Arts & Events

CROWDEN MUSIC CENTER -more-

AUDIUM -more-

ZELLERBACH HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY -more-

BOOKS INC., BERKELEY -more-

ASHBY STAGE -more-

"CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S OVO," -- through Jan. 24. A lively rush into a world of insects and acrobatics. Written and directed by Deborah Colker. See website for times, dates and complete details. Performances take place under the "Grand Chapiteau'' at AT&T Park. -more-

924 GILMAN ST. All ages welcome. -more-

There are a lot of good movies out there right now—“The Fighter,” the Coen Bros. remake of “True Grit,” “The King’s Speech”—BUT there is a cinematic work of art about the rigors and pitfalls of making art that is a must-see. -more-

Some unusual music this week: -more-

CARMEN FLORES RECREATION CENTER -more-

"CANDLESTICK PARK ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FAIRE," -- Jan. 16. More than 500 booths of antiques and collectibles will be available to browse at this huge show. Event takes place in the parking lot at Candlestick Park, San Francisco. -more-

ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS -more-

CIVIC PARK, WALNUT CREEK -more-

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. -more-

ASHKENAZ -more-

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. -more-