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Calendar of Events & Activities
Saturday, Nov. 18
“Beneath Our Feet”
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California
James Moore Theater
1000 Oak St.
Oakland
This all-day conference involves Native Americans, archeologists, anthropologists, historians, naturalists, photographers, and sound artists, joining together to evoke a sense of the people of the East Bay and the landscape they have inhabited over the past ten thousand years.
$12 - $27, lunch ($12) optional
Call 636-1648
S.F. Stairs and Peaks
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Begin the day with a visit to the farmer’s market, then meander up the stairways and streets of Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower. Then up Russian Hill, descending to Fisherman’s Wharf for a ride back on the new historic streetcar line. One in a series of free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: 415-255-3233
Berkeley Free Folk Festival
11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave.
Fourteen hours of free concerts, workshops, jam sessions and to top it off a Saturday night dance. The fifth annual Folk Festival will feature Shay & Michael Black, Spectre Double Negative & the Equal Positive, Larry Hanks, Wake the Dead and many others. Sponsored by Charles Schwab and the City of Berkeley.
More info or to volunteer: 525-5099
Berkeley Video & Film Festival
2 - 11 p.m.
2451 Shattuck Ave.
Screenings of 35 documentaries, features, short features, animation, comedy, commercials, educational and art video and film works. Featuring a number of local filmakers.
$8
Call 843-3699
Zuni Fetish Show
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Gathering Tribes
1573 Solano Ave.
Fresh from a trip to Zuni, Janet & Diane from Beyond Tradition will have new fetishes and jewelry. This is the last fetish show of the year for Gathering Tribes.
Call 528-9038
Gospel on the Hill
6:30 p.m.
Sequoyah Community Church
4592 Keller St.
Oakland
A free gospel performance concert featuring Ronny Mills, Inspired Voices, and Modavador G N Companee. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Light dinner and refreshments for a nominal fee.
Call 569-5060
Some Sick Puppets
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Hall of Health
2230 Shattuck Ave. (lower level)
The award-winning educational puppet troupe, Kids on the Block, present a show featuring puppets with various medical conditions and cultural backgrounds. Sponsored by Children’s Hospital Oakland and Alta Bates Medical Center. Free
Call Lucy, 549-1564
The Laughing Electric
Blue Lady
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This evening is the festival of Katarina.
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
Sunday, Nov. 19
Ramadhan – the Spiritual
Mysteries of Fasting
3 p.m.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
2727 College Ave.
Ramadhan, the Muslim month of fasting begins in November this year. This program, the second in a series, is an opportunity to learn about the cultural practices of Islam. The event features live Moroccan Sufi music and a reading by author Hassan Jones-Bey from “Better Than a Thousand Months.” Muslims and non-Muslims are invited. Free.
Call 925-672-2623
Gesture & Balance
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Pl.
Bob Byrne, co-director of Dharma publishing, discusses how “Gesture & Balance” can bring the benefits of meditation into your life. Free
Call 843-6812
Soprano Deborah Voigt
Cal Performances
3 p.m.
Voigt’s performance is a postponement from her original Oct. 15 date. The program will remain unchanged.
$28-$48 For tickets call 642-9988 or e-mail tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu
Pass It On!
10 a.m. - Noon
First Congregational Church of Oakland
27th & Harrison
Oakland
Nina Serrano leads this workshop on how to tell stories to children in elementary schools and how to become a senior storyteller in the schools. Sponsored by Stagebridge of Oakland.
Free to seniors, $5 general
444-4755
Mt. Madonna & Wine
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hike through evergreen forests and visit the remains of a 19th century estate, then finish the day with a visit to Kruse Winery. One of many free fall outings organized by Greenbelt Alliance.
Call: (415) 255-3233 for reservations
“Give Thanks and Get Thanks”
Berkeley Community Media
2239 MLK Jr. Way
This six hour auction, featuring items donated by local businesses, will raise funds for BCM operations and programming projects. BCM is on Channel 25.
Call 848-2288
Celtic Concert
8 p.m.
Shambhala Booksellers
2482 Telegraph Ave.
Fiddler and singer Laurie Chastain, multi-instrumentalist Mark Ungar, and drummer/singer Deidre McCarthy. Free
Call 848-8443
“Drawing Marathon”
Merritt College’s Art Building
Live models, group poses.
$12 for half a day, $20 for a full day, senior and student discounts available. No cameras or turpentine.
523-9763
Berkeley Video & Film Festival
2 - 11 p.m.
2451 Shattuck Ave.
Screenings of 35 documentaries, features, short features, animation, comedy, commercials, educational and art video and film works. Featuring a number of Berkeley filmakers.
$8
Call 843-3699
Monday, Nov. 20
The Music of Israel
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses the music of Israel, from the early pioneers of Palestine to the latest rock.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Rent Stabilization Board
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Noon - 2 p.m.
Alta Bates Medical Center, Maffly Auditorium
Herrick Campus
2001 Dwight Way
Call D.L. Malinousky, 601-0550
Environmental Solutions!
7 - 9 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut Ave. (at Rose)
Informally led by Robert Berend, former UC Extension lecturer, this group aims to have intelligent discussions on a wide range of topics. They stress that there is no religious bent to the discussions and that all viewpoints are welcome. Bring light snacks to share with group.
Call Robert Berend, 527-5332
Soulful Improv Games
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This evening is a “Shamanic Journeying Salon.”
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
Lesbians and Gays Get Together
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Wednesday, Nov. 22
Tai Chi Chuen
with Henry Chang
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Disaster Council Meeting
7 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
Thursday, Nov. 23
Disaster Council
7 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center
997 Cedar St.
Friday, Nov. 24
“Yoga Poems”
7:30 p.m.
Piedmont Yoga Studio
4125 Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont
Leza Lowitz will read from her new book, which contains over 60 poems inspired by different yoga poses, and do a yoga performance. Free.
Call Miki, 558-7826
— Compiled by
Chason Wainwright
Saturday, Nov. 25
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get map from:
1250 Addison St. #214
or download at: http://www.berkeleyartisans.com
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople open up their studios and workspaces to the public. All styles of artistic expression are represented. Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17.
Call 845-2612
Create the City of Your Fantasies
7:30 - 11 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies. This evening features DJ’d “Candlelight Massage Circles Salon.”
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
Papersong Grand Opening Celebration
Noon - 5 p.m.
Swan’s Marketplace
936B Clay St.
Oakland
Featuring free musical performances by Big Brother & The Holding Co., Caravan of All Stars Revue, The Charles Dudley Band, and Jane DeCuir.
Call 436-5131
Sunday, Nov. 26
The Value of Meditation
6 p.m.
Tibetan Nyingma Institute
1815 Highland Place
Joleen Vries, director of the Nyingma Institute in the Netherlands for over five years, will discuss how to maintain a regular meditation practice. Free
843-6812
Monday, Nov. 27
To Make the World Whole
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Bay Area musician Mark Levy discusses songs of peace, protest and change from labor, feminists, peace, and environmental activists of the past 125 years, that inspired others to action.
Tuition for all three classes: $30 general public; $20 JJC members, seniors and students
Individual classes: $10 general; $8 JJC members, seniors and students
Call 848-0237
Parks & Recreation Board
7 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Solid Waste Management Commission
7 p.m.
Solid Waste Management Center
1201 Second St.
Zoning Adjustment Board Meeting
7 p.m.
2134 MLK Jr. Way
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
Educational Philosophies Roundtable
7 - 9 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church
1953 Hopkins St.
At this roundtable, Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parents Network, parents will learn about the following educational philosophies: Developmental, cooperative, Montessori, bilingual, Waldorf, religious, homeschooling, and charter schools.
Free to members; non-members, $5
Call 527-6667 or visit www.parentsnet.org
Tai Chi Chih with Ben Levitan
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Blood Pressure for Seniors
9:30 - 11 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst (at MLK Jr. Way)
Call Maggie or Suzanne, 644-6107
Read a Play Together Salon
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Whimsyum
1414 Fourth St.
Described as something beyond dinner and a movie, the folks at Whymsium invite you to share your interests and explore your hobbies.
$3 - $20 sliding scale
Call 595-5541
Lavender Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Mudd 100
PSR adjunct faculty member Mark Wilson and PSR alumna Lynice Pinkard will speak on “Heterosexism and Racism.” Sponsored by PSR’s Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry. Free
Call 849-8206
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Wanderlust: Tales of Adventure and Romance
7:30 p.m.
Easy Going Travel Shop & Bookstore
1385 Shattuck Ave. (at Rose)
Jeff Greenwald and other travel writers discuss the art of writing travel literature and how to make a living doing it.
Call 843-3533
Berkeley Gray Panthers
Membership Meeting
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way)
Discussion of how the election results will affect the Gray Panthers.
Call 548-9696
Mental Health Commission
6:30 p.m.
2640 MLK Jr. Way (at Derby)
Thursday, Nov. 30
Pro Arts Juried Show Reception
6 - 8 p.m.
Pro Arts
461 Ninth St.
Oakland
With the work of 70 artists, this annual show features the work of emerging and mid-career artists. The show runs through December 30. See A&E calendar for details.
Snowshoeing Basics
7 p.m .
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Professional snowshoe guide Cathy Anderson-Meyers gives basic instruction on how to get out and experience Tahoe’s winter terrain on “shoes.”
Call 527-4140
Art for Sale
6 - 8 p.m.
Kala Art Institute
1060 Heinz Ave.
Over sixty artists affiliated with the Kala Art Institute exhibit works ranging from traditional wood block prints to works in digital media. During the reception, artists will offer 10 percent off the sale of their prints.
549-2977
Oakland Museum Trip for Seniors
(trip on Dec. 8)
A trip to the Oakland Museum to see the Imperial Palace of China Exhibit. Organized by the North Berkeley Senior Center
Call Maggie, 644-6107
Let Your Chi Flow Freely
6 - 7 p.m.
University of Creation Spirituality
2141 Broadway Ave.
Oakland
Share peace and tranquillity communally and regain harmony and balance.
Call Idris Hassan, 835-4827 x31
Compiled by Chason Wainwright
