Arts Listings

924 GILMAN ST. All ages welcome. 

Black Fag, Plan 9, Bro-Loaf, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. $10.  

$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, ongoing. 9 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Free.  

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  

The Sheilani Alix Quintet, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $10.  

The Red Hot Chachkas, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $10.  

The Hopeful Romantics, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. $10.  

Blues Jam, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. $3.  

The California Honeydrops, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. $10.  

The VW Brothers, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. $15.  

Caroompas Room, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $10.  

The Lowell Trio, Dec. 19, 4 p.m. $10.  

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

ASHKENAZ  

Lutan Fyah, Dec. 10, 9:30 p.m. $16-$20.  

Trio Garufa, DJ Polo Tanir, Dec. 11, 9:30 p.m. Argentine Tango lesson at 8 p.m.  

Andre Thierry, Zydeco Magic, Dec. 14, 8:30 p.m. Cajun/Zydeco dance lesson at 8 p.m. $10.  

Adhamh Roland, Androgynous Elk, Beltaine's Fire, Dec. 15, 9 p.m. $10-$20.  

Kate Gaffney, Dec. 16, 9 p.m. $10.  

"7th Street Sound Showcase," Dec. 17, 9:30 p.m. $8-$10.  

Forro Brazuca, Dec. 18, 9:30 p.m. $10-$12.  

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

BECKETT'S IRISH PUB  

The GG Tenaka Electric Band, Dec. 10.  

Shiono, Dec. 11.  

"Beckett's Musical Forum," Dec. 15.  

John Seabury, The Deep, Dec. 16.  

Paul Manousos, Dec. 17.  

DgiiN, Dec. 18.  

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

BLAKE'S ON TELEGRAPH  

St. John, Ross FM, John Beaver, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. $8-$12.  

Thomas Ian Nichols, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.  

Bad Karma, Dec. 18, 9 p.m.  

Sibb Amour, Bird by Bird, Molly Highman, Body or Brain, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.  

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.< 

CHOUINARD VINEYARDS AND WINERY The winery features an exhibit of stone craft and baskets honoring the rich culture of the Ohlone Indians. Palomares Canyon was a summer home to the Ohlone Indians. The exhibit also includes historical photos and artifacts that document more recent colorful inhabitants to the canyon."Music at Chouinard," ongoing. 4:30-8:30 p.m. on select Sundays June-August. The rest of the year features live music in the tasting room on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy the best of Bay Area artists at Chouinard. Bring your own gourmet picnic (no outside alcoholic beverages). Wines are available for tasting and sales. $40 per car. 

Free. Tasting Room: Saturdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 33853 Palomares Road, Castro Valley. (510) 582-9900, www.chouinard.com.< 

FOX THEATER  

Bassnectar, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $29.50.  

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. $39.50-$45.  

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

FREIGHT AND SALVAGE  

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

West Coast Songwriters Competition, ongoing. 7:30 p.m. $6.50-$7.50.  

Claudia Schmidt, Dec. 10.  

House Jacks, Dec. 11.  

Stairwell Sisters, Dec. 12.  

Christmas Jug Band, Dec. 14. $20.50-$21.50.  

David and Kieran Munnelly, Dec. 16. $20.50-$21.50.  

Marley's Ghost, Dec. 17. $18.50-$19.50.  

Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur, Dec. 18. $24.50-$25.50.  

"Holiday Revue," Dec. 19. $20.50-$21.50  

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

JAZZSCHOOL  

Jazzachool Young Musicians, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $10.  

Dann Zinn, Michael Zilber, John Santos and Devid Belove, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. $15. 

"Happy Hour Jam," Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. $5-$10.  

"Trumpetsupergroup," Dec. 19, 4:30 p.m. $15.  

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

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

Machina Sol, Dec. 10.  

cvDUB, Dec. 11.  

Selector: Dietsnaks, Dec. 16.  

Citizen Quartet, Sasha Dobson, Dec. 17.  

Jinx Jones Trio, Dec. 18.  

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

KIMBALL'S CARNIVAL  

"Monday Blues Legends Night," ongoing. 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. < 

LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

"A Special Night of Gospel Christmas Music," Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $30.  

1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. (925) 943-7469, www.lesherartscenter.com.< 

THE NEW PARISH  

Albino, David Satori, Dec. 10, 10 p.m. $10-$13.  

Melvin Seals, JGB, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. $18-$20.  

The Grouch, Brother Ali, Eligh, Los Rakas, Dec. 16, 8:30 p.m. $20-$24.  

Horse Feathers, Y La Bamba, Dec. 17, 9:30 p.m. $9-$12.  

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

ORACLE ARENA  

The Judds, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $47.25-$75.75.  

"Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes," Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. $25-$99.  

7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. (510) 625-8497, (925) 685-8497, (415) 421-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.theoaklandarena.com.< 

ROUND TABLE PIZZA  

East Bay Banjo Club, ongoing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free.  

1938 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. (925) 930-9004.< 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW For ages 21 and older. 

"King of King's," ongoing. 9 p.m. Sun. $10.  

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

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

Alexis & La Original, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. Salsa dance lessons from 8:30-9:30 p.m. $10.  

"4th Annual Holiday Spectacular: Honoring Michael Jackson and James Brown," Dec. 17, 9 p.m. $5.  

"Burlesque Moulin and Red Hots Burlesque present: High Holidaze," Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $12.  

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

STARRY PLOUGH PUB  

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

David Berkeley, Dec. 10.  

Siouox City Kid, Coyote Grace, Dec. 11.  

Foolproof Four, Con Brio, Dec. 16, 9 p.m.  

Acacia Collective, Thee Swank Bastards, Puppet Radio, Dec. 17, 9 p.m.  

The Real Nasty, Misisipi Rider, Dec. 18, 9 p.m.  

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  

Big Light, Antioquia, Dec. 10, 9 p.m. $10.  

Sidecar Tommy, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. $10.  

Dusty Fingers, Dec. 16, 9 p.m. Free.  

The Hot Toddies, The Soft White Sixties, Switchblade Riot, Dec. 17, 9 p.m. $5-$8. 

"Hella Gay," Dec. 18, 9 p.m. With DJ's GStar, Astro and more. $7.  

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

YOSHI'S  

Charlie Hunter, through Dec. 12, 8 and 10 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$24. 

"Jazzschool Institute Rising Stars," Dec. 13, 8 p.m. $15.  

"Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom," Dec. 14, 8 p.m. $16.  

"Maria Muldaur's Christmas Show," Dec. 15, 8 and 10 p.m. $12-$22.  

Robben Ford & Renegade Creation, Dec. 16 through Dec. 19, 8 and 10 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$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.<