Events Listings

"12TH ANNUAL DELTA BLUES FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 18. Featuring EC Scott, Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s, Pat Wilder and more. Event takes place in the Rivertown District, off 2nd Street between G and I streets, Antioch. 

Free.Noon-7:30 p.m.www.deltabluesfestival.net.< 

"THE CINE+MAS SAN FRANCISCO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 15 through Sept. 28. The festival, which takes place in San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose and Marin, showcases the work of emerging and established filmmakers from the U.S., Latin America, Spain, Portugal and more. See website for venues, times and tickets. 

www.sflatinofilmfestival.com.< 

ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS  

"Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show," Sept. 17 through Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Hundreds of vendors featuring specialty items, jewelry, glassware, clothing, food and much more. Entertainment includes music and a "KidZone'' for families to participate in arts-focused activities. $4-$9; children 12 and under free. www.harvestfestival.com. 

4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 426-7600, www.alamedacountyfair.com.< 

ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free with regular admission.  

ONGOING PROGRAMS --  

"Blacksmithing," Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch a blacksmith turn iron into useful tools.  

"Horse-Drawn Train," Thursday, Friday and Sunday. A 20-minute ride departs from Ardenwood Station and Deer Park.  

"Animal Feeding," Thursday-Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Help slop the hogs, check the henhouse for eggs and bring hay to the livestock.  

"Victorian Flower Arranging," Thursday, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Watch as Ardenwood docents create floral works of art for display in the Patterson House.  

"Shakespeare Festival and Renaissance Faire," Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. More than 800 costumed entertainers and 100 shopkeepers and artisans will be bringing the Elizabethan era to life with singers, dancers, magic, archery and a grand joust. $8-$18. www.ardenwoodfaire.com. 

$1-$5; free children under age 4. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont. (510) 796-0199, (510) 796-0663, www.ebparks.org.< 

ARMANDO'S  

Mark Hummel and Rusty Zinn, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $10.  

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

ASHKENAZ  

Vagabond Opera, Sept. 17, 9 p.m. $12.  

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

BLAKE'S ON TELEGRAPH  

Agent Orange, Jokes For Feelings, Black Dream, Sept. 10, 9 p.m. 18+.  

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

HERTZ HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY  

"Annual Noon Concert Series," Sept. 15, Noon. Angela Arnold, soprano, and Michael Orland, piano, perform works by Mozart, Debussy, Leo Blech, William Grant Still, Adolphus Hailstork and Hall Johnso. Free.  

Bancroft Way and College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 642-4864, www.music.berkeley.edu.< 

JULIA MORGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

"Spirit of Mexico," Sept. 18 and Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro presents a journey through music, song and dance showcasing Mexico's vibrant culture. $23-$30; children under 3 free. (510) 316-3237, www.bfcostadeoro.com. 

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

THE NEW PARISH  

"True Blood Party," Sept. 12, 6 p.m. A party to celebrate the season finale of the hit show "True Blood,'' with a costume contest, live music, firedancers, Creole food and more. $15-$50. www.truebloodparty.blogspot.com. 

579 18th St., Oakland. (510) 444-7474, www.thenewparish.com.< 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW For ages 21 and older. 

Cash'd Out, Sept. 17, 8:30 p.m. $10-$15.  

2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159, www.shattuckdownlow.com.< 

UNIVERSITY PRESS BOOKS  

Colleen Cotter, Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. "News Talk: Investigating The Language of Journalism.''  

2430 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. (510) 548-0585, www.universitypressbooks.com.< 

UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB  

Helmet, Bison BC, Sept. 10, 9 p.m. $15.  

Shonen Knife, Bam Bam, Kepi Ghoulie, Sept. 11, 9 p.m. $14.  

The Headcat, Sept. 15, 9 p.m. $20.  

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

YOSHI'S  

Issac Delgado, Freddy Cole, Sept. 10 through Sept. 12, 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$30.  

Janis Siegel, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. $18.  

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.<