Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
EXHIBITIONS
“Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet” Guided tour at 112:15 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
FILM
Berkeley Filmmakers Screening Series “Ripe for Change” with director Emilo Omori at 7 p.m. at Zaentz Media Center, 2600 Tenth St. Reservations required. reservations@berkeleyfilmscreening.com
“Reefer Madness” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
National Poetry Month Showcase a multi-generational poetry conversation featuring Coptic poet Matthew Shenoda at 7:30pm at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave Tickets are $5-$10. www.myspace.com/poetryforthepeople
Poetry Flash with Julie Carr, Carol Snow and Brian Teare at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
Michelle Goldberg on “The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power and the Future of the World” at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Cost is $5-$10. berkeleyarts.org
Maria Laurino reads from “Old World Daughter, New World Mother” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
7th Street Sound, reggae, at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $TBA. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Jack Hardy at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Dave Mathews Birthday Blast with Tony Lindsay at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Beat Beat Whisper, The Porchsteps, All My Pretty Ones at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Mojo Stew at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
THEATER
Aurora Theatre “Miss Julie” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m., at 2081 Addison St. to May 10. Tickets are $40-$42. 843-4822. auroratheatre.org
Berkeley Rep “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. through May 15. Tickets are $33-$71. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Black Repertory Group “Mrs. Streeter” Fri. at 8 .m., Sat. at 2:30 and 8 p.m. at 3201 Adeline St., through April 25. Tickets are $15-$20. 925-812-2787. www.blackrepertorygroup.com
Brookside Rep “Basha Rubenchek from Minsk, Comrade of Petaluma” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant, through May 3. Tickets are $19-$24. www.BrooksideRep.org
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Saint Joan” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, through May 10. Tickets are $11-$18. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Masquers Playhouse “The Last Five Years” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2:30 p.m. at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond, and runs through May 2. Tickets are $18. 232-4031. www.masquers.org
Shotgun Players “Skylight” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at the Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., though April 26. Tickets are $25. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
TheatreFIRST “Old Times” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at Gaia Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way, through April 25. Tickets are $23-$28. 436-5085. www.theatrefirst.com
EXHIBITIONS
“You, Me, and Everyone We Know” Group show of nineteen contemporary artists. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Alphonse Berber Gallery, 2546 Bancroft Way. 649-9492. alphonseberber.com
“Body & Soul” Works by James Gayles, Ajuan Mance and Karen Senferu. Opening reception at 7 p.m. at JanRae Community Art Gallery, Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave. www.wcrc.org
“Portraits from Far & Near” Figurative paintings by Lisa Esherick and Susan Matthews. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at the Addison Street Window Gallery, 2018 Addison St. Exhibit runs to May 30. 981-7546.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Oakland East Bay Symphony “Russian Easter Overture” at 8 p.m. at Paramount Theater, Oakland. 444-0801. www.oebs.org
Harpsichord and Organ Music of the Italian Renaissance before 1550 at 8 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Avenue, Albany. Free, suggested donation $10. 525-1716.
Berkeley Dance Project 2009 “Equal Footing” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m., through April 26, at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC campus. Tickets are $10-$15. 642-8827. tdps.berkeley.edu
David Glass pianist, composer will perform works from “Beginning the Journey” at 7:30 p.m. at Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave., Kensington. Tickets are $15. 526-9146.
Angela Dean-Baham in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd., Oakland. Donations at the door. 544-8910.
Orquesta La Moderna Tradicíon at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Mz. Dee’s Blues Revival at 9 p.m. at Blakes on Telegraph. Cost is $12-$15. 848-0886. www.blakesontelegraph.com
SoVoSo at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Sambada with Mucho Axé at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Belle Monroe & the Brewglass Boys at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
The California Honeydrops at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
One+ at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7-$10. 597-0795.
Todd Shipley at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
“420 Bash” with Planting Seeds, Lavish Green, Space Monkey Gangstas at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10. 548-1159.
Tres Mojo at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
CHILDREN
Celebration of Children’s Literature with authors, illustrators, costumed characters, storytelling and activities from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Tolman Hall, UC campus. http://gse/berkeley.edu/childlit.html
Opera Piccola “Magic Journeys” An interactive performance for all ages at 6:30 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Fallon, Oakland. Suggesd donation $5-$25. 482-0967, ext. 303.
“Orca, The First Whale” A puppet show based on a tale from Native Americans in the Northwest, at 11 a.m., and 2 and 4 p.m. at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Cost is $7. 452-2259. www.fairyland.org
Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences “Alice in Wonderland” a circus adaptation Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. TIckets are $14-$18. 296-4433. activeartstheatre.org
Dana Smith and his Dog Lacey, Sat. and Sun. at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Cost is $7. 452-2259. www.fairyland.org
Guy Gash and his Sharp Five Jazz Band at 2 p.m. at Habitot Children’s Museum, 2065 Kittredge St. 647-1111.
EXHIBITIONS
“Spring Has Sprung” Group art show. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Expresions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. 644-4930. www.expressionsgallery.org
RAC Artist Members’ Showcase Artists’ reception at 2 p.m. at the Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave., at 25th St., Richmond. Exhibition closes May 16. 620-6772. www.therichmondartcenter.org
“Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet” Guided tour at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Rhythm and Muse with poet Julia Vinograd at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St., between Eunice and Rose. 527-9753.
MUSIC AND DANCE
University Symphony Orchestra at 11 a.m. at Hertz Hall, UC campus. Tickets are not required. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra “Handel’s Wicked Queen” at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are Tickets are $30-$72. 415-392-4400. www.philharmonia.org
“The Secret of the Muse: Music for the Pardessus de Viole” at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College. Tickets are $10-$25. 528-1725 www.sfems.org
UC Berkeley’s Cal Taiko “Nagare” Spring 2009 Showcase at 8 p.m. at The Julia Morgan Young People’s Performing Arts Center, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $7-$10. www.juliamorgan.org
“Partisans Armed with Music: Songs of Holocaust Musicians” at 8:30 p.m. at Chochmat Ha Lev, 2251 Prince St. Tickets are $8-$12 at the door. 704-9687.
Rajeev Taranath Hindustani classical music on the sarod at 8 p.m. at Mills College Concert Hall, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. Tickets are $6-$12. 430-2025.
La Peña Community Chorus at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $13-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Mo’Rockin Project at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Zydeco Flames at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Moment’s Notice improvised music, dance, and theater at 8 p.m. at Western Sky Studio, 2525 8th St. Tickets are $8-$15. 992-6295.
Mike Sweetland & A Lot of People at 1 p.m. at Down Home Music, 10341 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 525-2129.
Palm Wine Boys at 8 p.m. at Wisteria Ways, Rockridge, Oakland. Not wheelchair accessible. Cost is $15-$20. Reservations required. info@WisteriaWays.org
Tangria Jazz Group at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
The Folk Collection at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761.
Melanie O’Reilly at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $12-$15. 845-5373.
“A Night of Free Jazz, Folk, and Experimental Music” with Country Joe McDonald at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. 841-4824. www.bfuu.org
Fred Randolph Jazz Trio at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
The ZaZous at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Shiela G & the Jazz Riffs at 8 p.m. at Spuds Pizza, 3290 Adeline St. Cost is $7-$10. 597-0795.
Reality Playthings improvisation with Frank Moore at 8 p.m. at Temescal Arts Center, 511 48th St., Oakland. fmoore@eroplay.com
Casey Nell and the Norway Rats, Bonfire Madigan at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
THEATER
Queer On Their Feet – An Evening of Stand Up Comedy and Improv at 1 and 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, One Lawson Rd., off Arlington at Moeser/Terrace. Tickets are $10-$20. brownpapertickets.com
EXHIBITIONS
“Up Against the Wall: Berkeley Posters from the 1960s” Opening reception at 3 p.m. at the Berkeley Historical Society, Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St. Exhibit runs to Sept. 26. 848-0181.
“Touching the Land” Contemporary Aboriginal art from Australia. Opening reception at 4 p.m. at Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, 2301 Vine St. Exhibition runs through May 22. 707-762-3296.
“Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet” Guided tour at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“The Intricacies of Cultures” Photographs by Opal Palmer Adisa. Reception at 3 p.m. at Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, 920 Peralta St., off 10th St., West Oakland. 208-5651.
FILM
“Routine Pleasures” with Jean-Paul Gorin in person at 2 p.m. at at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808.
From Riches to Rags: Hollywood and the New Deal “Wild River” Introduced by Charlotte Brody, program director of Green for All, at 6 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Marcuse & Remmel: A New Approach” with Woody Minor at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2001 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda. Cost is $5. Sponsored by Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. 986-9232. www.alameda-preservation.org
Egyptology Lecture “Sunset - the End of the Amarna Period” with Dr. Aidan Dodson, Bristol University at 2:30 p.m. at Barrows Hall, Room 20, Barrow Lane and Bancroft Way, UC campus. 415-664-4767.
MUSIC AND DANCE
“Dances and Songs of Remembrance, Resistance, and Hope” A tribute to the memory of those who died in the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, with Ruth Botchan and Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz, at 5 p.m. at Western Sky Studio, 2525 Eighth St. #13A, at Dwight. Tickets are $12-$25, reservations recommended. 848-4878. www.berkeleymovingarts.com
Howard Kadis, French, German and English music from the 16th century at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. Tickets are $12-$15. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra “Handel’s Wicked Queen” at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are Tickets are $30-$72. 415-392-4400. www.philharmonia.org
The Pinderhughes, 17- year old pianist, Samora, and 13-year old flautist, Elena, at 7 p.m. at La Peña. Cost is $10-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Kellye Gray & Her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Flamenco Open Stage with Adela Clara at 7:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Trumpetsupergroup at 4:30 p.m. and riff-raff at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15. 845-5373.
108, Pulling Teeth, Lewd Acts, Skin Like Iron at 5 p.m. at 924 Gilman St., an all-ages, member-run, no alcohol, no drugs, no violence club. Cost is $8. 525-9926.
MONDAY, APRIL 20
READINGS AND LECTURES
Jon Carroll in Conversation with Rita Moreno at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Rep, 2025 Addison St. Tickets are $25. Benefit for Park Day School. 653-0317, ext. 103. www.ParkDaySchool.org
Poetry Express with Stephen Kopel and John Rowe at 7 p.m. at Priya Restaurant, 2072 San Pablo Ave. 644-3977.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
EXHIBITIONS
“Mystery Made Manifest” New work by Susan Dunhan Felix opens at the Bade Museum, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave. and runs through July 21. 848-0528. www.susandunhanfelix.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
“A Life in Japanese Film” Donald Richie in conversation with Tom Luddy at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way at Dana. Cost is $5-$10. berkkeleyarts.org
Mark Rudd describes “Underground: My Life with SDS and the Weathermen” at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Ave. 849-2087.
MUSIC AND DANCE
“40th Anniversary People’s Park Potluck and Folk Show” featuring Darryl Cherney with Carol Denney at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Fellowship Hall at Cedar and Bonita in Berkeley, sponsored by the 40th Anniversary People’s Park Organizing Committee. www.peoplespark.org
Laura Klein, piano, and Ted Wolff, vibraphone, at 7 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Bluesbox Bayou Band at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
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
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
FILM
“Crips and Bloods: Made in America” A documentary on the civil war that has lasted 40 years in South Central Los Angeles, at 6:30 p.m. at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. www.pbs.org/independentlens
“The Day I Became a Woman” with lecture by Marilyn Fabe at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Film Archive. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Independent Filmmakers Screening Night Bring your 5 - 10 minute shorts & selects to screen every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. at Café of the Dead, 3208 Grand Ave., next to the Grand Lake Theater. Oakland. 931-7945. cafedeadscreening@gmail.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Mid-Century Modernism” with Henrik Bull at 7:30 p.m. at The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $15. Sponsored by Berkeley Architectural Heritage Assoc. 841-2242. berkeleyheritage.com
Raymond Nat Tuner, Clive Matson and Cesar A. Preciado-Cruz read their poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month, followed by an open mic, a 6:30 p.m. at Richmond Public Library, Madeline F. Whittlesey Community Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. 620-6561.
Berkeley Poetry Slam with host Charles Ellik and Three Blind Mice, at 8 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082 www.starryploughpub.com
MUSIC AND DANCE
Wednesday Noon Concert, with University Baroque Ensemble at Hertz Hall, UC campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
University Chorus & chamber Chorus performs Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem” at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC campus. Tickets are $8-$25. 642-9988. www.calperformances.net
UC Jazz Ensembles at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Hoedown Throwdown Square Dance with East Bay Clodhoppers with caller Jordan Ruyle at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Boriquen 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.
Joshi’z at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
EXHIBITIONS
“Lyric Escape: Paintings by Lawrence Ferlinghetti” Opening reception at 5:30 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. Exhibition runs through May 10. 644-6893. www.berkeleyartcenter.org
“Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet” Guided tour at 12:15 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“Mystery Made Manifest” Works by Susan Duhan Felix. Opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Badè Museum, 1798 Scenic Ave. 848-0528.
READINGS AND LECTURES
People’s Park 40th Anniversary “People’s Voice Poetry” with poets Al Young, Julia Vinograd, John Oliver Simon, Alta, HD Moe, Kirk Lumpkin, Paradise, Christian, Arnie Passman, and more at 7 p.m. at Caffe Mediterraneum, 2475 Telegraph. 390-0830. www.peoplespark.org
Holloway Poetry Series with Ariana Reines at 6:30 p.m. in the Maude Fife Room, 315 Wheeler Hall, UC campus. http://holloway.english.berkeley.edu
Joel Harvey Schreck, author of “A Patient’s Guide to Chinese Medicine: Dr. Shen’s Handbook of Herbs and Acupuncture” at 7:30 p.m. at PEgasus Books, 1855 Solano Ave. 525-6888.
David Weingarten and Lucia Howard give a slide show and discuss “Ranch Houses: Living the Dream” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
Cheo Tyehimba on “Like Loving Backward: Stories” at 6:30 p.m. at Marcus Bookstore, 3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland. Seating limited, Please RSVP to 652-2344.
MUSIC AND DANCE
The Dance, Butterfly Bones at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $6. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Ronny Cox at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Kelly Park & His Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Tippy Canoe and Mikie Lee Prasad, Madame Pamita and her Parlour of Wonders at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Speak the Music, beatboxing at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $8. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Adrian Gormley Jazz Ensemble at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “Luv” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through May 23. Tickets are $12. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org
Arts Research Center “The Botany of Desire” theatrical adaptation of Michael Pollan’s book at 5:30 p.m. at Wheeler Auditorium, UC campus. Discussion with artists and author following performance. Free, but tickets required. 642-9988.
Aurora Theatre “Miss Julie” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m., at 2081 Addison St. to May 10. Tickets are $40-$42. 843-4822. auroratheatre.org
Berkeley Rep “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. through May 15. Tickets are $33-$71. 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Black Repertory Group “Mrs. Streeter” Fri. at 8 .m., Sat. at 2:30 and 8 p.m. at 3201 Adeline St., through April 25. Tickets are $15-$20. 925-812-2787. www.blackrepertorygroup.com
Brookside Rep “Basha Rubenchek from Minsk, Comrade of Petaluma” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant, through May 3. Tickets are $19-$24. www.BrooksideRep.org
Contra Costa Civic Theater “Saint Joan” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, through May 10. Tickets are $11-$18. 524-9132. www.ccct.org
Masquers Playhouse “The Last Five Years” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2:30 p.m. at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond, and runs through May 2. Tickets are $18. 232-4031. www.masquers.org
Shotgun Players “Skylight” Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m. at the Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., though April 26. Tickets are $25. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
TheatreFIRST “Old Times” Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m. at Gaia Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way, through April 25. Tickets are $23-$28. 436-5085. www.theatrefirst.com
EXHIBITIONS
Kala’s 35th Anniversary & Grand Opening Celebration at 5:30 p.m. with a preview of the re:con-figure exhibition, the celebration will include live music, performances. www.kala.org
“The Art of Amusement” with artists and artwork on amusement, at 6 p.m. at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach, 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Art show is free, but $10-$15 for entire museum. 232-4264, ext. 25.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Larry Fink “Night at the Met” The photographer will discuss his latest book at 7 p.m. at UCB Graduate School of Journalism, 105 Northgate Hall, Hearst and Euclid. Tickets are $10. Reception at 6 p.m. The photographer will also hold a workshop on Sat. www.fotovision.org.
“Creativity in the Face of Climate Change” A symposium at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“And Counting ...” with artist Nigel Poor on how to document life and what is worthy of preservation, at 7:30 p.m. at JFK Univ. Berkeley Campus, 2956 San Pablo Ave., 2nd flr. 647-2047.
Shawna Yang Ryan reads from her book about Chinese immigrants in a small California town in 1928, “Water Ghosts” at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dalloways, 2904 College Ave. 704-8222.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Friday Noon Concert, with Dept. of Music students at Hertz Hall, UC campus. Free. 642-4864. http://music.berkeley.edu
En Pointe Youth Dance Company “Impulse” at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2460 College Ave. Tickets are $10-$18. 800-838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com
“Dance Anywhere” with Levi Toney, Sonja Dale and Tammy Cheney at noon at the Berkeley Art Museum, 2621 Durant Ave. Free. danceanywhere.org
“The Cooking Show: Dance, Music, and Soupmaking” Fri. and Sat. at 7 and 9 p.m. at Temescal Arts Center, 511 48th St., Oakland. Cost is $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. www.thecookingshowoakland.blogspot.com
Berkeley Dance Project 2009 “Equal Footing” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m., through April 26., at Zellerbach Playhouse, UC campus. Tickets are $10-$15. 642-8827. tdps.berkeley.edu
Marimba Pacifica, Funky Nixons, Wire Graffiti in a People’s Park 40th Anniversary Celebration at 5 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Suggested donation $15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
An Evening of Korean Art Songs at 7:30 p.m. at Pro Arts Gallery, 550 Second St., Oakland. Cost is $12-$18. 868-0695. proartsgallery.org
Quetzal at 9 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10-$12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Tamar Sella at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $10. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Frankye Kelly & Her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Krista Detor at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Red Meat, Tremoloco, Rick Shea at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
R&B Fridays featuring Bobby Tinsely at 9 p.m. at Maxwell’s Lounge, 341 13th St., Oakland. Cost is $20. 839-6169.
The P-PL at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
Curtis Bumpy at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
CHILDREN
Songs of Earth and Spirit A family concert in celebration of Earth Day with Betsy Rose at 10:30 a.m. at La Peña. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children. Please bring seeds for planting. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Jean Paul Valjean “Short Attention Span Circus” Sat. and Sun. at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Cost is $7. 452-2259. www.fairyland.org
Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences “Alice in Wonderland” a circus adaptation Sat. at 2 p.m., Sun. at 2 and 4:30 p.m., at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave., TIckets are $14-$18. 296-4433. activeartstheatre.org
EXHIBITIONS
“Squeak Carnwath: Painting is no Ordinary Object” exhibition opens and runs through Aug. 23, at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th, Oakland. Cost is $5-$8. 238-2200. www.museumca.org
“Steel Life” Works by David Wayrynen. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at MC Artworks, 10344 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 375-9235. www.mcartworksgallery.com
“A Rare Alchemy” Pinhole photography by S. McGrath Ryan, Glass sculptures of David Ruth. Closing party at 6 p.m. at FLOAT Gallery, 1091 Calcot Place #116, Oakland. 535-1702.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Adam Mansbach reads from “End of the Jews” at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
MUSIC AND DANCE
En Pointe Youth Dance Company “Impulse” at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2460 College Ave. Tickets are $10-$18. 800-838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com
“The Cooking Show: Dance, Music, and Soupmaking” at 7 and 9 p.m. at Temescal Arts Center, 511 48th St., Oakland. Cost is $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. www.thecookingshowoakland.blogspot.com
The Temescal String Quartet “Muss Es Sein? Es Muss Sein!” at 8 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St. Tickets are $8-$12. 549-3864. www.trinitychamberconcerts.com
Javanese Shadow Play with Gamelan Sari Raras at 8 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC campus. Tickets are $5-$15. 642-9988.
Pacific Boychoir Academy with Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. Tickets are $20. 652-4722. www.pacificboychoiracademy.org
“Piano, Poetry, Jazz and Lyrics” with Raymond Nat Turner and Tammy Lynne Hall at 3 p.m. in the third flr. Community Room, Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6107.
Pete Yellin All-Stars at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Kotoja at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. African dance lesson at 9 p.m. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Mayne Smith with Johnny Harper at 2 p.m. at Down Home Music, 10341 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 525-2129.
Sashamon, reggae, ska, at 9 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $12-$15. 548-1159. www.shattuckdownlow.com
The Venzuelan Music Project with Jackeline Rago at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $16-$18. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $48.50-$49.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Wakefield Jazz Quartet at 8 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15-$18. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Dgiin at 10 p.m. at Beckett’s Irish Pub, 2271 Shattuck Ave. 647-1790. www.beckettsirishpub.com
The Unreal Band at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Socket at 8 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
EXHIBITIONS
“Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet” Guided tour at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Art Museum. 642-0808. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
“5 Takes” Photographs by Fraser Bonnell, Eric Kaufman-Cohen, Cathy Lozano, Martha Snider and Ted Williams opens at Photolab, 2235 Fifth St. 644-1400.
MUSIC AND DANCE
“The Miracle of the Negro Spiritual” Lecture and song with Lucy Kitchen Chorale at 2 p.m at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway, Oakland. Donations accepted. 444-3555.
University Wind Ensemble at 3 p.m. at Hertz Hall, UC campus. Tickets are $5-$15. 642-9988. www.calperformances.net
Chamber Music Sundaes, with members of the SF Symphony and friends at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. Tickets at the door are $20-$25. 415-753-2792. www.chambermusicsundaes.org
Karen Blixt & Her Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Café Bellie at 5:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $8. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Le Jazz Hot at 4:30 p.m. at the Jazzschool. Cost is $15. 845-5373. www.jazzschool.com
Tim Eriksen at 8 p.m. at Freight and Salvage. Cost is $18.50-$19.50. 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
