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TUESDAY, DEC. 13 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

“From Chaucer to Pynchon in 90 Minutes” By students in the English Dept of Vista Community College at 6 p.m. in Room 120, Vista Annex Bldg, 2075 Allston Way. 306-0206. 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Holiday Music with the First Presbyterian Church’s High School Choir at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043. 

Tom Rigney & Flambeau at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054.  

Ellen Hoffman and Singers’ Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ.  

Christmas Jug Band at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.  

Debra Poyres & Friends at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.  

Charlie Hunter Trio, featuring John Ellis & Derrek Phillips at 8 and 10 p.m. through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$22. 238-9200.  

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

Brian Kane, solo jazz guitar, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810. 

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 

FILM 

The Battles of Sam Peckinpah “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.  

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Jesse Goldhammer talks about “The Headless Republic: Sacrificial Violence in Modern French Thought” at 5:30 p.m. at University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585. 

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

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  

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Music for the Spirit with Lenny Ott, trumpet and Ron McKean, organ, at noon at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway. 444-3555. 

Berkeley High School Jazz Combos at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ.  

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

La Peña Workshop Recitals with the Afro Cuban Youth Ensemble, The Lab Live Hip Hop Ensemble and the La Peña Latin Jazz Ensemble at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5-$7. 849-2568.  

Bernard Anderson & The Old School Band at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Swing dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054.  

Candela at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.  

Home at Last at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

THURSDAY, DEC. 15 

FILM 

Marcel Pagnol’s Provence “Letters from My Windmill” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. 

EXHIBITIONS 

“Justice Matters: Artists Consider Palestine” A exhibition of works by fourteen Palestinian and American artists. “An Evening with Judy Gussman and Joy Hilden” at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. in Live Oak Park. 644-6893.  

Artists’ Annual Exhibition New work in a variety of media. Reception at 6 p.m. at Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave. 549-2977. www.kala.org 

“Taisho Chic: Japanese Modernity, Nostalgia and Deco” guided tour at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant Ave. 642-0808. 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

E.L Doctorow introduces his new novel “The March” at 6:15 p.m. at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. Tickets are $40, $50 per couple and includes the book. Tickets from the Nov. 17 event will be honored. 845-7852.  

Margaretta K. Mitchell and Zack Rogow introduce “The Face of Poetry,” on the Lunch Poems Series, at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloway’s 2904 College Ave. 704-8222. 

Nomad Spoken Word Night at 7 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.  

MUSIC AND DANCE 

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

Magnes Music Salon with Stu Brotman and Josh Horowitz on Jewish Klezmer music at 6:30 p.m. at the Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St. Cost is $6-$8. 549-6950, ext. 333. 

Jim Grantham Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com 

Friendship First, Midline Errors at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082. 

Eye of the Storm Benefit for Racial Justice from Oakland to New Orleans at 6 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Donation $10. 849-2568.  

Tom Duarte at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.  

Dhol Patrol at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Bhangra dance lesson at 9 p.m. Cost is $8. 525-5054.  

Interactive Crew at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

FRIDAY, DEC. 16 

THEATER 

Aurora Theatre “Marius” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through Dec. 18. Tickets are $28-$45. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org 

Berkeley Rep “Brundibár” A musical fable staged by Tony Kushner and Maurice Sendak at the Roda Theater through Dec. 28. Ticekts are $15-$64. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org 

Masquers Playhouse “Dear World” Jerry Herman’s musical, Fri. and Sat at 8 p.m. through Dec. 17 at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond. Tickets are $15. 232-4031. www.masquers.org 

Shotgun Players “Cabaret” Thurs. - Sun. at 8 p.m. at the Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Through Jan. 15. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org 

EXHIBITIONS 

Luthier’s An exhibtion of tradition guitar and ukulele making at the Addison Street Windows Gallery, 2018 Addison St., through Jan. 15. 981-7533. 

“Italian Landscapes” paintings by Anthony Holdsworth. Reception at 5:30 p.m. at Caffe 817, 817 Washinton St., Oakland.  

FILM 

The Battles of Sam Peckinpah “Cross of Iron” at 7 p.m. and “The Osterman Weekend” at 9:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. 642-0808.  

MUSIC AND DANCE 

“The Nutcracker” by Berkeley Ballet Theater at 7 p.m. at The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 Shattuck Ave. Tickets are $20. 843-4689. www.berkeleyballet.org 

Woman’s Antique Vocal Ensemble ”What Sweeter Music” English and Spanish Christmas music at 8 p.m. at Lake Merritt United methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave. Tickets are $5-$15. www.wavewomen.org 

The Christmas Revels at 7:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 1 and 5 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Theater, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Tickets are $15-$42. 415-773-1181. www.calrevels.org 

Cowpokes for Peace at 7 p.m. at A Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave. at Alcatraz. Free, all ages welcome. 420-0196. 

North Indian Classical Music Benefit for Himalayan Earthquake Survivors at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., Kensington.  

Michael Jones, violin and John Burke, piano, at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Cost is $12. 848-1228. www.giogigallery.com 

Tito y Su Son, traditional Cuban dance music, at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Robin Gregory & Max Perkoff Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com 

Jai Uttal & The Pagan Love Orchestra at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15-$18. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com 

Beth Waters with Adrianne at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.  

Al Stewart at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $24.50-$25.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org 

Danny Caron Duo at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.  

David Gans, Mario DeSio and Jeff Pehrson at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net 

Scott Amendola Band with guest Jeff Cauthier at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com 

Abi Yo Yos, Inpect Her Gadget, Set Off at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926. 

Blow Fly at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low. Cost is $5-$8. 548-1159.  

Wayward Monks at 8:30 p.m. at Epic Arts, 1923 Ashby Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 644-2204. 

Loosewig Jazz Trio, contemporary jazz, at 8 p.m. at Ristorante Raphael, 2132 Center St. 644-9500. 

Synchrosystem at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

Charlie Hunter Trio, featuring John Ellis & Derrek Phillips at 8 and 10 p.m. through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$22. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com 

SATURDAY, DEC. 17 

CHILDREN 

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

FILM 

Marcel Pagnol’s Provence “Marius” at 6 p.m. and “Fanny” at 8:20 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.  

EXHIBITIONS 

“Fragments of Time” Paintings by Ireneusz Ciesiolkiewicz from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. at 6525 Shattuck Ave. Oakland. 415-756-0951. 

Silver Jewelry Show from noon to 6 p.,m. at Elixir Salon, 1599 Hopkins Ave. 

THEATER 

“Dick ‘N Dubya Show: A Republican Cabaret” Sat. and Sun. at 7 p.m. at The Marsh Berkeley, 2118 Allston Way, through Dec. 18. Tickets are $10-$22. 800-838-3006. www.themarsh.org 

Moshe Cohen and Unique Derique “Cirque Do Somethin’” Sat. and Sun. at 1 p.m. at the Marsh, 2120 Allston Way. Tickets are $10-$15. 800-838-3006. www.themarsh.org 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Rhythm & Muse Young Performer’s Night with Lily Stoner, John Farley, Afi Adjene Nkhume, Mehrnush Golriz and others at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. 527-9753. 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

“The Nutcracker” by Berkeley Ballet Theater at 2 and 7 p.m. at The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 Shattuck Ave. Tickets are $20. 843-4689. www.berkeleyballet.org 

Kali’s Angels and New Spirit Voices, original songs, ecstatic chants and holiday music at 7:30 p.m. at Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave. Suggested Donation $10-$20. For reservations call 704-7729. www.newspiritchurch.org 

Berkeley Music Co. Players at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Cost is $12-$15. 848-1228. www.giorgigallery.com 

Navidad Flamenca at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $18-$20. 849-2568. www.lapena.org  

Quanti Bomani, saxophonist, at 8 p.m. at Linen Life, , 1375 Park Ave., Emeryville. Tickets are $20. 1-866-468-3399. 

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

Moot Davis and the Cool Deal at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com 

Oak, Ash & Thorn at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org 

Carribean Allstars at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com 

David K. Matthews Duo at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.  

Sharon Knight and Megan McLaughlin at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net 

Moment’s Notice A salon for improvised music, dance and theater at 8 p.m. at Western Sky Studio, 2525 Eighth St. Cost is $8-$10. 415-831-5592. 

Girl Talk Band, bluesy jazz, at 8 p.m. at Ristorante Raphael, 2132 Center St. 644-9500. 

The Ravines at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7. 558-0881. 

Iron Lung, Unpersons, Laudanum at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926. 

Brazuca Brown at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

SUNDAY, DEC. 18 

EXHIBITIONS 

“Taisho Chic: Japanese Modernity, Nostalgia and Deco” guided tour at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant Ave. 642-0808. 

FILM 

Marcel Pagnol’s Provence “Fanny” at 3 p.m. and “César” at 5:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

“The Nutcracker” by Berkeley Ballet Theater at 2 p.m. at The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 Shattuck Ave. Tickets are $20. 843-4689. www.berkeleyballet.org 

Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra, “Gloria” by Poulenc at 4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Admission in free, donations welcome. www.bcco.org 

Christmas Concert and Carols at 2:30 p.m. at First Church of Christ, scientist, 1701 Franklin St. 832-2364. 

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way at Ellsworth. Donations accepted. 845-0888. 

A Medieval Christmas with the San Francisco Choral Artists performing Britten’s Ceremeony of Carols at 4 p.m. at St. Pauls’ Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave. Tickets are $18-$25. 415-979-5779. www.sfca.org 

Carolyn Plummer CD Release Party at 4 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com 

Carlos Oliveira & Brazillian Origins, featuring Harvey Waiapel at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com 

Cascada de Flores, music of Mexico and Cuba at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org 

Holly Near at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $24.50-$25.50. 548-1761.  

Soja's Upward Spiral Kiirtan Benefit Concert for recent natural disasters at 7 p.m. at Yoga Mandala, 2807 Telegraph Ave. www.yogamandalastudio.com 

Ross Hammond at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.  

MONDAY, DEC. 19 

THEATER 

PlayGround “Resolutions” Six emerging playwrights debut new works at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Rep, 2025 Addison St. Pre-show panel discussion at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16. 415-704-3177.  

READINGS AND LECTURES 

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

MUSIC AND DANCE 

West Coast Songwriters Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $5.50. 548-1761. 

Trovatore, traditional Italian music, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.  

Frank Jackson 80th Birthday Party at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $6-$10. 238-9200.  

TUESDAY, DEC. 20 

FILM 

“The Drivetime” a cyber-fi film by Antero Alli at 7 p.m. at Blake’s, 2367 Telegraph. 464-4640. www.verticalpool.com  

READINGS AND LECTURES 

Tell on on Tuesdays Storytelling at 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Cost is $8-$12 sliding scale. www.juiamorgan.org 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Sauce Piquante at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com 

Ellen Hoffmaan with Singers’ Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com 

Mike Stern with Dennis Chambers, Victor Wooten & Bob Francescini at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Fri. Cost is $22-$26. 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. 

Eric Shifrin, solo jazz piano, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810. 

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 

READINGS AND LECTURES 

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 www.starryploughpub.com 

MUSIC AND DANCE 

Music for the Spirit with Ron McKean, organ, at noon at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway. 444-3555. 

“From the Darkness, Solace” A Winter Solstice event with musicians and video artists at 7 pm. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. Donation $10-$20. 228-3207. 

“A Little Cole in Your Stocking” with Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia at 8 p.m. at Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St. 

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

Ned Boynton Trio 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.  

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

Orquestra La Verdad at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low. Dance lessons at 8 p.m. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.  

Sonny Heinila Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277. 

Freight Holiday Revue & Fundraiser at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $16.50-$17.50. 548-1761.