Arts Listings

TURN OF THE SCREW 

Benjamin Britten’s revisioning of Henry James’ ghost story is relocated in a Louisiana plantation by the ever adventurous Oakland Opera. 630 Third, St., Oakland. October 5-7, 11-14, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. 510-763-1146 or www.oaklandopera.org. 

SLEEPY AT LAVAL’S 

Steven Yocky’s play Sleepy runs two more weekends at LaVal’s, 1834 Euclid Ave. Sleepy is a revival of the omni-bus play: different characters in different scenes, or vignettes, that somehow fit together. A credible job of fun. Through Oct. 13, Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$14. 464-4468. 

WILLIAMS PLAYS AT  

PIEDMONT PIANO 

Jazz pianist Jessica Williams, a resident of the Bay Area until recently, returns to Piedmont Piano for two shows—tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. in the San Francisco store on Second Street, Saturday (also 8 p.m.) at the Oakland store. Over the years, Williams has evolved a unique style, in part an interpretation of Monk, which is very much her own.