Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
READINGS AND LECTURES
Tell It On Tuesday Original storytelling at 7 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Cost is $8-$12 at the door. www.juliamorgan.org
Joel Beinin introduces “The Struggle for Sovereignty: Palestine and Israel, 1993-2005” edited by Joel Beinin and Rebecca L. Stein at 5:30 p.m. at Unversity Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585.
Morris Bermanon introduces “Dark Ages America...” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
David Mitchell reads from his new novel “Black Swan Green” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Tom Rigney & Flambeau at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $9. 525-5054.
Larry Vuckovich, jazz piano, at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Ellen Hoffman Trio and Singers’ Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ.
Dave Douglas Quintet at 8 and 10 p.m. Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$18. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Randy Craig Trio at 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Jazzschool Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
THEATER
The Marsh Berkeley “Faulty Intelligence”satirical songs by Roy Zimmerman, Wed.-Thurs. at 7 p.m. at 2118 Allston Way, through April 27. Tickets are $15-$22. www.themarsh.org
FILM
Film 50: History of Cinema “Wings of Desire” at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Berkeley Treasures “A Conversation with Karl Kasten,” painter and printmaker, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. in Live Oak Park. 644-6893.
Jonathan Safran Foer introduces his novel “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.
Elisa Southard, author of “Break Through the Noise: 9 Tools to Propel Your Marketing Message” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Cynthia Taylor on her new book “A. Philip Randolph: The Religious Journey of an African American Labor Leader” at 5:30 p.m. at Unversity Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585.
Writing Teachers Write, monthly reading, at 5 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
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
Wednesday Noon Concert, “Javanese Gamelan” at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
Berkeley Opera “Chrysalis” by Clark Suprynowicz and John O’Keefe at 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $15-$40. 925-798-1300. www.berkeleyopera.org
UC Jazz Ensembles 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.
Helsinki Skylight, with bassist Sam Beven, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Track Fighter, The Main Event, The Great Divorce at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0886.
Dave Douglas Quintet at 8 and 10 p.m. Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$18. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
EXHIBITIONS
“100 Families Oakland: Art & Social Change” artwork created by individuals and families from the neighborhood of West Oakland. Opening and family celebration at 6 p.m. at the African-American Museum & Library, 659 14th St., Oakland. 594-3763.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Nomad Spoken Word Night at 7 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Louis Uchitelle discusses “The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.
Daniel Alarcón discusses his collection of short stories “War by Candlelight” at 6 p.m. at the Oakland Public Library, 125 14th St. 238-3134.
MUSIC AND DANCE
“I’m A Performer” Concert with Malcolm X and LeConte students at 8:30 a.m. at Malcolm X School, 1731 Prince St. 841-2800.
Kitka “Spirit Voices” with Bulgarian folk singer Tzvetanka Varimezova at 8 p.m. at First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St., at Castro, Oakland. Tickets are $20-$22. 444-0323. www.kitka.org
New Century Chamber Orchestra performs Puccini, Beethoven, Bermel and Rhode at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Tickets are $28-$42. 415-357-1111. www.ncco.org
Girl Talk at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Tom Huebner, Steven Pile, Powell St. John at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082 www.starryploughpub.com
Eric Muhler Duo at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Showtime @ 11 Hip Hop at 10 p.m. at the Ivy Room, 585 San Pablo Ave. at Solano. 524-9220. www.ivyroom.com
John Jorgenson Quartet, American gypsy jazz, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $14-$20. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Selector: Project Pimento at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “The Devil’s Disciple” by G.B. Shaw, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through May 6. Tickets are $12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Aurora Theatre “Small Tragedy” Wed.-Sat at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through May 14. Tickets are $38. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
BareStage “The Fantasticks” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m., through April 30, at the basement of Cesar Chavez Student Center, UC Campus. Tickets are $8-$12. 642-3880. barestage.berkeley.edu
Berkeley Rep “The Glass Menagerie” at 8 p.m. at the Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison St. Tickets are $59. Runs through May 31. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Animal Crackers” at 8 p.m. Fri and Sat., and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Contra Costa Civic Theater, 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, through May 20. Tickets are $12-$20. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Impact Theater “Money & Run Episode 4: Go Straight, No Chaser,” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave. Cost is $10-$15. Runs through May 27. 464-4468. www.impacttheater.com
Masquers Playhouse “Relative Values” by Noel Coward. Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond, through May 6. Tickets are $15. 232-4031. www.masquers.org
Subterranean Shakespeare “Richard III” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. at Rose in Live Oak Park, through May. 20. Tickets are $12-$17. 276-3871.
EXHIBITIONS
“Unfinished Story” Art exhibit on the interplay between traditional and modern Vietnamese culture by Chau Huynh. Reception at 6 p.m. at Worth Ryder Art Gallery, 116 Kroeber Hall, UC Campus. 961-1682.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Strictly Speaking: Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know? at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $22-$42. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Michael Pollan describes “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Opera “Chrysalis” by Clark Suprynowicz and John O’Keefe at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $15-$40. 925-798-1300. www.berkeleyopera.org
Berkeley Dance Project 2006 Works by Margaret Jenkins, Reggie Wilson and Ellis Wood Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Campus. Tickets are $8-$14. 642-9925.
Paufve Dance “The Big Squeeze” at 8 p.m. at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz at College. Tickets are $10-$15. Reservations required. 428-9713. www.paufvedance.org
Tito y Su Son, traditional Cuban dance music at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568.
Full on Fly Head, Quadraped, The Ghost Next Door at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0886.
E.W. Wainright’s African Roots of Jazz at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ.
Vismaya Lhi, soprano, Cara Bradbury, piano, at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Cost is $12. 848-1228.
Zazen with guitarist Joaquin Lievano and bassist Andy West, at 7:30 p.m. at Wheeler Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $5-$15. www.zazentour.com
Sambadá, Brazilian, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Listen, meditative sound recordings at 8 p.m. at Studio Rasa, 933 Parker St. Cost is $10-$18. 843-2787. www.studiorasa.org
Ron Thompson, blues, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Kathy Larisch & Carol McComb at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Bob Dalpe Quartet at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Kenny Dinkin and Lemon Juju at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Rube Waddell, Acoustic Virgin, Vermillion Lies at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Monster Squad, Action, Peligro Social 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.
Brazuca Brown at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Rachelle Ferrell at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $15-$30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
EXHIBITIONS
“Celebrating North Richmond History” with art and culture exhibits, speakers, music and community resources, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shields-Reid Community Center, 1416 Kelsey St., Richmond. Sponsored by Contra Costa Health Services. 925-313-6862.
Paintings by Keeyla Meadows Reception at 4:30 p.m. at Bucci’s, 6121 Hollis, Emeryville.
READINGS AND LECTURES
6th Berkeley Poetry Festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St. Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to poet Maggi H. Meyer. Free. 981-5190.
“Chinese American Voices: From the Gold Rush to the Present” A panel discussion with Judy Yung, Him Mark Lai, Ling-chi Wang and others at 2 p.m. at Heller Lounge, MLK Student Union, UC Campus. Sponsored by Eastwind Books of Berkeley. 548-2350.
Sebastian Junger looks at race and justice in “A Death in Belmont” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. 845-7852.
Celebration of the Life & Work of Octavia Butler at 3 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Dance Project 2006 Works by Margaret Jenkins, Reggie Wilson and Ellis Wood at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Campus. Tickets are $8-$14. 642-9925.
Paufve Dance “The Big Squeeze” at 8 p.m. at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz at College. Tickets are $10-$15. Reservations required. 428-9713.
“Migrating Woman with Bird” dance performance by Patricia Bulitt at 3 p.m. at Lakeview Public Library, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland. 238-7344.
Zakir Hussain, tabla, presents Masters of Percussion at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $24-$46. 642-9988. twww.calperfs.berkeley.edu
World Dance Salon performances by KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company, Chhandam School of Kathak North Indian Classical Dance and Bharata Natyam of South India at 8 p.m. at the Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance, 729 Heinz Ave. Free. 845-2605.
The 15th Annual Opera Scenes at 8 p.m. at Valley Center of the Performing Arts, Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd. Oakland. Tickets are$5-$15. 436-1330.
¡La Gran Noche de la Nueva Canción! Grupo Raiz’s 2006 reunion concert, a benefit for the La Peña Community Chorus at 8 p.m. at La Peña. Tickets are $22-$24. 849-2568.
Slammin’ at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Kotoja at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. African dance lesson at 9 p.m. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Cutty Ranks at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $15-$20. 548-1159.
Ira Marlowe and Megan McLaughlin at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
House Jacks at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The Room, The Hills, Breakpoint at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
Mark Levine Trio at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Rhonda Benin & Soulful Strut at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Nathaniel Cooper at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7. 558-0881.
Cast of Thousands, The Plus Ones, Mike Park at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. All ages show. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Fourtet with Chase Michaels at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Go It Alone, Paint It Black, The Loved Ones 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.
Rachelle Ferrell at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $15-$30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
EXHIBITIONS
“Full Circle: Mandala” Paintings by Margaret Lindsey and Susan St. Thomas and pine needle and clay vessels by Melissa Woodburn. Reception at 4 p.m. at the Community Art Gallery, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Ave. Exhibit runs through May 12. 204-1667.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal” Reception and book-signing with author Anthony Arnove at 2 p.m. at Middle East Children’s Alliance, 901 Parker St. 548-0542 .
“Jewish Women’s Voices in Prose and Poetry” with Chana Bloch and Elizabeth Rosner at 10:30 a.m. at the BRJCC, 1414 Walnut St. Cost is $5, reservations required. 848-0237.
Poetry Flash with Luis Garcia, David Gitin, and Belle Randall at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Opera “Chrysalis” by Clark Suprynowicz and John O’Keefe at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $15-$40. 925-798-1300. www.berkeleyopera.org
Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra presents the Beethoven Mass in C Major, Faure Pavane for Chorus and other musical highlights at 4:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph The Worker Church, 1640 Addison St. Free admission, donations always welcome. www.bcco.org
Octangle Wind Quintet presents a benefit concert for Healing Muses, with music by Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and Jacob at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. 644-6893.
American Recorder Orchestra of the West “Musical Traditions of Eastern Europe” at 3 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church, 2220 Cedar St. richgeis@jps.net
The Pacific Collegium presents works for double-choir by J. S. Bach and Antonio Vivaldi at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $8-$12.
“Festival of Spirituals” with Kalil Wilson, tenor and Jeannine Anderson, soprano at 3:30 p.m. at Beth Eden Baptist Church, 1183 Tenth St., at Adeline, Oakland. Tickets are $8-$10. 414-0599.
College of Alameda Jazz Band performs a free jazz concert from 2 to 6 p.m at the Oakland Conservatory of Music, 1616 Franklin St., Oakland. Families welcome. 748-2213. 748-2312.
Berkeley Dance Project 2006 Works by Margaret Jenkins, Reggie Wilson and Ellis Wood at 2 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Campus. Tickets are $8-$14. 642-9925.
Afro-Cuban Folkoric Dance Benefit for the Diaz Dance Foundation at 6 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Paufve Dance “The Big Squeeze” at 8 p.m. at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz at College. Tickets are $10-$15. Reservations required. 428-9713.
Ballet Folklorica “Quetzalli” de Veracruz at 3 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $22-$40. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Charlie King and Karen Brandow at 3 p.m. at Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby St. Donation $10-$20.
Save Our Steinway Benefit Concert, to restore the 1909 Steinway at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalists at 2:30 p.m. at 1924 Cedar at Bonita. Donation $5. 841-4824.
Ronny Cox at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Brazilian Soul at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Maria Marquez Quartet at 4:30 at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$15. 845-5373.
Flamenco Open Stage with Yaelisa & Her Students at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Adrian West at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Saros, Ocean, Embers, The Makai at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
Rachelle Ferrell at 2 and 8 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $15-$30. 238-9200.
