Election Section
Arts Calendar
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
FILM
“The Corporation” Featuring interviews with Noam Chomsky, Michael Moore, Howard Zinn and many others, opens at Act I and II Theater on Center St. and runs though June 17. 464-5980.www.thecorporation.tv/usa/index.php
FILM
Los Angeles Plays Itself: “Tarzan and Jane Regained” at 7:30 p.m.at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Charles Derber describes “Regime Change Begins at Home: Freeing America from Corporate Rule” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
David Brooks takes a satirical look at middle class America in “On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Lee Gaines, jazz pianist, a regular performer at the Cheese Board, in honor of Lesbian and Gay Pride month. Everyone welcome. At 1:15 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St. corner of MLK.
Ray Abshire and the Aux Cajunals at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun zydeco dance lesson with Diano Castillo at 8 p.m. Cost is $12. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Mimi Fox, solo guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Jazz House Jam at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donation $5. www.thejazzhouse.c om
Steffon Harris and Blackout at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Also on Wed. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jamison Green, an activist in the transgender movement describes his experien ces in “Becoming a Visible Man” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Berkeley Poetry Slam at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5-7. 841-2082. www.starryplough.com
Geoff Nunberg, Stanford Prof. of Linguistics, raises concerns in “Going Nucular: Language, Politics and Culture in Confrontational Times” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Wayne Bernhardson introduces “Handbook Buenos Aires” with slides and discussion at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-0861.
MUSIC AND DANCE
“Forbidden Christmas or The Doctor and The Patient” by Rezo Gabriadze, featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Campus. Also Thurs. and Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets are $65 available from 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Dezarie at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13 in advance, $15 at the door. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jules Broussard, Ned Boynton and Bing Nathan at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Whiskey Brothers, old time and bluegrass, at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Ray Abshire and the Aux Cajunals, Cajun accordionist, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $16.50 in advance, $17.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The Key of Z: Experimental Instruments, and the Music They Make, at 7:30 p.m.at the Pacific Film Archive. Sponsored by Amoeba Records. 642-0808.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
FILM
Los Angeles Plays Itself: “A Certain Kind of Death” at 7p.m., “The Loved One” at 8:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Arthur Balustein, Skip Robinson and Michael Rosenthal, three of the contributors to “MoveOn’s 50 Ways to Love Your Country” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Chris Colins describes “What Really Happened to the Class of ‘93: Start-Ups, Dropouts, and Other Navigations Through an Untidy Decade” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.co m
Christopher Baker introduces us to “Cuba Classics: A Celebration of Vintage American Automobiles” at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. 843-3533.
Oakland Poetry Slam Semi Finals at 9 p.m. at Oakland Box Theater, 1928 Tel egraph Ave. 331-5665.
Word Beat Reading Series at 7 p.m. with featured readers Dale Jensen and Kathleen Wood, followed by an open mic at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave., near Dwight Way. 526-5985, 205-1749.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Summer Noon Concert wi th Dynamic at the Berkeley BART. Sponsored by the Downtown Berkeley Association.
Keni El Lebrijano, flamenco guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Avalon Rising, Druid Sisters Tea Party at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082. www.sta rryplough.com
Kelly Takunda Orphan CD Release Tour at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
The Serna Band at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
The Dirk Powell Band, leading old-t ime fiddler and his band at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $16.50 in advance, $17.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The Piano Summit, an evening of solo and ensemble piano pieces to benefit the Jazz House at 8 p.m. a t The Jazz House. Donations of $10-$20 suggested. www.thejazzhouse.org
Joe Sample at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $20-$24. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
THEATER
Aurora Theatre “Betrayal,” by Harold Pinter, directed by Tom Ross, opens at 8 p.m. and runs through July 25. Tickets are $28-$36. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Berkeley Rep “Master Class” with Rita Moreno at The Roda Theater. Runs through July 18. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Berkeley Rep, “21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com” Thurs., Sun. at 7:30 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. at 8:30 p.m. through July 2. Tickets are $25-$35. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Black Repertory Group Theatre “Come Back Annie Gray” June 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27 at 3201 Adelin e St. Tickets are $15-$20, available from 408-615-1194 or ultimatejesse@yahoo.com, www.comebackanniegray.com
California Shakespeare Theater, “Comedy of Errors,” Tues.-Fri. at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater, through June 27. Tickets are $13-$32. 548-9666. www.calshakes.org
Prescott-Joseph Center, “Raisin” an adaptation of “A Raisin in the Sun” Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. to July 11, at the Sister Thea Bowman Memorial Theater, 920 Peralta St. West Oakland. Theater is outdoors, dress for cooler temperatures. Tickets are $5-$15. 208-5651.
Shotgun Players, “Quills” by Doug Wright at the Julia Morgan Theater. Runs Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. through July 3. Free, donations accepted. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
Wilde Irish Productions, “Eclipsed” by Patricia Burke Brogan, at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. Runs Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. through June 27. Tickets are $15-$20. 841-7287. www.wildeirish.org
“18 Mighty Moun tain Warriors,” an Asian-American comedy at 8 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Also on Sat. at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from 547-2662. www.museumca.org
FILM
“Band of Outsiders” presented by Craig Seligman at 7:30 p.m. at the Pac ific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Old Oakland Outdoor Cinema on Washington St., between 9th and 10th Sts. Music at 5 p.m., and film, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at 8 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Sponsored by the City of Oakland and the Old Oakland Historic District. 238-4734. www.filmoakland.com
Readings on Cinema: “Band of Outsiders” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Oakley Hall give s advice to writers in “The Great American Writing Road Trip Adventure” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
“Reflections” John Neumaier will speak on the exhibition “A Voice Silenced” at 2 p.m. at the Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Ru ssell St. 549-6950. www.magnes.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Symphony Orchestra “Missa Solemnis” at 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $21-$45 available from 841-2800. www.berkeleysymphony.org
“Forbidden Christmas or The Doctor and The Patie nt” by Rezo Gabriadze, featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Campus. Also Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets are $65 available from 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Earl Davis, trumpet-led jazz, at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $10. www.thejazzhouse.org
Freight 36th Anniversary Concert hosted by Phil March at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show at 10 p.m. at the Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Ave., Albany. 524-9220.
Juanita Ulloa en Concierto for the whole family at 8 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $6-$16. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Mark Karan and Jemimah Puddleduck at at 8 p.m. at Ashkenez. Cost is $12. 525-5 054. www.ashkenaz.com
Poetz4Peace Concert with special guests Stand Out Selector, Jah Minds Eye Soundsystem and more, at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down
low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. 548-1159. www.shattuckdownlow.com
20 Miles, Richmond Fontaine, Farma at 9:30 p.m. at T he Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082.
www.starryploughpub.com
Regina Wells in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Changemakers, 6536 Telegraph Ave. Cost is $12-$20. Reservations recommended. 655-2045.
Le Hot Jazz at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Timothy Daniel a nd Lia Rose, singer-songwriters, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Point Blank at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Kaos Pilot, Takaru, Van Johnson, An Arrow in Flight 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.
Kirtan with Arjun An evening of call and response eastern/Sanskrit chanting, beginning at 8 p.m. at Studio Rasa, 933 Parker St., between Eighth and Ninth. Suggested donation $5-$12. 843-2787 www.studiorasa.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
CHILDREN
“Wild About Books” storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6223.
Embark on a Reading Safari with an Oakland Zoo Safari Guide and live animals at 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-0861.
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-
ge sted donation $3. Children under 3 free. 549-1564.
FILM
Los Angeles Plays Itself: “Crime Wave” at 5:30 p.m., “Hollow Triumph” at 7:05 p.m., “Criss Cross” at 8:45 p.m at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AN D LECTURES
David Sedaris on “Dress Your Family in Corderory and Denim” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. Admission by ticket only. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com
Poetry Flash with Nanos Valaoritas and Thanasis Maskaleris reading from “Modern Greek Poetry: An Anthology” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley World Music Weekend with continuous music and dance performances on Telegraph Ave. between Bancroft and Parker St., from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.telegraphberkeley.org
Los Gatos in a live recording session at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $8-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Jeb Brady Band “History of the Blues” at 2 p.m. at Down Home Music, 10341 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 525-2129.
Liz Phoenix and The People at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $12. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Asylum Street Spankers at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $14. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Fiddelkids’ Camp Faculty Fiddlefest at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $16.50 in advance, $17.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Dick Conte Trio with Steve Webber and Bill Moody at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Jerry Kennedy, singer-songwriter, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6 500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Pitch Black, Lemora, The Faeries, Static Thought 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, JUNE 20
CHILDREN
Princess Moxie at 3 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Celebrating Fathers, Families and Communities with African music by Fua Dia Congo, the Love Center Choir and drummer Kokomon Clottey. From noon to 4 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
Razzamadaddy Storytime in celebration of Father’s Day at 10:30 a.m. at Barnes and Noble. 644-0861.
FILM
Los Angeles Plays Itself: Model Shop” at 5:30 p.m., “Zabrinski Point” at 7:20 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Eccentrics and Court Painters in 18th Century China” gallery talk at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Poetry Flash with G.C. Waldrep and Mark Yakich at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley World Music Weekend with continuous music and dance performances on Telegraph Ave. between Bancroft and Parker St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.telegraphberkeley.org
Bernard Winsemius, from Holland, will perform on the baroque organ, at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. A reception will follow. Donations will be gratefully received. 845-6830.
Spring Concert/Music Festival at 5 p.m. at El Cerrito United Methodist Church, 6830 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, between Richmond and Everett Sts.
Golden Gate Boys Choir Spring Concert at 2:30 p.m. at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, corner of Broadway at Lawton, Oakland. Cost is $5-$10. 887-4311.
311 at 2 p.m. at the Greek Theatre, UC Campus 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Borrina Mapaka and Luzolo at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Congolese dance lesson with Indirah at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jacopo Andreini & Friends, part of ACME Observatory Contemporary Composer’s Series, at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donations of $8-$15 suggested. www.thejazzhouse.org
Kiki Ebsen, Kenny Edwards and Suzanne Paris at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
MONDAY, JUNE 21
THEATER
Shotgun Theater Lab “Four Echoes” at 8 p.m. at The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Free, sugggested donation up to $15. 841-6500.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Why You Should Give A Damn About Gay Marriage” Booksigning and discussion on same-sex marriage with author Davina Kotulski, Ph.D. at 6:30 p.m. at Oakland Public Library, Piedmont Branch.
Dylan Schaffer introduces his thriller “Misdemeanor Man” at 7:30 p.m. at C ody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Poetry Express featuring Julia Vinograd, recipient of the Berkeley Poetry Festival 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
MUS IC AND DANCE
Anton Schwartz Quintet at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
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