Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
THURSDAY, MAY 8
EXHIBITIONS
Enrique Chagoya: Borderlandia Guided tour at 12:15 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Michael Capozzola, comedy and cartoons at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Claire Johnson reads from her second Mary Ryan mystery, “Roux Morgue” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
College of Alameda Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at 7 p.m. at College of Alameda Student Center, F Bldg., 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy., Alameda. 748-2213.
Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Double Vision Jazz Quartet at 8 p.m., UC Jazz Choir at 7 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $8. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
JL Stiles at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Jeff Gutman at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Javon Jackson Band, with Les McCann, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12-$26. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
FRIDAY, MAY 9
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “Uncle Vanya” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., through May 17. Tickets are $10-$12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Aurora Theatre “The Trojan Women” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St., through May 11. Tickets are $40-$42. 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
“Cats” the Broadway show at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. Tickets are $20-$60. 415-421-TIXS. www.ticketmaster.com
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Foxfire” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave. at Moeser, El Cerrito, through May 11. Tickets are $11-$18. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Theatre de la Jeune Lune “Figaro” through June 8 at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $13.50-$69. 647-2949.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Rauan Klassnik, Gary Young and Karen Wood Hepner, poets, at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
Tim Donnelly and Lizz Bronson, poets, read at 7 p.m. at Nefeli Cafe, 1854 Euclid Ave. 841-6374.
Will Giles reads and shows slides from “Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Opera “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bartok and “L’enfant at les sortileges” by Ravel at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $16-$44. 925-798-1300.
Lily Storm & Dan Cantrell’s MegaBand at 8 p.m. at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $10-$15 at the door. 845-1350. www.hillsideclub.org
University Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $4-$12. 642-9988.
Marvin Sanders, flute, at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Tickets are $10. 848-1228.
Charlie King, The Prince Myshkins, Roy Zimmerman, political songs and satire, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $15-$18. 849-2568.
San Francisco Opera “The Little Prince” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $40-$60. 642-9988.
Pete Yellin Quartet with Shiela Jordan at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Mucho Axe, Latin World Goove, at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Girlyman at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $19.50-$20.50. 548-1761.
Judgement Day, Ninja Academy, Birdmonster 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.
The Dave Stein Hub-Bub at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Poach Stevens at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10. 548-1159.
Thee Immortals, alt blues, at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Javon Jackson Band, with Les McCann, at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12-$26. 238-9200.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
THEATER
“Memories and Dreams of the Twentieth Century” An evening of stories written and performed by Michael D. Brown at 8 p.m. at Da Silva Ukulele Co., 2547 8th Street, suite 28, in the Sawtooth building between Dwight and Parker. Suggested donation $15.
EXHIBITIONS
"Jean Henry School of Art" a painting exhibition. Works by Margaret Atkinson, Loretta Di Luzio, Ivy Jou, Frank Lillef, Peggy Maynes, Hiten Parmar, Noelle Phillips, Mike Ritch, Joy Rosander, Lore Rossi, Helena Sito, Rolayn Tauben, April Watkins. Reception from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Art of Living Center, 2905 Shattuck Ave. Exhibit runs to June 10. Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 12-5, Fri. 1-5. 848-3736.
Paintings by Judith Brownfield, James Hartman and Nell Haskell. Opening reception at 4 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. 848-1228. www.giorgigallery.com
“Intertidal” Works by Jamie McHugh, Tara Gill, Susan Adme and Judy Shintani. Opening reception at 5 p.m. at the Community Art Gallery, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Ave. 204-1667.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Writing Motherhood” with Lisa Garrigues at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Youth Chorus “Oye La Musica!” at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$20. 287-9700.
MusicEterna “La Vida Breve” Spain and Russia between the Great Wars, at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864.
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble at 4 p.m. at Lake Merritt Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave. Tickets are $17-$20. 531-8714.
University Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $4-$12. 642-9988.
“The Lost Musical Instruments of Joe Pachinko” A concert on unusual instruments at 7 p.m. at Leaning Tower of Pizza, 498 Wesley Ave., off Lakeshore, Oakland. 444-6824.
Los Mapaches, Latin American music for the whole family at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10, $5 for children. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Ed Reed & Brian Cooke Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $15. 841-JAZZ.
Jazz Fourtet at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Shana Morrison at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Mike Zilber Group “Tribute to Michael Becker and Wayne Shorter” at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $18. 845-5373.
Andrew Sammons and Friends at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
2ME at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790.
Stanley at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Punk Prom with Knights of the New Crusade, People Eaters, The Martyr Index 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.
Les Nubians at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square, through Sun. Cost is $30. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SUNDAY, MAY 11
CHILDREN
“California Families” A special celebration with performances by the Oakland East Bay Men’s Chorus, magician Timothy James, martial arts by Destiny Arts, and games and art projects, from 12:30 to 4:40 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., at Tenth, Oakland. 238-2200.
EXHIBITIONS
Enrique Chagoya: Borderlandia Guided tour at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Back Room Live” Literary magazine with authors Janet W. Hardy, Sarah Mumolo, Lucas Champagne and others at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
Hertha Sweet Wong reads from the anthology of writings by Native women “Reckonings” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 2201 Shattuck Ave. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Kathy Kallick Mother’s Day Show at 1 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $7.50 children, $9.50 for adults. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Berkeley Opera “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bartok and “L’enfant at les sortileges” by Ravel at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $16-$44. 925-798-1300.
The Decker Family Band Mothers’ Day Concert at 4:30 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $5-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Mother’s Day Music Jam at the Memorial Oak Grove Tree-Sit, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Piedmont Ave. just north of Bancroft Way. www.saveoaks.com
Barbara Dane & Her Hot Five at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $20. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Austin Lounge Lizards at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The Angry Philosophers at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Americana Unplugged, live bluegrass and old-time music at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Mike Zilber at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10-$20. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
MONDAY, MAY 12
READINGS AND LECTURES
Charles Potts, John Oliver Simon and Richard Krech, with music by Howard Barkin, at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
“Art and Travel” with Jan Schafir at the El Cerrito Art Association meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Garden Room, El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane at Asbury Ave. All welcome. 558-1078.
Frederick Rolf will read from his father’s memoir “Berlin, Shanhai, New York: My Family’s Flight from Hitler” at 7 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. Kensington. 524-3043.
Andrew Sean Greer on his novel “The Story of a Marriage” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 2201 Shattuck Ave. 559-9500.
Poetry Express with Jared Paul, from Providence RI, at 7 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Parlor Tango at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Concord High School Jazz Band at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $10-$15. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
TUESDAY, MAY 13
EXHIBITIONS
“Legacy of Berkeley Parks” photography exhibit at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St., through May 26. 981-6107.
Albany Artists: Michael Che Swisher, JoAnna Pippen and Judith Corning, works on display at Albany Community Center 1249 Marin Ave., Albany, to June 13. 524-9283.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Edward Mycue and Nancy Keane, poets, read at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
Barbara Euser and Connie Burke on “Venturing in Ireland” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books 2201 Shattuck Ave. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
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
College of Alameda Jazz Big Band Annual Spring Concert, with guest artist Kenny Washington, at 7 p.m. at F Bldg Student Lounge, College of Alameda, 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda. free. 748-2213.
Suzy Thompson & Del Ray at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Brian Wood Ensemble at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
New Orleans All Stars with George Porter, Cyril Neville, Henry Butler, and Raymond Weber at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12-$20. 238-9200.
Jazzschool Tuesdays, a weekly showcase of up-and-coming ensembles from Berkeley Jazzschool at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
EXHIBITIONS
“Our Visions” A group show of painitings by East Bay Women Artists on display at Royal Ground Gallery, 2058 Mountain Blvd., Monclair, through July 6. 841-0441.
THEATER
Poor Players “Iris and Her Girls” Wed.-Sun. at 8 p.m., Sat and Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., through May 18. Tickets are $20. 663-5767. www.poorplayers.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Rick Perlstein discusses “Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 2201 Shattuck Ave 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Music for the Spirit with Ron McKean on harpsichord at 12:15 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway. 444-3555.
South Berkeley Youth Arts Summit music and dance at 7 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $5-$8. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Helenicks at 7 p.m. at Le Bateau Ivre, 2629 Telegraph Ave. www.lebateauivre.net
Babshad at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $8. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Orquestra La Verdad at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Salsa dance lessons at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5-$10. 548-1159.
Ben Graves Quartet at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Mikie Lee and Amber at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Solo Bass Night at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
New Orleans All Stars with George Porter, Cyril Neville, Henry Butler, and Raymond Weber at 8 and 10 p.m. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $12-$20. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
THURSDAY, MAY 15
THEATER
“Aliso in Wonderland” Written and performed by “Xago” Juárez, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568.
Eastenders Repertory Company “Three Vanek Plays” by Vaclev Havel, Thurs. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at JCC East Bay. Tickets are $15-$20. 800-838-3006.
EXHIBITIONS
“Double Vision: Cubist and Abstract Expressions” Works by Carol Manasse and Steve Carlson. Reception at 5 p.m. at Craft & Cultural Arts Gallery, State of California Office Bldg., 1515 Clay St., Oakland. 622-8710.
“Portals” Paper creations by Jen Stark, Anna Fidler and Jana Flynn. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Johansson Projects, 2300 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Exhibit runs through July 5. www.johanssonprojects.com
Enrique Chagoya: Borderlandia Guided tour at 12:15 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
Ariel Schrag reads from “Awkward/Definition” and “Potential” at 7 p.m. at Florence Schwimley Little Theater at Berkeley High School, 1930 Allston Way.
Jibade-Khalil Huffman and Bronwen Tate, poets, read at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
Sheila Weller discusses “Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and the Journey of a Generation” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 2201 Shattuck Ave. 559-9500.
Artist Support Group Speaker Series with Jamie Brunson, art coach and founder, Art Primer, at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. in Live Oak Park. Cost is $8-$10. 644-6893.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland Opera and The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra “Queenie Pie” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at New Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St., Oakland. 763-1146.
Celtic Sands at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Irish dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
The Waybacks at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $24.50-$25.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Dick Conte Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $15. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Mario “Weary Boys” Matteoli at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
Akosua Mireku at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Poncho Sanchez Tribute to Cal Tjader at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $22-$66. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
FRIDAY, MAY 16
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “Uncle Vanya” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., through May 17. Tickets are $10-$12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Impact Theatre “‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid. Tickets are $10-$15, through June 7. 464-4468.
Poor Players “Iris and Her Girls” Wed.-Sun. at 8 p.m., Sat and Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., through May 18. Tickets are $20. 663-5767. www.poorplayers.org
Shotgun Players “Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at The Asby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., through June 22. Tickets are $17-$25. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
Theatre de la Jeune Lune “Figaro” through June 8 at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. Tickets are $13.50-$69. 647-2949.
EXHIBITIONS
“These Canyons” UC Berkeley M.F.A. Exhibition Reception at 6:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
International Day for Sharing Life Stories with spoken word, music and media presentations at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge. 548-2065. www.ausculti.org
Las Manas Tres, hybrid poetas, at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Raj Patel discusses “Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books 2201 Shattuck Ave. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Ballet Theater “La Boutique Fantastique” Fri. at 7 p.m., Sat. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $15-$21. 843-4689.
Garrett McLean, violin, Siu-Ting Dickson Mak, piano, at 8 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Tickets are $10. 848-1228.
Jazzschool Studio Band at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Vicki Burns & her Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
B.A.R.S.: Break, Art. Rap. Scratch. at 7 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $5-$10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Snatam Kaur at 8 p.m. at Rudramandir, 830 Bancroft Way at 6th. Tickets are $30-$35. 486-8700.
Ray Bierl Trio at 8 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight. 548-5198.
The Stairwell SIsters at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
John Calloway Quartet at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Sabertooth Zombie, Murder Practice, Seize the Night at 7:30 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $7. 525-9926.
Todd Shipley at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Army, David Morrison, Tuff Lion, Luv Fyah, reggae, at 9:30 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $12. 548-1159.
Bitches Brew at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
CHILDREN
Dashka Slater reads from “The Sea Serpent and Me” at 4 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 2201 Shattuck Ave 559-9500.
EXHIBITIONS
“Birth of Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury” with a jazz lounge, films, and period art gallery, opens at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. 238-2022.
“What is a Book?” Explorations by a dozen artists on display at Oakopolis Creativity Center, 447 25th St., Oakland, Sat. from 2 to 5 p.m. to June 21. 663-6920.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Adam David Miller and Marc Elihu Hofstadter, poets, read at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6107.
Reading Festival with authors Vivian Walsh at 11 a.m. and Barbara Quick at 3 p.m. Music, refreshments and activities for children from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 524-3043.
Patty Seyburn, Judith Taylor, C.E. Perry, Dean Rader, Brian Komei Dempster, Jennifer K. Sweeney read at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
Susan Phillips reads from “Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction” at 7 p.m. at First PResbyterian Church of Berkeley, Dana St. at Channing. 559-9500.
Ryudai Takano Artist Talk at 7 p.m. at Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave. http://kala.org
Rhythm and Muse at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. 527-9753.
David Corbett reads at noon at the El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Mozart for Mutts and Meows with players from the Midsummer Mozart Festival, and conducted by George Cleve, at 6:30 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave. Tickets are $80-$90. Includes reception and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society. 845-7735, ext. 19.
Berkeley Ballet Theater “La Boutique Fantastique” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $15-$21. 843-4689.
Music for Two Choirs Contra Costa Chorale and St. David’s Festival Choir at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Tickets are $15-$20. 527-2026. www.ccchorale.org
World Folk Music with Bonnie Lockhart at 2:15 p.m. at the El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.
New Music: Graduate Composers perform at noon at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
American Bach Soloists “Sound of the Trumpet” with special guest, John Thiessen on baroque trumpet at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way at Dana. Pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$42. 415-621-7900. www.americanbach.org
Robin Gregory & her Quartet at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Kalbass, King Wawa, Alafia Dance Ensemble in a Haitian Flag Day Celebration at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $12-$15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jonathan Edwards at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $26.50-$27.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Tommy Hodul’s Little Phat Band at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Mark Levine Trio at 9 p.m. at Downtown. 649-3810.
Kurt Ribak Jazz Group at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $5. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Guns for San Sebastian at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Joseph’s Bones at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
XBXRX, Triclops, Rock Poster Art Show 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.
Poncho Sanchez Tribute to Cal Tjader at 8 and 10 p.m., through Sun. at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square. Cost is $22-$66. 238-9200. www.yoshis.com
SUNDAY, MAY 18
CHILDREN
Uncle Zacky & Cousin Eric at Ashkenaz at 3 p.m. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
EXHIBITIONS
Works by Carla Van Slyke, Rita Sklar, Charlotte Britoon and Jack Anderson. Reception at 2 p.m. at Solano Grill, 1133 Solano Ave., Albany. 531-1404.
Enrique Chagoya: Borderlandia Guided tour at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“These Canyons” UC Berkeley M.F.A. Exhibition. Artists’ talk at 3 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“Israeli Art Today” with Michal Gavish, in conjunction with the exhibition “@60.art.israel.world” at 2 p.m. at the Judah L. Magnes Museum., 2911 Russell St. 549-6950.
UC Extension Student Reading at 4 p.m. at Cody’s Books, 2201 Shattuck Ave. 559-9500.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Berkeley Ballet Theater WHAT: Spring Showcase: La Boutique Fantastique WHERE: Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley WHEN: Friday, May 16, 7:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 7:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 2:00 PM TICKETS: $15-21 CALL: 510-843-4689
Jazz on Fourth Street Benefit for Berkeley high School Jazz Programs, with performances by E.C. Scott, Khalil Shaheed Quintet, John Santos Quartet, and the Berkeley High Jazz Orchestra and Combos, from noon to 5 p.m. on Fourth St. between Hearst and Virginia.
Volti “Past, Present, and Future Adventures” at 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way. Tickets are $8-$20. 415-771-3352. www.voltisf.org
Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble at 4 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. Tickets are $17-$20. 531-8714. www.vocisings.com
CHAMBER MUSIC SUNDAES, featuring San Francisco Symphony cellists Jill Rachuy Brindel, David Goldblatt and Carolyn McIntosh and Seattle Symphony cellist Walter Gray a concert which includes music by Vivaldi, Richard Strauss, Tansman and Moor St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. in Berkeley Sunday, May 18th at 3:00 PMTickets at the door $18 to $22. For information call: 415 753 2792 or visit our website at www.chambermusicsundaes.org
Sunday, May 18, 2008, at 4 p.m. What: Free Orchestra Concert Who: Oakland Civic Orchestra. Martha Stoddard, conductor. Cory Lee, violin. Where: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland. Public info: (510) 238-7275. http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/ca_civicorchestra.asp.
MUSIC FOR TWO CHOIRS - Contra Costa Chorale and St. David's Festival Choir, including Vivaldi's Beatus Vir, - and Sun May 18, 3:00pm at St. David's Catholic Church, 5641 Esmond St., Richmond. $15-$20. (510)527-2026 or www.ccchorale.org
Young People’s Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert with Oakland Symphony Chorus, Piedmont ChoirsSunday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Community Theater, Allston Way between MLK and Milvia. Tickets are $15-$20. www.ypsomusic.net
The Carol Trio and friends 7:30 p.m. at Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave. Tickets are $10. 848-1228.
“Come Away to the Skies” solo piano concert with Pastor Dan Damon at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St., Point Richmond. Suggested donation $10.236-0527.
Tati Argue, hip hop and Michael Grbich, tap at 3 p.m. at Expression Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. 644-4930.
John Schott’s Dream Kitchen at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $7.50 children, $9.50 for adults. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
t 5 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC Campus. Tickets are $$5-$15. 642-9988. www.calperformances.net
at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $10-$20. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Mads Tolling Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $15. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Americana Unplugged, bluegrass and old-time, at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums at 6:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $15 and up. Benefit for Scott “Edawg” Petersen. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Andrew Speight: A Tribute to Charlie Parker at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5-$7. 548-1159.
at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $5-$7. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
The Skinny at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
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.
