Arts Listings

924 GILMAN ST. -- All ages welcome. 

Zolar X, Swann Danger, Terran Traumatics, Kill the Capulets, The Need, July 17, 7:30 p.m. $8.  

$5 unless otherwise noted. Shows start Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 924 Gilman St., Berkeley. (510) 525-9926, www.924gilman.org.< 

ALBATROSS PUB  

Whiskey Brothers, First and third Wednesdays, 9 p.m. Free.  

Derek Smith, July 24, 9:30 p.m. $3.  

Free unless otherwise noted. Shows begin Wednesday, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-2473, www.albatrosspub.com.< 

ARMANDO'S  

Matt Eakle Band, July 16, 8 p.m. $10.  

Red Hot Chachkas, July 17, 8 p.m. $10.  

Garageland Rodeo Unplugged, July 18, 3 p.m. $5.  

Jazz Jam, July 19, 7 p.m. $3.  

SF Bayharpers Harmonica Jam, July 21, 7 p.m. $5.  

Mal Sharpe and Big Money in Jazz, July 22, 8 p.m. $10.  

Savannah Blue, July 23, 8 p.m. $10.  

Epicenter, July 24, 8 p.m. $10.  

Derek Rolando, Ray Obiedo and Friends, July 25, 3 p.m. $10.  

707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985, www.armandosmartinez.com.< 

ASHKENAZ  

Pellejo Seco, July 16, 9:30 p.m. $10-$13.  

Zulu Spear and Kalahari: Voices of South Africa, July 17, 9:30 p.m. $10-$13.  

Asheba, July 18, 3 p.m. $4-$6.  

Tip Trio, July 20, 8:30 p.m. $10.  

California Honeydrops, July 21, 9 p.m. $10.  

Locust the Lurker, DJ Metaman, July 22, 9 p.m. $6.  

Play Live Dead, Thugz, David Gans, July 23, 9 p.m. $10.  

Zydeco Flames, July 24, 9 p.m. $10-$13.  

Tropical Vibrations, July 25, 8:30 p.m. $10.  

1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.< 

BECKETT'S IRISH PUB  

Guns for San Sebastian, July 16.  

DiiGiin, July 17.  

Summertime Open Mic, July 21.  

Trio of Doom, Amber-oh-Amber, July 22.  

Bassment, July 23.  

Jacques Ibula, July 24.  

Eastbay Beastgrass, July 25.  

Free. Shows at 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 647-1790, www.beckettsirishpub.com.< 

BLAKE'S ON TELEGRAPH  

Warbringer, Bonded by Blood, Savage Machine, July 16, 9 p.m. $10.  

Sibb Amour, Pinstriope Rebellion, Fever Charm, IS, July 18, 7 p.m. $8-$10.  

Soft White Sixties, Dandelion War, Travis Bill, July 24, 8:30 p.m. $10.  

For ages 18 and older. Music begins at 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2367 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. (510) 848-0886, www.blakesontelegraph.com.< 

FOX THEATER  

New Pornographers, Dodos, Imaad, Wasif, July 18, 7:30 p.m. $27.50.  

Keane, Ingrid Michaelson, Fran Healy, July 20, 7 p.m. $39.50.  

MGMT, Francis and the Lights, July 21, 8 p.m. $37.50.  

1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-0438.< 

FREIGHT AND SALVAGE  

"Freight Open Mic," Tuesdays. $4.50-$5.50.  

Ed Gerhard, July 16. $20.50-$21.50.  

Houston Jones with Stevie Coyle and Joe Craven, July 17. $18.50-$19.50.  

Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys, July 18. $18.50-$19.50.  

West Coast Songwriters Competition, July 19. $6.50-$7.50.  

Parno Graszt, July 20. $18.50-$19.50.  

Tao Seeger Band, July 21. $18.50-$19.50.  

Paul Thorn, July 22. $20.50-$21.50.  

Iris Dement, July 23. $28.50-$29.50.  

Victor Krummenacher, July 24. $18.50-$19.50.  

Hani Naser Band, July 25. $22.50-$23.50.  

Music starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org.< 

GREEK THEATRE  

Michael Franti and Spearhead, Brett Dennen, July 16, 8 p.m. $37.50.  

Jackson Brown with David Lindley, July 24, 8 p.m. $55.50-$85.50.  

Hearst Avenue and Gayley Road, Berkeley. (510) 548-3010, www.apeconcerts.com.< 

JACK LONDON SQUARE  

Joshua Cedar, July 16, Noon.  

Lee Waterman Trio, July 20, Noon-2 p.m.  

Mestiza Trio, July 23, Noon-2 p.m.  

Foot of Broadway, Oakland. (866) 295-9853, www.jacklondonsquare.com.< 

JAZZSCHOOL  

Chris Sullivan Quartet, July 16, 8 p.m. $10.  

Jua Howard, Andrea Claburn, July 17, 8 p.m. $15.  

Happy Hour Jam, July 18, 7:30 p.m. $5-$10.  

Malachi Whitson Quintet, July 18, 4:30 p.m. $10.  

Lost Trio, July 23, 8 p.m. $15.  

Rikki Gibson and Kathy Blackburn, July 24, 8 p.m. $15.  

Chase Baird, July 25, 4:30 p.m. $10.  

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 845-5373, www.jazzschool.com.< 

JUPITER  

"Americana Unplugged," Sundays, 5 p.m. A weekly bluegrass and Americana series.  

"Jazzschool Tuesdays," Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Featuring the ensembles from the Berkeley Jazzschool. www.jazzschool.com. 

DJ Scully and Glennrocks, July 16, 5 p.m.  

Ghost Ear Trio, July 17, 8 p.m.  

California Honeydrops, July 18, 5 p.m.  

Kurt Ribak Trio, July 21, 8 p.m.  

Travis Callison, EkTek and DJ Scully, July 22, 8 p.m.  

Kat 010, Teodross Avery, July 23, 5 p.m.  

Polyglot Quartet, July 24.  

Perry Smith Trio, July 25, 8 p.m.  

The Skinny, July 25, 5 p.m.  

8 p.m. 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-8277, www.jupiterbeer.com.< 

KIMBALL'S CARNIVAL  

"Monday Blues Legends Night," 8 p.m.-midnight. Enjoy live blues music every Monday night. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society and Lothario Lotho Company. $5 donation. (510) 836-2227, www.bayareabluessociety.net. 

522 2nd St., Jack London Square, Oakland. < 

LA PENA CULTURAL CENTER  

Berta Olivia y su Mariachi Mexicanisimo, July 16, 8 p.m. $20-$35.  

John Santos and His Sextet, July 17, 8 p.m. $14-$16.  

Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion, July 24, 9:30 p.m. $14.  

Avotcja's 69th Birthday Basy, July 25, 7 p.m. $10-$20.  

Mexican Tardeada, July 25, 3 p.m. Free.  

3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-2568, www.lapena.org.< 

ORACLE ARENA  

Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston, July 17, 7 p.m. $29.50-$49.50.  

Carole King and James Taylor, July 19, 8 p.m. $39.50-$125.  

Aerosmith, Sammy Hagar and the Wabos, July 23, 7:30 p.m. $45.50-$200.  

Hegenberger Road and Interstate 880, Oakland. (510) 625-8497, (925) 685-8497, (415) 421-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.theoaklandarena.com.< 

RHYTHMIX CULTURAL WORKS  

"Taiko Concert," July 23 through July 24, 8 p.m. $20-$25.  

Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2513 Blanding Ave., Alameda. (510) 845-5060, www.rhythmix.org.< 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW  

"It's the Joint," Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. Featuring DJs Headnodic, Raashan Ahmad and Friends. $5.  

"King of Kings," Doors 10 p.m. $6-$8.  

"Live Salsa," Wednesdays. An evening of dancing to the music of a live salsa band. Salsa dance lesson from 8:30-9:30 p.m. $5-$10.  

"Thirsty Thursdays," Thursday, 9 p.m. Featuring DJ Vickity Slick and Franky Fresh. Free.  

Forrest Day, July 17, 9 p.m. $8-$10.  

Orquestra America, July 21, 8 p.m. $10.  

For ages 21 and older. 2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159, www.shattuckdownlow.com.< 

STARRY PLOUGH PUB  

The Starry Irish Music Session led by Shay Black, Sundays, 8 p.m. Sliding scale.  

For ages 21 and over unless otherwise noted. Sunday and Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-2082, www.starryploughpub.com.< 

UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB  

Birdmonster, July 16, 9 p.m.  

Hella Gay, July 17, 9 p.m. $7.  

Or the Whale, Dusty Rhodes, July 22, 9 p.m. $8.  

Attitude Adjustment, Everything Must Go, Cheapskate, Loose Endz, July 23, 9 p.m. $10.  

Minipop, Trophy Fire, Hot Toddies, Geoff Register, July 24, 9 p.m. $10.  

1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100, www.uptownnightclub.com.< 

YOSHI'S  

Pete Escovedo 75th Birthday Celebration Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring Sheila E., Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo, through July 18, Thursday-Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. $18-$28.  

Kurt Ribak with Sheilani Alix, July 19, 8 p.m. $12.  

Gail Jhonson and 3 Piece Suit, July 20, 8 p.m. $16.  

Etran Finatawa, July 21, 8 and 10 p.m. $14-$22.  

Ron Thompson & Chris Cain, July 22, 8 p.m. $10-$18.  

Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin, July 23 through July 25, Friday and Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. $18-$26.  

Shows are Monday through Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200, www.yoshis.com.<