 students. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Charlie King and Karen Brandow In Concert, politically affirming harmonies, at 7 p.m. at Redwood Gardens Community Center, 2951 Derby St. at Claremont Blvd. Suggested donation $5-$20.
Naked Barbies, Frankie’s Dream at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
True Blue, traditional bluegrass, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Wil Blades Quartet at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10-15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Songwriter’s Showcase with Forest Sun, Alexis Harte and Adrian West at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donations of $8-$15. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.org
Fourtet Jazz Quartet at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Mystic performs hip hop at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $12-$15. 548-1159. www.shattuckdownlow.com
Odd Shaped Case at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Donation $7-$15. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Nika Rejto, Brazilian jazz, at 8:30 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Vitamin X, Holier Than Thou, Deadfall, Our Turn, League of Struggle at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18
CHILDREN
Family Explorations: Clay Day from noon to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, Oak and 10th Sts. Admission is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
Theater Workshop: Circus Skills for children of all ages from 1 to 3 p.m. at Berkeley Rep School of Theater, 2071 Addison St. Free, bring a children’s book to donate to the John Muir School library. 647-2972.
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
Julie Mehretu: Matrix 211 opens with an artist’s talk at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
FILM
47th SF International Film Festival at 1:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“A Brivele der Maman” about a Jewish mother’s efforts to keep her family together. Made in Poland in 1938 in Yiddish, with English subtitles. At 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Suggested donation $2. 848-0237. www.brjcc.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Flash with Jenny Browne and Bruce Snider at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Annie Koh will discuss the new anthology “How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office (And by the Way, Some People of Color Are Just as Stupid and Need to Go Too)” at 3 p.m. at Eastwind Books, 2066 University Ave. 548-2350.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Organ Recital with Brian Swager at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Brombaugh Organ at St. John’s. 845-6830.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra performs Scarlatti’s “Vespers of St. Cecilia” at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Dana and Durant. Tickets are $29-$60. 415-392-4400. www.philharmonia.org
The Country Joe Band, featuring former members of Country Joe & the Fish, at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Tickets are $20. Benefit for Options Recovery Services. 848-0237.
Berkeley High School Jazz Gala, at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre, 2025 Addison, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25-$75. 527-8245. www.berkeleyhighjazz.org
California Friends of Lousiana French Music Dance and music lessons from 2 to 4 p.m., music jam and dancing from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5-$8. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
ACME Observatory’s Contemporary Music Series with Jacob Lindsey, Scott Looney & Gino Robair at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. 649-8744. www.thejazzhouse.com
Odd Shaped Case at the 1923 Teahouse at 8 p.m. Donation of $7-$15, no one turned away for lack of funds. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Betsy Rose and Judy Fjell at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra at 4:30 and 7 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Opressed Logic, Resistoleros 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.
