Arts Listings
Popmusic-East Bay Through Nov. 28
924 GILMAN ST. All ages welcome.
Excruciator, 2nd Class Citizens, Potential Threat, Sarcosis, II Malocchio, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. $10.
Sin Remidio, Rabia Al Sistema, Nov. 27, 7 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, ongoing. 9 p.m. First and third Wednesdays.
Free.
Dave Widelock Jazz Trio, Nov. 27. $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
Houston Jones, Nov. 19, 8-11 p.m. $10.
The Dangerous Martini Quartet, Nov. 20, 8-11 p.m. $10.
Blues Jam, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. $3.
Mark Hummel & Friends, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. $10.
707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985, www.armandosmartinez.com.<
ART HOUSE GALLERY
Serafina Brown, Steve Webber, Mad and Eddie Duran, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
$10.
2905 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 472-3170.<
ASHKENAZ
The Rastafarians, Nov. 19, 9 p.m. $12-$15.
Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues, Zydeco Band, Nov. 20, 9 p.m. $10-$13.
Flameco Open Stage, ongoing. 7:30 p.m. $10.
Red Hot Chachkas, Nov. 21, 3-4:30 p.m. $4-$6.
Motordude Zydeco, Nov. 23, 8:30 p.m. $10.
Shirzad Sharif, Alan Kushan, Pourya Khademi, Nov. 24, 9 p.m. $12-$15.
Tabores Julio Remelexo, Pablo Paulo Band, Nov. 26, 9 p.m. $10-$13.
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Nov. 27, 9 p.m. $12-$15.
"Family Square Dance with The Squirrelly Stringband," Nov. 28, 3 p.m. $4-$6.
"My Amp Showcase," Nov. 28, 7 p.m. $5.
1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.<
BECKETT'S IRISH PUB
Justin Anchetta, Nov. 19.
D'giin, Nov. 20.
Trio of Doom, Nov. 24.
The P-PL, Nov. 26.
Free. Shows at 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 647-1790, www.beckettsirishpub.com.<
BLAKE'S ON TELEGRAPH
The Pentacles, Average Height Children, Slow Trucks, Nov. 19, 9 p.m. $10.
Over The Rainbow, Nov. 21, 9 p.m. $8.
"No More Turkey-- Tofu Concert," Nov. 26, 8:30 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.
"Wild Turkey Picnic," Nov. 26, noon-5 p.m. Collect all of your turkeystuffed relatives and couch potato friends, pack some turkey sandwiches and come for a picnic and walk. Free.
Free. Tasting Room: Saturdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 33853 Palomares Road, Castro Valley. (510) 582-9900, www.chouinard.com.<
DASILVA UKULELE CO.
Kathy Sparling, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. $20.
2547 8th St., Suite 28, Berkeley. www.ukemaker.com.<
FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER
David Lanz, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. $18-$27.
Roger McGuinn, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. $12-$30.
4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4848, www.firehousearts.org.<
FOX THEATER
Pretty Lights, Thunderball, Gramatik, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. $27.50.
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.
Dennis Kamakahi, Nov. 19. $20.50-$21.50.
The Waybacks, Absynth Quintet, Nov. 20. $20.50-$21.50.
Red Horse: Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, Nov. 21. $30.50-$31.50.
Culann's Hounds, Qin, Nov. 24. $14.50-$15.50.
Jody Stecher & Bill Evans, Nov. 26. $20.50-$21.50.
Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Nov. 27. $20.50-$21.50.
"Irish Christmas In America," Nov. 28. $20.50-$21.50.
Music starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org.<
JAZZSCHOOL
Vocal Jam Session, ongoing. 7:30 p.m. $5-$10.
Mana Humana, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. $12.
"Mandala: The Music of Keith Jarrett," Nov. 20, 8 p.m. $15.
"Happy Hour Jam," Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. $5-$10.
Wayne Wallace, Nov. 21, 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.
Macabea, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.
Ravi Abcarian Group, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
Flowtilla, Nov. 26, 8 p.m.
Harley White Jr. Trio, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.
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. <
THE NEW PARISH
LoCURA, Nov. 19, 9:30 p.m. $8-$12.
Kings Go Forth, Nov. 20, 9:30 p.m. $7-$10.
The Thermals, White Fang, Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m. All Ages. $14-$16.
579 18th St., Oakland. (510) 444-7474, www.thenewparish.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.
"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.
Montuno Swing, ongoing. 8 p.m. Wed. $10.
"Shepeople's First Anniversary Celebration," Nov. 19, 9 p.m. $15-$25.
"King of King's," Nov. 21, 9 p.m. $10.
Mega Banton, Baby Face, Nov. 26, 9 p.m. $15-$25.
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.
Amendola, Blades, Skerik, Baby Gramps, Nov. 19, 9 p.m. 410.
Moetar, Joe Rut, Kenney Fresno, Nov. 20, 9 p.m. $8.
Spirits in the Basement and Friends, Nov. 26, 9 p.m.
Phoenix Ash, Dangerous Gift Idea, Automatic Band, Nov. 27, 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
Bang Data, Nov. 19, 9 p.m. $10.
Hella Gay, ongoing. 9 p.m. $7.
The Frail, Nov. 24, 9 p.m. $5.
Hot Tub DJs, Nov. 26, 9 p.m. $5.
Hounds & Harlots, The Sore Thumbs, Nov. 27, 9 p.m. $5.
1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100, www.uptownnightclub.com.<
YOSHI'S
Goapele, through Nov. 21, 8 and 10 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 7 and 9 p.m. Sun. $24-$28.
Head Royce School Jazz Bands, Nov. 22, 8 p.m. $20.
Nguyen Le-Saiyuki, Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, 8 p.m. $18.
Ahmad Jamal, Nov. 26 through Nov. 28, 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$30.
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.<