Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
TUESDAY, SEPT. 11
THEATER
Lynn Manning “Weights” A one-man show of narrative and poetry on Mnning’s experiences as a blind man, at 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Sponsored by UCB’s Disability Studies Program and Institute for Regional Development. Tickets are $15-$25. 925-798-1300.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poetry Flash An Open Reading for Peace at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley City College auditorium, 2050 Center St. 525-5476.
Celine Parrenas Shimizu author of “Hypersexuality of Race: Performing Asian/American Women on Screen and Scene” at 5:30 p.m. at University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way. 548-0585. www.universitypressbooks.com
Daniel Cassidy describes “How the Irish Invented Slang: The Secret Language of the Crossroads” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Courtableu at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cajun dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054.
Singers’ Open Mic with Kelly Park at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Bethany & Rufus at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. w
Carioca, Brazilian guitariat, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$14. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
Jazzschool Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12
EXHIBITIONS
New Works by Carol Dalton and Emily Payne opens at the Cecile Moochnek Gallery, 1809-D Fourth St., upstairs. 549-1018.
“Wall Writings” A photographic investigation of abandonned buildings by Michelle Nye. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at The Light Room Gallery, 2263 Fifth St. 649-8111.
READINGS AND LECTURES
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
Jazz Masters Concert with Danny Caron, blues guitarist, at noon at 12th and Broadway, Oakland.
Wednesday Noon Concert, with Kevin Yu, cello and Chen Chen, piano, at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Free. 642-4864.
Ravi Abcarian Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $8. 841-JAZZ.
Obeyjah and Buxter Hooten, benefit for Berkeley Television, at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054.
Pellejo Seco at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Salsa dance lessons at 8 p.m. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Brass Liberation Orchestra, Lloyd Family Players, Gamelon X, March Fourth Marching Band at 8 p.m. at Lobot Gallery, 1800 Campbell St., Oakland. All ages. Cost is $8-$15.
Kids and Hearts at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
John Lester, Michael Manring at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Chuchito Valdez at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 13
READINGS AND LECTURES
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Panel discussion with Donna Ray Norton, Rich Hartness, Lee Stripling at 11:30 a.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. www.BerkeleyOldTimeMusic.org
“The Port Chicago Mutiny” by Robert L. Allen Presentation, film clip and Q & A with author at 7 p.m. at Revolution Books 2425 Channing Way at Telegraph, under the Sather Gate Parking Garage. 848-1196.
Peter Thomson describes “Sacred Sea: A Journey to Lake Baikal” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention with Donna Ray Norton, Rich Hartness & Frineds, Todalo Shakers at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50-$16.50. 548-1761.
Linda Zuliaca & Her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island. Cost is $8. 841-JAZZ.
Chris Jones at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082 www.starryploughpub.com
Hiroshima at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $18-$26. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
FRIDAY, SEPT. 14
THEATER
Altarena Playhouse “Urinetown, The Musical” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 1409 High St., Alameda, through Oct. 6. Tickets are $17-$20. 523-1553. www.altarena.org
Aurora Theatre “Hysteria” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through Sept. 30. Tickets are $40-$42. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Black Repertory Group “Secret War” Fri. at 8 p.m., Gala on Sat. at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$45. 652-2120. www.BlackRepertoryGroup.com
Contra Costa Civic Theatre “Rumors” by Neil Simon, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., selected Sundays at 2 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave. at Moeser, El Cerrito, through Oct. 14. Tickets are $11-$18. 655-8974. www.cct.org
Impact Theatre “Sleepy” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave., through Oct. 13. Tickets are $10-$15. 464-4468.
Masquers Playhouse “The Shadow Box” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., selected Sun. matinees, at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond. Runs through Sept. 29. This show is not recommended for children. Tickets are $15. 232-4031. www.masquers.org
Ragged Wing Ensemble “Alice in Wonderland” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Envision Academy, 1515 Webster St., Oakland, through Oct. 13. Tickets are $15-$30. 800-838-3006. www.raggedwing.org
Woodminster Summer Musicals “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat” Fri.-Sun. at 8 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd., Oakland, through Sept. 16. Tickets are$23-$36. 531-9597. www.woodminster.com
EXHIBITIONS
New Works by Carol Dalton and Emily Payne Opening reception at 6 p.m. at the Cecile Moochnek Gallery, 1809-D Fourth St., upstairs. 549-1018.
READINGS AND LECTURES
John Curl and Marianne Robinson read their poetry at 7 p.m. at Nefeli Caffe, 1854 Euclid Ave., at Hearst. 841-6374.
Richard Schwartz describes “Eccentrics, Heroes, and Cutthroats of Old Berkeley” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Kevin Merida and Michael A. Fletcher read from “Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas” at 7 p.m. at Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Rafael Manriquez at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12-$15.. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Mo’ Rockin Sextet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Ras Igel, Razorblade, Carl McDonald, reggae, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention with Tom Sauber, Brad Leftwich & Alice Gerrard, Lee Stripling Trio, Heidi Clare at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15.50-$16.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The Nomadics at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net
Polkacide, Fuxedos, Japonize Elephonts at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Dr. Know, Circle One at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
Rainmaker at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Hiroshima at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $18-$26. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
CHILDREN
“Mexica: An Aztec Tale” Sat. and Sun. at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave. 452-2259
EXHIBITIONS
“Inside Out” New works by painter Cheryl Finfrock and sculptor Michael Pargett. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Float Gallery, 1091 Calcot Place, Unit #116, Oakland. www.thefloatcenter.com
Positively Ageless A Celebration of Art & Aging at 6 p.m. at 4th Street Studio, 1717 Fourth St. Cost is $25. Benefits Adult Day Services Network of Alameda County. www.fourthstreetstudio.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
Nelson Peery discusses “Black Radical: The Education of An American Revolutionary” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
“Addicted to Hope” with comic Mark Lundholm at the California’s Writer’s Club, at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble Event Loft, Jack London Square. 272-0120. www.berkeleywritersclub.org
East Bay Lesbian Poets read at 7 p.m. at Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru at Lincoln, Alameda. Open mic follows. 523-6957. www.frankbettecenter.org
Robin Romm reads from her short story collection “The Mother Garden” at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
String Band Contest and performance by Gallus Brothers at 11 a.m. at Berkeley Farmers’ Market. MLK and Center St.
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention with The Tallboys, Dram County and Knuckle Knockers at 7 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15, children ages 5-18, $5.. 525-5054.
Interreligious Art & Music Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. at Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley, Ave. Free and open to the public. http://drbu.
org/research/iwr/festival/
Araucaria, traditional Chilean music and dance, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568.
Robin Gregory & Her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Five Eyed Hand at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Don Villa & Ethan Bixby, guitar, at noon at Cafe Zeste, 1250 Addison St. at Bonar, in the Strawberry Creek Park complex. 704-9378.
Jack Williams & Ronny Cox at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Royal Hawaiian Serenaders at 9 p.m. at Temple Bar Tiki Bar & Grill, 984 University Ave. 548-9888.
Serenity Fisher, Zach Fisher at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave. 595-5344.
Triple Ave. at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7. 558-0881.
The Unreal Band, Pat Nevins and Stu Allen of Workingman’s Ed at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082.
Charles Wheal & the Excellorators at 9 p.m. at Downtown, 2102 Shattuck Ave. 649-3810.
Ghoul, Funerot, Oskorei at 8 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 16
EXHIBITIONS
“The Face of Place” mixed media by Janet Brugos, opening reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at L’Amyx Tea Bar, 4179 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. www.lamyx.com
FILM
Tomu Uchida: Japanese Genere Master “Policeman” at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5-$8. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Conversations on Art “Music, Liturgy and Cultural Fusions: The Making of Revisions Shahrokh Yadegari Through Music” at 2 p.m. at the Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St. Cost is $10-$12. 549-6950.
Rhoda Curtis introduces “Rhoda: Her First Ninety Years, a Memoir” at 4 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Lauren Bank Deen demonstrates crafts and recipes from “Kitchen Playdates” at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Sundays @ Four Chamber Music with Axel Strauss, violin and Miles Graber, piano at 4 p.m. at Crowden Music Center. Tickets are $12, free for children. concerts@crowden.org
Americana Unplugged with Berkeley Old Time Cabaret at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
The Snake Trio at Jazz at the Chimes at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $10. 228-3218.
Cabaret in the Castle with Mark Gilbert & Friends, in a fundraiser for Berkeley City Club at 4:30 p.m. at The Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. Tickets are $45-$55. 883-9710.
Araucaria, traditional Chilean music and dance, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Vasen, Swedish folk revivalists, at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $20.50-$21.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Quejerema & Quarto Latino Americano de Saxafones at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
MONDAY, SEPT. 17
READINGS AND LECTURES
Ernest Bloch Lecture Series with Martha Feldman on “Of Strange Births and Comic Kin” 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
Tea Party Magazine reading with poet Craig Santos Perez at 7 p.m. at La Peña. Suggested donation $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
David Leavitt introduces “The Indian Clerk” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500.
Poetry Express with Jan Steckel and Stephen Kopel at 7 p.m., at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Classical at the Freight with the Stern/Simon Duo at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage Coffee House. Cost is $17.50-$18.50. 548-1761 www.freightandsalvage.org
Ed Neff and Friends, bluegrass, at 7 p.m. at Le Bateau Ivre, 2629 Telegraph Ave. 849-1100. www.lebateauivre.net
Lavay Smith & The Red Hot Skillet Lickers at 8 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $16. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com