Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
THEATER
Aurora Theatre “The Master Builder” Wed. through Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through March 12. Tickets are $38. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Berkeley Rep “9 Parts of Desire” about women in war-torn Iraq, at 8 p.m. at the Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison St., through March 5. Tickets are $30-$59. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Central Works “Shadow Crossing” Thurs. - Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., through March 26. Tickets are $9-$25. 558-1381. www.centralworks.org
Impact Theatre, “Hamlet” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave., through March 18. Tickets are $10-$15. 464-4468. www.impacttheatre.com
The Marsh Berkeley “Strange Travel Suggestions” monologue by Jeff Greenwald, Thurs. and Fri. at 7 p.m. through March 3, at 2118 Allston Way. Tickets are $15-$22. 800-838-3006. www.themarsh.org
Traveling Jewish Theater “Family Alchemy” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., through March 12. Tickets are $12-$35. 415-522-0786. www.atjt.com
UCB Dept. of Theater, “Seven Lears” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. at the Zellerchach Playhouse, UC Campus. Tickets are $8-$14. 642-9925. http://theater.berkeley.edu
EXHIBITIONS
“Edward Weston: Masterworks from the Collection” Curator’s talk with Drew Johnson, Curator of Photography, at 7 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
“Horizon: Uniting Earth and Sky” a group exhibition at ACCI Gallery, 1562 Shattuck Ave. 843-2527.
“Holgalicious” photography exhibition by Looking Glass co-workers and photographers. Reception at 7 p.m. at Cafe Nefeli, Euclid at Hearst. 548-6888.
“Overhung 2: Hungover,” Works by over 100 Bay Area artists. Reception at 7 p.m. at Boontling Gallery, 4224 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
“Everyday People - Extraordinary Dreams” opens with a reception at 7 p.m. at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. Alameda. 523-6957.
Motorcycle Art and Artwork Reception at 5 p.m. at the Esteban Sabar Gallery, 480 23rd St., Oakland. 444-7411. www.estebansabar.com
FILM
Women of Color Film Festival Workshop with Christine Choy at 1 p.m. and “Long Story Short” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam Semi-Finals #1 & #2, for youth aged 13-19, Fri. and Sat. at 7 p.m. at Oakland Metro, 210 Broadway, Oakland. Cost is $4 for youth under 20, $10 general. 415-255-9035, ext. 22. www.youthspeaks.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall , UC Campus, through March 5. Tickets are $32-$54. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Dance Is 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Theater. Tickets are $5-$10. 925-798-1300. www.berkeleyopera.org
The Pacific Boychoir “American Spirituals” at 7:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 27th and Broadway, Oakland. 452-4722. www.pacificboychoir.org
University Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $3-$12. 642-9988.
Good Word at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $10. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
Flip Tha Script with Kiwi, Golda Supanova, Feenix Solite at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $8-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Eddie Marshall’s “No Money Band” at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
The Radiohead Project with Adam Theis, Joe Cohen and Pat Korte at 8 p.m. at the Jazz-
school. Cost is $12. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Bucho and Soul at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $7-$10. 548-1159.
Gail Dobson Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Moodswing Orchestra at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Swing dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Houston Jones at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Frank Wakefield Band at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Linh Nguyen and Jamie Jenkins at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
XBXRX, Battleship, Mika Miko, Saboteurs at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
Du Uy Quintet at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Cas Lucas with Home at Last & Zak Hexum at 8 p.m. at Epic Arts, 1923 Ashby Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 644-2204.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
CHILDREN
Los Amiguitos de La Peña with Germar the Magician at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
EXHIBITIONS
The Art of Living Black 2006 with the works of over 50 artists on display Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richmond Convention Center Memorial Auditorium. Sponsored by the Richmond Art Center. 620-6772.
“Inforestation” an exhibition of drawings, sound, light, and organic materials is being shown at the Addison Street Windows Gallery, 2018 Addison St. Opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibition runs to April 24. 981-7546.
THEATER
“Dust Storm: Art and Survival in a Time of Paranoia” on the Internement of Japanese Americans during WWII, at 2 and 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Tickets are $1-$10. 800-838-3006.
FILM
Women of Color Film Festival “Who Killed Vincent Chin” at 5:30 p.m. and “Confronting What Was” at 8 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Flash with Joseph Campana and D.A. Powell at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Bay Area Poets Coalition holds an open reading from 3 to 5 p.m., at Strawberry Creek Lodge, 1320 Addison St. Park on the street, not in Lodge parking lot. 527-9905. poetalk@aol.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 2 and 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall , UC Campus, through March 5. Tickets are $32-$54. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Dance Is 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Theater. Tickets are $5-$10. 925-798-1300. www.berkeleyopera.org
The Real Vocal String Quartet, synthesis of world and roots music with jazz, classical and pop, at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St., bet. Durant and Bancroft. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864. http://trinitychamberconcerts.com
Jewish Music Festival with the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church Oakland. Tickets are $22-$26. 415-276-1511.
University Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $3-$12. 642-9988.
Emily Bezar, jazz, at 8 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. Tickets are $10 at the door.
The K.T.O. Project at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Tickets are $15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Rhonda Benin and Soulful Strut at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Mal Sharpe’s Big Money in Gumbo Band, featuring Lady Memfis, vocals, at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Rhiannon at 8 p.m. at the Jazz-
school. Cost is $12-$15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Marley’s Ghost at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Sotaque Baiano, Brazilian music, at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10-$12. 548-1159.
Sister I-Live and the Remix Band at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Dale Miller and Friends at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7. 558-0881.
Betsy Stern Trio and TC at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Green & Root with Eileen Hazel at 8:30 p.m. at Epic Arts, 1923 Ashby Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 644-2204. www.epicarts.org
Bryan Girard’s Soul/Jazz Quartet at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Lights Out, Hostile Takeover, Set it Straight at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
FILM
Women of Color Film Festival “I Have Seen...” at 1 p.m. and “Teach Our Children: Works by Christine Choy” at 3:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
EXHIBITIONS
Photography of Brian Hastings Opening reception at 4 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
READINGS AND LECTURES
A Tribute to Zahra Kazemi & Dr. Hammed Shahidian with the Kavosh Iranian Women’s Group at 6 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
Soli Deo Gloria, with guest conductor Chad Runyon, will present Latin Elegance, an a cappella choral concert at 3:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran, 5201 Park Blvd., Piedmont. Tickets at the door are $15-$20. www.sdgloria.org
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 3 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus, through March 5. Tickets are $32-$54. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
“Alarm Will Sound” works by John Adams at 3 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $32, available from 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Chamber Music Sundaes, with members of the San Francisco Symphony and friends at 3:15 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Tickets are $9-$21. 415-584-5946.
Kemo Sabe, The Pickin’ Trix, Val Esway & El Mirage and others in a benefit for Kirk Rundstrom from 2 to 10 p.m at The Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph, Oakland. Tickets are $5-$15. 444-6174.
Terry Rodriguez Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Art Lande Trio “unstandards” at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazz-
school. Cost is $12-$18. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Youthquake Performances, school-age band competition, at 6 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Suzy Thompson, Evie Ladin, and Allegra Yellin, old-time country songs at 11 a.m. at the Temescal Cafe, 4920 Telegraph Ave., near 50th. 595-4102.
Twang Cafe with Dave Gleason’s Wasted Days at 7:30 p.m. at Epic Arts, 1923 Ashby Ave. All ages show. Cost is $5-$10. 644-2204.
Balafo at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Elana Fremerman & Her Hot Hot Trio at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
MONDAY, MARCH 6
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Express with Nance Wogan at 7 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Zilber-Muscarella Quartet & Invitational at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Trovatore, traditional Italian music, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble and Combos at at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s, Jack London Square. Tickets are $15. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
EXHIBITIONS
Michelle Echenique “New Work: Mixed Media Collage” opens at North Berkeley Frame and Gallery, 1744 Shattuck Ave. Runs through April 29. 549-0428.
FILM
Vantage Points: New Documentaries by Women at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Works In Progress” Women’s Open Mic with Jan Steckel at 7:30 p.m. at Montclair Women’s Cultural Center, 1650 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. 276-0379.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Gerard Landry & The Lariats at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson at 8 p.m. 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. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Barbrara Linn at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Jazzschool Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
EXHIBITIONS
Berkeley Youth Arts Festival celebrating the works of Berkeley High School students. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. 644-6893.
FILM
Film 50: History of Cinema “ Victims of Sin” at 3 p.m. and Vidoe: Recent and Strange at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Café Poetry hosted by Kira Allen at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Donation $2. 849-2568.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Music for the Spirit with Ron McKean on organ at 12:15 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway. 444-3555.
Julio Bocca’s Ballet Argentino & Octango at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $24-$48. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Zabava! Izvorno and Late Clift at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Balkan dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Berkeley High Jazz Ensembles at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Ned Boynton’s North Beach Django Band at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Julio Bravo & Salsabor at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Salsa lessons at 8 p.m. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Kurt Riabak Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Grada at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
EXHIBITIONS
“Still Present Pasts” A collaborative exhibition on Korean Americans and the “Forgotten War” Reception at 6 p.m. at Pro Arts, 550 Second St., Oakland. 763-4361.
FILM
The Wide Angle Cinema of Michael Brault “Of Whales, the Moon and Men” at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Exploring The Adirondacks: An Architectural Tour of A Great Rustic Tradition” with Steven Engelhart, Executive Director, Adirondack Architectural Heritage, at 8 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $8-$12. 843-8982.
“Art and War at the Achaemenid Persian Court” with Dr. Michael Roaf, Prof. of Near Eastern Archeology at Munich Univ. at 7:30 p.m. at the Archeological Research Facility, 2251 College Building, UC Campus. 415-338-1537.
Beshara Doumani, Judith Butler Joel Beinin adn Kathleen Frydl look at “Academic Freedom After 9/11” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Word Beat Reading Series with Ronda Lawson and Cynthia Bryant at 7 p.m. at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave., near Dwight Way. 526-5985.
Nomad Spoken Word Night at 7 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
MUSIC AND DANCE
Julio Bocca’s Ballet Argentino & Octango at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $24-$48. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Hespérion XXI, “La Capella Reial de Catalunya” at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $52. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Erike Luckett at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Steve Gannon’s Blue Monday Blues at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Isaac Peña, CD release party at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $16-$8. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Jeremy Cohen Duo at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Triskela, harp, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198. ™
