Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
THEATER
Altarena Playhouse “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. 1409 High St., Alameda, through June 11. Tickets are $12-$15. 523-1553.
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.
Berkeley Rep “The Miser” at 8 p.m. at the Roda Theater, 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $53. Runs through June 25. 647-2949.
California Shakespeare Theater “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at the Bruns Amphitheater, 100 Gateway Blvd., Orinda. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. through June 25. Tickets are $15 and up. 548-9666.
Masquers Playhouse “The Fantasticks” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond. Tickets are $18. 232-4031. www.masquers.org
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.
FILM
Isabelle Huppert: Passion and Contradiction “The Lacemaker” at 7 p.m. and “Loulou” at 9:10 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Shan Sa reads from “The Empress” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
E. Lynn Harris reads from “I Say a Little Prayer” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St.
Douglas Coupland introduces is novel of the digital age “jPod” at 7:30 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Telegraph. 845-7852.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Tammy Hall Quintet featuring Helena Jack at 8 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6233.
Oakland Opera “X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X” at 8 p.m. at Oakland Metro Opera House, 201 Broadway, through Sun. Tickets are $32-$36. 763-1146.
Peter Hallifax and Julie Jeffrey, viols at 11 a.m. at Loper Chapel, Dana at Durant. Tickets are $7-$10. 220-1195.
Janine Johnson, harpsichord at 5 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $10-$15. 549-1520.
Flauti Diversi “Counterpoint: Bach and The Beatles” at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Tickets are $10-$12. 527-9840.
Atris, Brides of Obscurity at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $8-$10. 848-0886.
Hurricane Sam Rudin and the Hotshots at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ.
West Coast Beatbox Battle at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054.
Adrianne, singer-songwriter, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
High Country, bluegrass, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Josh Workman & Perry Thoorsell Duo at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
DJ & Brook, jazz, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Barry Syska & Friends at 8:30 p.m. at Epic Arts 1923 Ashby Ave. Cost is $5-$10.
Rockermoms Benefit Concert at 7:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Late Show at 11 p.m. with Vince Charming and the New Americans. Cost is $5. 841-2082.
Fleshies, Toys That Kill, Kreamy ‘Lectric Santa at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
Sleepy Alligator, Famous Last Words at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $8. 451-8100.
San Pablo Project, Latin funk, reggae, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Gary Burton Quartet Revisited at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$65. 238-9200.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
CHILDREN
Jose-Luis Orozco and the Children of Centro Vida at 10 a.m. at La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $8 adults, $5 children, and $25 families 525-1463.
Early Music for Families Young musicians will demonstrate instruments used to play Renaissance and Baroque music at 2 p.m. at International House, Bancroft and Piedmont. Free. 848-5591.
THEATER
“Lily, The Felon's Daughter” 19th Century fun, frolic and music, at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington. Suggested donation is $20. 524-2912.
EXHIBITIONS
“Expect Respect: The Power, Joy, and Dignity of Being a Woman” Reception for the artists at 2 p.m. at Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, 920 Peralta St, Oakland. 835-8683.
“Fresh Paint - Second Coat” Meet the artists from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m at Piedmont Lane Gallery, upstairs, 4121 Piedmont Ave. Oakland. www.3lisha.com/freshpaint
East Bay Open Studios Sat. and Sun. For maps and times see www.proartsgallery.org
FILM
Against Indifference: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski “Three Colors: Blue” at 8:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Rhythm and Muse “In Celebration of Swimming” spoken word and music at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. in Live Oak Park. Donations appreciated. Benefits public pool use for homeless and low-income youth. 644-6893.
J. Othello will read from and discuss his book “The Soul of Rock ‘N Roll: A History of African Americans in Rock Music” at 2 p.m. at the Oakland Public Library, West Auditorium, 125 14th St. 238-3134.
Alexander Polikoff describes “Waiting for Gautreaux: A Story of Segregation, Housing, and the Black Ghetto” at 4:30 p.m. at at Cody’s Books on Telegraph. 845-7852.
Sean Wilsey explains “The Thinking Fan’s Guide to the World Cup: 32 Writers on 32 Countries” at 7:30 p.m. at at Cody’s Books on Telegraph. 845-7852.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Philharmonia Chamber Players “Viva Vivaldi: Concerti by Candlelight” 10:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are $20-$40. 642-9988.
Kensington Symphony in a program honoring Robert Schumann at 8 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 545 Ashbury Ave., El Cerrito. Suggested donation. $10-$15. 524-9912.
La Peña 31st Birthday An evening of performances by artists and groups who have had a long association with La Peña at 6 p.m. at La Peña. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Emma’s Revolution Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento St. at Cedar. Tickets are $20 and up at Cody’s Books.
Charles Hamilton Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6233.
“Lost Tales: Glimpses from 1000 Ramayanas” Classical Indian dance at 4 p.m. at the Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $12-$18. 338-4538.
St. Ann Consort O Wondrous Novelty: Masterpieces of Monastic Chant at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph of Arimathea Chapel, Bowditch at Durant. Tickets are $8-$15. 717-9422
Pacific Collegium, Motets of Couperin le Grand, Bernier, and others at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way. Tickets are $10-$15. 459-2341.
Baroque Etcetera “Pallas Nordica: A Swedish Queen in Rome” at 3 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $10. 540-8222.
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble “Aphrodesia” at 7:30 p.m. at The Marsh, 2118 Allston Way. Tickets are $20-$50. 800-838-3006.
Babatunde Lea Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Damond Moodie at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Stanley at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Robin Flower & Libby McLaren at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Kalas, Ragweed, 100 Suns at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $8. 451-8100.
Ed Saindon and Dick Whittington at 8 p.m. at the Jazz-
school. Cost is $20. 845-5373.
Ben Stolorow, solo piano, at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Best Friends, The Morning Benders, Birds and Batteries at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082.
Punks for Pets Benefit for the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society with The Uptones, The Plus Ones, Abi Yo Yo’s at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
BabShad Jazz at 8 pm. at the Sea Mi Restaurant, 856 San Pablo Ave. 845-5692.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
CHILDREN
Circus Clowning A showcase by the students of the Clown Conservatory at Circus Center at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $7.50 children, $12.50 adults. 925-798-1300.
FILM
“Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” at 2 p.m. at Parkway Speakeasy Theater, 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland. Discussion to follow. 848-1994.
Against Indifference: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski “Decalogue 7 and 8” at 3 p.m. and “Decalogue 9 and 10” at 5:15 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Gabriela Taylor reads from “Geckos and Other Guests: Tales of a Kuaa’i Bed & Breakfast” at 5 p.m. at Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Ave. 486-0698.
Bill Buford describes “Heat: An Amateur’s Adventures as Kitchen Salve, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St.
MUSIC AND DANCE
The “Farewell” Consort to celebrate Pastor Jim Stickney’s many years of support for early music at 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Ave., Albany. Suggested donation $10-$1. 525-1716.
San Francisco Choral Artists “Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Song” at 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11 Montecito Ave., at Bay Place, Oakland. Tickets are $18-$25. 415-979-5779.
Horizon Woodwind Quintet at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, Live Oak Park, 1275 Walnut St. Cost is $8-$10.
Seda Ensemble, Persian classical music at 7 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $25. 925-798-1300.
Young People’s Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert at 2 p.m. at Greek Orthodox Church, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$15. 849-9776.
Junior Recorder Society Concert at 5 p.m. at International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave. Free.
Renaissance and Traditional Music from the British Isles and Scandinavia at 2 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $10-$15. 549-3864.
Galileo Project “Liebesmahl: Feast of Love” Sat 3 p.m. at St. Joseph of Arimathea Chapel, Bowditch at Durant. Tickets are $10-$15. 787-9956.
Sweet Hope and Bitter Despair: the Ayres of England’s Golden Age at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph of Arimathea Chapel, corner of Bowditch and Durant. Tickets are $8-$10. 415-565-3274.
King’s Trumpetts & Shalmes at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $10-$15. 415-665-2083.
“A Visit to Paris” Concert of French music at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St., Point Richmond. Tickets $10 at the door. 237-5551.
Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion at 8 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St.. 981-6233.
Rachel Efron Quintet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ.
Gift Horse at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Americana Unplugged: Jacob & Harry at 5 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 655-5715.
Tanaora at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool, 2087 Addison. Cost is $12-$15. 845-5373.
Leftover Dreams, music from The Great American Songbook at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
MONDAY, JUNE 12
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Express with John Rowe at 7 p.m, at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Parlor Tango, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Mark Murphy at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$18. 238-9200.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
CHILDREN
Desert Dave and his pets kick-off the Kensington Library’s Summer Reading Program at 6:30 p.m. at 61 Arlington Ave. 524-3043.
FILM
Against Indifference: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski Early Works: Program 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“The State of Democracy Today” with Cecilia Tichi & Iain Boa at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Andrew Dean Nystrom introduces his “Top Trails Yellowstone Grand Teton National Parks” with a slideshow at 8 p.m at Mrs. Dalloway’s, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Laurie R. King introduces her new crime novel “The Art of Detection” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
“Works In Progress” Women’s Open Mic at 7:30 p.m. at Montclair Women’s Cultural Center, 1650 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. Cost is $5.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Singers’ Open Mic with Ellen Hoffman at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ.
Uncle Earl at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Michael Coleman Trio Jazz Jam at 8 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Bring your instrument. 451-8100.
Debbie Poryes & Friends, jazz, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Walter Savage Quartet at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $6-$10. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
EXHIBITIONS
“Edge of Desire: Recent Art in India” opens at the Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. Cost is $5-$8. 642-0808.
FILM
Against Indifference: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski “Camera Buff” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Café Poetry hosted by Kira Allen at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Donation $2. 849-2568.
Rabbi Michael Lerner will read from “The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Alison Bechdel introduces her memoir “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
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
Luke Westbrook at 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100.
Orquestra La Verdad, salsa, at 8 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Dick Conte Trio & Dick’s Birthday Party! at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. 841-JAZZ.
Goapele at 8 and 10 p.m. through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $15-$24. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
THEATER
San Francisco Recovery Theatre “The Spot” A teenage couple’s lives change dramatically when she gets pregnant. Thurs. and Fri at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. Tickets are $18. 1-866-468-3399.
FILM
Isabelle Huppert: Passionand Contradiction “Madame Bovary” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Janine Brown & Lucy Traber 2005 Members’ Showcase Winners. Artist discussion at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. in Live Oak Park. Free, donations appreciated. 644-6893.
“Expect Respect: The Power, Joy, and Dignity of Being a Woman” Artists panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. at Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, 920 Peralta St, Oakland. 835-8683.
Sandy Tolan reads from “The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East” at 7 p.m at Mrs. Dalloway’s, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Maqams/Modes: The Music of the Jews in the Land of Islam with Prof. Martin Schwartz, at 6:30 p.m. at the Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St. Cost is $6-$8. 549-6950.
Mike Madison will discuss “Blithe Tomato: An Insider's Wry Look at Farmer’s Market Society” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Word Beat Reading Series on “The Lion Speaks: An Anthology for Hurricane Katrina” at 7 p.m. at Mediterraneum Caffe, 2475 Telegraph Ave. 526-5985.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Steve Traylor-Ramirez at 8 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $8-$10. 849-2568.
Slaid Cleaves at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
“Slave, The Funk Party” at 8 p.m. at Kimball’s Carnival, 522 2nd St., Oakland. Tickets are $25-$35 from ticket web.
Atmos Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ.
Houston Jones at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Mr. Lexicon, The Late Night Dates at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082.
Swoop Unit at 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $6. 451-8100.
