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Ongoing
Events
KID STUFF - Forces That Shape the Bay
January 2
- December 30
This hands-on exhibit showcases the San Francisco Bay & the natural forces at work below.
Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-5132
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org
EXHIBIT - First Impressions
January 2
- December 30
Berkeley Art Museum, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-0808 Info
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
KID STUFF - Math Around the World
January 2
- December 30
An exhibit presenting math with a multicultural perspective. The more you play, the better you get!
Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-1532
www.lawrencehallofscience.org/exhibits
KID STUFF - The Idea Zone
January 2
- December 30
Facilitators illustrate the activity & present further challenges. NANO activities: create a Hoop Glider, try out Tangram Puzzles, or build with LEGOS.
Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-5132
www.lawrencehallofscience.org/exhibits
EXHIBIT - Berkeley, A City of Firsts
April 27
- September 27
Find out how Berkeley has been ahead of the curve in setting precedents nationwide. Regular hours: Thu-Sat, 1-4pm.
Berkeley History Center, 1931 Center Street
510-848-0181 Info
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/histsoc/
EXHIBIT - Scott Snibbe: Falling Girl
June 1
- August 31
Berkeley Art Museum, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-0808 Info
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
EXHIBIT - MATRIX 225 -Trevor Paglen: The Other Night Sky
June 1
- September 14
Berkeley Art Museum, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-0808 Info
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
KID STUFF - Engineer It!
June 6
- January 4
, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Design & build models that solve engineering challenges in three areas: wind, water & structures.
Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-5132
www.lawrencehallofscience.org/exhibits
EXHIBITION - ARTiFacts
June 29
- August 17
, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Art by selected finalists from the previous Members' Showcase (Dec 2007-January 2008)
Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut Street (Live Oak Park)
510-644-6893
SCREENING - United Artists: Ninety Years
July 5
- August 31
Pacific Film Archive, 2575 Bancroft Way
510-642-5188
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
SCREENING - The Long View: A Celebration of Widescreen
July 16
- August 30
Pacific Film Archive, 2575 Bancroft Way
510-642-5188
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
ARTIST SHOWCASE - 2007 Kala Fellow Exhibition
July 24
- August 30
Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri 12-5:30pm; Sat. 1-4:30pm.
Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz Ave.
510-549-2977
THEATRE - Midsummer / 4
July 26
- August 24
A new comedy about love drawn from an old comedy about love written by Gary Graves. Call for performance times.
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
510-558-1381 Info & Tix
centralworks.orgberkeleycityclub.com
ART EXHIBIT - Industrial Art
August 9
- October 3
Opening Reception: Aug 9 from 6-8pm. Poetry Readings: 09/22 & 09/26 from 7-9pm. Visual Music Presentations, 08/16 & 09/20 from 7-9pm. And a Pre-Labor Day Concert 08/24 from 3-5pm
Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave.
510-644-4930
www.expressionsgallery.org
EXHIBITION - 25th Annual National Juried Exibition
August 24
- October 12
A prestigious national competition that draws the attention of collectors, museum directors, curators & media outlets.
Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut St.
510-644-6893
THEATRE - Yellowjackets (World Premiere)
August 29
- October 12
A compelling collision of race & class that forces us to examine familiar surroundings with fresh eyes. Call for performance times.
Thrust Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-647-2917
www.berkeleyrep.org
EXHIBIT - Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art
September 10
- January 4
BAM/PFA presents 141 works by 96 artists, drawn from one of the world's most comprehensive collections of contemporary Chinese art.
Berkeley Art Museum, UC Berkeley Campus
www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
LIVE RACING - Golden Gate Fields
September 17
- December 21
Groups of 10 or more receive discount pricing and added bonus incentives. Turf club packages start at $23 per person and include lunch, parking & program.
Golden Gate Fields, 1100 Eastshore Hwy, Berkeley
866-928-7223
www.goldengatefields.com
THEATRE - Blessed Unrest
October 23
- November 23
Paul Hawken, examines the worldwide movement for social & environmental change. Call for performance times.
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
510-558-1381 Info & Tix
www.berkeleycityclub.com
THEATRE - Joe Turner's Come and Gone
October 31
- December 14
Haunted by 7 years on a chain gang, Herald reunites with family. Call for performance times.
Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-647-2917
www.berkeleyrep.org
THEATRE - The Arabian Nights
November 14
- January 4
To save her life, a beautiful bride must spin hypnotic tales of jesters, genies, thieves, & kings--winning her freedom. Call for performance times.
Thrust Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-647-2917
www.berkeleyrep.org
THEATRE - The Vibrator Play (World Premier)
January 30
- March 15
An elegant comedy lit by unexpected sparks from the approaching era of electricity, equality, science, & sexuality. Call for performance times.
Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-647-2917
www.berkeleyrep.org
THEATRE - Once on This island
February 19
- March 15
A poor peasant girl, falls in love with an upper class boy after he saves her after a car crash. The show focuses on the affect social class divisions have on love. Call for performance times.
Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Street
510-665-5565 Info & Tix
www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
THEATRE - Crime & Punishment
February 27
- March 29
A police inspector interrogates a man about murder. What did he do? Why did he do it? What would you be capable of in certain circumstances? Call for performance times.
Thrust Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-647-2917
www.berkeleyrep.org
THEATRE - The Lieutenant of Inishmoree
April 17
- May 17
As part of an IRA splinter group, Padraic thinks nothing of murdering & mutilating his enemies--but is heartbroken at the death of his cat. Call for performance times.
Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-647-2917
www.berkeleyrep.org
THEATRE - Yellow Face
May 15
- June 28
A long time crusader for the rights of ethnic actors accidentally casts a white performer for an Asian role. Call for performance times.
Thrust Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-647-2917
www.berkeleyrep.org
Regular
Events
Tuesday
FARMER'S MARKET
January 2 - December 31, 2007
Open year 'round, rain or shine.
Derby Street @ MLK Jr Way
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
FARMER'S MARKET
January 4 - December 27, 2007
Open year 'round, rain or shine.
Shattuck Ave. & Rose St.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
FARMER'S MARKET
January 6 - December 29, 2007
Open year 'round, rain or shine.
Center St. & MLK Jr Way
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
August 2008
STAGE - The W. Kamau Bell Curve
August 16-24, 2008, 8:00 PM
The W. Kamau Bell Curve is one part diatribe, one part manifesto & several parts funny. A solo show with an insicive & hilarious critique of rampant celebrity racism.
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St.
510-848-0237 Info & Tix
www.jcceastbay.org
SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES- The W. Kamau Bell Curve
August 16-24, 2008, 8:00 PM
One part diatribe, one part manifesto & several parts funny, Kamau's solo show is an incisive & hilarious critique of rampant celebrity racism.
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St.
510-848-0237 x140 Info
www.jcceastbay.org
ART SALE - August Seconds Sale
August 21 - August 23, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
It's our annual August seconds & clearance sale. Tremendous savings on ceramics, glass, jewelry & fine art.
ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck Ave.
510-843-2527
www.accigallery.com
MUSIC - 20th Annual Fiddle Summit
August 21, 8:00 PM
Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-548-1761 Showline
www.freightandsalvage.org
FREE NOON CONCERT - Amendola vs. Blades
August 21, 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
"Vastly improvised, never the same twice". Scott Amendola & organist Wil Blades team up for an afternoon of groove jazz & more.
Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza
510-549-2230 Info
www.downtownberkeley.org
MUSIC FESTIVAL - 1st Annual Downtown Berkeley MusicFest
August 21-24, 2008, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Downtown Berkeley MusicFest will feature music & other performances at venues, bookstores, & other locations throughout the downtown district. Produced by the Freight & Salvage with support from the Downtown Berkeley Association, City of Berkeley, KPFA Radio and The San Francisco Foundation.
Various downtown Berkeley venues
510-549-2230 Info
www.downtownberkeley.org
MUSIC - BEEP w/ Michael Coleman
August 23
Albatross Pub, 1822 San Pablo Ave.
510-525-4871
www.albatrosspub.com
ART SALE - August Seconds Sale
August 24, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
It's our annual August seconds & clearance sale. Tremendous savings on ceramics, glass, jewelry & fine art.
ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck Ave.
510-843-2527
www.accigallery.com
COLLEGE LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL - Caltopia 2008
August 24-25, 2008, 10:00 AM - 5:00pm
The Premiere Welcome Week event on the UC Berkeley campus. bring your sense of adventure, energy to haul away tons of free stuff, an appetite to sample the Bay Area's finest cuisine & time to hang out with 36,000 of your closest friends. Hosted by Cal Recreational Sports. Admission is free to the public.
UC Recreational Sports Facility
http://www.caltopialive.com
EXHIBITION - National Juried Exhibition
August 24, 2008, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Media: Painting, mixed media & sculpture. Artists selected for exhibition will enjoy National recognition & be eligible for cash prizes.
Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut Street (Live Oak Park)
510-644-6893
LITERARY SERIES - Offpage, Peter Orner, local author
August 28, 2008, 7:30 PM
Novelist Peter Orner brings his latest work, the third compilation in McSweeney's "Voice of Witness" series, "Underground America" on the plight of undocumented workers in the U.S
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St.
510-848-0237 x140 Info
www.jcceastbay.org
CAL FOOTBALL - Michigan State
August 30, 2008
Memorial Stadium, UC Campus
www.gobears.com
MUSIC - The Nice Guy Trio and Ramon & Jessica
August 30, 8:00 PM
The BREW, a unique platform for talented local musicians presents The Nice Guy Trio--a spicy mix of traditional folk tunes, forward-thinking jazz & spontaneous music. SF's Ramon & Jessica kick off the show with a repertoire of deceptively spare pop composiitons
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St.
510-848-0237 Info & Tix
www.jcceastbay.org
September 2008
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
September 3, 2008, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Beethoven String Quart No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59. No. 2. Webern, Langsamer Satz. April Paik & Melisa Lin,violin; Garret McLean, viola; Ting Chin,cello.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
CONCERT - Dave Mathews Band
September 5-6, 2008, 7:00 PM
Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.apeconcerts.com
FAMILY - Patriots & Heroes Week
September 6-12, 2008
Firefighters, law enforcement agents, rescue personnel, & other "first responders" receive complimentary admission to the museum this week.
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda
510-521-8448
www.uss-hornet.org
OPERA - Angela Gheorghiu, soprano & SF Opera Orchestra
September 6, 2008, 7:30 PM
Co-presentation with the San Francisco Opera. A fiery & intense stage actress, Gheorghiu has a particular affinity for the music of Verdi & Puccini.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
CONCERT - Dave Mathews Band, plus Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
September 7, 2008, 6:00 PM
Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.apeconcerts.com
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
September 10, 2008 - January 4, 2009, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Short 20th-century works for solo piano by Berg, Cage, Debussy, Feldman, Messiaen, Ravel.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
MUSIC - Berkeley Old Time Music Convention*
September 11-14, 2008
Concerts, String Band Contest, evening Square Dance, workshops & Old Time Cabaret. Check website for performance venues & times.
Freight & Salvage Coffee House, 1111 Addison St.
510-548-1761 Showline
http://www.freightandsalvage.org/2007/0709-september/info_070914.html
FESTIVAL - Webster Street Jam
september 13-14, 2008
Visit our booth at West Alameda's annual street festival. Hornet Museum crew will be offering children an opportunity to sit n a real F-8 crusader cockpit.
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda
510-521-8448
www.uss-hornet.org
FESTIVAL - Solano Stroll* - Theme is Stroll for Health -
September 14, 2008, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Arts & crafts, live entertainment. Fun food. Dunktanks, giant slides, pony rides, carnival games, face painters, too. Free Admission. Take AC bus #18, 72 or 79.
Along Solano Ave (Berkeley to Albany)
510-527-5358 Info
www.SAAsolanoavenueassn.org
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
September 17, 2008, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Graduate Performers. Composition/ improvisation for accordian & small ensemble by Marie Abe. New viola works by violist & composer Nils Bultmann.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
CONCERT - My Morning Jacket
September 19, 2008, 7:30 PM
Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988
www.apeconcerts.com
FAMILY - Family Overnight Experience
September 19, 2008
Enjoy an overnight stay onboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Tour the ship at night, hear fascinating sea stories, sleep in the bunks, & have fun learning about history. Reservations required.
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda
510-521-8448 x280
www.uss-hornet.org
FAMILY - Flashlight Tour
September 20
Take a behind the scenes tour of the USS Hornet including spaces that have not been yet been opened to the public. The 3-hour guided tour begins at 8:30 am & costs $35 per person. Reservations required.
September 20, 2008
510-521-8448
www.uss-hornet.org
RECITAL - Rudolf Buchbinder, piano
September 21, 2008, 3:00 PM
Program: Beethoven/Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3; Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54; Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp Major, Op. 78 (A Theresel); sonata no. 25 in g Major, Op 79 (Cuckoo); sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
September 24, 2008, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Songs by Wolf, Chausson, Richard Strauss & American composers William Grant Still, Margaret BOnds, Kirke Mechem. Angela Arnold, soprano; Jeffrey Sykes, piano.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
DANCE - Mark Morris Dance Group
Setpember 25-27, 2008, 8:00 PM
West Coast Premiere! Mark Morris Dance Group & the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra perform 'Romeo & Juliet', On Motifs of Shakespeare. Also: Sept. 28 show at 3pm.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
CAL FOOTBALL - Colorado State
September 27, 2008
Memorial Stadium, UC Campus
www.gobears.com
FESTIVAL - How Berkeley Can You Be!?*
September 28, 2008, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The world's zaniest parade & all day festival in the park, Downtown Berkley. "How Berkeley Can You Be!? - part question, part challenge and all celebration. Free.
Downtown Berkeley
510-654-6346
DANCE - Mark Morris Dance Group
September 28, 2008, 3:00 PM
Program: Romeo & Juliet, "On Motifs of Shakespeare (2008); music by Sergey Prokofiev; choreography by Mark Morris (West Coast Premiere)
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988
www.calperformances.net
CHAMBER MUSIC - Vols Quartet
September 30, 2008, 8:00 PM
The Vols Quartet--enriching the lives of concertgoers & educating young artists of tomorrow.
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
510-549-5900
www.berkeleycityclub.com
October 2008
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
October 1, 2008, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Arnold Schoenberg, Verklarte Nacht (Transfigured Night), Op. 4. April Paik & Jessica Ling, violin; Kristine Pacheco & Tovah Keynton, viola; Kevin Yu & Diana Lee, cello.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
CAL FOOTBALL - Arizona State
October 4, 2008
Memorial Stadium, UC Campus
www.gobears.com
RECITAL - Richard Goode, piano
October 5, 2008, 3:00 PM
Pianist Richard Goode returns with a program of works by Bach & Chopin.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
THEATRE - Druid Theatre Company (double bill)
October 8 - October 10, 8:00 PM
Irish playwright John Millington Synge's masterpieces "The Playboy of the Western world" and The Shadow of the Glen," make their Bay Area debut.
Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St.
510-642-9988
www.calperformances.net
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
October 8, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
New choral music by Berkeley composers including Robin Estrada, Cindy Cox & Jean Ahn, performed by guest chorus Ateneo Chamber Singers (Phillipines).
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
THEATRE - Druid Theatre Company (double bill)
October 11, 2008, 2:00 & 8:00 PM
Irish playwright John Millington Synge's masterpieces "The Playboy of the Western world" and The Shadow of the Glen," make their Bay Area debut. Performances at 2:00 & 8:00 pm.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
610-642-9988
www.calperformances.net
DANCE - Kirov Ballet & Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre
October 14-19, 2008, 2:00, 3:00 & 8:00 PM
Program A (10/14-15): Act 3 from Raymonda (1898), music by Alexander Glazunov; "Grand pas" from Paquita (1846), music by Edouard Deldeves with musical additions by Ludwig Minkus; "The Kingdom of the Shades" from La Bayadere (1877), music by Ludwig Minkus. All choregraphy by Petipal. Program B: (10/17-19): Don Quixote (1869).
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
October 15, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
University Gospel Choire, D. Mark Wilson, director "Hear It in The Air".
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
WINE CLUB EVENT - Napa Valley Bordeaux Blends
October 15
Bistro Liason, 1849 Shattuck Ave.
510-849-2155 Reserv
www.liaisonbistro.com
CONCERT SERIES 5 of 6 - Baroque Inventions & Reinventions
October 19, 2008, 4:00 PM
Extra-ordinarily gifted Canadian organist Leon Chisholm brings both his interpretations and repertoire selections. Modern pieces for the organ--inspired by a respective baroque piece.
St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave.
510-684-7563
www.stjohns.presbychurch.net/concertseries.htm
FESTIVAL - Spice of Life Festival*
October 19, 2008, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Gourmet food. Live entertainment. Wine tasting. Interactive art projects. 125 exhibitors will display high quality arts & crafts. Kid's activities. Silent Auction.
North Shattuck Ave (Virginia to Rose Streets)
800-310-6563 Info
www.spiceoflifefestival.com
RECITAL - Piotr Anderszewski, piano
October 19, 2008, 5:00 PM
Program: Mozart/Sonata & Fantasy in C Minor, K. 457 & K. 475; Bach/Partita No. 5 in G Major; BWV 839, and English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
October 22, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
University Gamelan Ensembles present a program of Javanese music & song. Midiyanto & Ben Brinner, directors.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
FAMILY - Annual Monster Bash
October 25, 2008
Bring the family & find out if the USS Hornet is haunted. The USS Hornet Museum holds its Monster Bash on board the Grey Ghost. Haunted tours, costume contests & other treats. This family event features classic dance hits by a local band.
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda
510-521-8448 Info & Tix
www.uss-hornet.org
CAL FOOTBALL - UCLA / Tailgate
October 25, 2008
Memorial Stadium, UC Campus
www.gobears.com
CHAMBER MUSIC - Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
October 26, 2008, 7:00 PM
Leon Botstein Conductor. Robert McDuffie, violin. Jewish Immigration to the West Coast: Toch/Big Ben variations; Rozsa/Violin Concerto, Op. 24; Mahler/Symphony No. 1 in D major.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
NOON CONCERTS - UC Dept. of Music
October 29, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Ellen Ruth Rose, viola; Chris Froh, percussion; Cox,p iano: Edmund Campion, "melt me so With Thy Delicious Numbers. Cindy Cox, Turner; Aaron Einbond, Beside Oneself; Linda Bouchard, 4LN.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-4864 Info
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
November 2008
CAL FOOTBALL - Oregon
November 1, 2008
Memorial Stadium, UC Campus
www.gobears.com
THEATRE - BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
November 1 - November 23
The Berkeley Playhouse presents BFG. Sophie, an English orphan, catches sight of a Giant under her dormitory window. The Giant sees her & whisks her away--not to eat her, but to enchant her with fun tales. Call for performance times.
Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Street
510-665-5565 Info & Tix
www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
RECITAL - Conrad Tao, piano
November 2, 2008, 3:00 PM
13-year old Conrad Tao performs a string of recital and concertos. Program: Beethoven/Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57/(Appassionate); Tao/canvas; Corigliano/ Etude Fantasy for the Left Hand Alone; Rachmaninoff/Six Moments, Musicaux, Op. 16; Chopin/Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brilliante, Op. 22
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
THEATRE - Bravado, the Middle School Musical
November 8 - November 10
An upbeat peak at a time when one is both rejoicing & resisting, fleeing & being flung from childhood to adulthood. Adolescent themes & issues, expressing themselves through dance & music. Call for performance times.
Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Street
510-665-5565 Info & Tix
www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
RECITAL - Yadim Repin, violin & Nikolai Lugansky, piano
November 9, 2008, 5:00 PM
Program: Debussy/Sonata for Violin& iano in G Minor; Prokofiev/Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80; Beethoven/Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 9 in A Major, (Kreutzer)
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
FAMILY - Veteran's Week
November 10, 2008
In recognition of their service to our country, American veterans receive free admission tot he Museum this week.
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda
510-521-8448
www.uss-hornet.org
COMEDY - Cheech & Chong, 'Light Up America'
November 22, 7:30 PM
Tickets go on sale Aug. 8th at 4:20pm.
Berkeley Community Theatre, 1900 Allston Way
www.livenation.com
CAL FOOTBALL - Stanford
November 22, 2008
Memorial Stadium, UC Campus
www.gobears.com
FAMILY - Thanksgiving Weekend
November 28-30, 2008
The USS Hornet Museum will be open for tours Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda
510-521-8448
www.uss-hornet.org
CHAMBER MUSIC - Martha & Monica
November 28, 2008, 8:00 PM
Traversing wide stylistic territory, Martha & Monica offer fine musical ensemble with intensity & passion,conveying intimate expressive & innovative sounds.
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
510-549-5900
www.berkeleycityclub.com
OPEN STUDIOS - Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
November 29-30, 2008, 11:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Over 100 artists & craftspeople at studios, workshops & galleries will open their doors to the public. Pick up a map or send a SASE to 2547 Eighth St. #24a, Berkeley, CA 94710.
Various locations in Berkeley
510-845-2612
www.berkeleyartisans.com
December 2008
CAL FOOTBALL - Washington / Tailgate
December 6, 2008
Memorial Stadium, UC Campus
www.gobears.com
OPEN STUDIOS - Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
December 6-7, 2008, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Over 100 artists & craftspeople at studios, workshops & galleries will open their doors to the public. Pick up a map or send a SASE to 2547 Eighth St. #24a, Berkeley, CA 94710.
Various locations in Berkeley
510-845-2612
www.berkeleyartisans.com
OPEN STUDIOS - Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
December 13-14, 2008, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
OOver 100 artists & craftspeople at studios, workshops & galleries will open their doors to the public. Pick up a map or send a SASE to 2547 Eighth St. #24a, Berkeley, CA 94710.
Various locations in Berkeley
510-845-2612
www.berkeleyartisans.com
CONCERT SERIES 6 of 6 - J.S. Bach: Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004
December 17, 2008, 4:00 PM
Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock, distinguished concert master of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. International known for her superb technical mastery and thrilling consummate artistry, performs Bach's monumental "Partita No. 2 in D minor," which culminates in the virtuosic Ciaccona.
St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave.
510-684-7563
www.stjohns.presbychurch.net/concertseries.htm
MUSIC - Pomegranates & Figs: A Feast of Jewish Music
December 20, 2008, 8:00 PM
Nikitov, a virtuoso band from the Netherlands, & Teslim, features violinist Kaila Flexer & Gari Hegedus on various stringed instruments, celebrate the rich traditions of sephardic, Mizrahi & Yiddish music.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
OPEN STUDIOS - Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
December 20-21, 2008, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Over 100 artists & craftspeople at studios, workshops & galleries will open their doors to the public. Pick up a map or send a SASE to 2547 Eighth St. #24a, Berkeley, CA 94710.
Various locations in Berkeley
510-845-2612
www.berkeleyartisans.com
FIESTA NAVIDAD - Mariachi Los Camperos de nati Cano
December 21, 3:00 PM
Nati Cano & his famed Mariachi Los Camperos--one of the finest mariachi bands in the world, celebrate Christmas with Fiesta Navidad.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
NEW YEAR's EVE - New Year's Eve Party
December 31
More info to follow.
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda
510-521-8448 Info & Tix
www.uss-hornet.org
January 2009
OPERA - Salvatore Licitra, tenor
January 10, 2009, 8:00 PM
Salvatore Licitra returns by popular demand. Performing with members of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra featuring San Francisco Opera Alder Fellows.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
JAZZ - Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour
January 15, 2009, 8:00 PM
Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians today: Bill Charlap, musical director & piano; Ravi Coltrane, Pat Martin, Nicholas Payton, Steve Wilson, Peter Washington, & Lewis Nash.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
RECITAL - Sergey Khachatryan, violin & Lusine Khachatryn, piano
January 18, 2009, 3:00 PM
Luisine Khachatryan, piano. Program Bach/Violin Sonata no. 3 in C Major; Brahms/Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78; Shostakovich/Violin Sonata, Op. 134
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
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DANCE - Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre
January 30-31, 2009, 8:00 PM
Program A; (Jan 30): The Art of Fuge (working title) 2008, music by J.S. Bach (West Coast Premiere); Black Diamond (2003), music set to Stravinsky's Duo Concertant; Symphony of Psalms (2007), music by Stravinsky, (West Coast Premiere). Program B: (Jan 31); Les Noces (2005), music by Stravinsky (West Coast Premiere); Wien, (1995), music set to Ravel's La Valse; Bolero, music by Ravel. All choreography by Pascal Rioult.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
February 2009
CHAMBER MUSIC & ORCHESTRA - Takacs Quartet
February 15, 2009, 3:00 PM
Also appearing is Richard Stoltzman, clarinet. Program: Schumann/Quartet Op. 41 No. 3; Bartok/Quartet No. 2. Mozart/Clarinet Quintet in A major, K 581.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
CHAMBER MUSIC - ChamberBridge
February 17, 2009, 8:00 PM
ChamberBridge promotes & fosters the performance, enjoyment, & advancement of 20th & 21st century chamber music.
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
510-549-5900
www.berkeleycityclub.com
STRICTLY SPEAKING - Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!
February 19, 2009, 8:00 PM
Host peter Sagal and sidekick Carl Kasell lead a panel of NPR luminaries through the recording of two programs of the popular nationally broadcast news quiz show.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
OPERA - Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo-soprano
February 22, 1009, 3:00 PM
One of the greatest mezzo-sopranos, Cecilia Bartoli returns to Cal Performances for one night only. Program TBA.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
March 2009
RECITAL - Nicole Cabell, soprano
March 1, 2009, 3:00 PM
Nicole Cabell's recent triumphs include appearances before crowds at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden & Teatro Real in Madrid.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
DANCE - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater w/ Sweet Honey in the Rock
March 3-8, 2009
The troupe is joined onstage with the the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock for two performances of a new work (03/3 & 4).
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
CHAMBER MUSIC - Brentano String Quartet
March 13, 2009, 8:00 PM
Program: Hayden/Quartet in D Minor, Op. 76, No. 2 (Quinten); Wuorinen/New Piano Quintet (commissioned by the artists); Schoenberg/"Ode to Napoleon" (for quartet, piano, & baritone); Beethoven/Grosse Fuge, Op. 133.
First Congretational Church, Durant Ave. @ Dana Ct.
510-642-9988
www.calperformances.net
STRICTLY SPEAKING - Ang Lee & James Shamus
March 16, 2009, 8:00 PM
Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee & producer/screenwriter James Shamus discuss their longtime collaboration and award-winning films.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
FESTIVAL - Jewish Music Festival
March 21 - March 29
510-848-0237 x126
www.jewishmusicfestival.org
RECITAL - Chick Corea, John McLaughlin & Christian McBride
March 21, 2009, 8:00 PM
Three jazz icons combine their talents for an evening of modern jazz.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
MUSIC BEFORE 1850 - The Tallis Scholars
March 28, 2009, 8:00 PM
Program: Music for Double Choir, featuring works by Palestrina, Philips, Lassus, Gibbons, Phinot, A.Lobo, Mouton & H. Praetorius.
First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
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CHAMBER MUSIC & ORCHESTRA - Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
March 29, 2009, 3:00 PM
Eri Klas, conductor with Joyce Young, piano. Program: Part/Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten; Rachmaninoff/Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Sibelius/Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
April 2009
CHAMBER MUSIC - American String Quartet
April 5, 2009, 3:00 PM
American String Quartet with Menahem Pressler on piano. Program: Mozart/Quartet in C Major, K. 465; Berg/Quartet Op. 3; Dvorak/Piano quintet in A Major, Op. 81.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
CHAMBER MUSIC - Alexander String Quartet (27 Years)
April 14, 2009, 8:00 PM
The Alexander String Quartet performed in the major music capitals of four continents, securing its standing among the world's premier ensembles.
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
510-845-5900
www.berkeleycityclub.com
WORLD STAGE - Angelika Kirchschlager, mezzo-soprano
April 19, 2009, 3:00 PM
Austrian mezzo-soprano Angelika Kirschlager performs works by Schubert, Wolf, Korngold & Weill, accompanied by Martin Martineau, piano.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
JAZZ - Diana Reeves
April 25, 2009, 8:00 PM
Blue Note recording artist Diana Reeves, performs tonight. She has been compared to the great Ella Fitzgerald, Sara Vaughan, and Carmen McRae.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
CHAMBER MUSIC & ORCHESTRA - Austrian Chamber Orchestra
April 26, 2009, 3:00 PM
Richard Tognetti, artistic director & leader with Andreas Scholl, countertenor. Program: Haydn/Symphony No. 44 in E minor, Trauer; Handel/selected arias; Smalley/Footwork (Bay Area Premiere); Haas (arr. Tognetti) / From the Money mountains Suite.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
May 2009
DANCE - Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Onegin
May 1-3, 2009, 3:00 & 8:00 PM
Onegin (2008), music by Tchaikovsky & Sitkovetsky, choreography by Boris Eifman (American Premiere).
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988
www.calperformances.net
CHAMBER MUSIC & ORCHESTRA - Cypress String Quartet
May 3, 2009, 3:00 PM
Program: Haydn/string Quartet in F major, Op. 77, No. 2; Bartok/String Quartet No. 6; Beethoven/Spring Quartet in F major, Op. 135.
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
SPECIAL EVENT - Yo-Yo Ma, cello
May 15, 2009, 8:00 PM
Program: Bach/Cello suites Nos. 1, 3 & 5. (This is an exclusive Producers Circle event; for further information, call 510-643-7053.
First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
CHAMBER MUSIC - ADORNO Ensemble
May 19, 2009, 8:00 PM
This young, energetic new music group brings a fascinating blend of up-to-the-minute ideas about engaging audiences with new music with solid chops & a flair for performing.
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave.
510-848-7800
www.berkeleycityclub.com
DANCE - Mark Morris Dance Group, L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato
May 29-30, 2009, 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Robert Cole's last season with L'Allegro, Il Penseroso ed il Moderato, set to Handel's choral work & accompanied by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra with conductor Jane Glover.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
June 2009
DANCE - Bolshoi Ballet, La Bayadere
June 4 - June 7
The Berkeley Symphony Orchestrs & the Bolshoi Ballet present La Bayadere (1877), music by Ludwig Minkus, choregraphy by Petipa, Call for erformance times.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
THEATER - Ex Machina, The Blue Dragon
June 9-13, 2009
Canada's renowned director/writer Robert Lepage returns to Cal performances with his latest theatrical production, The Blue Dragon. Call for performance times.
Zellerbach Playhouse, UC Berkeley Campus
510-642-9988 Info & Tix
www.calperformances.net
July 2009
THEATRE - Peter Pan, the Musical
July 17 - August 23
Revisit the world of childhood with the never aging musical 'Peter Pan'. The three Darling's children fly off with Peter to Neverland. Call for performance times.
Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Street
510-665-5565 Info & Tix
www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
August 2009
THEATRE - Peter Pan, the Musical
July 17 - August 23
Revisit the world of childhood with the never aging musical 'Peter Pan'. The three Darling's children fly off with Peter to Neverland. Call for performance times.
Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Street
510-665-5565 Info & Tix
www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
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