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FRIDAY, MAY 13 

THEATER 

Aurora Theatre, “Blue/Orange” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m., 2081 Addison St. through May 15. Tickets are $28-$45. 843-4822. www.aurora.theatre.org 

Berkeley High School, “A Chorus Line” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at the Florence Schwimley Little Theater, Berkeley High Campus. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students at the door. 

Berkeley Repertory Theater “The People’s Temple” at the Roda Theater through June 5. Tickets are $20-$55. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org 

Black Repertory Group “Bubbling Brown Sugar” the musical Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2:30 and 8 p.m. to May 14 at 3201 Adeline St. Tickets are $7-$15. 652-2120.   

Contra Costa Civic Theatre “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, through May 21. Tickets are $12-$20. 524-9132. www.ccct.org 

Eastenders Repertory “A Knight's Escape” and “WWJD,” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m., through May 15 at The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Tickets are $15-$18 available from 568-4118. 

Impact Briefs 7: “The How-To Show” Thu.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave., through May 28. Tickets are $10-$15. 464-4468. www.impacttheatre.com 

Masquers Playhouse “Memorial Day” about the conflicts of a Vietnam veteran, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2:30 p.m. at 105 Park Place, Pt. Richmond. Tickets are $10. 232-4031. www.masquers.org 

EXHIBITIONS 

“The Sketchbook Show” An exhibition of sketchbooks that gives a unique look into the thoughts, writings, inspirations and works in progress of various Bay Area artists. Reception at 7 p.m. at Boontling Gallery, 4224 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Exhibition runs to June 12. www.4leagueindustries.com 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Isabel Allende tells the tale of “Zorro” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Also for young readers. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com 

By the Light of the Moon open mic for women at 7:30 p.m. at Changemakers, 6536 Telegraph Ave. 655-2405. 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Berkeley Opera “Macbeth” by Verdi, with the UC Alumni Chorus at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater. Tickets are $15-$40. 841-1903. www.berkeleyopera.org 

Oakland Opera Theater, “White Darkness” at 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Sun. at 2 p.m. at Oakland Metro, 201 Broadway at Second St., through May 22. Tickets are $18-$32. www.oaklandopera.org 

Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble, “Sanctuary” a concert of devotional music from the 13th-century at 8 p.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $5-$10. 233-4243. www.wavewomen.org  

“Undergrowth” by Pappas and Dancers at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., interactive family matinee Sun. at 2 p.m. at Temescal Arts Center, 511 48th St. at Telegraph, Oakland. Tickets are $10. 599-2325. 

Billy Tipton Memorial Sazophone Quartet at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Vince Wallace Quintet at 9 p.m. at Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Cost is $5. 763-7711. www.cafevankleef.com  

Square Dance with The Rays at Ashkenaz. Family dance at 7 p.m., square dance at 9 p.m. Cost is $13-$15. 525-5054.  

Jill Knight with Jeri Jones at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.  

Los Cenzontles at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.  

Orixa, 40 Watt Hype at 9:30 at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $6-$8. 848-0886.  

Mamapalooza SF, Kami Nixon, Amee Chapman at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082.  

Vicki Burns Quartet at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810. 

DJ & Brook, jazz trio, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.  

Midnite, reggae from the Virgin Islands, at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $25. 548-1159.  

Joe Bob Berkeley at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

The Hellbellies, The Eddie Haskells, Botox Aftermath at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $5. 525-9926. 

The Feverfew at 8:30 p.m. at Epic Arts, 1923 Ashby Ave. Cost is $5-$10.  

Roy Hargrove Quintet at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $15-$26. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com 

SATURDAY, MAY 14 

CHILDREN  

Los Amiguitos de La Peña with Colibri at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children. 849-2568.  

EXHIBITIONS 

“Tilden Inspirations” paintings by Sheila Sondik at the Tilden Environmental Education Center, Tilden Park. Reception for the artist and demonstration at 2:30 p.m. 525-2233. 

“The Art of the Launch” an exhibition of graphic art, photographs and memorabilia relating to the 747 ships built at the Kaiser shipyards during WWII, at the Richmond Museum, 400 Nevin Ave. 235-7387. www.rich 

mondmuseumofhistory.org 

“Delicate Strength: Glass” featuring art glass by Lee Meltier, Chris Roscoe and Kim Webster. Reception at 7 p.m. at 4th Street Studio, 1717D Fourth St. 527-0600.  

“FinnArt” Art by Finns/Art Inspired by Finland A visual arts exhibition Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Finnish Kaleva Hall, 1970 Chestnut, at University. Children’s activities and slide talks at 2 and 3:30 p.m. 848-1525.  

Dutch Boy Studios 2005 Spring Exhibition featuring the work of twenty resident artists. Reception at 7 p.m. at 4701 San Leandro St., Oakland. 534-4751. 

Innersport Spring Art Show with work by Scott Courtenay-Smith, Sally Kiehn and Nita Moreno. Reception at 7 p.m. at 1250 Addison St., #102. www.innersport.com 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Robert Hass, former U.S. Poet Laureate, reads from from “The Addison Street Anthology,” and performances by Mexican folk dancers, Sol Mejica, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The 1870 Antonio Peralta House, 2465 34th Ave., Oakland. 532-9142. 

Maria Amparo Escandon reads from her new novel “González & Daughter Trucking Co.” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.  

Almudena Ortiz talks about her photographs of farmworkers at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge. 981-6235.  

Artist Talk with Jon Brumit on his collaboration with strangers in “Door to Door” at 3 p.m. at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond. 620-6772. www.therichmondartcenter.org 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Calvin Keys & Trio at 7 p.m. for the Grand Opening of Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com 

Sacred & Profane, “Northern Lights” traditional and contemporary Swedish music for choir, at 8 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 1145 Gilman St. Tickets are $12-$18. 524-3611.  

Trinity Chamber Concerts “Quinteto Latino” at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864.  

Four Seasons Concerts “W. Hazaiah Williams Memorial Concert” at 7:30 p.m. at Calvin Simmons Theater, 10 Tenth St. at Oak. Free. 601-7919.  

Rhythm & Muse with jazz pianist Rudi Mwongozi at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center. 527-9753. 

Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble “Listen to the Elements: Music of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire,” at 3 p.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $15-$20. Children under 12 free. 531-8714. www.coolcommunity.org/voci  

Baroque Etcetera “German Greats” at 8 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 5201 Park Blvd., Oakland. Suggested Donation $10. 540-8222. www.baroquetc.org  

Young People’s Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Valley Center for the Performing Arts, Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd. 849-9776. 

Allegro Ballroom Dancers at 8 p.m. at 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville. Fundraiser to fight breast cancer. Tickets are $20-$100. For reservations 655-2888. 

Zydeco Flames at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson with Dana De Simone at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054.  

Pachucada with Dr. Loco Rockin’ Jalapeño Band at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10, $7 with costume. 849- 

Larry Newman & Meli at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.  

Girl Talk at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

Val Esway & El Mirage at 8:30 p.m. at Epic Arts, 1923 Ashby Ave. Cost is $5-$10.  

Steve Seskin with Nina Gerber at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.  

Jah Warrior Shelter with Luna Angel and Moese at 9 p.m. at Club Oasis, 135 12th St., Oakland. 763-0404. 

Pyeng Threadgill, jazz singer-songwriter at 8 p.m. at Studio Rasa, 933 Parker St. Cost is $10-$30. 843-2787. 

Kurt Ribak Jazz Quartet at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com 

The Back Court, Serendipity, The Ghost at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0886.  

Art Khu Trio at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com  

Marcus Selby Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810. 

The Junes, The Shut-Ins at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082.  

Omar Ait Vimon & Daniel Torres, Berber Flamenco roots at 7 p.m. at Spuds, 3290 Adeline Ave. Cost is $7. 597-0795. 

Punk Prom Night with Two Gallants, Jason Webley, This Is My Fist at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926. 

SUNDAY, MAY 15 

CHILDREN 

Thatcher Hurd describes “Sleepy Cadillac: A Bedtime Drive” at 2 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500. 

EXHIBITIONS 

“Drawn by the Brush: Oil Sketches of Peter Paul Rubens” guided tour at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant Ave. 642-0808.  

Albany Artists Works on display at Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. 524-1577. 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Gallery Talk with Sculptor Bruce Beasley discussing his 45-Year Retrospective at 2 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. Cost is $4-$8. 238-2200.  

Sarah Handler discusses the symbolic meanings of the “Chinese Canopy Bed: A Miniature House for Day Life and Conceiving Sons” at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant Ave. 642-0808.  

Poetry Flash with Sharon Fain and Ellery Akers at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com 

Burl Willes and “Picturing Berkeley: A Postcard History” at 11:30 a.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500. 

Robert Bly reads from his second collection of poems “My Sentence Was A Thousand Years of Joy” at 2 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.  

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Jazz on 4th St. Festival from noon to 5:30 p.m., between Hearst and Virginia. Peter Apflebaum Septet at 1:15 p.m., Chris Cain at 2:15 p.m., and Palenque at 3:10 p.m. 

Berkeley Opera “Macbeth” by Verdi, with the UC Alumni Chorus at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater. Tickets are $15-$40. 841-1903. www.berkeleyopera.org 

Chamber Music Sundaes with musicians of the SF Symphony and friends at 3:15 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Tickets are $7-$19 at the door. 415-584-5946.  

Baroque Etcetera “German Greats” at 4 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1823 Hearst St. Suggested donation $10. 540-8222. www.baroquetc.org 

Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin at 3 p.m. in Wheeler Auditorium UC Campus. Tickets are $42. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu 

Chancel Choir and Gospel Band “I Can Tell the World” at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, 2407 Dana St. Pre-concert talk at 7 pm. Free, donation accepted. 848-6242. www.fpcberkeley.org 

Ace of Spades Acoustic Series with the Lonelyhearts, Readyville, Nick Jaina and Paul Manousos at 1 p.m. at Mama Buzz Cafe, 2318 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. Free, all ages.  

Americana Unplugged: The Saddle Cats at 4 p.m. at Jupiter. 655-5715. 

California Friends of French Lousiana Music at 2 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Jam and dance at 5 p.m. Cost is $8-$10. 525-5054.  

Rockin’ the Food Bank, fundraiser for Alameda County Food Bank at 4 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $6. Bring non-perishable foods to donate to the Food Bank. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com 

Don Edwards, cowboy troubador, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.  

Impaled, 100 Suns, Suffocate at 4 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8. 848-0886.  

Monster Squad, Complete Control, The Abuse at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926. 

MONDAY, MAY 16 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Jill Scott reads from her collection of poems “The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours” at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are $10. Sponsored by Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com 

Robert Elias reads from his new baseball mystery “The Deadly Tools of Ignorance” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com 

Poetry Express with Rashna at 7 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Winners of the Etude Club Young Artists Competition in concert at 1 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Free, reservations suggested. 559-3959. 

Contra Costa Big Band at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com 

TUESDAY, MAY 17 

CHILDREN 

Lariat Larry Stories and Rope Tricks at 6:30 p.m. at Kensington Branch Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Annual Quilt Show at the North Berkeley Public Library, 1170 The Alameda, at Hopkins, through May 21. 981-6250. 

“Sojourns” New works by Michael Shemchuk and Emily Payne opens at Cecile Moochnek Gallery, 1809-D Fourth St., and runs through June 26. 549-1018. www.cecilmoochneck.com 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

James Morgan describes “Chasing Matisse: A Year in France Living My Dream” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Kenny Washington at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ.  

Albany High School Jazz Band at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10, benefit for the Albany Music Fund. 525-5054.  

Bohi Busick at 9:30 p.m. at The Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $5. 444-6174.  

Mark Goldenberg, solo guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810. 

Sam Rivers Trio at 8 and 10 p.m. Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com 

Jazzschool Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Alexandra Pelosi describes “Sneaking into the Flying Circus: How the Media Turn Our Presidential Elections Into Freak Shows” at 12:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.  

Peter Kramer introduces his new book “Against Depression” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.  

Trina Robbins introduces “Wild Irish Roses” at 7 p.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento St. 883-0600. 

Rosemary Radford Ruether discusses “Goddesses and the Divine Feminine” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.  

Berkeley Poetry Slam with host Charles Ellik and Three Blind Mice, at 8:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5-$7. 841-2082  

Café Poetry hosted by Paradise Freejalove at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Donation $2. 849-2568.  

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Calvin Keys Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ. 

Ned Boynton Trio at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.  

Valerie Troutt, nu-jazz and soulfusion, at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $5. 849-2568.  

Balkan Folk Dance at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Lessons at 7 p.m. Cost is $7. 525-5054.  

La Verdada, salsa, at 8 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.  

Sonic Camouflage at 8 p.m. at Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, 763-7711.  

Falso Baiano, Brazillian jazz at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

Old Bind Dogs at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $19.50- $20.50. 548-1761.  

Whiskey Brothers at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473.  

High Like Five, Sap, Heros Last Mission at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $6-$7. 848-0886.  

Clairdee at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $15. 238-9200. www.yoshis.comª