Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
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. 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. 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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
THEATER
Aurora Theatre “Permanent Collection” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through July 23. Tickets are $28-$45. 843-4822. www.auroratheatere.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.
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
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.
“Lily, The Felon’s Daughter” 19th Century fun, frolic and music, Fri. and Sat. 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. www.uucb.org
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
Pinole Community Players “Oliver!” the musical, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., selected Sun. at 2 p.m., at the Community Playhouse, 601 Tennent Ave., Pinole, through July 15. Tickets are $14-$17. 724-3669, 223-3598.
San Francisco Recovery Theatre “The Spot” A teenage couple’s lives change dramatically when she gets pregnant, 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, 650-438-3964.
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. www.shotgunplayers.org
TheatreFirst Staged readings of four plays under consideration for next season, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at at 469 9th St., Oakland. Free. 436-5085.
EXHIBITIONS
“Saccharine” Artwork by Jennifer Dranttel. Reception at 8 p.m. at The Living Room Gallery, 3230 Adeline St. Donation $5. 601-5774.
FILM
Isabelle Huppert: Passion and Contradiction “Every Man for Himself” at 7 p.m. and ”Passion” at 8:50 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Anthony Bourdain introduces his new stories from the kitchen in “The Nasty Bits” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com
“The Music of Sepharad, Ashkenaz, And Their Melodic Environments” with Martin Schwartz at 6:30 p.m. at the Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St. Cost is $6-$8. 549-6950.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Altipampa, Andean music, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12-$14. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Betsy Rose “Welcome To The Circle” at 7:15 p.m. in the Small Assembly of First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way. Suggested donation $15-20 sliding scale.
Irina Rivkin, Clara George Celebrate LGBT Pride with the Rose Street Harmony Tours at 8 p.m. at Eli’s Mile High Club, 3629 MLK, Oakland. 654-6124.
Ann Ryu, Mariana Levine, violins, Jessica Cande, viola, Liz Varnegan, cello, at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Cost is $15. 848-1228.
Swiss Cheese Sonata An evening of work by Pappas and Dancers, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., interactive family matinee Sun. at 2 p.m. at Temescal Arts Center, 511 48th St., at Telegraph, Oakland. Tickets are $10-$20 for the evenings, $7 for the interactive. 599-2325.
Jules Broussard/Ned Boynton Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Jill Knight, singer-songwriter, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Freight 38th Anniversary Revue with Phil Marsh, David Jacobs-Strain, Audrey Auld Mezera and others at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $16.50-$17.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Clifford Lam Duo at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Grace Woods and David Serotkin, singer-songwriters, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Luv Planet, Robert Temple & His Soulfolk Ensemble, Groovy Judy at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Requiem, Spag, Placenta 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.
Grease Trap, oaktown funk, at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5. 548-1159.
Inspector Double Negative at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $18-$10. 451-8100. www.uptownnightclub.com
Guru Garage, jazz-funk, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
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
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
EXHIBITIONS
“Turnstyle” works by Los Angeles graffiti artist Joe Joe Webb at 4 p.m. at Transmissions Gallery, 1177 San Pablo Ave. 558-4084.
FILM
Against Indifference: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski “Three Colors: Blue” at 4 p.m. “Three Colors: White” at 6:45 p.m. and “Three Colors: Red” at 8:45 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jan Steckel reads from her new book of poetry “The Underwater Hospital” at 2 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch Library, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland. 238-7344.
Mark Bowden describes “Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America’s War with Militant Islam” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
The Mirage Ensemble “Images and Reflections” Music of Messiaen, Debussy, Argento, Griffes and Reger at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St., bet. Durant and Bancroft. Tickets are $12-$18. 549-3864.
Meghana Gadgil, “Bharatnatyam Arangetram” dance performance at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave.
La Peña Community Chorus at 9:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
John Richardson Band at 9 p.m. at Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington. The show is free and all ages.
Robin Gregory and her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
James Brennan and Rabbit, singer-songwriters, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
The Jimdangles, contemporary jazz, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Fiddlekids Camp Faculty Fiddlefest at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Vocal Sauce at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Ben Adams Jazz Trio at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
John Richardson Band at 9 p.m. at Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington. Free, all ages.
The Uptones at 8 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $10. 451-8100. www.uptownnightclub.com
Grapefruit Ed, John Howland Trio at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Sour Mash Jug Band, Pine Hill Haints, The Can Kickers, 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, JUNE 18
THEATER
“Boomtime” sketch comedy with Brent Weinbach, Moshe Kasher, and Alex Koll at 8 p.m. at La Val’s Subterranean Theater, 1834 Euclid Ave. Tickets are $8-$10 sliding scale.
FILM
Isabelle Huppert: Passion and Contradiction “Heaven’s Gate” at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“India Goes Global: Art and Modernity” with Vishakha N. Desai at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Poetry Flash with Anne Marie Macari and Jean Mead at 7:30 p.m. at Diesel Bookstore, 5433 College Ave. Donation $2. 653-9965.
MUSIC AND DANCE
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 at the door are $9-$21. 415-584-5946. www.chambermusicsundaes.org
“Joy Crocker Celebration Memorial Concert” at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2619 Broadway at 27th St., Oakland. 703-9350.
WomenSing “In the Wake of Music” at 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2354 Channing Way. Tickets are $10-$20. 925-974-9169. www.womensing.org
Preston Reed, guitar, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Jesus Diaz at 6:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $40. Benefits Lighthouse Community Charter School. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Yolanda Alicia Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Americana Unplugged: Craig Ventresco and Meredith Axelrof bluegrass and oldtime showcase, at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 655-5715.
Skinny String Gals at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Imperial Leather at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
READINGS AND LECTURES
William Claassen discusses “Alone in Community: Journey’s into Monastic Life Around the World” at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 550 El Embarcadero. 238-7344.
Kate Horsley describes “Black Elk in Paris” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Jeff Angus will talk about “Management by Baseball” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Poetry Express with Tim Nuveen at 7 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Trovatore, traditional Italian music, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Blue Monday Jam at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100. www.uptownnightclub.com
Larry Vuckovich Quartet at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$14. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
CHILDREN
Traditional Chinese Instruments Music and demonstrations with Mandy Cheung at 7 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17.
THEATER
“Bigger Than Jesus” Rick Miller’s one-man show at 8 p.m. through Fri. and Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Campus. Tickets are $30. 642-9988.
FILM
Against Indifference: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski Personnel and Final Documentary Shorts at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Ellen Hoffman Trio and Singers’ Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Michael Coleman Trio Jazz Jam at 8 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Bring your instrument. 451-8100.
Javon Jackson Quartet at 8 and 10 p.m. Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Mal Sharpe, jazz, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Jazzschool Tuesdays, a weekly showcase of up-and-coming ensembles from Berkeley Jazzschool at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
