Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
FRIDAY, FEB. 9
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “True West” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., through Feb. 17. Tickets are $12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Altarena Playhouse Rogers and Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 1409 High St., Alameda, through Feb. 17. Tickets are $17-$20. 523-1553. www.altarena.org
Aurora Theatre Company “The Birthday Party” Wed. - Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through March 4. Tickets are $38. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Berkeley Rep “The Pillowman” at 8 p.m. at the Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison St., through March 11. Tickets are $33-$61. 647-2949.
Black Repertory Group “Love Don’t Cost a Thang” a gospel play at 8 p.m. at 3201 Adeline St. Cost is $15. 472-5608.
“Colorstruck” Donald Lacey’s one-man show at 8 p.m. at Laney College Theater, 900 Fallon St., Oakland, through Feb. 11. Tickets are $5-$15. 663-5683.
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave., at Moeser, El Cerrito., through March 3. Tickets are $15-$24. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Impact Theatre “Cartoon” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid, through March 10. Tickets are $10-$15. www.impacttheatre.com
The Marsh “Shopping for God” Thurs.-Sat. at 7 p.m. at 2120 Allston Way, through March 3. Tickets are $15-$22. 1-800-838-5750. www.themarsh.org
Masquers Playhouse “Arsenic and Old Lace” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., though Feb. 24, at 105 Park Playhouse, Point Richmond. Tickets are $15. 232-4031.
Ragged Wing Ensemble “The Tempest” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at The Metal Shop Theater, 2425 Stuart St., behind Willard Middle School. Runs through Feb. 24. Tickets are $15-$25. 800-838-3006. www.raggedwing.org
TheatreFirst “Nathan the Wise” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. at Old Oakland Theater, 481 Ninth St. at Broadway, Oakland, through March 4. Tickets are $21-$25. 436-5085. www.theatrefirst.com
EXHIBITIONS
“Obsession” Works of Fire and Passion Group Show opens with a reception at 6 p.m. at ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck Ave., and runs to March 3. 843-2527. www.accigallery.com
Tony Bellaver “Interventions” Performance art from 1 to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. Donations accepted. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
FILM
The Lubitsch Touch “The Love Parade” at 7 p.m. and “Monte Carlo” at 9:15 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
P.J. O’Rourke reads from “On the Wealth of Nations” at 6:30 p.m. at The Independent Institute, 100 Swan Way, Oakland. Reception at 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Cost is $15-$30. For reservations call 632-1366.
Jonathan Raban introduces his novel “Surveillance” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Alan Chen piano, at noon at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
Healing Muses “Trillium” Three harps and two fiddles, at 8 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington St., Albany. Tickets are $15-$20. 524-5661. www.healingmuses.org
Alam Kahn, Indian classical music at 8 p.m. at Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Cost is $15. 526-9146.
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición, Cuban charanga music, at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12-$14. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Spanish Harlem Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $22-$42. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Hurricane Sam & The Hotshots at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Callaloo, Caribbean, at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Sarah Manning, jazz, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Darryl Henriques “The Social Security Show” at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $19.50-$20.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Arlington Houston Quartet at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
The Nomadics, jazz, at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Tartuffi, Pillows, Tippy Canoe at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Psychokinetics, Kirby Dominant at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100. www.uptownnightclub.com
Albino, Afro-beat, at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$7. 548-1159.
SATURDAY, FEB. 10
CHILDREN
Los Amiguitos de La Peña with Uncle Eye & the Strange Change Machine at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
“Dragonwings” An Active Arts Theater production for ages 7-14, Sat. at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater for the Arts, 2640 College Ave, through Feb. 25. Tickets are $14 children, $18 adults. 925-798-1300.
EXHIBITIONS
Richmond Art Center Winter Exhibitions Reception for artists at 3 p.m. at 2540 Barrett Ave., entrance at 25th St., Richmond. 620-6772. www.therichmondartcenter.org
“All Heart” A collaborative show with Children’s Hospital Aokland and Art For Life Foundation. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. Runs through March 9. 644-4930.
“Found Object Robots” Reception for the artist, Richard Amoroso, at 2 p.m. at the LAkeview Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland. 238-7344.
“Sexicon: The Art and Language of Erotica” Reception at 9 p.m. at Living Room Gallery, 3230 Adeline St. Cost is $6. www.myspace.com/livingroomcollective
FILM
A Theater Near You “The Cabinet of the Brothers Quay, Program 1” at 6:30 p.m. and “Institute Benjamenta” at 8 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Mary Ellen Jones, Gary Norris Gray and Patriece read from their works at 3 p.m. at the African American Museum and Library, 659 14th St., Oakland. 637-0200.
Selene Steese and Jan Steckel, featured poets, at 7 p.m. at The Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St., Alameda. Admission free, donations accepted. 523-6957.
Renay Jackson, author of “Oaktown Devil” reads from his latest book “Crack City” at 2 p.m. at the Elmhurst Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 1427 88th Ave. 615-5727.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Arts Festival: John Schott’s Dream Kitchen, guitar, tuba, drums trio, at 8 p.m. at The Fidelity Bank Building, 2323 Shattuck Ave. www.berkeleyartsfestival.com
Young People’s Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert at 8 p.m. at Valley Center, Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. Tickets are $12-$15. 849-9776.
Healing Muses “La Vie en Rose” at 8 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington St., Albany. Tickets are $15-$20. 524-5661. www.healingmuses.org
Martha & Monica “100 Years of Russian Revolution” music for cello and piano at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864.
Steve Taylor-Ramirez at noon at Cafe Zeste, 1250 Addison St. at Bonar, in the Strawberry Creek Park complex. 704-9378.
“Queen of Spain” musical theater at 5 p.m. at Music Sources, 1000 The Alameda. For reservations call 528-1658.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $22-$42. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Alúna, traditional Colombian music, at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Embers, 100 Suns, Mausolea, Passive Aggressive at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100. www.uptownnightclub.com
Ed Reed & Peck Allmond All-Star Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $15. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Samba Ngo, African-Congolese, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Joshua Eden and Jeremy Hox at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Upsurge! jazz-poetry ensemble, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Dave Rocha Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Moment’s Notice with Deanna Anderson, Antyne, Peter Giordano and others at 8 p.m. at Western Sky Studio, 2525 8th St. Tickets are $8-$10. 847-1119.
Dangerous Rhythm with Tim Fox at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $5. 843-2473.
The Lost Cats, swing, at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7. 558-0881.
Battle of the Bands: Finals at 6 p.m. at Oakland Metro, 201 Broadway. All ages. 763-1146.
John Howland Trio, Nucleus, Wayward Monks at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082.
SUNDAY, FEB. 11
CHILDREN
Asheba at Ashkenaz at 3 p.m. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Mitali Perkins introduces “Rickshaw Girl” at 4 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Ira Marlowe sings songs for children under ten, at 11 a.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
EXHIBITIONS
“Recent Works of Changming Meng” Reception for the artist at 3 p.m. at Alta Galleria, 2980 College Ave., Suite #4. 421-1255. www.altagalleria.com
“A Rose Has No Teeth: Bruce Nauman in the 1960s” Guided tour at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808.
FILM
Screenagers: Bay Area High School Film and Video Festival at noon and 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Architecture Tour of the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak St. Meet at the koi pond, first level at 1 p.m. 238-2200.
Luis Garcia and Richard Krech read at 7:30 at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
“Measure of Time” Gallery talk with Bill Berkson at 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808.
Poetry Flash presents Martha Collins and Diana O’Hehir at 7:30 p.m. at Black Oak Books. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Young People’s Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert at 2 p.m. at Valley Center, Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. Special outreach concert, free for students and seniors. 849-9776.
Chamber Music Sundaes featuring San Francisco Symphony musicians and friends in concert at 3 p.m. at St John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Tickets at the door are $18-$22. 415-753-2792. www.chambermusicsundaes.org
Dawn Upshaw, soprano, at 3 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $68. 642-9988.
Community Women’s Orchestra at 4 p.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1331 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. Suggested donation $10, children free. 463-0313. www.communitywomensorchestra.org
Healing Muses “Sweet Persuasions to Enjoy” music from 17th centry England at 5 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington St., Albany. Tickets are $15-$20. 524-5661. www.healingmuses.org
Seth Montfort and Thomas Penders, piano, at 5:30 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. 848-1228.
Soulful Swing Jazz Duo, Yancie Taylor, vibraphone, Ben Stolorow, piano, at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. Cost is $10. 644-6893. berkeleyartcenter.org
Aileen Chanco and Raja Rahman, piano duo at 4 p.m. at Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St. at Sacramento. Tickets are $12. 559-2941. www.crowden.org
“Sounds New” Contemporary American classic music at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., Kendington. Suggested Donation $10-$15. 524-2912. www.SoundsNewUS.org
Ms Pumpkin’s Talent Show at 6 p.m. at Black Reportory Theater, 3201 Adeline St. Tickets are $35. 652-2120.
Pappa Gianni and the North Beach Band at 2 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
The Black Irish Band at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Aleph Null, CD release party at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Bob Marley Birthday Tribute with Soja, Native Elements at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $12. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
MONDAY, FEB. 12
FILM
United Nations Association Film Festival “Armenian Lullaby” and “Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars” at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive, 2575 Bancroft Way. Tickets are $8-$10. 769-7350. www.unaff.org
SF Independent Film Festival “Stalking Santa” at 7 p.m. and “Unholy Women” at 9:30 p.m. at the California Theater, 2113 Kittredge St. Tickets are $10 for each screening. 464-5980. sfindie.com
THEATER
Shakespeare Intensive “Henry V” staged reading at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship, Fireside Room, 1925 Cedar at Bonita. Other plays to be read each Mon. to Feb. 26. Cost is $5. 276-3871.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Monday Night Blues Lecture and performance held every Mon. night during Black History Month at 8 p.m. at Kimball’s Carnival, 522 Second St. Donation $5. 836-2227.
Poetry from the Heart, readings and open mic at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington. 524-3043.
Poetry Express with Amy Ehrlick at 7 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Livingston Taylor at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $22.50-$23.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Parlor Tango at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Brandon Marsalis at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $26-$30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
TUESDAY, FEB. 13
CHILDREN
Alison Jackson, childrens’ author, reads at 7 p.m. at the Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. For age 3 and up. 524-3043.
FILM
SF Independent Film Festival “Viva” at 7 p.m. and “Gypsy Caravan” at 9:30 p.m. at the California Theater, 2113 Kittredge St. Tickets are $10 for each screening. 464-5980. sfindie.com
Yoko Ono: Imagine Film “Grapefruit” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
MUSIC AND DANCE
Cavani String Quartet and Sharon Mann, piano, in the “Mathematics + Music” concert series at noon at MSRI, 17 Gauss Way, near the intersection of Centennial Dr. and Grizzly Peak Blvd. Free. 642-0143.
Cake, Honeycut, at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Cost is $20-$35. 642-0212.
Gator Beat, Cajun/Zydeco at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Ellen Hoffman and Singers’ Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ.
Cheryl Wheeler at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $25.50-$26.50. 548-1761.
Debbie Poryes & Friends at 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Brandon Marsalis at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $26-$30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14
EXHIBITIONS
Fine Press, Artists’ Books and Fine Art Editions at the Codex International Bookfair, Wed. and Thurs. from noon to 6 p.m. at the ASUC Pauley Ballroom, UC Campus. Cost is $5-$15. www.codexfoundation.org
FILM
SF Independent Film Festival “The Hawk is Dying” at 7 p.m. and “Beyond Hatred” at 9:30 p.m. at the California Theater, 2113 Kittredge St. Tickets are $10 for each screening. 464-5980. sfindie.com
Film 50: History of Cinema “The Lady Vanishes” at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“El Pachuco and La Virgen de Guadaloupe” A reading by playwright Luis Valdez at 7 p.m. at the Dinner Boardroom, Hewlett Library, GTU, 2400 Ridge Rod. Seating is limited, RSVP to 649-2424.
Spoken Word Love Fest 2007 hosted by Aya de León at 8 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Storytelling with Ed Silberman at 7 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
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 www.starryploughpub.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Wednesday Noon Concert with songs and poetry for life, love an dmotherhood, at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
The Dreamers sing music from the 20s to 60s for Valentine’s Day at 1:15 p.m. at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst St. 981-5190.
Teri Odabi Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Chirgilchin, Tuvan throat singing at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15-$17. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at Cafe de la Paz, 1600 Shattuck Ave. For reservations call 287-8700.
Paul Manousos, guitar, at 9 p.m. at the Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph, Oakland. Cost is $5. 451-8100. www.uptownnightclub.com
Cheryl Wheeler at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $25.50-$26.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The TieOne Ons at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Brandon Marsalis at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $26-$30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, FEB. 15
EXHIBITIONS
“Still I Rise” Recent art by Bryan Keith Thomas. Gallery walk through with the artist at 6 p.m. at Joyce Gordon Gallery, 406 14th St., Oakland. Runs through Feb. 26. 465-8928.
“Paintings of Abu Ghraib” by Fernando Botero at 190 Doe Library, UC Campus, through March 23. 643-5651. www.clas.berkeley.edu
“A Rose Has No Teeth: Bruce Nauman in the 1960s” Guided tour at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft Way. 642-0808.
“Flight Out of Time” Exhibition of contemporary prints by Barbara Foster, Jimin Lee and Tadayoshi Nakabayashi at Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave. to March 17. 549-2977. www.kala.org
“Used and Re-Used: decorative objects made from utilitarian materials” at the The Ames Gallery, 2661 Cedar St. through March 31. 845-4949. www.amesgallery.com
Michael Howerton “Portraits” at Chachie’s Coffee Shop, 1768 Broadway at 19th St., Oakland. Exhibition runs though Feb. 28. www.howertonphoto.
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“100 Families in Oakland: Art & Social Change” at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts.. Oakland, through April 22. 238-2200.
“Transforming Vision: The Wood Sculpture of William Hunter, 1970-2005” at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts.. Oakland, through March 18. 238-2200.
“Obsession” Works of Fire and Passion Group Show at ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck Ave., and runs to March 3. 843-2527. www.accigallery.com
“Street Portraiture” Photographs by Tom Stone at The LightRoom Gallery, 2263 Fifth St., through Feb. 28. 649-8111.
“Fire in the Heart” Paintings by Foad Satterfield influenced by African art at the Community Gallery, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Ave., through March 2. 204-1667.
“Berkeley: 75 Years Ago” at the Berkeley History Center, Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St. Hours are Thurs.-Sat., 1 to 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through March. 848-0181.
"The Children of Chaguitillo” Photography exhibition by Harold Adler at Au Coquelet, 2000 University Ave. through March 31. 472-3170.
“Revisions” Works by Amy Berk using Jewish ceremonial textiles on display at the Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., through Aug. 5. 549-6950.
“African Art” by Okaybabs, Yinka Adeyemi, Adeyinka Fashokun, honoring Black History Month at the LunchStop Cafe, Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter, 101 Eighth St., Oakland. Exhibit runs to March 30. 817-5773.
“Recent Works of Changming Meng” at Alta Galleria, 2980 College Ave., Suite #4. 421-1255. www.altagalleria.com
“Art of Living Black” at the Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond, and runs through March 16. 620-6772. www.richmondartcenter.org
“Environmental Surrealism” works by Guy Colwell and Michelle Waters at Esteban Sabar Gallery, 480 23rd St., Oakland, through Feb. 23. 444-7411. www.estebansabar.com
Oakland Art Association Juried Show at the MTC Offices, Bort MetroCenter, 3rd floor, 101 Eighth St., Oakland. Exhibition runs to March 30. 817-5773.
THEATER
Level 9 Enterprises “Buffalo Soldiers, A Tale Lost” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $15-$30. 925-798-1300.
Advanced Theatre Projects Directors Lab “Ten Little Indians” Thurs.-Sun. at 8 p.m. at the Florence Shwimley Little Theater, Berkeley High Campus. Tickets are $5.
FILM
SF Independent Film Festival “Green Mind, Metal Bats” at 7 p.m. and “Ten Canoes” at 9:30 p.m. at the California Theater, 2113 Kittredge St. Tickets are $10 for each screening. 464-5980. sfindie.com
Film Series with David Thomson “Pierrot le Fou” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $4-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Peggy Orenstein describes “Waiting For Daisy: A Tale of Two Continents, Three Religions, Five Infertility Doctors, An Oscar, An Atomic Bomb, A Romantic Night and One Woman’s Quest to Become a Mother” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Poetry Flash celebrates “New” magazine with poets Etel Adnan, Irina Dyatlovskaya, Norman Fischer, Joanne Kyger, Michael Rothenberg, John Olivre Simon and Gary Snyder at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley City College Auditorium, 2050 Center St.. 486-0698. www.blackoakbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Melanie DeMore and an African American Cultural Celebration with St. Paul’s Episcopal School Choirs at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland. Free.
Rachid Halihal & Friends, Middle Eastern/North African at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13-$15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Steve Taylor-Ramirez at 6 p.m. at MamaBuzz Cafe, 2318 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Free. All ages. 289-2272.
Akosua at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Christy Dana Quintet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Amy Obenski, singer/songwriter at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Joel Streeter, DRB, Young Moderns at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $6. 841-2082 www.starryploughpub.com
Julia Lau at 9:30 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Brandon Marsalis at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $26-$30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
