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EVENTS
The Fourth Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Estuary, Jack London Square, Oakland
Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Dragon 21” is the ceremonial dragon boat races featuring world-class recreational, coed and youth teams. Free.
452-4272 or www.edragons.org
MUSIC
Ashkanaz
Cajun Coyotes, Aug. 8, 9 p.m. $8.
Thomas Mapfumo and The Blacks Unlimited, Aug. 9, 9 p.m. $15.
Grateful Dead DJ Nite with Digital Dave, Aug. 10, 10 p.m. $5.
Trance Mission, Aug. 11, 9:30 p.m. $11.
California Cajun Orchestra, Aug. 12, 9:30 p.m. $11.
Flamenco Open Stage, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. $8.
For all ages. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley.
Call 525-5099 or
www.ashkenaz.com
Boarders Books and Music
5820 Shellmound, Everyville
Aug. 12, 2-4 p.m.
Jazz Singers’ Collective featuring Marya Ashworth, Vicki Burns, Kathy Freeburg, Jocelyn Pou-Rivera, Felice York, and Mark Little on Piano.
Call: 654-1633
Jazz Singer’s Collective
Anna’s
1801 Univeristy Ave.
Aug. 17, 8 p.m.
Mark Little on piano.
Call: 849-2662.
Freight and Salvage
1111 Addison St.
Keith Terry and Crosspulse, Aug. 9. $14.50 to $15.50.
Henry Kaiser and Mike Keneally, Aug. 10. $15.50 to $16.50.
Kelly Joe Phelps, Aug. 11. $15.50 to $16.50.
Margie Adams, Aug. 12. $15.50 to $16.50.
Eric and Suzy Thompson, Aug. 13. $14.50 to $15.50.
Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. , Berkeley.
Call: 548-1761 or 762-BASS.
EXHIBITS
Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive, University of California
“Kites and Culture: The Spirit of Indonesia,” through Aug. 20.
A rare exhibit of art kites and cultural artifacts from Indonesia.
“Experiment Gallery” through Sept. 10. Come an step inside a giant laboratory and experiment with scientific concepts surrounding things like sound, light, mechanics, electricity, and weather.
Summer Science Funday:
Kites Kaleidoscope, Aug. 9, noon - 2 p.m.
Learn how to make your own kites as you get the lowdown on aerodynamics.
“Son de la Tierra Mexican Music and Dancing,” Aug. 6, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
642-5134 or www.lhs.berkeley.edu
Helen Nestor: Personal and Political Exhibition Opening
August 17
Opening reception honoring Berkeley photographer Helen Nestor. Series of images documenting the Free Speech Movement, the ‘60s civil rights marches, and women’s issues—all seen with a direct, probing eye. Reception for the artist 4-6 p.m. Exhibition on view through Oct. 15, 2000. Included with museum admission.
READINGS
Poetry at Cody’s, Telegraph Avenue
Aug. 2: 7:30 p.m. Contributors Reading for The Haiku Anthology with Garry Gay, Jerry Kilbridge, Vincent Trippi, and Michael Dylan Welch.
Aug. 9: 7:30 PM Joseph Di Prisco & Dean Young
Aug.13: 7:30 PM Janice M. Gale & Noel Peattie
THEATER
San Francisco Mime Troupe.
Aug. 5 and 6, Live Oak Park
Aug 26 Mosswood Park, Oakland
Aug. 27 Francis Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park.
“Eating It,” looks at the specter of market-driven genetic engineering. All shows start at 2 p.m. with live music starting at 1:30 p.m. Call: 415-285-1717 or visit www.sfmt.org
