Arts Listings
Arts Calendar
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
CHILDREN
Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences “If You Give A Mouse a Cookie” play based on the book by Laura Numeroff, Thurs. Sat., Sun. at 4 p.m., Fri. at 6 p.m., through Aug. 16, at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $10-$12. 296-4433.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Tamar Sella at noon at the downtown Berkeley BART Station.
Dedicated Maniacs, Pat Nevins & Amy Gabel at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $8-$10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Grupo Falso Baiano at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Annie Bacon and her Oshen, Theresa Perez at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $67 841-2082.
Country Joe’s Open Mic with Mugg Muggles, at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St. $5-$10 suggested donation. 841-4824.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
THEATER
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman, through Aug. 15. Tickets are $12-$15. 649-5999.
Altarena Playhouse “Spitfire Grill” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, through Aug. 16. Tickets are $17-$20. 523-1553.
HurLyBurLy Productions “Cat’s Paw” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Periscope Cellars, 1410 - 62nd Street, Emeryville. Tickets are $20. periscopecellars.com
Lower Bottom Playaz “Mama at Twilight: Death by Love” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at The Sister Thea Bowman Memorial Theater, 920 Peralta St., rear yard, through Aug. 23. Cost is $10-$20. 208-1912.
Woodminster Summer Musicals “Singin’ in the Rain” at 8 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joachin Miller Rd., Oakland, through Aug. 16. Tickets are $25-$40. 531-9597.
FILM
“Babette’s Feast” at 6:30 p.m. at Charles Chocolates, 6529 Hollis St., Emeryville. 652-4412, ext. 311.
READINGS AND LECTURES
Last Word Reading Series with poets Charles Entrekin and Gail Rudd Entrekin at 7 p.m. at Nefeli Caffe, 1854 Euclid Ave. 841-6374.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Courtney Janes, bluegrass, at noon at the Kaiser Center Roof Garden, on top of the parking garage, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Free. www.KaiserCenterRoofGarden.com
Diáspora Negra: The African Legacy in Latin America, symposium at 6:45 p.m., music and dance at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $18-$20. 849-2568.
Point Richmond Summer Concert with Claudia Russell & the Folk Unlimited Orchestra, at 5:30 p.m. and Taarka, at 6:45 p.m. at Park Place at Washington Ave. in downtown Point Richmond. www.pointrichmond.com
Dancing Under the Stars Salsa with Edgardo Cambon y Latido at 8:30 p.m. at Jack London Square. Dance exhibition and lessons at 7:30 p.m. www.lindendance.com
Mimi Dye & The Topaz Allstars at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Messenjah Selah, Lady Passion, Tuff Lion, We A Dem at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10-$13. 525-5054.
Alien Cowboys, The Geroso Bros, Lee Koch and The Grinders at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $10. 841-2082.
Beep! Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
CHILDREN
The Fratello Marionettes “The Frog Prince” at 3:30 p.m. at Kensington Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave., Kensington. For ages 3 and up. Free. 524-3043.
THEATER
Berkeley Playhouse Youth Company “Urinetown” Sat. at 7 p.m. and Sun. at 1 p.m. at The Julia Morgan, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $10-$20. 665-5565, ext. 397.
Bizarre Shorts Showcase performed by Berkeley Public Library’s Teen PlayReaders at 7:30 p.m. at Willard Middle School, Metal Shop Theater, 2425 Stuart St. 981-6147.
Shotgun Players “The Farm” Sat. and Sun. at 4 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, Southhampton Ave., through Sept 13. Suggested donation $10. 841-6500.
EXHIBITIONS
“Gone Fishin’” Group art show opens at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. www.expressionsgallery.org
“Down By the Sycamore Trees” Works by Maliea Croy and Jon Schroeder. Opening reception at 6 p.m. at Local 123, 2049 San Pablo Ave. www.local123gallery.com
“Growing Up Asian” Art and essays by Bay Area K-12 students on display at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6147.
MUSIC AND DANCE
9th Annual Art & Soul Festival Oakland, with jazz, rock, gospel, latin, R&B and more Sat and Sun. from noon to 6 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza, downtown Oakland. Cost is $5-$10, 12 and under free. www.artandsouloakland.com
Travis Brooks, Jonathan Sarenana, 100 Swans, J Irvin Dally and others at noon at House of Nostromo, 4 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Cost is $8.
Prometheus with harmonica player Ken Mitchell at 8 p.m. at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. Tickets are $5-$20. 548-2153.
Diáspora Negra: The African Legacy in Latin America, symposium at 6:45 p.m., music and dance, at 8:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $18-$20. 849-2568.
Kenny Washington & His Trio at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
PZ at 10 p.m. at Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $7. 548-1159.
Forrest Day, Alex Lee, The Feel Good Patrol at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $10. 841-2082.
Harley White Jr. Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-8277.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
CHILDREN
Asheba at Ashkenaz at 3 p.m. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
EXHIBITIONS
New Works by Julie Ross Watercolor & Acrylic. Reception at 2 p.m. at the French Hotel, 1538 Shattuck Ave. Exhibition runs through Aug. 31.
“Sustainable Cultural Intelligence” works by Henk Schusteff at 33 Revolutions, 10086 San Pablo Ave. El Cerrito, to Aug. 31.
READINGS AND LECTURES
“Visual Thinking Strategies” An interactive workshop on ways to view and teach art from 2 to 5 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St. Free, but RSVP required. 644-6893.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Tanaora, Latin and Brazilian jazz, at 8 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $12. 849-2568.
Eva Scow Group at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $12. 841-JAZZ.
Americana Unplugged: Jimbo Trout & The Fish People at 5 p.m. at Jupiter. 843-8277.
Mahealani Uchiyama at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10. 525-5054.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
READINGS AND LECTURES
Eileen Myles author of “The Importance of Being Iceland” reads at 7:30 p.m. at Moe’s Books, 2476 Telegraph Aven. 849-2087. moesbooks.com
Channeling Fela Kuti Spoken word at 6 p.m. at Guerilla Cafe, 1620 Shattuck Ave. 845-2233.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
CHILDREN
Wild Things, Inc. at 6:30 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Aux Cajunals at 8:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Dance lesson at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Singers’ Open Mic with Ellen Hoffman at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $5. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
FILM
New Cuban Filmmakers at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $7-$10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Kala Artists-in-Residence Talks with Dan Harrison, Noel Hensey and Jennifer Little at 7 p.m. at Kala Art Institute, 2990 San Pablo Ave. www.kala.org
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
Bayonics, Latin/funk, at noon at Oakland City Center, 12th and Broadway.
riff raff brasil at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ.
Whiskey Brothers at 9 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473.
Still Time, groove rock, at 8 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $TBA. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Celu’s Silver Kittens at 7 p.m. at Chester’s Bayview Cafe, 1508 B Walnut Square. 849-9995.
Neurohumors at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-8277.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
FILM
Free Outdoor Movies at Jack London Square “Splash” Come at 7:30 p.m., movies begin at sundown. Bring blankets and stadium seat. 645-9292. www.jacklondonsquare.com
READINGS AND LECTURES
Tommi Avicolli Mecca reads from the anthology “Smash the Church, Smash the State! The Early Years of Gay Liberation” at 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave. 649-1320.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Caspian Hat Dance, Kugelplex at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Klezmer dance lesson at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $13-$15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Kaz George Group at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
VIR, Murder of Lillies, Huff This, Photons at 9 p.m. at The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $7. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
Mochi Parra & Rafael Manriquez at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $12. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Adrian Gormley Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-8277.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
THEATER
Aurora Theatre “Awake and Sing!” through Sept. 27, at 2081 Addison St. Tickets are $15-$55. 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
HurLyBurLy Productions “Cat’s-Paw” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at Periscope Cellars, 1410 62nd St., Emeryville. Tickets are $20. periscopecellars.com
Lower Bottom Playaz “Mama at Twilight: Death by Love” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. at The Sister Thea Bowman Memorial Theater, 920 Peralta St., rear yard, through Aug. 23. Cost is $10-$20. 208-1912.
Masquers Playhouse “Loot” Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2:30 p.m. at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond, and runs through Sept. 26. Tickets are $18. 232-4031. www.masquers.org
Stage Door Conservatory “Footloose” Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. Tickets are $10-$25. 521-6250. stagedoor2005@yahoo.com
EXHIBITIONS
Cody Sai Spring 2009 Fashion Collection at 7 p.m. at Ideas in Motion Studio, 2332 Fourth St., Studio J. RSVP to 525-2130.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Sonic Strut, R&B, at noon at the Kaiser Center Roof Garden, on top of the parking garage, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Free. www.KaiserCenterRoofGarden.com
Dancing Under the Stars Swing with Ben Oni Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. at Jack London square. Dance exhibition and lessons at 7:30 p.m. www.lindendance.com
Michael O’Neill & Friends at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Hali Hammer & Friends at 8 p.m. at Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, 2905 Shattuck Ave. Suggested donation $5-$10 to benefit Art House Gallery. 472-3170.
Smooth Jazz Groove Evening of contemporary & fusion jazz at 8 p.m. at La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $20. 849-2568. www.goove-yard-entertainment.com
Lynx & Jamie Janover, Tystria at 9 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Generalissimo, Ghost Echoes, Mariana Trench at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $8. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com
The Whistlepig Quartet at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-8277.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
THEATER
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Too Big To Fail” Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m. at Live Oak Park. www.sfmt.org
Shotgun Players “The Farm” Sat. and Sun. at 4 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, Southhampton Ave., through Sept 13. Suggested donation $10. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
READINGS AND LECTURES
Poet/Librarians Read with Marc Elihu Hofstadter and Alan Bern at 3 p.m. in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room, Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge. 981-6107.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Rhythm & Muse spoken word/music open mic featuring Minor Excursions, with Gael Alcock, Cello, Sue Draheim, violin, Cello Zymbidium, with Hugh Fox, Adrienne Miller, Chris Becerra, George Meigs, and Marilyn Cooper, tai ji at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St., between Eunice & Rose Sts. Donations appreciated. 644-6893.
The Righteous Mothers, progressive folk rock at 8 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $12-$15. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Walter Savage’s Well Well Hellraisers! at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $14. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Solo Cissokho, African, at 9:30 p.m. at Ashkenaz. Cost is $12-$15. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
Beep! Jazz Trio with Michael Coleman at 9:30 p.m. at Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $3. 843-2473. www.albatrosspub.com
Harley White Jr. Trio at 8 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-8277.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
CHILDREN
Banana Slug String Band at 3 p.m. at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. Cost is $4-$6. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
THEATER
San Francisco Mime Troupe “Too Big To Fail” at 2 p.m. at Live Oak Park. www.sfmt.org
Shotgun Players “The Farm” at 4 p.m. at John Hinkel Park, Southhampton Ave., through Sept 13. Suggested donation $10. 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
MUSIC AND DANCE
Damien Masterson Group at 8 p.m. at Anna’s Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way. Cost is $10. 841-JAZZ. www.AnnasJazzIsland.com
Americana Unplugged: The Bass Anglers at 5 p.m. at Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave. 843-8277.
