Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
FRIDAY, JULY 7
THEATER
Ambitious Theatre Company “As You Like It” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Altarena Playhouse, Alameda. Tickets are $8-$15. 800-838-3006. www.altarena.org
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
Central Works “The Inspector General” a new comedy, Thurs., Fri., and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., through July 30. Tickets are $9-$25. 558-1381.
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Footloose” at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Contra Costa Civic Theater, 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, through August 5. Tickets are $12-$20. 524-9132.
Crowded Fire Theater Company “We Are Not These Hands” a comedy about the friendship between two teenaged girls in a fictional third-world nation, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 7 p.m. through July 16 at The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave. Tickets are $10- $20. www.crowdedfire.org
Kids Take the Stage “Annie” Fri. at 7:30 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 7:30 p.m. at Chabot College Arts Center, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. Tickets are $10-$20. 864-7061.
Masquers Playhouse “The Fantasticks” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinees at 2:30 p.m. on July 9 and 16, at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond, through July 22. Tickets are $18. 232-4031.
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.
Woodminster Summer Musicals “Ragtime” Fri.-Sun. at 8 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd., through July 16. Tickets are $21.50-$34.50. 531-9597.
EXHIBITIONS
“The Overhung Award: Kyle Mock and Josh Keyes” Reception at 7 p.m. at Boontling Gallery, 4224 Telegraph Ave. Exhibition runs to July 30. www.boontlinggallery.com
“Realities: Picture Stories of the Modern World” by Guy Colwell and Mural Drawings by Rocky Baird. Reception for the artists at 5 p.m. at Esteban Sabar Gallery, 480 23rd St., at Telegraph, Oakland. http://estebansabar.com/index.htm
FILM
Labor’s Love Lost: The Films of Vittorio de Seta “Bandits of Orgosolo” at 7 p.m. and “Half a Man” at 9 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Anodea Judith with Dr. Leonard Shlain, Dawson Church and Allan Hardman on “Waking the Global Heart” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Marta Acosta reads from her novel “Happy Hour at Casa Dracula” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
The David Thom Band, The Billy Boys at 5:30 p.m. at Park Place and Washington Ave., Pt. Richmond. 237-9375.
Forrofiando from Brazil at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568.
Eric Swinderman Sextet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, East Coast swing, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $11-$13. 525-5054.
Walter Pope Trio at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Audrey Auld Mezera & Nina Gerber at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Jim Grantham Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum at 8 p.m. at Oakland Metro, 201 Broadway. 763-1146.
Wayblonde and Vanessa VerLee, singer-songwriters, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Bunny Numpkins and the Kill Blow-up Reaction, Anton Barbeau, Mandrake at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082.
Rogue Jazz Quartet at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
The Phenomenauts, Onion Flavored Rings, Ghengis Khan at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $5. 525-9926.
Outformation, Spindrift at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $10. 848-0886.
Diane Schurr at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $22. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SATURDAY, JULY 8
CHILDREN
Peruvian, Columbian & Mexican Music, an introduction to maracas, cajon and guitar music at noon at the Lakeview Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 550 El Embarcadero. 238-7344.
Puppet Art Theater “Tommy’s Pirate Adventure” at 2 p.m. at the Montclair Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 1687 Mountain Blvd. 482-7810.
EXHIBITIONS
“Microcosm” Group exhibition of artists inspired by patterns in nature. Reception at 2 p.m. at Richmond Art Center, 240 Barrett Ave., entrance at 25th St. 620-6772.
“And All That Jazz” Works by artists relocated from the Gulf Coast after Katrina. Reception at 6 p.m. at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m., Wed.-Sat. Exhibition runs to July 27. 644-4930.
“Creation Ground” Paintings by Diane Williams and Chuck Potter, and ceramic sculpture by Ari Lyckberg opens at the Community Art Gallery, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Ave. and runs through Sept. 8. 204-1667.
Paintings From The Gaia Pelt Series by Audrey Wallace-Taylor on display in the student lounge, University YWCA on Bancroft at Bowditch, weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July. 848-6370.
THEATER
Everyday Theatre “Dreaming in a Firestorm” by Tim Barsky at 8 p.m. at 2232 MLK, Oakland. Tickets are $12-$20. 644-2204. www.everdaytheatre.org
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Godfellas” Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St. 415-285-1717.
Women’s Will “Twelfth Night” Sat. and Sun. at 1 p.m. at John Hinkle Park. Free. 420-0813.
FILM
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum “The Little American” at 7:30 p.m. at 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont. Cost $5. 494-1411. www.nilesfilmmuseum.org
Rhythms on Screen “Mahaleo” at 6:30 p.m. and “Woman in the Dunes” at 8:40 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
William Talcott Memorial Reading at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
Robin Meyers explains “Why the Christian Right is Wrong” at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way at Dana. Donation of $10 is suggested. 559-9500.
Rhythm & Muse with Rashna Owen and The Winds of Mercy at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St., between Eunice and Rose. 644-6893.
Artemio Rodriguez, printmaker and author at 6 p.m. at Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave. www.kala.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
Alameda Civic Light Opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Kofman Auditorium, 2200 Central Ave., Alameda. Tickets are $27-$31. 864-2256. www.aclo.com
Snake Trio and Leo Blanco Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $15. 841-JAZZ.
A Celebration of Guinean Music and Dance at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 9 p.m. Cost is $15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
José Roberts & Friends “América en Mi Sangre”at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $13-$15. 849-2568.
Elizabeth August, Aireene Espiritu and Rick DiDia at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
John Keawe, Hawaiian music, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Charmless, Pebble Theory, Kaura at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $8. 451-8100.
Carolyn Chung Jazz Trio at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Odori Simcha with Neal Cronin, at 7:30 p.m. at A Cuppa Tea, 3200 College Ave. 654-1904.
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum at 8 p.m. at Oakland Metro, 201 Broadway. 763-1146.
Green Lemon at 9:30 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $10. 848-0886.
Carl Sonny Leland Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
The Lost Cats, jazz and swing, at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. All ages. Cost is $7-$10. 558-0881.
Future Pilgrim, Famous Last Words, Rick DiDia, at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082.
Wil Blades Quartet at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Verbal Abuse, Decry, America’s Dirty Thirtys at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, JULY 9
CHILDREN
Asheba, Caribbean music, at Ashkenaz at 3 p.m. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054.
EXHIBITIONS
“Photographic Images of Migrant Women” By Saundra Sturdevant. Reception at 5 p.m. at La Peña. Exhibition runs through August 31. 849-2568.
“Form and Light” Photographs by Eric Nurse. Reception at 2 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
FILM
Labor’s Love Lost: The Films of Vittorio de Seta “Diary of a Schoolmaster” at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Karen Shepard reads from her new novel “Don’t I Know You?” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Len and Aya Brackett on “Building the Japanese House Today” at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloway’s Literary and Garden Arts, 2904 College Ave.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Eric Bibb, contemporary blues and gospel, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50- $19.50. 548-1761.
Ben Stolerow Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $8. 841-JAZZ.
Jason Armstrong and Joe Kenny at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Carola Zertuche and Sara Ayala, flamenco, at 7:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Dick Conte Trio at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373.
Americana Unplugged: Ragged But Right at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Mister Loveless Monolaturs, The Tuesday Club at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St. Cost is $6. 525-9926.
MONDAY, JULY 10
CHILDREN
Magic with Timothy James for all ages at 7 p.m. at the Piedmont Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 160 41st St. 597-5017.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Dale Pendell reads from “Pharmako/Gnosis: Plant Teachers and the Poison Path” at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
Randall Balmar examines “Thy Kingdom Come: How the Religious Right Distorts the Faith and Threatens America” at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Donation $10. 559-9500.
Script Club Reading of “Art” by Yasmina Reza, at 7:30 p.m. at Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St. 843-4822.
Actors Reading Writers “Critters,” stories by Isak Dinesen, Gerald Durrell, James Herriot and James Thurber, at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. Free.
Poetry Express with Judy Wells at 7 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Dubconscious, reggae, at 11 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $7. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Parlor Tango 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.
Street to Nowhere, Audrye Sessions, Broken Dolls at 8 p.m. at Oakland Metro, 201 Broadway. 763-1146.
Roomful of Blues at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
TUESDAY, JULY 11
CHILDREN
Prescott Circus Theater Stilts, juggling, and clowns at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Public Library, Rockridge, 5366 College Ave. 597-5017.
Flute Sweets & Tickletoons A muscial introduction to the flute and classical music at 7 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext 17.
FILM
Screenagers: Documents from the Teenage Years “Rockaway” 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 at 7:30 p.m. at Montclair Women’s Cultural Center, 1650 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. Donation $5.
Bay Area Writing Project Young Writers Group Reading at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloway’s Literary and Garden Arts, 2904 College Ave.
The Blue Candle, spoken word and open mic at 7 p.m. at Dorsey’s Locker Soul Food Cafe, 5817 Shattuck Ave., Oakland. 428-1935.
Eric Davis, author, and Michael Rimar, photographer, present “Visionary State: A Journey Through California’s Spiritual Landscape” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
Barbara Traub, photographer, introduces “Desert to Dream: A Decade of Burning Man Photography” 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Swamp Coolers, cajun, western swing, 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.
Debbie Poryes & Friends at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Jazz Jam with Michael Coleman Trio at 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Free, bring your instrument. 451-8100.
André Bush at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s. Cost is $10-$14. 238-9200.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
THEATER
Berkeley Rep “Ennio” A comedy written and performed by Ennio Marchetto through July 21 at 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $20-$45. 647-2949.
FILM
Global Rhythms on Screen “A Tickle in the Heart” 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.
Caroline Paul will read from her new novel “East Wind, Rain” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
MUSIC AND DANCE
The Desert Arts Preview, fire arts, from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Crucible, 1260 7th St., Oakland. Free. 444-0919.
Roy Zimmerman in “Faulty Intelligence” satirical songs, Wed.-Fri. at 8 p.m. at The Marsh Berkeley, 2118 Allston Way. 800-838-3006.
Dani Thompson at 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100.
Daby Touré, African, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $16. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Pepe y Su Orchestra, salsa, at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Houston Jones at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761.
Bag of Toys at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 848-8277.
Patrice Bushen Benefit for the Young Musician’s Project at 8 p.m. at Yoshi’s. Cost is $30. 238-9200.
THURSDAY, JULY 13
EXHIBITIONS
“The Bay in Bloom” A Group Show by the artists of The Artful Steps Program. Reception at 4 p.m. at the LunchStop Cafe, MetroCenter, 101 Eighth St., Oakland. 817-5773.
FILM
Beyond Bollywood “John & Jane Toll-Free” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Edge of Desire: Recent Art in India” Guided tour at 12:15 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808.
Hans Kemp, photographer, introduces his tribute to the motorcycles of Vietnam, “Bikes of Burden” at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Summer Noon Concert with Times 4 at the Downtown Berkeley BART station. Free.
The Crucible Fire Arts Festival “Fire and Light” Benefit at 7 p.m. at 1260 7th St., Oakland. Cost is $100-$125. 444-0919. www.thecrucible.org
Ancient Vision reggae showcase, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054.
Anne Feeney, Dave Lippman, and George Shrub at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$15. 849-2568.
Kitka & Davka “Old and New World Jewish Music” at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 848-0237.
Jazz Function at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473.
Rory Block, country blues, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Steve Gannon’s Monday Blues Band at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $7. 841-JAZZ.
Blurred Entities, Dream Nefra at 10 p.m. at The Ivy Room, 858 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $7. 524-9220.
Joe Paquin, swing blues guitar and vocals, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Fuse at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082.
Hiroshima at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s, through Sun. Cost is $20-24. 238-9200.
