Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
TUESDAY, MAY 16
READINGS AND LECTURES
Shaunna Oteka McCovey, Yurok tribe member, reads from her book of poetry, “Smokehouse Boys” at 6:30 p.m. at the Dimond Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave. 482-7844.
Shelby Steele describes “White Guilt: How Blacks & Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
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.
Singers’ Open Mic with Ellen Hoffman at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ.
Gove Scrivenor at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Howard Barken Trio, jazz, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Jazzschool Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
CHILDREN
“Zink: The Myth, The Legend, The Zebra” A musical play by Park Day School, Wed. and Thurs. at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Suggested donation $10 for adults and $5 for children at the door.
FILM
“Caribe” Politics, passion, and environmentalism in Costa Rica at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5-$6. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Michelle Goldberg describes “Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852.
Café Poetry hosted by Paradise at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Donation $2. 849-2568.
John Curl will read from his new books “Ancient American Poets” and “Scorched Birth” 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
MUSIC AND DANCE
Music for the Spirit with organ music of women composeers at 12:15 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway. 444-3555.
Whiskey Brothers Old Time and Bluegrass at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Le Jazz Hot at 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100.
Bernard Anderson & The Old School Band at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $9. 525-5054.
Mazacote at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Calvin Keys Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ.
Solo Bass Night with Michael Manring, Jean Baudin, Jeff Schmidt and Dave Grossman at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Blue Roots at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Delinquent Monastery, Lost and Found Generation, Bumbalo at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8. 848-0886.
Rebeca Mauleón at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, MAY 18
EXHIBITIONS
“Wood Sculpture by Paul Hoffman” Reception at 5 p.m. at The Sculpture Court, 1111 Broadway, Oakland. Exhibit runs through July 19. 238-6836.
“Works by William Wareham and Keith Ferris” Reception at 5 p.m. at Gallery 555, 555 12th St., Oakland. Exhibit runs through July 28. 238-6836.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Nomad Spoken Word Night at 7 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Alvin Toffler introduces his new book “Revolutionary Wealth” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
Word Beat Reading Series with Robert Tricaro and Cherise Wyneken at 7 p.m. at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave. 526-5985.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Natya Indian Dance, the art of storytelling through classical Indian dance at 1 p.m. at the Brookfield Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 9255 Edes Ave. 615-5725.
Albany High School Jazz & Rhythm Bound R&B Bands at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$10. 525-5054.
Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $19.50-$20.50. 548-1761.
Maya Kronfeld Group at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ.
Wayward Monks at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082.
Vienna Tang, singer songwriter, at 8 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $15-$20. 548-1159.
Showtime @ 11 Hip Hop at 10 p.m. at the Ivy Room, 585 San Pablo Ave. at Solano. 524-9220.
Bop City at 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $8. 451-8100.
Keiko Matsui at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $24-$28. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
FRIDAY, MAY 19
THEATER
Altarena Playhouse “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. 1409 High St. through June 11. Tickets are $12-$15. 523-1553.
Berkeley Rep “The Miser” at 8 p.m. at the Roda Theater, 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $53. Runs through June 25. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Berkeley Rep “The Glass Menagerie” at 8 p.m. at the Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison St. Tickets are $59. Runs through June 18. 647-2949.
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.
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.
Shotgun Players “King Lear” Thurs.-Sun. at 8 p.m. at the Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. to June 18. Tickets are $15-$30, reservations suggested. 841-6500.
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.
TheatreFIRST “World Music” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. at Old Oakland Theatre, 461 Ninth St. at Broadway. Tickets are $18-$22. 436-5085.
EXHIBITIONS
“Notations” Introducing artists Keiko Ishihara, Erik Schmitt, and Carol Lee Shanks. Reception at 6 p.m. at Cecile Moochnek Gallery, 1809-D Fourth St. 549-1018.
“Mindscapes” Paintings by Dianne Arancibia. Reception at 6:30 p.m. at Red Oak Realty Gallery, 1891 Solano Ave. 849-9990, ext. 2160.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Vision and Misperception: What Art Lovers Need to Know” with Ariella Popple, Vision Scientist, UCB, at 7:30 p.m. at 4th Street Studion, 1717D Fourth St. 527-0600.
Paul Rieckoff describes “Chasing Ghosts: A Soldier’s Fight for America From Baghdad to Washington” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Kairos Youth Choir “We Travel Along, Singin’ Our Song ... Side by Side” at 4 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, Live Oak Park. Tickets are $8-$12. 704-4479.
Oakland East Bay Symphony “Let Us Break Bread Together” Chorale Concert with the Oakland Symphony Chorus, the Kucy Kinchen Chorale, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and Mt. Eden High School Choir at 8 p.m. at Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. Tickets are $15-$60. 625-8497.
Soli Deo Gloria and the Russian Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa Clara, Alameda. Tickets at the door are $20-$25. www.sdgloria.org
Jacqueline Castro Ravelo, Chilean singer, with Raphael Manriquez at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568.
Culture Shock Oakland “Bringing Back the Boogie!” at 8 p.m., Sat. at 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $12-$20. www.shockfamily.org
Forensic Science, Enzyme Dynamite, Distant Relatives at 8:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0886.
Beegie Adair Trio, piano jazz, at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15-$18. 845-5373.
Ed Reed with Laura Klein Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ.
Don Neely’s Royal Society Five at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $16. 525-5054.
Amy Meyers, singer-songwriter, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $19.50-$20.50. 548-1761.
Terry Rodriguez Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Jaia Suri and Renee Asteria, singer-songwriters, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Jonathan Segel, Victor Krummenacher, Lucio Menegon at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082.
Batalion of Saints, Deadfall at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
Santero, latin fusion, soul at 8 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low. Cost is $5. 548-1159.
The Mad Youth Orchestra at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $10. 451-8100.
Gabriel Mann, Cas Lucas and Zack Hexum in an all ages show at 8 p.m. at Epic Arts, 1923 Ashby Ave. Cost is $5. 644-2204.
The Regiment at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Keiko Matsui at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $24-$28. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SATURDAY, MAY 20
CHILDREN
“How to Be” Lisa Brown introduces her new picture book for children at 11 a.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
“It’s NOT a Piece of Cake” Children’s Theater by the Berkwood Hedge School at 2 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $6 at the door.
THEATER
Living Arts Playback Theatre Ensemble Personal stories shared by audience members then transformed by the ensemble into improvised theater pieces at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $12-$18. 595-5500, ext. 25.
Livarte opens at 8 pm, with a stage appearance and art installation in a living room atmosphere, 3230 Adeline St. 601-5774.
EXHIBITIONS
“FinnArt” Art by Finns and art inspired by Finland From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Finnish Kavela Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. Free. www.geocities.com/finnartexhibits/info.html
“Fresh Paint - Second Coat” works by 25 Bay Area artists opens with a reception at 6 p.m. at Piedmont Lane Gallery, 4121 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Exhibit runs to June 17. www.3lisha.com/freshpaint/
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jan Steckel reads from her new book of poetry, “The Underwater Hospital” at 5 p.m. at the Laurel Book Store at 4100 MacArthur Blvd., corner of 39th Ave., Oakland. 531-2073.
Storytelling Festival from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area in El Sobrante. Tickets $11-$55. 869-4946. www.bayareastorytelling.org
Matthieu Racard, a Buddhist monk, introduces “Happiness” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Telegraph Ave. 845-7852.
MUSIC AND DANCE
“Celebrating 25 Years of Integrated Dance in America” a festival of physically integrated contemporary dance featuring AXIS Dance Company, Dancing Wheels and Full Radius Dance at 8 p.m. at Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$20. 925-798-1300.
Chamber Mix performs music of Tann, Hoover, Tower, Bilotta, McManus, and Stoddard, at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. bet. Durant and Bancroft. Tickets are $12-$18. 549-3864.
“Till You Find Your Dream” Broadway selections, American folk and popular music by the Cantare Chorale and All Star Singers at 7:30 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$25. 836-0789.
Young People’s Symphony Orchestra at 8 pm at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. www.ypsomusic.net
Hip Hop Festival at 7 p.m. and Dream, El Efe and Company of Prophets at 9:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15 for both shows, or $10 for each. 849-2568.
Robin Gregory & Bill Bell Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Tom Rigney & Flambeau at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054.
Steve Taylor, folk-country-blues, at 7 p.m. at A Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave., at Alcatraz.
Jared Karol, singer-songwriter, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Re-Ignition, The Miserables, Index A, Displace at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0886.
Good for Cows and John Schott’s Dream Kitchen at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12. 845-5373.
Caroline Chung Duo at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
George Cotsirilos Jazz Trio at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Ray Cepeda at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7-$10. 558-0881.
The Hoo, The Rave Ups, Sun Kings at 8 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $20. 451-8100.
bonoR, Danny Partridge Experience at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082.
Jinx Jones Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Corrupted Youth, Civilian Outbreak, The Deadly Rhythm at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
Keiko Matsui at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $24-$28. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SUNDAY, MAY 21
CHILDREN
Asheba, participatory Caribbean music concert, at 3 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
“It’s NOT a Piece of Cake” Children’s Theater by the Berkwood Hedge School at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $6 at the door.
EXHIBITIONS
“Healing Waters” paintings by Judi Miller, glass sculpture by Carol Holmes, and “Katrina’s Children” art and poetry by gulf coast youth from River of Words. Reception at 4 p.m. at the Community Art Gallery, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Ave. Exhibit runs through July 5. 204-1667.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Storytelling Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area in El Sobrante. Tickets are $11 for a single event, $55 for the entire weekend. 869-4946. www.bayareastorytelling.org
Joe Fischer will discuss his new book “Poker Passion” at 2 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
Poetry Flash with Lynne Knight and Kathleen Lynch at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Telegraph. Donation $2. 845-7852. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Jazz on Fourth Street from noon to 5 p.m. with Bill Bell Quartet, Big Belly Blues Band, John Santos Quartet and the Berkeley High Jazz Orchestra & Combos. 526-6294.
Volti and the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra “Our Voices Rise in Song Together” at 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, at Ellsworth. Tickets are $15-$20. 415-771-3352. www.voltisf.org
Prometheus Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler’s Ruckert Lieder with Elspeth Franks, mezzo soprano, and Claudio Santome, tenor, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland. Admission is free, donation requested. www.prometheussymphony.org
Kairos Youth Choir “We Travel Along, Singin’ Our Song ... Side by Side” at 4 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, Live Oak Park. Tickets are $8-$12. 704-4479.
Golden Gate Boys Choir at 2 p.m. at Calvary Christian Center, 1516 Grand St., Alameda Tickets are $10 adlts, $5, children. 887-4311. www.ggbc.org
Organ Music at St. John's with Roberta Gary, University of Cincinatti, in an an all-Bach recital on the Brombaugh organ at 4 p.m. at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Donation $15. Reception follows performance. 845-6830.
Oakland School for the Arts Big Band, Drum Corp, and Percussion Ensemble at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Donations benefit Oakland School for the Arts. 228-3207.
Kenny White at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Ben Adams Quintet, CD release party, at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Americana Unplugged, bluegrass and oldtime showcase, with The Earl Brothers at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 655-5715.
Creative Aging Benefit Concert with Avotcja, Rafael Gonzalez, Judith-kate Firedman, and many others, at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568.
Advanced High School Jazz Workshop Ensemble at 4:30 at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373.
Stephanie Neira, flamenco open stage at 7 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054.
DJ Hamouris at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Howard Alden Quartet at 8 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
