Press Releases
Arts Calendar
FRIDAY, OCT. 8
THEATER
Aurora Theatre Company, “The Persians” at the Aurora Theatre through Oct. 17. Tickets are $28-$45. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Berkeley Rep, “The Secret in the Wings” at the Roda Theater, 2015 Addison St. through Oct. 17. Tickets are $10-$55. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
California Shakespeare Theater, “All’s Well That Ends Well” Tues.-Fri. at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater, through Oct. 10. Tickets are $13-$32. 548-9666.
Shotgun Players “Dog Act” Thurs. - Sun. at 8 p.m. at The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. through Oct. 10. Pass the hat donation after the show. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
TheatreFirst “Joe Egg” at 8 p.m. at Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Through Oct. 17. Tickets are $22. 436-5085.
“U.S. Provisional Authority” A musical set in the year 2014, at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist, 2362 Bancroft Way, enter on Dana St. Cost is $5-$8.
Woman’s Will, “Lord of the Flies” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m., at Eighth Street Studios, 2525 Eighth St., through Oct. 24. 420-0813. www.womanswill.org
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
“Search and Restore” with works by Clayton Bain, Carolyn Gareis, Vannie Keightley, Naomi Policoff and Dorothy Porter. Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck Ave. www.accigallery.com
Iwao Akiyama, Woodblock Prints Reception at 6 p.m. at Schurman Fine Art Gallery. Exhibit runs to Oct. 31. Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat. 2-6 p.m., Sun. 11a.m.-3 p.m. 1659 San Pablo Ave. 524-0623.
FILM
Fiercely Primitive: Guy Maddin “Tales from the Gimli Hospital” at 7 p.m. and “West of Zanzibar” at 9:20 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
David G. Howell discusses “The Winemaker’s Dance: Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley” at noon at UC Berkeley Extension, Room 202, 1995 University Ave. Free, but reservations suggested. 643-8465.
Carol Brightman dissects Bush’s America in “Total Insecurity: The Myth of American Omnipotence” at 12:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
“Disaster Series–The Continuation” by Joe Goode Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 7 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse. Tickets are $8-$14. http://theater.berkeley.edu
University Symphony performs symphonic dances from “West Side Story” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $7-$10. 642-9988.
Pinceladas Spanish dance and opera with Grupo Andanza at 8 p.m. at the Julia Morgan. Tickets are $28-$30. 925-798-1300. www.juliamorgan.org
Balé Folclórico de Bahia at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $22-$42 available from 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Del Corazón al Son with Edgardo Cambón and Silvestre Martínez at 8 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $12-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Inspector Double Negative, Street Scholars at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Dick Hindman Trio at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$18. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Caren Armstrong, contemporary folk originals, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50-$16.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Global Funk Council at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $7. 548-1159. www.shattuckdownlow.com
Hybrid Kid, The Feed at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $7. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
Joelle Leandre and India Cooke at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donation $10-$15. www.thejazzhouse.org
Steve Poltz at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $12. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Scott Amendola Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Mariospeedwagon & Lemon Juju at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Eleven Eyes at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Skindivers at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
S.T.F.U., Disclose, Voetsek, John the Baker & The Malnourished at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
John Scofield Trio at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $12-$22. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SATURDAY, OCT. 9
CHILDREN
Los Amiguitos de La Peña with Asheba at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $3-$4. 849-2568.
THEATER
“Talking with Angels” A one-woman show with Shelley Mitchell at 8 p.m. at Studio Rasa, 933 Parker St. Cost is $20. 843-2787. www.studiorasa.org
FILM
Fiercely Primitive: Guy Maddin “Cowards Bend the Knee” at 7 p.m. and “The Face Behind the Mask” at 8:45 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Saturday Afternoon Poetry with local poets Jackie Graves, Tigress Osborn, Joyce E. Young at 4 p.m. at Berkeley Library, Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave. 981-6280.
Paul Krassner introduces the world of psychedelica in “Magic Mushrooms and Other Highs: From Toad Slime to Ecstasy” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Great Books for High School Students, with Rick Ayers and Amy Crawford from 3 to 5 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Esther Kaplan examines “With God on Their Side: How Christian Fundamentalists Trample Science, Policy and Democracy in George W. Bush’s White House” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Gamelan Sekar Jaya Music and Dance of Bali 25th Anniversary Celebration at 2 p.m. at a privately owned amphitheater in the East Bay hills. Suggested donation $50. For eservations call 237-6849. www.gsj.org
Alexander String Quartet at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. 415-392-2545.
Philharmonia Baroque, “The Art of the Violin” at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Dana and Durant. Tickets are $28-$62. 415-392-4400. www.philharmonia.org
Trinity Chamber Concert with thollem mcdonas, solo piano works, at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864. www.TrinityChamberConcerts.com
Djialy Kunda Kouyate, Senegalese dance and music ensemble, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Paula West at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $22. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Asheba Family Vibe Band at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568.
Larry Stefl Jazz Group at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Angel Magik at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $20. 548-1159.
Borderwars, Painfactor at 8 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $10. 848-0886.
Monkey, Shitouttaluck at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082.
Anton Mizerak & Natalie Gougeon at 7 p.m. at Unity of Berkeley, 2075 Eunice St. Cost is $5-$10. 528-8844.
Lost Weekend, western swing, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
John Pisano Quartet at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Paige, singer-songwriter, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Akimbo, Hot Cross, Zann, Takaru, Paper Lanterns at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, OCT. 10
CHILDREN
Mary Ellen Hill, “We Are the Stars that Sing: The Story of the Universe” at 3 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054.
FILM
Claire Burch: “The History of the Tele Times” at 1 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Fiercely Primitive: Guy Maddin “The Saddest Music in the World” at 5:30 p.m. and “La Ronde” at 7:50 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Flash with Frances Payne Alder and Judy Grahn at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Poetry Tribute to Marilyn Buck at 5 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Thais Mazur introduces “Warrior Mothers: Stories to Awaken the Flames of the Heart” at 7 p.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. 883-0600.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Sarah Cahill, piano and Chris-
topher Froh, percussion, perform works by Bay Area composers, at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Arts Festival Gallery, 2324 Shattuck Ave. Tickets are $10. 665-9496. www.berkeleysrtsfestival.com
Live Oak Concert Cellist John Lutterman performs and discusses J. S. Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Arts Center, 1275 Walnut St. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Philharmonia Baroque, “The Art of the Violin” at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Dana and Durant. Tickets are $28-$62. 415-392-4400. www.philharmonia.org
Rudolf Buchbinder, piano, at 3 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $46. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Organ Recital, music of Bach and Mozart, at 6:10 p.m.at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way. 845-0888.
Acme Observatory at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donations encouraged. www.thejazzhouse.org
Beeda Weeda, Rajah & Audio Liquid Alchemy at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8. 848-0886.
Bill Staines, folk, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $16.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Ludicra, Yeti, Asunder at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
Wild Mango at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Daniel Pearl Memorial Concert at 7 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5. 525-5054.
MONDAY, OCT. 11
READINGS AND LECTURES
David Mas Masumoto reads from “Letters to the Valley: A Harvest of Memories” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Poetry Express featuring Dahled at 7 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
John Schott’s Dream Kitchen Trio, at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Arts Festival Gallery, 2324 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 665-9496. www.berkeleyartsfestival.com
Saaz Afghan Ensemble at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $16.50-$17.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
What We Live with Larry Ochs, Lisle Ellis, and Don Robinson at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
TUESDAY, OCT. 12
FILM
Experimental Works from Bay Area Schools at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Karen Eng, editor, discusses “Secrets and Confidences: The Complicated Truth About Women’s Friendships” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Mark Satin describes “The Radical Middle: A New Politics of Our Time” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
The Whole Note Poetry Series, with Paradise at 7 p.m. at The Beanery, 2925 College Ave., near Ashby. 549-9093.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Branford Marsalis Quartet at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $24-$46 available from 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Courtableu at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Peter Barshay & Marcos Silva at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Jazz House Jam at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Donation $5. www.thejazzhouse.com
Roberta Gambarini at 8 and 10 p.m. Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $8-$12. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Jazzschool Tuesdays, a weekly showcase of up-and-coming ensembles from Berkeley Jazzschool at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13
FILM
Fiercely Primitive: Guy Maddin “Leave Her to Heaven” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Political Art in California” with Peter Selz at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
George Lakoff discusses his new book, “Don’t Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate – The Essential Guide for Progressives” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Cafe Poetry at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Berkeley Poetry Slam at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5-$7. 841-2082 www.starryplough.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Jules Broussard, Ned Boynton and Bing Nathan at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Nuba with Dror Sinai at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Flowtilla at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Kaki King, guitar, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Improvised Composition Experiment open jam session at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $5. www.thejazzhouse.org
Mel Martin & The Tenor Conclave at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, OCT. 14
EXHIBTION OPENINGS
“Threshold: Byron Kim” Guided tour at 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“Transparent Story” Reception for Midori Harima, recipient of the 2004 Kala Board Prize, at 6 p.m. at Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave. Exhibition runs to Nov. 27. Gallery hours are Tues.-Fri. noon to 5:30 p.m., Sat. noon to 4:30 p.m. 549-2977. www.kala.org
FILM
Documentary Voices: “A Narmada Diary” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“Hysteria” a film by Antero Alli at 9 p.m. at Endocrine Company Warehouse, 278 Fourth St., Oakland. Cost is $5-$10. www.verticalpool.com/hysteria.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Michael Parenti on “Superpatriotism” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
Han Ong reads from his novel “The Disinherited” at 5 p.m. at IEAS Conference Room, 2223 Fulton St. http://ieas.berkeley.edu
Joy Hakim introduces “The Story of Science” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Sayre Van Young introduces “London’s War: A Traveler’s Guide to World War II” at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Travel Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. 843-3533.
“Reclaiming Zimbabwe: The Exhaustion of the Patriarchal Model of Liberation” with Prof. Horace Campbell, Syracuse Univ., at 6 p.m. at Alekebulan Bookstore, 1757 Alcatraz, Oakland. 595-7918.
End-Dependence Collective “Our Voices are End-Dependent” at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $7-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Word Beat Reading Series at 7 p.m. with featured readers Joe Donohoe and Lenore Weiss at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave. 526-5985.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Get the Lead Out Benefit concert for Melissa Crabtree at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
ThaMuseMeant, Baby Gramps, Wavy Gravy at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryplough.com
Brian Kane at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Peter Brotzmann, Michael Wertmueller, and Marino Pliakas at 8 p.m. at The Jazz House. Cost is $8-$15 sliding scale. www.thejazzhouse.com
David Sanchez Quintet at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $16-$22. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
