Arts Listings

ASHBY STAGE  

"The Norman Conquests," by Alan Ayckbourn, through Sept. 5. Shotgun Players present the hit comic trilogy of plays, "Table Manners,'' "Living Together,'' and "Round and Round the Garden.'' Times and days vary, check website for complete details. $20-$50. www.shotgunplayers.org. 

1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. < 

CASA PERALTA Once the home of descendants of the 19th-century Spanish soldier and Alameda County landowner Don Luis Maria Peralta, the 1821 adobe was remodeled in 1926 as a grand Spanish villa, using some of the original bricks. The casa features a beautiful Moorish exterior design and hand painted tiles imported from Spain, some of which tell the story of Don Quixote. The interior is furnished in 1920s decor. The house will be decorated for the holidays during the month of December. Call ahead to confirm hours. 

"Earth vs. Altair, Queen of Outer Space! Episode II, the Deadly Ray," by Daniel Dickinson, through Aug. 22, Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. San Leandro Players Theatre Company presents the saga of Pilot Craig Domer. $10-$15. www.sanleandroplayers.org. 

Free but donations accepted. Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 384 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. (510) 577-3474, (510) 577-3491, www.ci.sanleandro. ca.us/sllibrarycasaperalta.html.< 

JULIA MORGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

"Disney's Aladdin," through Sept. 5, Saturday, 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Noon and 5 p.m. Berkeley Playhouse presents the tale of Disney's beloved "Aladdin.'' $15-$33. www.berkeleyplayhouse.org. 

2640 College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 845-8542, www.juliamorgan.org.< 

LIVE OAK THEATRE  

"Blithe Spirit," by Noel Coward, through Aug. 21, 8 p.m. A medium and his two wives vie for his attention. $12-$15.  

1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-5580.< 

PERFORMING ARTS THEATER, EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL  

"Bye Bye Birdie," Aug. 13 through Aug. 15, Aug. 13-15 at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Stage Door Conservatory presents "Bye Bye Birdie.'' $15-$50.  

540 Ashbury Ave., El Cerrito. <