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music Music listings are compiled by Sarah Han. The music interns are Sean Patrick Maylone and Justin Yu. Since club life is unpredictable, it's a good idea to call ahead to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit an item to listings. wednesday 9 Anthony B, Soul Majestic Slim's. 9pm, $25. Beatropolis Madrone Lounge. 9pm, $5. Ben Storm Band, Joe Clopton Ireland's 32. 9pm. Broken Social Scene, Feist Grand. 9pm, $22.50. Brookhaven, Carta, Halcyon High, Darren Hanlon Hotel Utah Saloon. 9pm, $6. Dr. Frank, Specs, Kevin Army Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8. Ed's Remaining Qualities, She Mob, Hobbit NYC Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $7. Ex-Models, Death Sentence: Panda!, Sic Alps Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7. Toshio Hirano, Chris Karney Cafe du Nord. 8:30pm, $7. Plus Ask Dr. Hal Q&A. Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove Boom Boom Room. 9:30pm, $7. Yngwie Malmsteen Independent. 8pm, $25. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Matt Nathanson, Matt Wertz, Kate Earl Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $15. Walker T. Ryan and Terry Robb Biscuits and Blues. 9pm, $10. Sergeant, Everlasting Arms Parkside. 9pm. Seventeen Evergreen, Mandrake, Planes for Spaces 12 Galaxies. 9pm, $7. Sharp Ease, Fur Cups for Teeth Kimo's. 9pm. Social Distortion, Mest, Dead 60's, Johns Fillmore. 8pm, $25. Three Clap StudioZ. 8:30pm, $3. Tonal Recall Johnny Foley's. 9pm. Trainwreck Riders, La Plebe, Love Songs Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Michael Zapruder, Andrew Norsworthy, Laurie Schneider Argus Lounge. 9pm. Zodiac Death Valley, Box Car Saints Knockout. 9pm, $4. Bay Area Nicole and the Sisters in Soul Beckett's. 9:30pm. Adam Richman Oakland Metro. 9pm, $10. Tender Morsels, Dave Lionelli Blakes. 9pm, $7. U2, Damian Marley Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakl; (510) 569-2121. 7:30pm, $52-168. Jazz/new music Don Asher, Jim Rothermel Moose's. 7:30pm. Bossa Suave Lingba Lounge. 8:30-10:30pm. Charles Unger Experience Les Joulins Jazz Bistro. 8pm. Viv Corringham Meridian Gallery, 545 Sutter; 398-7229. 8pm, $5-10. Macy Blackman Trio Enrico's. 7pm. Gaucho, Mitch Marcus Jazz Session Amnesia. 7:30pm, free. John Houghton Washington Square Bar and Grill. 7pm. Red Morgan and the New Orleans All-Stars Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 10pm. Eric Shifrin Fairmont, 950 Mason; 772-5000. 7pm. SoulJazz DogPatch Saloon, 2496 Third St; 643-8592. 8:30pm, free. Benny Velarde and His SuperCombo Top of the Mark. 8:30pm. Voz do Brasil Jazz at Pearl's. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $5-10. Bay Area Calvin Keys Trio and Invitational Jam Anna's Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way, Berk; (510) 841-JAZZ. 8pm. Florian Cozetti, Chris Froh Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley, College and Bancroft Way, Berk; (510) 642-9988. Noon, free. Jazz Mafia Unit Jupiter. 8pm. Joyce, Dori Caymmi Yoshi's. 8 and 10pm, $10-16. Ned Boynton Trio Downtown. 8pm. Folk/world/country Freddy Clarke Peña PachaMama. 8:30pm, $8. Fools of Prophecy San Francisco State University, Cesar Chavez Plaza, 1650 Holloway; 333-4922. Noon, free. Open mic Ireland's 32. 9:30pm. Erin Shrader, Richard Mandel, John Ward Wilde Oscar's, 1900 Folsom; 621-7145. 8pm, free. Bay Area Ashkan Ghafouri, Aryan Rahmanian, Fares Hedayati Ashkenaz. 8:15pm, $12. 'Happy Trails' Freight and Salvage Coffee House. 8pm, $18.50. With Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin, Maria Muldaur, Kathy Kallick, Sylvia Herold and Euphonia, and Bluegrass Intentions. Live salsa music Shattuck Downlow. 8pm, $5-10. Dance clubs Afro Latin Jazz Voda. 5-7pm, free. With DJs Kevin Koga and Daddy Africa. Big Up! Big Up! Soluna Cafe and Lounge. 9pm, free. An event showcasing women in reggae and hip-hop. La Bodega Baobab. 10pm, $3. Reggaeton and Afro-Cuban with DJ Walt Digz and Rick. Body Wet Wednesdays Luna Lounge, 1192 Folsom; www.lunaloungesf.org. 9:30pm. Hip-hop, R&B, and club classics with DJ Rick and DJ Switch. Bondage A Go-Go Glas Kat. 9:30pm-2:30am, $5-7. Death rock, industrial, '70s and '80s dance music, interactive BDSM, and go-go dancers. Le Boom Pink, 2925 16th St; www.pinksf.com. 9pm-2am, $5. With Antonio, M3, Tasho, and guests. Crucial Nickie's BBQ. 10pm-2am. Roots, rocksteady, dancehall, and dub with DJ Brigadeer Barry and B-Love. Debutante Knockout. 10pm-2am, $2. Indie, rock, psych, punk dance party with DJs Rye in the Sky, Biggs, and Rua; live music by AM Magic. Dodgy Eight. 10pm. With Chris Orr, Richie Panic, and Nadine. Elev8 El Rincon. 10pm-2am. Flava in Ya Ear Beauty Bar. 9pm, $3-5. Hip-hop, soul, dancehall, and party rock jams with DJs Satva and Paul Carey. Hud Bender's, 806 South Van Ness; 824-1800. 9pm-2am. Indulgence Harry Denton's Starlight Room. 8pm-2am. '70s, disco, funk, and house with DJ Bruce. Krushin' Mighty. 11pm, $10. With Tekitha, RZA, DJ Sake1; art by Sam Flores and Buder. Levende Lounge 1710 Mission; 864-5585, www.levendesf.com. 7pm-2am, free. With DJ Von. Low End Theory Skylark. 9pm-2am, free. Hip-hop, R&B, and more with DJs 4aM, Whooligan, and Keelay. Magnet Lounge 1402 Grant; 271-5760. 7pm-2am. Reggae, dancehall, roots, and culture with AllMightySoundz. Meat DNA Lounge. 9:30pm-2am, $5. Industrial and EBM with BaconMonkey, Djall, Mitch, and Netik. Moonstone Milk. 9pm-2am, $5. Hip-hop, R&B, soul, and reggae. Network Lounge 330 Ritch. 9pm. A club for members of the urban and international business industry to mingle at. 1964 Edinburgh Castle. 10pm-2am, free. Mod/'60s dance party. Original Concept Underground SF. 10pm-2am, $5. Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with DJs Paul Carey, Satva, Centipede, Apollo, Zeph, Romanowski, and Derrick D. Passport Duplex, 1525 Mission; 355-1525. 9pm. World breaks with DJ Soulsalaam and guests. Qoöl 111 Minna Gallery. 5-10pm, $5. Pan-techno lounge with DJs Spesh, Gil, Hyper D, and Jondi. Rebirth Alpha Bar, 3848 Geary; 244-6989. 8pm-2am, free. Deep, soulful, urban house grooves and live conga drum with DJ Kimani and Lito Carrillo. Resonance Polo's Blue Cube, 34 Mason; bluecubesf.com. 9:30pm-2:30am, $7. Funky house, tech-trance, and more with rotating DJs. Rich Girls Skylark. 9pm-2am, free. With Daryl Stubbs and Duserock. Rock Out Annie's Cocktail Lounge, 15 Boardman Pl; 703-0865. 9pm, free. Punk, garage, rockabilly, psychobilly, and more. Salsa dance lessons Metronome Dance Center. 7pm, $12. Beginner salsa dance lessons. Satellite Anú, 43 Sixth St; 543-3505, www.anu-bar.com. 9pm-2am, free. House and techno. Sweet Spot Tunnel Top. 10pm. Hip-hop, R&B, soul, and reggae with D-Sharp, Friendly Traveler, Kevvy K. Sweet Thing Delirium. 10pm. '60s and '70s rock and soul with DJ Jules and Jenny. Synchronize Il Pirata, 2007 16th St; 626-2626. 10pm-2am, $2. Psy-trance. Union Endup. 10pm-4am. With DJs BB Hayes and DeMilo. Vitabar Divas, 1081 Polk; 928-6006. 10pm-2am, $5. With mikee and Jada Halston. Wabi Sabi EZ5, 682 Commercial; www.ez5bar.com. 9pm, free. Hip-hop, breaks, and techno with DJ Groovecatcher. Wink Butter. 9pm-2am, free. House, breaks, and techno. Bay Area Club 101 815 W. Francisco Blvd, San Rafael; (415) 460-0101. A salsa club with guest DJs. Good Life Luka's Taproom and Bar, 2221 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 451-4677. 8pm-midnight. With VNA, DMadness, and guests. Ivy Room 10pm, free. With DJ Dudebro. Kingman's Lucky Lounge 5-8pm, free. Open audition turntables by appointment, followed by downtempo with Ambient Mafia. Lion Rock Oasis, 135 12th St, Oakl; (510) 763-0404. 10pm, $7. Reggae, dancehall, and roots with Jah Yzer, DJ Riddm, Dub Rocker, Jah Mystic, and Poppa. Reggaeton Corner @seventeenth, 510 17th St, Oakl; (510) 433-0577. 9pm. Reggaeton and hip-hop. Sabroso Bench and Bar, 2111 Franklin, Oakl; (510) 444-2266. Blatino night featuring reggaeton, old-school, and hip-hop. Shattuck Downlow 8pm-2am. Salsa dance lessons. Suburban Stinger Lounge, 38 East 25th Ave, San Mateo; (650) 571-8486. 9pm-2am, free. Progressive, house, and breaks with DJs Mark Martini, Aaron Josiah, and Rectified Dave. thursday 10 Rock/blues/hip-hop Asia Cafe du Nord. 9pm, $25. BellRays, Chow Nasty, Black Furies Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10. Carmen Getit! Biscuits and Blues. 9pm, $10. Cowboy Mouth, Yardsale Independent. 9pm, $17. Etienne de Rocher, Moore Brothers Cafe du Nord. 9pm, $8. Fred, Griddle, True Margrit, Brian Kenney Fresno Red Devil Lounge. 8pm, $8. Fu Manchu, Early Man, Acid King Slim's. 8pm, $14. io, Audrye Sessions, Push to Talk Rickshaw Stop. 9pm. Nicole McRory Johnny Foley's. 9pm. Music Lovers, California Oranges Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $5. Matt Nathanson, Matt Wertz, Kate Earl Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $15. Rhyme Division StudioZ. 9pm, $5. Russian Rock Band Last Day Saloon. 9pm. Social Distortion, Mest, Dead 60's, Johns Fillmore. 8pm, $25. Also featuring Cari Lee and the Saddle-ites in the Poster Room. Ben Storm Ireland's 32. 9pm. Adam Traum, Martin Dory with David Phillips Argus Lounge. 9pm. We March, Hard Lessons, Sonic Love Affair Parkside. 9pm. Bay Area 8X8X8 Starry Plough. 9:30pm, $8. Kinsella Beckett's. 9:30pm. Amy Rigby, Yard Sale Ivy Room. 9pm, $8. Jazz/new music Bossa Suave Mangarosa, 1548 Stockton; 956-3211. 9-11pm, free. Shannon Bryant Cigar Bar and grill. 10pm, $5. Dick Fregulia Washington Square Bar and Grill. 7pm. Jazz jam Judi's Place, 1414 Market; 863-JUDI. 7:30pm, free. Open jazz jam. Alex Kallao Enrico's. 7pm. Kamau Seitu Quintet Les Joulins Jazz Bistro. 8pm. Paul Kimura Bistro Clement, 127 Clement; 387-6966. 6pm, free. Mike Lipskin, Waldo Carter Moose's. 7:30pm. Miles Ahead Figaro Ristorante, 414 Columbus; 398-1300. 8pm. Joe Paquin Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 5:30pm. Red Morgan and the New Orleans All-Stars Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 10pm. Eric Shifrin Fairmont, 950 Mason; 772-5000. 7pm. Spasmolodic Duo, David Noel Moscovich, Shane Schneider Luggage Store Gallery. 8pm, $6-10. Josh Workman Jazz at Pearl's. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $5-10. Bay Area Danny Caron Duo Downtown. 8pm. Debbie Poryes Trio Anna's Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way, Berk; (510) 841-JAZZ. 8pm. Terry Hilliard Jazz Trio Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge, Berk; (510) 981-6100. 12:15pm, free. Joe Sample Trio Yoshi's. 8 and 10pm, $22. JP and the Rhythm Chasers 200 Grand, 200 Grand, Oakl; www.200grand.com. 9pm, $10. Folk/world/country Belle Monroe and the Brewglass Boys Catalyst Cocktails, 312 Harriet; 621-1722. 6:30pm, free. Jueves Flamencos Peña Pachamama. 8pm, $8. Saddlecats Atlas Cafe. 8pm, free. Saoco, DJ Eddie Elbo Room. 10pm, $8. Bay Area Liz Carroll and John Doyle Freight and Salvage Coffee House. 8pm, $19.50. Dance clubs Arrow 6:30-10:15pm, free: "Techno Vampire Happy Hour," an erotic club featuring obscure music. 10pm-2am: synthcore, electro-punk, new wave, and more. Baobab 10pm, $3. Reggae and dancehall with DJ M'Penzi. Built for Speed Delirium. 10pm-2am, free. With rotating DJs Fashion Hooker, Platform Whore, and DJ Juan of a Kind. Club Faith 715 Harrison, www.faithsf.com. 9:30pm-2:30am, $7-12. With DJs Twist, Neon Leon, and Mike Biggz. Club NV 10pm-3am, $10-15. Trance and progressive house. Cruise Liner Lingba Lounge. 9pm-2am. Deep and groovy house with Todd Michael, Cindy, Uncle Larry, Andy Flack, Sunil Kapadia, and weekly guests. Cultivating Groove 111 Minna Gallery. 9pm-2am, $7. Presented by Green Gorilla, Pink Mammoth, and Red Melon. Dancehall Thursdays AsiaSF. 10pm-2am, $10. Dancehall and reggae. Descarga Voda. 9pm-2am, free. Afro-Latin rhythms, soul, funk, reggae, and hip-hop with Vinnie Esparza, Asti Spumanti, Hopper, and guests. Dirty Rip Anú, 43 Sixth St; 543-3505, www.anu-bar.com. 9pm-2am, free. Disco-punk, electro, and acid house with Sexray, Dammit, and guests. 11A-19357 Club Li Po Lounge. 9pm-2am. Krautrock, spacerock, neu-noise, and more. EZ5 682 Commercial; 362-9321. 6-9pm, free: "6 2 9," '80s, uptempo jams, and deep house breaks. 10pm-2am, free: "Bumpin'," with DJs Morse Code and Monte Carlo. Fun 26 Mix. 9pm, $5-10. Old-school, hip-hop, and reggae with DJ Jah Yzer. Give Thankz Club Six. 9pm-2am, $5. With Polo Mo'Xquuz, Shortkut, Doogie, Ivier, and Irie Dole. Goodness Vertigo, 1160 Polk; 674-1278. 10pm-2am, free. Hip-hop, dancehall, soul, breaks, '80s, and everything in between with DJs Cense, Solace, and Mosquito. Hellfire Club Stud. 10pm, free. A rock 'n' roll dance party for girls and queers. Industry Bigfoot Lounge, 1750 Polk; 440-2355. 10pm-2am, free. A club dedicated to those working in the service, promotion, performance, and creation industries. Lapel Madrone Lounge. 9pm. With DJ Neel Kizmiaz and guest Bastard Prince. Levende Lounge 1710 Mission; 864-5585, www.levendesf.com. 6-10pm: downtempo, dub, hip-hop, and more with Nate Harrison, Paul Tobias, and guests. 10pm: "Dubspace," with DJs Joshua Iz, TK Disko, and Tal M. Klein. Magnet Lounge 1402 Grant; 271-5760. 7pm-2am. With rotating DJs. Moneyshot Milk. 9pm. With Future Primitive Sound DJs. 1984 Cat Club. 9pm-3am, $5. '80s, Top 40, and new wave. Pacific Standard Time Bambuddha Lounge, 601 Eddy; pacificstandardtime@hotmail.com. 9pm-2am, $5. Soul music with Sake1 and guests. Party for the People Element Lounge, 1028 Geary; 571-1362. 9pm. Hip-hop, funk, and rock mash-ups with Mix Master Mao and DJ Fidelski. Polo's Blue Cube 34 Mason; 392-4833. 10pm-2am, $7. With Cheb I Sabbah. popscene 330 Ritch. 10pm-2am, $5-8. Britpop, indie, new wave, mod, electronic, and '60s soul with Aaron Axelsen and Jeremy; a live set by the Sounds. Purple Haze Skylark. 9pm-2am, free. Hip-hop and dancehall with DJs Osiris, Powder, Jus Rite, Arrow, and Sg-13. Real Raw Oxygen Bar, Sushi and Sake Lounge. 8pm-midnight. With DJ Pinpullaz Sound. Romp Anú, 43 Sixth St; 543-3505, www.anu-bar.com. 9pm-2am, free. House, electro, disco punk, '80s, and more with DJs Sexray, Dammit, and guests. Simple Pink, 2925 16th St; 431-8889. 9pm, $10. With DJ Julius Papp. Sin! Club NV. 9pm-3am, $10-15. DJs spin trance, house, and rock at this sin-themed dance club. Social Bambuddha Lounge, 601 Eddy; 885-5088. 8pm. Ambient music with DJ Ken Vulsion and Andre Shaw. Star Hits Condor Club, 300 Broadway; www.divebar.biz/starhits.htm. 9pm-2am, $5. An alternative dance club featuring DJs, dancing, and more. Strangelove Underground SF. 10pm-2am, $5. Dark electro, industrial, new wave, and goth with DJ Tomas Diablo and guests. Suite One8One 9pm-4am, $10. With DJs. 38 North Dolce. 9pm. A monthly party. Thursday Night Lounge Thirsty Bear, 661 Howard; www.thirstybear.com. Downtempo. Tubesteak Connection Aunt Charlie's Lounge, 133 Turk; www.auntcharlieslounge.com. 9pm-2am, $3. A gay dance club featuring Eurodisco, electrofunk, and more with DJ Bus Station John. Tunnel Top 10pm-2am. Hip-hop with DJ Toph One. Twilight Soluna Cafe and Lounge. 6-10pm, free. Uptempo lounge music and visual artistry. Underworld Kelly's Mission Rock. 9pm. Hip-hop. Windup Endup. 10:30pm-4:30am. With guest DJs. Bay Area Addicted to House Club Rey, 3 Saint Francis Square, Daly City; (650) 758-5815. 9pm-2am, free. House music. Automatic Kingman's Lucky Lounge. 9pm-2am. Classics, dancehall, and soul. Blush Thursdays Blush, 261 California Dr, Burlingame; (650) 347-7710. 9pm. Hip-hop, reggaeton, and more. Brothers and Sisters Luka's Taproom and Lounge, 2221 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 451-4677. 9pm, free. Soulful house and dance music with DJs Dedan, Daniela, and guests. Community Thursdays Shattuck Downlow. 8pm, $5. Funk, soul, hip-hop, reggae, and '80s. Grateful Dead DJ Night Ashkenaz. 10pm, $6. With Digital Dave. I Can See the Cosmos @seventeenth, 510 17th St, Oakl; (510) 433-0577. 5pm-2am. Intrigue Thursdays Agave Grill and Cantina, 2033 N Main, Walnut Creek; www.intrigueparty.com. 9pm-2am. Hip-hop, R&B, and reggaeton. Stylus Oasis Bar, 135 12th St, Oakl; www.econ.net/events/ac. 10pm-2am, $5. Deep house and minimal tech. White Horse Bar 8pm. With DJ Tony-T. friday 11 Rock/blues/hip-hop Back Pages Johnny Foley's. 9pm. Brendan Benson, Silversun Pickups Slim's. 9pm, $16. Chicks on Speed, Kevin Blechdom, Planning to Rock Independent. 9pm, $20. WC Clark Biscuits and Blues. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $15. Coup, Lifesavas Mezzanine. 9pm, $15. Drums and Tuba, Loop!Station, Petracovich, Brad Brooks Red Devil Lounge. 8pm, $12. Elemnop StudioZ. 9pm. Front Row for the Meltdown, Geisha Girls, Silencers Parkside. 9pm. Heather Combs Band, Jay Nash 12 Galaxies. 9pm, $12. King Cobra, The Planet The, Ebb and Flow Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7. Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, John Hiatt, Guy Clark Masonic Auditorium, 1111 California; 478-2277. 8pm, $47.50-85. My Morning Jacket, Saul Williams Fillmore. 9pm, $22.50. Matt Nathanson, Matt Wertz, Kate Earl Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $15. Oranges Band, Jim Yoshii Pile-Up, Red Thread, Miguel Zelaya Hotel Utah Saloon. 9pm, $8. Papa Mali Trio Boom Room. 9:30pm, $12. Plasterkatz Ireland's 32. 9pm. Prong, Dopesick, Lowki Pound-SF. 8:30pm, $15. Sodium Channel, Climber, Parks and Recreation Last Day Saloon. 9pm, $8. Berri Txarrak, Betagarri United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave; 924-2151. 9pm, $15. Why?, Aqueduct, Life on Earth, DJ Sodapop Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $10. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Reuben Wilson, Clyde Stubblefield, Grant Green Jr Elbo Room. 10pm, $10. Bay Area Askon and the Sex, Chozen Music Blakes. 9:30pm, $10. Black Sun, Fear Nature, Formula Time Out Bar and Patio. 9pm, $8. Jethro Tull Paramount Theatre. 8pm. Kalmex and the Riff Merchants, Bastard Noise, Amps for Christ, Lux Nova, Intronaught, A Sleeping Beauty 924 Gilman. 8pm, $6. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Kinsella Beckett's. 9:30pm. October Allied, Botticellis, El Olio Wolof Starry Plough. 9:30pm, $6. Persephone's Bees, Sugar and Gold, DJ Andy Ivy Room. 10pm, $7. Wonderbread 5 Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City; (650) 369-4119. 9pm, $14. Jazz/new music Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark. 9pm, $10. Charles Unger Experience with Valencia Les Joulins Jazz Bistro. 8pm. Chuck Peterson Sextet Bird and Beckett Book, 2788 Diamond; 586-3733. 5:30pm, free. Dave Parker Quintet Red Rock, 699 Chenery; 333-3030. 9pm, free. Darius De Haas San Frnacisco Marines Memorial Club, 609 Sutter; 392-4400. 5pm, $45. Dirty Little Secret Plush Room. 11pm. Eric Berman Trio Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 5:30pm. Ken Fishler Washington Square Bar and Grill. 7pm. Paul Kimura Bistro Clement, 127 Clement; 387-6966. 6pm, free. Mal Sharpe and Big Money in Jazz Enrico's. 8pm. Mark Murphy Jazz at Pearl's. 9 and 11pm, $10-20. Nova Jazz Quartet San Francisco Brewing Company, 155 Columbus; 434-3344. 10pm, free. Red Morgan and New Orleans All Stars Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 10pm. Richard Crook Jazz Trio Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third St; 643-8592. 9pm, free. Eric Shifrin Fairmont, 950 Mason; 772-5000. 7pm. Steve Klawiter Trio Bistro Boudin, 160 Jefferson; 928-1849. 6pm, free. Terry Disley Experience Shanghai 1930. 8pm, free. Tito y su Son de Cuba Cigar Bar and Grill. 10pm, $7. Gini Wilson Moose's. 8pm. Bay Area Margie Adam and Melanie DeMore Montclair Women's Cultural Arts Club, 1650 Mountain Blvd, Oakl; (510) 339-1832. 7:30pm, $28. Broun Fellinis Jupiter. 8pm. Dahveed Behroozi Trio Jazzschool. 8pm. DJ and Brook Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck, Oakl; (510) 595-5344. 7:30pm, free. Joe Sample Trio Yoshi's. 8 and 10pm, $26. Sara and Swingtime Downtown. 9pm. Tamika Maxwell's Restaurant and Lounge, 341 13th St, Oakl; (510) 839-6169. 8pm, $10. Folk/world/country Cascada de Flores Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom; 826-2402. 8pm, $12. Live Brazilian music El Rincon. 9pm, $10. Saffire Florence Gould Theater, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave; 1-888-400-OMNI. 8pm. Sukay and Eddy Navia Peña Pachamama. 8:30pm, $11. Bay Area Margie Adam and Melanie DeMore Montclair Women's Cultural Arts Club, 1605 Mountain Blvd, Oakl; (510) 339-1832. 7:30pm, $28. Baga Bae with Amadou Camara Ashkenaz. 9:30pm, $13. Casique y Congo La Peña Cultural Center. 8pm, $7-10. Carne Cruda La Peña Cultural Center. 8pm, $8. Duck Baker and Jamie Findlay Freight and Salvage Coffee House. 8pm, $18.50. 'Barbary Coast Night' Cafe Raphael's, 10064 San Pablo, El Cerrito; (510) 525-4227. 7pm. Youssou N'Dour Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley, Telegraph at Bancroft Way, Berk; (510) 642-9988. 8pm. Youssou N'Dour official after-party Shattuck Downlow. 9pm, $5-8. Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda, Alameda; (415) 285-6285. 9pm, $13. Womansong Circle First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berk; (510) 525-7082. 7:15pm, $10-20. Dance clubs African Dance Mission Baobab. 10pm, $3. Zouk, Soukous, Mapuka, and Rai with DJ Marco and guests. Amnesia 9pm. Old-school hip-hop, soul, '80s, and more with DJ Unagi. An Bodhran 668 Haight; 431-4724. 10pm-2am, free. House, funk, and soul with DJ Seamie. Argus Lounge Midnight. With DJ Doctor Linder. Bad Azz Fridays 330 Ritch. 10pm. Hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, old-school rap, and reggae. Ballroom and Swing Dance Party Metronome Dance Center. 8pm, $15: ballroom dance lesson followed by a dance party. 9pm, $12: Metro swing party. Beyond Ent Harry Denton's Rouge, 1500 Broadway; 346-7683. 9:30pm-2am, $15. Top 40 and house with DJs Andrew B and MajestiChris. Casa Madrone Lounge. 9pm, $4. International music with DJ Papi Chocolate and guest DJ Bella. Club ID Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $7-8. Second annual makeout party with DJ Fletcher and a live set by Trouble Everyday. Club Judah Jelly's. 10pm, $5. Dancehall, dub, lovers rock, and roots. Deacon Skylark. 9pm-2am, free. Old-school hip-hop and dance tracks with DJ Kyle. Desire Fluid Ultra Lounge, 662 Mission; 615-6888, www.fluidsf.com. 10pm, $10-15. With DJ Solomon. Digital Bliss 1015 Folsom. 10pm-4am, $15. Featuring women electronic music producers and performers. Dragon Bar 473 Broadway; 834-9383. 8pm-2am, $10, free before 10pm. House, hip-hop, Latin, jazz, and classic dance mixes with Ean Golden. Electric Relaxation Nickie's BBQ. 10pm-2am, $5. Classic hip-hop, soul, funk, '80s, and party jams with DJs Pele, Mizzo, and guests. Fag Fridays Endup. 10pm-5:30am, $8. With residents Rolo, David Harness, and Neon Leon, and weekly guests. First Serve Basis 26 Mix. 9pm-2am. Hip-hop. Freaky Fridays EZ5 682 Commercial; 362-9321. 6-10pm, free. Old-school, nu-skool, and more. FreeForm AsiaSF. 10pm-3am, free. House and techno. Funk N' Vibe Sublounge. 9pm-2am, $5. With DJs Chad Mitchell, Uncle Larry, Natty D, and Todd Michael. Fuzz Buzz Make-Out Room. 10pm-2am, $7. Ragga breaks, future samba, bhangratronic, drum 'n' bossa, and strip-hop with guests. Harry Denton's Starlight Room Midnight, $5. With DJ Sammi. Hot Pants Cat Club. 10pm, $5. Hip-hop, pop, '80s, and electro with DJs Chelsea Starr, Melissa, and the Wax Chef. Kollektiv DNA Lounge. 9pm. With State of Bengal, Karsh Kale, Janaka Selekta, Maneesh the Twister, Dragonfly, and Wolfie. Latin Bay Area Glas Kat. 9pm. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton, bachata, rock en Español, Latin pop, Mexican, hip-hop, R&B, and old-school with Tony O, Radio Activo, Chuy Gomez, DJ Mauricio, and Santiago. Levende Lounge 1710 Mission; 864-5585, www.levendesf.com. 6-10pm: with live performance by Acoustic Sneaky. 10pm: "Off the Couch," with Green Gorilla resident DJ M3 and guest DJ Dizzy. Lingba Lounge 9pm-2am, free. Latin house. Magnet Lounge 1402 Grant; 271-5760. 7pm-2am. With rotating DJs. Master Blaster Delirium. 10pm. Punk rock. Mezzanine 9pm. With DJ set by Andy Bell. Mood Swing Eastside West, 3154 Fillmore; 885-4000. 9pm, free. Rare grooves, Latin funk, soul, reggae, and hip-hop with DJs J. Diamond, Precise, and guests. Quench Fridays Club Q, 61 Golden Gate; www.freepartysf.com. 9pm. With various resident DJs spinning music in three rooms. Remedy DNA Lounge. 10pm-5am, $15. House, garage, atmospheric soul, and urban grooves. Revival Bender's, 806 South Van Ness; 824-1800. 9pm-2am. Nu-post-pop-punk-wave. Rewind Element Lounge. 9pm-2am. With Steve Masters and Brian Raffi. Rod Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin; 441-4007. 10pm-4am, $5. With DJs Bus Station John and Jef Leöpard. Square Ruby Skye. 9pm-3am, $25. Deep, funky progressive house and trance. Swing at Seven SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market; 305-8242, www.queerjitterbugs.com. 7-10pm, $5-7. Weekly swing dance club. Suite One8One 9pm-4am, $20. With DJs. Summit Club Six. 9pm-4am, $10. Hip-hop, house, broken beat and more. Tema El Rio. 10pm-2am, $5. Soca, reggaeton, bhangra, salsa, merengue, Afrobeat, salsa, samba, bhangra, reggaeton, soca, and more. Todos a Bailar Catalyst Cocktail, 312 Harriet; 621-1722. 10pm-2am, free. Salsa, mambo, merengue, and other Latin music. Twice As Nice 111 Minna Gallery. 10pm-2am, $10. Soulful leftfield, downtempo, rare groove, and jazzy house with DJs Tom Thump and Cool Chris. Velvet Lounge 9pm, $10. With DJ Manny Perez. Vision Il Pirata, 2007 16th St; 626-2626. 9pm-2am, $5. House and breaks. Wish 1539 Folsom; 278-9474. 6-10pm, free: "Om Happy Hour," with Om Records crew. 10pm-2am, free: "Vivid," Mid-tempo funk and deep house with residents DJs Seven, Sol, and guests. X 715 Harrison; www.sfclubs.com. 9:30pm-2:30am. House with DJ Paolo. Bay Area Kingman's Lucky Lounge 5-8pm, free. With DJ JRs. "Free Flo Fridays," 9pm-2am. With DJs AJB, Rawman, Robynn, and guests. Old Skool Corner @seventeenth, 510 17th St, Oakl; (510) 433-0577. 9pm. Old-school from the '80s and beyond. White Horse Bar 8pm. With DJ Eclat. saturday 12 Rock/blues/hip-hop Adult., Numbers, Genders Independent. 9pm, $20. Aftershock 4.0 Johnny Foley's. 9pm. 'Battle of the Bands Festival' Lost and Found Saloon, 1353 Grant; 353-8178. 8pm, $3. With Cuesta Drive, Not My Hero, Goldmind, Katie Jay, Flesh Hammers, Out Damned Spot, and 9 Red Sun. Clientele, Radar Bros., Annie Hayden Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $12. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Dressy Bessy, Styrofoam, Alias Cafe du Nord. 9:30pm, $10. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Stefanie Drootin, Gretta Cohn Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way; 554-9600. 8pm, $10. El Capitan, Last of the Blacksmiths, Matt Bauer Hotel Utah Saloon. 9pm, $7. Fracas, Mojo Apostles, DJ Evil Justin Parkside. 2pm. Gris Gris, Time Flys 12 Galaxies. 9pm, $8. Amos Lee, Mutlu Slim's. 9pm, $20. My Morning Jacket, Saul Williams Fillmore. 9pm, $22.50. One under Six Ireland's 32. 9pm. Papa Mali Trio Boom Boom Room. 9:30pm, $12. Pop Rocks Red Devil Lounge. 9pm, $10. Saccharine Trust, Zdrastvootie, Oaxacan Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7. Skels, Lucky Stiffs, Pervz,. Sore Thumbs StudioZ. 8pm. Slackstring, Front Porch Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $10. Torture, A Band Called Pain, Aprocryphos Pound-SF. 8:30pm, $15. Versatile Turner, Finding Mercury, Ryan Lendt Last Day Saloon. 9pm, $8. Reuben Wilson, Clyde Stubblefield, Grant Green Jr Elbo Room. 10pm, $10. Corby Yates Biscuits and Blues. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $15. Bay Area Born/Dead, Regulations, Grey Skull, Bafabegiya, Requiem 924 Gilman. 8pm, $7. Kymera, Red Sunday, Bleed the Day Time Out Bar and Patio. 9pm, $6. Nicole McRory Beckett's. 9:30pm. Paradise Theatre, Evolution Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City; (650) 369-4119. 8pm, $14. Select Your Fighter, Ride the Blinds Ivy Room. 10pm, $7. She Mob, Bleu Canadians, USA for LSD Starry Plough. 9:30pm, $6. Unauthorized Rolling Stones Blakes. 9pm, $10. Jazz/new music Don Asher, Waldo Carter Moose's. 8pm. Bill 'Doc' Webster Band Les Joulins Jazz Bistro. 8pm. Macy Blackman Washington Square Bar and Grill. 7pm. Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark. 9pm, $10. Buena Vista Jazz Band Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 2pm. Vicki Burns Enrico's. 8pm. Dirty Little Secret Plush Room. 11pm. Josh Jones Cigar Bar and Grill. 10pm, $5. Paul Kimura Bistro Clement, 127 Clement; 387-6966. 6pm, free. Veronica Klaus Michael's Octavia Lounge, 1772 Market; 863-3690. 10:30pm, $8. Darlene Langston Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 6:30pm. Live jazz Caffe d'Melanio, 1314 Ocean; 333-3665. 7pm. Mark Murphy Jazz at Pearl's. 9 and 11pm, $10-20. Octavia Rite Spot. 9pm, free. Red Morgan and the New Orleans All-Stars Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 10:15pm. Eric Shifrin Fairmont, 950 Mason; 772-5000. 7pm. Steve Klawiter Trio Bistro Boudin, 160 Jefferson; 928-1849. 6pm, free. Dick Whittington Jazzschool. 8pm. Bay Area Fourtet Jupiter. 8pm. Joe Sample Trio Yoshi's. 8 and 10pm, $26. Keith Terry's Hoterry Engelcrest Anna's Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way, Berk; (510) 841-JAZZ. 8pm. Eric Ostrowski, Rachael Abernathy, Rachel Manera, Loren Means 21 Grand. 8pm, $6-10 sliding scale. Quijerema with Venezuela Downtown. 9pm. Dick Whittington, Andrew Speight Jazzschool. 8pm. Folk/world/country Cascada de Flores Noe Valley Ministry. 8:15pm, $15. 'Hootenanny Night' Cafe International, 508 Haight; 775-0221. 7pm, free. Houston Jones Atlas Cafe. 4:30pm. Julie Larson Simple Pleasures Cafe. 8pm, free. Milla Milojkovic Red Poppy art House, 2698 Folsom; 826-2402. 8pm, $7. Open mic Red Vic Peace Center, 1665 Haight; 864-1978. 8:30pm, free. Fito Reinoso, Sukay, Sandy Ramon Perez Peña PachaMama. 8pm, $11. Bay Area Amnesia 9pm. Old-school hip-hop, soul, breaks, and live Mcing with DJs Roche and Powder P, Yao. Argus Lounge 9pm. With DJs Baron Zemo and Juan Luna-Avin. Baguette Quartette Saint Alban's, 1501 Washington, Albany; (510) 528-3723. 8pm, $12-15. Brodin Quartet First Congregational Church, Dana at Durant, Berk; (510) 642-9988. 8pm. Brothers Resistance, Junglz Apart with Tony D Ashkenaz. 9:30pm, $18. Fanna-fi-allah Sacred Space Yoga Sanctuary, 816 Bancroft Way, Berk; (510) 496-6047. 7pm, $20. 'Festival of Harps' Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park; (707) 588-3400, www.ci.rohnert-park.ca.us/performingarts. 2:30 and 8pm, $21-24. Gospel Fusion Rudolf Steiner College, Stegmann Hall, 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd, Oakl; (916) 961-8729. 7:30pm, $12-18. Richard Greene and the Brothers Barton Freight and Salvage Coffee House. 8pm, $20.50. Stevie Harris and Splintered Tree Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck, Oakl; (510) 595-5344. 7:30pm, free. Kitka Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1429 Alice, Oakl; (510) 444-0323. 8pm. Las Manas La Peña Cultural Center. 8pm, $7-10. Frances-Marie Uitti Mills College Concert Hall, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 430-2296. 8pm, $6-12. Carl Weingarten Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park, Alameda; (510) 865-2385. 8pm, free. Wilson and McKee Sanchez Concert Hall. 7:30pm, free. Dance clubs Avery Island Jack's Club, 2545 24th St; 641-5371. 10pm, free. A dance party with DJ Jamie Jams and dollar drinks. Baobab 10pm, $3. African and French hip-hop with DJ Sogui and Edibe. Better Days Pink, 2925 16th St; www.pinksf.com. 9pm-2am, $10. With Franky Boissy. Bootie Cherry Bar and Lounge. 9pm-2am, $7. Mash-up bootleg party. Browntempo Tunnel Top. 10pm-2am, free. Afrodiscobeat, Latin funk, and electropicalia with Rueben, Romanowski, and friends. Club Gossip Cat Club, 1190 Folsom; 431-3332. 9pm. A new wave dance club. Deacon Skylark. 9pm-2am, free. Old-school hip-hop and dance tracks with DJ Kyle. Destroy All Genres Beauty Bar. 9pm-2am. Classic and leftfield dance party with D.A.G. Discotheque Le Colonial, 721 Sutter; 931-3600. 10pm-2am, free. House and hip-hop with DJ Masao. Diskotek Nekromantika Il Pirata, 2007 16th St; www.houseofvoodoo.com/event.html. 9pm-2am, $5. Goth, rock, synth, and glam with Perki and Voodoo. DIY Karaoke Annie's Cocktail Lounge, 15 Boardman Pl; 703-0865. 9pm, free. Electric Vardo Polo's Blue Cuve, 34 Mason; www.electricvardo.com. 8pm-4am, $15. Live music, DJs, dancing, visual arts, and more. Elevate Roe/Prive, 651 Howard; 979-3031, www.sebastienentertainment.com. 9:30pm-3am. Hip-hop, rock, club classics, house, global grooves, and more. Factory Factory 525, 525 Harrison; www.designvibe.com/sfclubs/factory8.html. 9:30pm-3:30am, $5-15. Hip-hop, house, and more. Fly 330 Ritch. 10pm. R&B with DJ Mind Motion. Frisco Disco Arrow. 10pm-2am. Harry Denton's Starlight Room Midnight, $5. With DJ Dave Gillis. Hustle Disco Party Metronome Dance Center. 8pm, $15. Hustle, disco, and freestyle dance lesson and party. I Love Wet Panties Delirium. 10pm. With DJs Jenny and Jules. Levende Lounge 1710 Mission; 864-5585, www.levendesf.com. 7-10pm: with Eric Lacy. 10pm: "Pink Love," with Kevin Yost and Ryel K. Loveworks 111 Minna Gallery. 8pm. With Matt Valenz and Iggy. Magnet Lounge 1402 Grant; 271-5760. 7pm-2am. Hip-hop, old-school, and funk with DJ Mizzo. Mile High Club EZ5, 682 Commercial; 362-9321. 10pm-2am, free. Jet-set lounge sounds with Fletcher and Joel. Misturada Make-Out Room. 10pm-2am, $5. Salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, samba, Latin house, and more with DJ Vanka and guests. More2Luv 61 Golden Gate; 263-313. 9:30pm. A party for big girls and the men who love them. Nickie's BBQ 9pm. With DJs. Open Gallery Lounge, 510 Brannan; 227-0449. 10pm. House, hip-hop, soul, funk, reggae, disco, and rock with residents Oliver Orzal, Jeremy King, and EZ Luv Crew. Other Whirled Endup. 6am-noon. With DJs Tracy, Adrian, Vince, and weekly guests. Platinum Glas Kat. 9:30pm-3:30am. A club that brings Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Miami to the Bay Area. Queer Ballroom Dance Synergy, 1387 Valencia; 305-8242. 7pm, $10. Ballroom, Latin, country, and swing dance lessons and party. El Rincon 10pm-2am. Salsa, timba, reggaeton, merengue, and more with DJ Walt Digz. Rocket Cat Club. 9pm-3am. Rock, indie, punk, and more with Omar, S^4, Otterpop, and rotating DJs. Rod Underground SF. 10pm-2am, $5. An alternaqueer club. Salted Saturdays Mighty. 10pm-5am, $10. With Miguel Migs, Julius Papp, and Chadwick. Sin Rawhide. 9pm-2:30am, $5-15. Study Hall Madrone Lounge. 9pm, $4. Hip-hop, electro, '80s, and more. Suede 383 Bay; 399-9555. 9pm-2am, $10-15. House and hip-hop. Sugar Stud. 9pm. House with Ellen Ferrato and Leonard. Suite one8one 9pm-4am, $20. With DJs. Thump DNA Lounge. 10pm-6am, $20. With live performances and DJs. Triple Power Sublounge. 10pm, $5. With Laird, Kraddy, Shissler, Giamma, and Shanti. Twerk AsiaSF. 10pm-3am. Velvet Lounge 9pm, $10. '70s, '80s, modern rock, and funk with DJ Bumper. Bay Area Angel Magik Shattuck Downlow. 9pm, $15. With DJs Ice Water, Engine Room, and Jah Kno. Funky Flashback Saturdays Bench and Bar, 2111 Franklin, Oakl; lavenderchicas@yahoo.com. 4-8pm, free. A club for queer women featuring old-school jams. Full Circle The Graduate, 6202 Claremont, Oakl; (510) 655-8847. 9pm-2am, free. Broken beats, dub, soul, cosmic grooves, and more. Magic Milkcrates Kingman's Lucky Lounge. 9pm-2am. Smoove Luka's Taproom and Lounge, 2221 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 451-4677. 10pm-2am. Future funk, neo-soul, dancehall, old-school, and new-school with Wisdom, Jamo, and Neta. White Horse Bar 8pm. With DJ PJ. sunday 13 Rock/blues/hip-hop Agony Scene, Nodes of Ranvier, Scarlet, Becoming the Archetype Pound-SF. 7:30pm, $8. Apocalyptic Renaissance, Useless Circus StudioZ. 8pm, $5. Atomic Bitchwax, Last Vegas, Cheetah Speed Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $6. Brown Recluse, Boxcar Saints Amnesia. 9pm. Death Cab for Cutie, Stars Warfield. 8pm, $25. Diamond Nights Independent. 8pm, $12. Hey Brontosaurus, Welcome Matt, Rondo Brothers Bottom of the Hill. 5pm, free. In Slaughter Natives, Sephiroth, Desiderii Marginis DNA Lounge. 8:30pm, $15. Amos Lee, Mutlu Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $20. Lord Loves a Working Man, Blue Bone Express Hotel Utah Saloon. 3pm, $6. Jason Ricci Biscuits and Blues. 8:30pm, $10. Scott Law Band Mojito, 1337 Grant; 398-1120. 9pm, $10. Social Distortion, Mest, Dead 60's, Chelsea Smiles Fillmore. 8pm, $25. Tell River Ireland's 32. 9pm. Tracorum Boom Boom Room. 9:30pm, free. Translator, John Ashfield Band Cafe du Nord. 8pm, $12. Bay Area Animosity, Time for Living, Backstabbers, Taste of Blood 924 Gilman. 8pm, $6. Black Ice, Savage Republic, Boyskout Golden Bull. 7pm, $5. Moody Blues Paramount Theatre. 8pm, $39.50-79.50. Saddle Cats Stork Club. 10pm, $5. Jazz/new music Don Asher, Waldo Carter Moose's. 11:30am. Kenny Barron, Turtle Island String Quartet Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-4400. 7pm, $25-39. Bill 'Doc' Webster Band Les Joulins. 8pm. BJ Papa Concert and Jam Jazz at Pearl's. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $5-10. Carla Kay Trio Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 2pm. Dave Scott Jazz Quartet Community Music Center, 544 Capp; 647-6015. 7:30pm. Mike Greensill, Ruth Davies Moose's. 7pm. Hal Stein Quartet Canvas Cafe. 8pm, $3. Victoria Hughes Top of the Mark. 10am-2pm. Darcy Jean Top of the Mark. 7pm, $5. Paul Kimura Garden House Cafe, 3117 Clement; 668-1640. 3pm. Larry O'Leno and His Mission Revival Jazz Band with Darlene Langston Octavia Lounge, 1772 Market; 863-3690. 7pm. Mike Lipskin Washington Square Bar and Grill. 7pm. Red Morgan and the New Orleans All Stars Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 8:30pm. Rick Walsh Group Enrico's. 7pm. Sam Grob-Heintz Johnny Foley's. 9pm. Spence's Improv Jazz Thang Argus Lounge. 8pm. Bay Area Berkeley Saxophone Quartet Albany High School, 700 Washington, Albany; www.berkeleysaxophonequartet.com. 4pm. Falso Baiano Trio Brasil and friends Anna's Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way, Berk; (510) 841-JAZZ. 8pm. Heather Clemens Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City; (650) 369-4119. 7pm, $17. Jim Grantham Jazz Quartet Coffee Mill, 3363 Grand, Oakl; (510) 465-4224. 3-6pm. Joe Sample Trio Yoshi's. 2 and 8pm, $5-26. 'Kick-back Sundays' Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second St, Oakl; (510) 444-6979. 6pm, $5. Rhonda Benin and Soulful Strut Jazzschool. 4:30pm. 'Vince Wallace Curbop' Coffee Shop SR-71, 377 17th St, Oakl; (510) 502-1485. 1-4pm, free. Folk/world/country 'Breakfast with Enzo' Progressive Grounds Cafe, 400 Cortland; 282-6233. 10am, free. West of Kentucky Peña PachaMama. 5pm, $5. Bay Area Bandworks Ashkenaz. 2pm, $4. Gordon Bok Freight and Salvage Coffee House. 8pm, $20.50. Jack Irving Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck, Oakl; (510) 595-5344. 10am, free. Kitka Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1429 Alice, Oakl; (510) 444-0323. 2pm. 'Starry Irish Music Session' Starry Plough. 8pm. With Shay Black. Dance clubs Best Dressed Chicken in Town Knockout. 5pm-midnight, free. Jamaican rocksteady with DJs Ben Stolen and Miss Heather. Bionic Pink, 2925 16th St; www.pinksf.com. 10pm-2am, $5. With DJs Solar, Mark E. Quark, and Iz. Boogie Brunch Levende Lounge, 1710 Mission; 864-5585, www.levendesf.com. 11am-5pm. With DJs Mike Ameci, John Early, Ben Doren, Chad Clubb, Josh Longo, and Ben Hester. Cafe Flore 2298 Market; www.cafeflore.com. 7-11pm, free. With DJ Ken Vulsion. Club Havana Jelly's. 4pm, $10. With Quimbombo and DJ Ivette Fuentes. Detroit Skylark. 9pm-2am, free. Garage rock, techno, hip-hop, Motown, deep house, jazz, electro, and ghettotech with DJs Baby Daddy, 12 Mile, Domingo Yu, and rotating guests. Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $5. Dub, roots, and classic dancehall with DJ Sep, Ludichris, and J. Boogie. Endup 6am-8pm: "T-Dance," with DJs Vince, Adrian, Charlotte the Baroness, David Harness, and weekly guests. 8pm-4am, $12: "Devotion," house music with DJ Ruben Mancias and guests. Gay and Lesbian Sundays Gallery Lounge, 510 Brannan; 227-0449. 2pm. Harry Denton's Starlight Room Midnight, $5. With DJ Dave Gillis. Industry Night Madrone Lounge. 6pm-midnight, free. With DJs Folklore, Toph One, Cheese, and guests. Kodo Wish, 1539 Folsom; 278-9474. 6pm-2am, free. Lounge music with Hideo Kobayashi, Chad Mitchell, Craig Kuna, Tokyo Component, Still Rob G, and guests. Love So' Sessions Element Lounge, 1028 Geary; 440-1125. 9pm, $5-10. With host Ibrahim and DJs Daniela, D-Sharp, Cecil, and Lovelee. Magnet Lounge 1402 Grant; 271-5760. 7pm-2am. With rotating DJs. Mundo Lingba Lounge. 7pm-2am, free. Salsa, Afrobeat, cumbia, Brazilian, and dancehall with Don Bustamante and El Doctor. Night Light Beauty Bar. 10pm-2am, free. With Rob Highlife, EmDee, and SteveMac. Planet Big Stud. 5-10pm. A club for big men and their admirers. Propaganda! Laszlo, 2536 Mission; 648-7600. 6pm-2am, free. '80s and electro. Rebirth 330 Ritch. 10pm. Soul and hip-hop with Henry, Joe Quixx, Kevvy Kev, and Will. SalsaCrazy Sunday Metronome Dance Center. 6:30-11pm, $15. Salsa dance social and dance lessons. Salsa Sundays El Rio. 3-8pm, $8. Salsa dances classes and live music. 2nd Sunday Kelly's Mission Rock. Noon-10pm. With Jenö, Norman Stradley, Ellen Ferrato, M3, Julius Papp, Sen-Sei, David Coleman, and more. Shack Up! Arrow. 10pm-2am, free. Indie, art rock, soul, psychedelic, new wave, and funk with Tony Machine, Charles Kutch, and Melanie Valentine. Sh'elixir Elixir, 3200 16th St; 552-1633. 9pm. A lesbian party. Spundae 1015 Folsom. 9pm-6am, $5. With rotating DJs and special guests. Tea Dance Eight. 3pm-midnight. A daytime dance party. Tropical Sundays Metronome Dance Center. 6:30pm, $4-8. Beginner salsa, merengue, and bachata lessons, followed by a DJ dance party. Ugly Delirium. 10pm. With DJs. Bay Area Kingman's Lucky Lounge 3332 Grand, Oakl; (510) 465-KING. 9pm. With Jamin. King of Kings Shattuck Downlow. 8pm-2am, $5. Reggae dance night with DJ Smoky and guests. Luka's Tap Room and Lounge 2221 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 451-4677. 9pm, free. Hip-hop and old-school with DJs Tim D and Willie Maze. Sunshine's Soul Sundays Lucre Lounge, 2086 Allston Way, Berk; (510) 841-1390. 5pm-midnight, free. Classic and neo-soul; and Chicago-style stepping hosted by 7Broke Brothers. White Horse Bar 8pm. DJ night. monday 14 Rock/blues/hip-hop Alexandra Brainwash. 7pm, free. Arch Enemy, All That Remains, Mnemic, A Perfect Murder Slim's. 8pm, $20. Burmese, Gang Wizard, Tank Attack, Anni Rossi Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Joe Colley, Kenneth Atchley California College of the Arts, Playspace Gallery, 1111 Eighth St, second fl; 551-9213. 8pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley, Stephen Marley Independent. 9pm, $25. Death Cab for Cutie, Stars Warfield. 8pm, $25. Hawnay Troof, BARR, Tank Attack Artists' Television Access, 992 Valencia; 824-3890. 7pm, $5. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Irish session Ireland's 32. 9pm. 'Local Spotlight' Plush Room. 8pm, free. Social Distortion, Mest, Dead 60's Fillmore. 8pm, $25. Ubi's Session Last Day Saloon. 9pm, $6. Vaux, Letters Organize, Forthmorning Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8. Ya Elah Cafe du Nord. 9:30pm, $10. Jazz/new music Bishop Norman Williams Quintet Les Joulins Jazz Bistro. 8pm. Contemporary Jazz Orchestra Jazz at Pearl's. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $5-10. Mike Greensill, Ruth Davies Moose's. 7:30pm. Red Morgan and the New Orleans All Stars Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 8:30pm. Eric Shifrin Washington Square Bar and Grill. 7pm. Lavay Smith Enrico's. 7pm. Bay Area Tim Ries Rolling Stones Project Yoshi's. 8 and 10pm, $10-16. Folk/world/country 'Festival of Harps Day' Van Ness between McAllister and Grove; (510) 548-3326. Noon, free. Toshio Hirano Amnesia. 8:30pm, free. I Don't Like Mondays Blondie's Bar and No Grill, 540 Valencia; 864-2419. 8:30pm, free. Open mic and acoustic music showcase with Alabaster Adams. Bay Area Traditional Irish music session Starry Plough. 9pm, free. Dance clubs Club Dread StudioZ. 10pm-3am, $5, women free before 11:30pm. Reggae and dancehall. Club Fresh The Cafe, 2367 Market; 861-3846. 8pm-2am, $2. Gay and lesbian hip-hop club. Club Neon Make-Out Room. 10pm. Rock, hip-hop, funk, soul, disco, electro, and indie with DJs Jamie Jams, Emdee, Little Melanie, Aidan, Nadine, and guests. Club Unicornio Casanova Lounge. 9pm, free. Contemporary Spanish language punk, electro, mambo rock, and more with DJs Luis and Julio. Death Guild Glas Kat. 9:30pm, $5. Falling Down Mondays Milk. 9pm, $3-5. Skate videos and classic '80s hits with DJs B-Case, Julia, Rooster, Webb, Satva, Ross Hogg, Toph One, and 4aM. Grateful Dead Jams Nickie's BBQ. 9pm-2am. Dark Star Dan plays rare Grateful Dead tracks. Gypsy's Curse Beauty Bar. 10pm-2am, free. With Pandora and DJ Arusha. Harry Denton's Starlight Room Midnight, $5. With DJ Sammi. High Rolling/Low Budget TunnelTop, 601 Bush; 986-8900. 9:30pm, free. Acid-jazz, soul, funk, ska, reggae, and house with DJ Hofwegen. Lingba Lounge 8pm-midnight, free. Downtempo lounge beats with Bee Dub, Efrem, and Devlin. New Wave Punks in the Garage Argus Lounge. 9pm. 94117 Madrone Lounge. 6pm-midnight, free. Local art, music, and more. Ready Steady Go! Arrow. 10pm-2am, free. Indie rock and Britpop with DJs Christina and Jakedraphonic. Redwood Room 8pm-midnight. Jazz with Consuelo Kevin. Rock Out Annie's Cocktail Lounge, 15 Boardman Pl; 703-0865. 9pm, free. Punk, garage, rockabilly, psychobilly, and more. Sex, Sexx, and More Sexxx Delirium. 10pm-2am, free. Rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, and indie with Brett Wilde and DJ Luv. Smile Knockout. 10pm. An indie club with live music. Solid Lounge Wish, 1539 Folsom; 278-9474. 7pm-2am, free. Downtempo, lounge, and groove with M. Klein, Chardmo, and guests. Soul House Red Eye Lounge, 1337 Mission; 437-1337. 9pm-2am, $5, free before 11pm. House music with DJs Tune, Abdul, and Mike Anon. Vroom El Rio. 8pm-midnight, $2. Punk, funk, and soul. Bay Area Kingman's Lucky Lounge 9pm-2am. With DJ Michael. Not Your Daddy's Cadillac Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph, Oakl; (510) 763-7711. 10pm-2am, free. With DJ Kitty, Prozack Turner, and friends. Think Tank Shattuck Downlow. 9:30pm-2am, free. Funk, soul, rock, downtempo, and breaks. White Horse Bar 8pm-1am, free. Hip-hop, reggaeton, and R&B with DJ Tony-T. tuesday 15 Rock/blues/hip-hop Afrobeat Nation, DJ Jeremiah Boom Boom Room. 9:30pm, $5. Allister, Fenix TX, Houston Calls, A Day at the Fair Slim's. 8pm, $13. Anna and Daniel Ireland's 32. 9pm. 'The Ant Show' StudioZ. 9pm, $3. Clara Bellino, Jeremy Miller Band, Natasha Miller Cafe du Nord. 9:30pm, $8. 'Francis Clay's Birthday' Biscuits and Blues. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $20. Ben Lee, New Buffalo Independent. 9pm, $14. Limbeck, Apollo Sunshine, Plus Ones Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8. Nicole McRory Johnny Foley's. 9pm. Nobody from Ipanema Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Rolling Stones, Metallica SBC Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza; 421-TIXS. 6pm, $64.25-164.25. Rubber () Cement, Symplx, Elise Baldwin, Necrotic Socks Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $5. Social Distortion, Dead 60's Fillmore. 8pm, $25. Jerry Jeff Walker, Django Walker Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $30. Bay Area Steve Freund Trio Ivy Room. 9:30pm, $5. Jazz/new music Beach Nut Jam Beach Chalet. 6:30pm. Jules Broussard, Bing Nathan, Ned Boyton Enrico's. 7pm. Cecil Wells Quintet Les Joulins Jazz Bistro. 8pm. Fil Lorenz Soul-tet Alpha Bar, 3848 Geary; 244-6989. 8:30pm, free. Chris Huson Washington Square Bar and Grill. 7pm. Erik Jekabson and His Dixieland Band Andrew Jaeger's House of Seafood and Jazz, 300 Columbus; 781-8222. 8:30pm. Jazz jam and poetry open mic Club Deluxe. 8:30pm, free. Kim Nalley Quintet with Allen Smith Jazz at Pearl's. 8:30 and 10:30pm, $8-15. Miles Ahead Figaro Ristorante, 414 Columbus; 398-1300. 7:30pm. Billy Philadelphia Moose's. 7:30pm. Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark. 7pm, $5. Richard Crook Jazz Trio Red Rock Lounge, 699 Chenery; 333-3030. 9pm, free. Stompy Jones Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa; www.oldtimey.net/tuesdays.html. 9pm, $12. Bay Area 'Jazzschool Tuesdays' Jupiter. 8pm, free. Singers' open mic Anna's Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way, Berk; (510) 841-JAZZ. 8pm. Rhiannon Yoshi's. 8 and 10pm, $10-16. Terry Rodriguez Downtown. 8pm. Folk/world/country Acoustic open mic Axum East, 1233 Polk; 474-7743. 7-10pm. Nobody from Ipanema Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. 'Rockin' Java Open Mic for Musicians' Rockin' Java, 1821 Haight; 831-8842. 7:30-9:30pm. Bay Area Sylvia Herold and Chuck Ervin Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park, Alameda; (510) 865-2385. 7pm, free. Starry Plough Open Mic Starry Plough. 7:30pm, free. Dance clubs Ace of Clubs Cherry Bar and Lounge. 9pm, $5. Punk, rock, glam, and metal with DJs and live bands. Argentine Tango Practica Metronome Dance Center. 9pm-midnight, $5. Ay Karamba Salsa Glas Kat. 7:45pm-2am. Live salsa bands, Latin DJs, and dancing. Broke as Fuck Element Lounge. 10pm-2am, $3. Hip-hop, dancehall, funk, and soul with DJs 4aM, Havoc, Ivry, and Centipede. Headphone Mix Delirium. 10pm-2am, free. A rock 'n' roll party presented by Alabaster Adams and Miss Rye. Coco Rico Tunnel Top. 10pm-2am, free. Latin, Brazilian, and Caribbean rhythms with DJ Vanka, Don Bustamante, and guests. Development AsiaSF. 10pm. Reference, Raygun, and Mykul Crane spin breakbeat and house. DIY Karaoke Annie's Cocktail Lounge, 15 Boardman Pl; 703-0865. 9pm, free. Elevator in the Brain Hotel Sublounge. 9pm-2am, free. Indie pop and rock with DJ Doublekick and guests. Exist Wish, 1539 Folsom; 278-9474. 7pm-2am, free. Hip-hop, lounge, downtempo, and more. Feel Good Soluna Cafe and Lounge. 9pm-1am, free. R&B and soul with Mai-Lei and Sake1. Harry Denton's Starlight Room Midnight, $5. With DJ Sammi. Hugger Mugger Lit. 9pm, free. With Forest Green, Andy W, and Clarity. Industrial Strength Dragon Bar, 473 Broadway; 834-9383. 9pm-2am, free. Hip-hop. Lo-blo Arrow. 10pm-2am, free. Rock, pop, hip-hop, and more with Fletcher and guests. Mockingbird Beauty Bar. 10pm-2am, free. '80s and '90s rock, punk, new wave, post pop, and more. Rock Out Karaoke! Amnesia. 7:30pm. With Glenny Kravitz. Rub a Dub Tuesdays Voda. 9pm-2am, free. With Mr. E, Wisdom, and guests. Soul Fo'Real Club Six. 9pm-3am. Live jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and spoken word open mic. Spread Love Madrone Lounge. 6pm-midnight, free. Dub, reggae, soul, R&B, funk, and hip-hop with DJs B-Love and Romanowski. Suicide Tuesdays Aunt Charlie's, 133 Turk; www.suicidetuesdays.com. 9pm, $3. A club for queerdos and weirdos featuring electro, indie, R&B, '80s, hip-hop, punk, and more. Taboo Pink, 2925 16th St; www.pinksf.com. 9pm-2am, $5. With David Harness. Taco Tuesdays Luna Lounge, 1192 Folsom; 626-6043. 6-10pm. House music with M3, Anthony Garlic, and Chulada. Tightwad Tuesdays 26 Mix. 9pm, $3. Hip-hop, R&B, and club classics with Mark Spitz and special guests. Toke Tuesdays Anú, 43 Sixth St; 543-3505, www.anu-bar.com. 10pm-2am, free. With Dawn of Sound. TrannyShack Stud. 10pm-3am. A drag show with hostess Heklina. Trashcan Tuesdays Skylark. 9pm-2am, free. Throwaway rock from the '70s and '80s with DJ Kyle. Tsunami Tuesdays Oxygen Bar, Sushi and Sake Lounge. 8pm-midnight. Old-school and funk with DJ Rickochet. < font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="5">Bay Area Jazzmine Kingman's Lucky Lounge. 9pm, free. Jazz, soul, and rare grooves with DJ Jrs. Phat Tuesday Club Rimshot, 2111 Franklin, Oakl; (510) 444-2266. 6pm-2am. Old-school, deep house, neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop, and dancehall. events Events listings are compiled by Laurie Koh. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit items to the listings.
thursday 10 50th Birthday Party for Daughters of Bilitis Olivia, 434 Brannan; www.glbthistory.org. 6-8pm, $40. This reception honors the founding of lesbian organization Daughters of Bilitis. Original organizers Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon are special guests. Miranda July Screening Room, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission; 978-2787, www.ybca.org. 7:30pm, $5-8. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. John Nichols and Robert McChesney First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin; 255-7296 ext. 253, www.globalexchange.org/getinvolved/bayarea. 7pm, $5-10. The authors of Tragedy and Farce: How the American Media Sell Wars, Spin Elections, and Destroy Democracy speak along with Andrea Buffa of Global Exchange and Paul Jay of Independent World Television. Starhawk and Stoney Burke New College of California, 777 Valencia; 927-1645. 7pm, $3-5. Activists Starhawk and Stoney Burke speak as part of the lecture series "So How'd You Become an Activist?"
Bay Area Dr. Stephen W. Hawking Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakl; 8pm, $35-125. The author of A Brief History of Time discusses his recent theories in his lecture "New Perspectives on the Origin of the Universe."
Benefits 'CoraZONE' Amnesia, 853 Valencia; lifeofpermaculture@yahoo.com. 8pm, $7-13. Bossa Nova band Honey Dew, folk group the Blushing Roulettes, singer Sheah Askins, and others perform to benefit a Permaculture project in Argentina. 'Don't Let My People Die' Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th St; www.dontletmypeopledie.org. 7:30pm, $25-30. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. 'Drop It Like It's Hop' Mr. Smith's, 34 Seventh St; www.hopskotchnetwork.org. 7pm, $10. Enjoy cocktails, DJ music, and prizes. The evening benefits the Hopscotch Network and the Charfassion Orphanage. Joan Chen and Wayne Wang Radisson Miyako Hotel, 1625 Post; www.naatanet.org. 7-9pm, $25. Actress Joan Chen and director Wayne Wang make a special appearance to help the National Asian American Telecommunications Association celebrate 25 years. 'Winter Wonderland' Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink, Justin Herman Plaza, Market at Embarcadero; 387-3684, www.sfcapc.org. 6-10pm, $25-30. This family ice skating event features refreshments and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center.
friday 11 Patricia Isasa Women's Building, 3543 18th St; 431-1180. 7-9pm, donations accepted. In a lecture titled "Surviving the Dirty War," architect Patricia Isasa recounts being kidnapped as a teen in Argentina and her subsequent activism to capture her kidnappers.
Benefits 'Bridging the API Sisterhood' Club Lamia, 3910 Geary; napawf.org. 8pm, $15. Comedian Ali Wong and musician Golda Supernova perform during this celebration of Asian-Pacific Islander women benefitting the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum. 'Rock Against Chevron' StudioZ, 1515 Folsom; 252-7100, www.studioz.tv. 9pm, $8-10. Rock bands The Don'ts, Zero Mass, Sensory Motor, and The Love X Nowhere perform to benefit the people of Ecuador and Amnesty International.
saturday 12 'Adventures In Travel Expo' Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard; www.adventureexpo.com. 10am-6pm, $15 (one child 16 and under free, accompanied by an adult). Scout out adventure trips to destinations around the world. Through Sun/13. ComBots Cup National Robot Fighting Championship Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion, Marina at Laguna; 297-2789, www.combots.net. Noon-11pm, $15-20. Big bad robots go head-to-head to win this robot fighting championship. Through Sun/13. Miranda July Screening Room, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission; 978-2787, www.ybca.org. 7:30pm, $5-8. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. 'Noisy Outlaws' 826 Valencia, 826 Valencia; 642-5778, www.826valencia.org. 4pm, free. Anthology Noisy Outlaws ... features writing by Lemony Snicket, Nick Hornby, Marcel Dzama, and others. Girl band Peach Fuzz (whose members are all 12 years old) performs at the book's launch party, which occurs simultaneously with parties at 826 chapters in other cities.
Bay Area 'Visible and Invisible Drawings: An Evening with Chris Ware and Ira Glass' Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph, Berk; (510) 642-9988. 8pm, $20-32. See 8 Days a Week, page 58.
Benefits 'Big Deal' 934 Brannan; www.visualaid.org. 4pm, $40. Over 600 pieces of art will be on display and for sale to benefit Visual Aid.
sunday 13 'Adventures In Travel Expo' Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard; www.adventureexpo.com. 11am-5pm, $15 (children 16 and under free, accompanied by an adult). See Sat/12. ComBots Cup National Robot Fighting Championship Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion, Marina at Laguna; 297-2789, www.combots.net. Noon-11pm, $15-20. Big bad robots go head-to-head. Through Sun/13. 'Sample Sale: The Huckster's Boutique' El 222 Club, 222 Hyde; tincenterprise@yahoo.com. 5-10pm, free. Enjoy chocolate by SF Chocolate Factory and music by DJs Mister Robinson, Sister Squid, and others. Gustanita, Plum Children's wear, la Bijoutiere, and other clothing designers sell their wares. Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye All Saints Church, 1350 Waller; 863-8688, www.booksmith.com. 7pm, entry with purchase of books by Smith or Kaye at Booksmith (1644 Haight, SF) or at the door. See 8 Days a Week, page 58.
tuesday 15 Kristin Kaye Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246, www.mtbs.com. 7:30pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. James R. Smith Mission Dolores School, 16th St at Church; 750-9986, www.sanfranciscohistory.org. 8pm, free-$5. Author Smith gives a historical presentation on San Francisco based on his book San Francisco's Lost Landmarks.
Benefit 'Yappy Hour' Hotel Monaco, 501 Geary; 822-5566, www.fsfacc.org. 7-9pm, $50. Dog lovers and their furry friends are invited for cocktails and socializing to benefit the Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control. art Art listings are compiled by Sarah Han. Because of space limitations, new art shows are listed the week they open (thereafter, shows are listed on a rotating basis). For information on how to submit listings to this section, see 8 Days a Week. For complete listings go to www.sfbg.com.
museums Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin; 581-3500, www.asianart.org. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm (Thurs, 10am-9pm). $10 ($5 Thurs after 5pm), $7 seniors, $6 for 12 to 17, free for 11 and under. "Fang Zhaoling: A Life in Painting." Paintings by the Hong Kong-based artist. Through Sun/13. "Shadows, Masks and Music: Aspects of the Performing Arts in Asia." Chinese Historical Society of America 965 Clay; 391-1188. Tues-Fri, noon-5pm; Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. $3, $2 seniors and students, $1 for 5 and under. "Remembering C.C. Wang." Works by the Chinese calligrapher and brush painter. Through Dec 19. de Young Museum Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (near Fulton and 10th Ave); 750-3614. Tues-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm (Fri, 9:30am-8:45pm). $10, $7 seniors, $6 youths 13-17 and college students with ID (free first Tues). "Elder Arts 2005." An exhibition celebrating the visual arts of older adults. Through Wed/9. "Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharoah." The inaugural exhibition at the new de Young Museum featuring art created during the reign of the female Egyptian pharaoh. Through Feb 5. Museum of Craft and Folk Art Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 775-0991. Sat, 10am-5pm; Tues-Fri, Sun, 11am-5pm (first Wed, 11am-7pm). Free. "Material Matters: Three Masterful Approaches to Fiber, Wood, and Glass." Works by Karen Hampton, Philip Agee, and Pamina Traylor. Through Nov 27. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 151 Third St; 357-4000. Fri-Tues, 11am-5:45pm; Thurs, 11am-8:45pm. $12.50, $8 seniors, $7 students, free for 12 and under and members (free first Tues; half price Thurs, 6-8:45pm). "2X4 Design Series 3." Books, custom wallpaper, and video by New York design firm 2X4. Through Nov 27. "New Work: Edgar Arceneaux." Selections by the LA artist. Through Nov 27. "Turning Back: A Photographic Journal of Re-exploration." Photographs by Robert Adams. Through Jan 3. "Double Feature: Steve McQueen and Peter Sarkisian." Video works by Steve McQueen and Peter Sarkisian. Nov 10-May 21. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission; 978-ARTS. Sun, Tues-Wed, and Fri-Sun, noon-5pm; Thurs, noon-8pm. $6, $3 seniors, students, and youths, free for members (free first Tues). "The Zine Unbound: Kults, Werewolves and Sarcastic Hippies." Selected artworks from zine editors and contributors from K48, Werewolf Express, and Hot and Cold. Through Dec 30.
galleries ArtWaves 3848 Judah; 254-4579. "Meet the Artists," works by local artists. Sat/12-Sun/13, 2-6pm. California Modern Gallery 1035 Market; 716-8661. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. "Abstract '05," works by Mikolai Antanassov, Ray Buffalo, Sidnea Damico, Rene Fressola, Pierre Guettier, Mike Puccio, and Stela Mandel (reception Fri/11, 6-9pm). Nov 11-26. Istituto Italiano di Cultura 425 Washington; 788-7142. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Emilio Vedova (reception Wed/9, 6:30pm). Nov 9-Jan 5. John Pence Gallery 750 Post; 441-1138. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. Recent oil paintings by Travis Schlaht (reception Thurs/10, 6-8pm). Nov 10-Dec 10. Limn Gallery 292 Townsend; 977-1300. Wed-Sat, 11am-5:30pm; Sun, 9am-3pm. "Testing," works by Jaq Chartier; "Signal Drift," works by Sid Garrison (reception Sat/12, 4-6pm). Nov 12-Jan 7. Minnie Wilde 3266 21st St; 642-9453. "Oh You Pretty Things," new paintings and other works by Fawn Gehweiler (reception Thurs/10, 6-8pm). Nov 10-Dec 30. Park Chow 1240 Ninth St; 665-9912. Mon-Thurs, 11am-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-11pm; Sun, 10am-10:30pm. New work by Jeanne Lydon. Nov 11-Jan 11. Playspace Gallery California College of the Arts, 1111 Eighth St, second fl; 551-9213, www.cca.edu. Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. "Room Temp," an exhibition in conjunction with YBCA's "Zine Unbound" exhibit. Through Sat/12. "Lock-in," various works (reception Tues/15, 6-9pm; closing reception Nov 19, 6-9pm). Nov 15-19. Root Division Gallery 3175 17th St; 863-7668. Sat-Sun, noon-6pm. "Octopus," works by various artists. Sat/12, 8-11pm. San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery at City Hall City Hall, lower level, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl; 554-6080, www.sfacgallery.org. Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat, noon-4pm. "Crude Reflections: Chevron Texaco's Rainforest Legacy," an exhibit documenting the impact of oil pollution in Ecuador's rainforest; "Facing Fear," a portrait series by Jules Greenberg (reception Wed/16, 5:30-7:30pm). Nov 9-Dec 30. Space Gallery 1141 Polk; 377-3325. "Introspection: Public vs Private," works by emerging Bay Area photographers (reception Fri/11, 7-11pm; closing reception Nov 18, 7-11pm). Nov 11-18. Tinhorn Press and Gallery 511 Laguna; 621-1292, www.tinhorngallery.com. Wed-Sun, 11:30am-7pm. "He Remembereth That We Are Dust," drawings, works on paper, and installations by Grady and Riley McFerrin (reception Fri/11, 5:30-8:30pm). Nov 11-Jan 8. Tranzlux Productions 658 Capp, Ste 1; 647-2031. Daily, 10am-11pm. "Fish&More," works on paper by Andrei Makarevich. Nov 12-30. Le Trianon Gallery 855 Sansome, Ste 101; 544-0780, www.letrianongallery.com. "A Series of Water Colors," works by Carolyn Bowman (reception Thurs/10, 5-8pm). Nov 10-24.
Bay Area Alameda Historical Museum Gallery 2324 Alameda, Alameda, (510) 521-1233. Wed-Fri, 1-4pm; Sat, 11am-4pm; Sun, 1:30-4pm. "The Art of the Everyday Intimate," works that address the essence of our everyday lives (reception Sat/12, 1-3pm). Nov 12-Dec 10. Boontling Gallery 4224 Telegraph, Oakl; (707) 980-1060. Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "The Neighborhood Show," works by 11 Oakland artists (reception Fri/11, 7:30-10pm). Nov 11-Dec 4. See 8 Days a Week, page 58. Cricket Engine Gallery 499 Embarcadero, Bldg No. 3, Oakl; (510) 835-1920. Call for hours. "Pink Week Show," works by various artists including John Atura, Chanda Beck, Brian Ganglehoff, Robin Kibby, Andy Phares, Ron Sargent, and Lexa Walsh (reception Fri/11, 6-9pm). Nov 11-20. Fourth Street Studio 1717D Fourth St, Berk; (510) 527-0600. Daily, 10am-6pm. "Lost and Found: A Tribute to Animal Rescue," oil, watercolors, and mixed-media works by Debbie Claussen. Sat/12, 7-9pm. Oliver Art Center California College of the Arts, 5212 Broadway, Oakl. (510) 594-3754. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. "Aesthetics of Ecology: Occupying Space for Sustainable Living," works with an emphasis on sustainable living. Nov 16-Dec 8. San Pablo Arts Gallery San Pablo Civic Center, 13831 San Pablo, San Pablo; (510) 836-2663. Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. "Choice of Colors," paintings and mixed media by Bill Dallas, Orlonda Uffre, Shawn Weedon, and Hershell West (reception Sat/12, 1-3pm). Nov 12-Jan 15.
Ongoing aLittleDisplay 64 Rondel Pl; 861-2676. "Dreamblankets," a textile sound installation by Jacqueline Gordon. Through Dec 3. Andrea Schwartz Gallery 525 Second St; 495-2090. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. "Recognition," works by Philip Buller. Through Nov 18. Bonnafont Gallery 946A Greenwich; 431-7546. Tues-Sun, 1-5pm, and by appt. Works by Robert Stork (closing reception Nov 20, 2-5pm). Through Nov 20. Braunstein/Quay 430 Clementina; 278-9850. Tues-Sat, 11am-5:30pm. Bronzes by Peter Voulkos. Through Sat/12. Crown Point Press 20 Hawthorne; 974-6273. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "The Figure 1989-2005," works by Nathan Oliveira; five new etchings by Wilson Shieh. Through Nov 19. diPietro Todd 2239 Fillmore; 674-4366. Tues-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. "Divine Dakinis," large paintings Sharon Virtue (reception Thurs/10, 7-10pm). Through Jan 6. Gallery 405 2111 Mission, Ste 405; 786-5175. "Recent Works," works by Sidnea D'Amico, Paule Dubois Dupuis, and Matthew Frederick. Through Thurs/10. Gallery of Urban Art 1266 66th St, Emeryville; (510) 596-0020, ext 197, info@thegalleryofurbanart.com. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-4pm. "Counterintuitive," prints by Jay Chadwick Johnson. Through Sat/12. Gallery One Embarcadero Center, lobby level, Ste 1EC; 772-9008. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. "The Jerry Garcia Art Exhibit Tour 2004-2005," works by Garcia. Through Nov 24. Gallery Paule Anglim 14 Geary; 433-2710. Tues-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. Works by Bruce Conner. Through Nov 19. Giant Robot 622 Shrader; 876-GRSF. "The New Naturalists," works by Carson Ellis, Brook Caballero, and Kelly Lynn Jones. Through Nov 16. Hotel Triton 342 Grant; 394-0500. Call for hours. Works by ARTworkSF artists. Through Wed/9. Jack Hanley Gallery 389 Valencia; 395 Valencia; 522-1623. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. "In the Country of Uncles," works by Simon Evans; "Everything I Know About Sharks," works by Ed Loftus. Through Sun/13. Jenkins Johnson Gallery 464 Sutter; 677-0770. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. "Majestic Still Life," works by Sherrie Wolf. Through Nov 30. Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California; 292-1233. Mon-Fri, 6:30am-10pm; Sat-Sun, 7am-7pm. "Scripture As Art: Calligraphy in the Three Faiths of Abraham," works by Neil Yerman, Mohamed Zakariya, and Karen Gorst. Through Dec 31. John Berggruen Gallery 228 Grant; 781-4629. Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am-5pm. "A Cautionary Tale," new sculptures and drawings by Kiki Smith. Through Dec 22. Low Gallery 487 14th St; 522-4057. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm. "Contrast," works by Tiffany Bozic, Jeremy Fish, Mike Fiant, and Mat O'Brien. Through Nov 20. Luggage Store Gallery 1007 Market; 255-5971. Daily, noon-5pm, and by appt. "Writing Letters," works by Joe Amhrein, Tauba Auerbach, and Steve Powers. Through Nov 30. See Critic's Choice. Market Street Kiosks along Market Street between Van Ness and Embarcadero; www.sfgov.org/sfac/pubart. "Now Playing!," large posters by Kamau Patton. Through Thurs/10. Michael Martin 101 Townsend, Ste 207; 543-1550. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm. New paintings by Henry Jackson (reception Wed/9, 5:30-8pm). Through Dec 16. Modernism 685 Market; 541-0461. Tues-Sat, 10am-5:30pm. New paintings by Gottfried Helnwein. Through Jan 14. Modernpast Gallery 675 Chenery; 333-9007. By appt only. "Birthday Suits: A Series in Time 1974-2005," photographs by Lucy Hilmer. Through Nov 16. Newmark Gallery 251 Post, No. 412; 392-3692. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm, and by appt. "Memory Filter," recent paintings by Jerzy Kolacz. Through Nov 19. Painted Bird 1201 A Guerrero; 401-7027. "The Beasts of Transgression," works by Bert Bergen. Through Nov 16. Polarity Post Production 69 Green; 673-3080. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. "Objection Overruled!" various works in styles including dadaism, representational abstraction, and pop art. Through Jan 14. Rite Spot 2099 Folsom; 552-6066. "Strange Art for Strange People," paintings, prints, drawings, comic book sketches, and more by Emily the Strange artists Rob Reger, Buzz Parker, Grace Fontaine, and Brian Brooks. Through Dec 3. Shooting Gallery 839 Larkin; 931-8035, www.shootinggallerysf.com. Tues-Sun, noon-7pm. "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse," works by Robert Williams, Eric Kroll, Charles Kraft, and Winston Smith. Through Dec 4. Student Center Art Gallery San Francisco State University, Cesar Chavez Student Union, 1650 Holloway; 338-2580. Mon-Wed, 10am-6pm; Thurs-Fri, 10am-3pm. "A Journey Beyond: Laos and Cambodia," recent photographs by Robert Camyre. Through Thurs/10. Toomey-Tourell Fine Art 49 Geary; 989-6444. Tues-Fri, 11am-5:30pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. Works by Jeffrey Long. Through Dec 15. Wattis Institute of Contemporary Arts 1111 Eighth St; 551-9210. Tues and Thurs, 11am-7pm; Wed, Fri-Sat, 11am-6pm. "General Ideas: Rethinking Conceptual Art 1987-2005," works by Francis Alÿs, Jennifer Bornstein, Carol Bove, Adam Chodzko, and others. Through Sun/13.
Bay Area 33 Grand 33 Grand, Oakl; www.33grand.com. Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. "Spatial Oddities," new work by Susan Higo, Meadow Presley, Lucrecia Troncoso, and Tara Tucker. Through Sun/13. Back to the Picture/Latin American Gallery 934 Valencia; 826-2321. Call for hours. "5th Day of the Dead Art Exhibit," works by Juan Fuentes, Patricia Rodriguez, Alexandra Blum, Carlos Cartagena, and others. Through Nov 18. Bedford Gallery Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic, Walnut Creek; (925) 295-1417. Tues-Sun, noon-5pm (also Thurs-Sat, 6-8pm), $2-3. "Local Voice: Defining Community Through Air," a juried exhibition featuring works by Contra Costa artists. Through Sun/13. Cecile Moochnek 1809D Fourth St, Berk; (510) 549-1018. Wed-Sun, noon-5pm. "Seamarks," with Carol Dalton. Through Sun/13. Gallery 555 555 City Center, 12th St and Clay, Oakl; (510) 238-2200. Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm (third Thurs, until 8pm). "Up/Down/Around," works by Bean Finneran. Through Fri/11. John F. Kennedy University Arts and Consciousness Gallery Berkeley Business Center, 2956 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 649-0499. Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm. "Signs of Life," works by Corey Hitchcock. Through Fri/11. Mills College Art Museum 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 430-2164. Tues and Thurs-Sat, 11am-4pm; Wed, 11am-7:30pm; Sun, noon-4pm. "Jacob El Hanani: Drawings from 1978-2005," a selection of Jewish manuscripts from Morocco on loan from the Judah L. Magnes Museum (reception Wed/9, 6-7:30pm). Through Dec 11. National Institute for Art and Disabilities 551 23rd St, Richmond; (510) 620-0290. Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm, and by appt. "Bijoux," works by members of NIAD and the Northern California Bead Society. Through Nov 18. North Berkeley Frame and Gallery 1744 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 549-0428. Tues-Fri, 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 10am-4:30pm. New works by Andrea Voinot. Through Dec 24. Oakland Art Gallery 199 Kahn's Alley, Broadway and 14th St, Oakl; (510) 637-0395. Wed-Thurs, 11am-6pm; Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, noon-4pm. "Playful Poetics," a group show on the psychology and structure of toys. Through Nov 19. Oakland Museum of California at City Center Sculpture Court, 1111 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 238-6836. Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm (third Thurs, 8pm). "Dream Houses," works by Randy Dixon. Through Nov 16. San Marco Gallery Dominican University of California, Alemany Library, San Rafael; (415) 485-3251. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 2-5pm. New paintings by Edythe Bresnahan. Through Dec 10. Scriptum-Schurman Gallery 1659 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 524-0623. Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 11am-3pm. "Trees: A Favorite Subject in Japanese Art," works by Hoshi, Saito, Tanaka, Hasui, and Sekino. Through Dec 31. Trax Gallery 1812 Fifth St, Berk; (510) 540-8729. Wed-Sun, noon-5:30pm, and by appt. Wood fired porcelain by Mary Roehm. Through Dec 1. Traywick 1316 10th St, Berk; (510) 527-1214. Wed-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat, 10am-5pm, and by appt. "Center of Gravity," works by Linda Mieko Allen; recent work by Stas Orlovski. Through Sat/12. stage Stage listings are compiled by Laurie Koh and Cheryl Eddy. Performance times may change; call venues to confirm. Reviewers are Robert Avila, Rita Felciano, Deborah Giattina, Karen McKevitt, and Lara Shalson. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit items to the listings.
theater The Blue Room Noh Space, 2840 Mariposa; 420-6688, www.ticketweb.com. $25. Opens Thurs/10, 8pm. Runs Thurs-Sat, 8pm. Through Dec 3. Ashland Pacific Productions presents David Hare's erotic drama. Corteo Grand Chapiteau, SBC Park parking lot; 1-800-678-5440, www.cirquedusoleil.com. $31.50-89. Opens Fri/11, 8pm. Runs Tues-Sat, 8pm (also Thurs-Sat, 4pm, but no matinees Fri/11-Sat/12 or Nov 17); Sun, 1 and 5pm. Through Dec 18. Cirque du Soleil performs its latest touring show. The Hopper Collection Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 441-8822, www.magictheatre.org. $20-50. Previews Sat/12 and Nov 15-18, 8:30pm; Sun/13, 7pm. Opens Nov 19, 8:30pm. Runs Tues-Sat, 8:30pm (no show Nov 24); Sun, 2:30pm. Through Dec 11. Magic Theatre performs the world premiere of Max Smart's postmodern look at relationships. House of Blue Leaves Actors Theatre of San Francisco, Main Stage, 533 Sutter; 296-9179, www.ticketweb.com. $10-40. Opens Fri/11, 8pm. Runs Thurs-Sat, 8pm (no show Nov 24); Sun, 7pm. Through Dec 17. Actors Theatre of San Francisco performs John Guare's black comedy about being obsessed with fame and celebrity. Ice Castle Project Artaud Theatre, 450 Florida; 665-2276. $12-25. Opens Fri/11, 7pm. Runs Fri, 7pm (also Nov 25, 2pm); Sat-Sun, 2pm. Through Dec 4. AcroSports City Circus (featuring performers age 10-16) presents their new "theatrical circus spectacle," about a group of friends who are transported to a magical ice kingdom. Irving Berlin's White Christmas Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market; 512-7770, www.ticketmaster.com. $40-85. Previews Wed/9-Sat/12, 8pm (also Thurs/10 and Sat/12, 2pm). Opens Tues/15, 8pm. Runs Wed-Sat, Nov 29, Dec 6, 20, and 26-27, 8pm (no show Nov 24; no 8pm show Dec 28; additional shows Wed, Sat, Dec 22, and Dec 26-27, 2pm; no 2pm show Dec 31); Sun, 2pm (also Nov 27 and Dec 18, 7:30pm; no shows Dec 25). Through Dec 31. The holiday musical returns. Prelude to a Kiss SF Playhouse, 536 Sutter; 677-9596, www.ticketweb.com. $18-60. Previews Thurs/10-Fri/11, 8pm. Opens Sat/12, 8pm. Runs Wed-Sat, 8pm (also Sat, 3pm). Through Dec 17. SF Playhouse performs Craig Lucas's romantic drama. 'ReOrient 2005: Seventh Annual Festival of Short Plays' Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 626-4061, www.goldenthread.org. $10-30. Opens Sat/12, 8pm. Runs Sun/13, Nov 16-19, 25-26, Nov 30-Dec 3, 8pm; Nov 20, 27, Dec 4, 7pm. Through Dec 4. Golden Thread Productions presents their annual fest of new short plays exploring the Middle East.
Bay Area Brundibár and Comedy on the Bridge Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison, Berk; (510) 647-2949, www.berkeleyrep.org. $15-64. Previews Fri/11-Sat/12, 8pm; Sun/13, 7pm; Tues/15, 7:30pm. Opens Nov 16, 8pm. Runs Tues and Thurs, 7:30pm (also Thurs, 2pm; no matinee Dec 8; no show Nov 24); Wed and Sun, 7pm (also Sun, 2pm; no shows Dec 25); Fri-Sat, 8pm (also Sat, 2pm; no matinee Dec 3; Dec 24, shows at noon and 5pm). Through Dec 28. Berkeley Repertory Theatre performs two collaborations by Tony Kushner and Maurice Sendak. Marius Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison, Berk; (510) 843-4822, www.auroratheatre.org. $28-45. Previews Fri/11-Sat/12 and Nov 16, 8pm; Sun/13, 2pm. Opens Nov 17, 8pm. Runs Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2 and 7pm. Through Dec 18. Aurora Theatre Company performs the first new English translation of Marcel Pagnol's Marius in over 70 years. Splittin' the Raft Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller, Mill Valley; (415) 388-5208, www.marintheatre.org. $29-47 (Tues, excluding opening night, pay what you can). Previews Thurs/10-Sat/12, 8pm; Sun/13, 2 and 7pm. Opens Tues/15, 8pm. Runs Tues, Thurs-Sat, 8pm (also Nov 19, 26, and Dec 10, 2pm; Dec 1, 1pm); Wed, 7:30pm (also Nov 23, 1pm); Sun, 2 and 7pm. Through Dec 11. Marin Theatre Company performs Scott Kaiser's drama about race relations, seen as a stylized study of the story of Huck Finn and Jim.
Ongoing *The Ballad of Pancho and Lucy Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-3311, www.theintersection.org. $9-15. Thurs-Sun and Nov 21, 8pm. Through Nov 21. The denizens of storied Mission District bars claim the colorful lives of a pair of local banditos as their own, writing themselves one after another into the larger-than-life story of Pancho Pistolas and Lucy One-Eye. Campo Santo and playwright-director Octavio Solis draw on a real late-1980s crime spree by a Mission District Bonnie and Clyde for this clever, stylish, and devilishly fun late-night bar crawl through local lore. Reporter Matt Stryker (Jim Sanchez), on the trail of the notorious couple, hopes he'll meet his scoop hanging out in the seedy bars they target but instead gets an earful of skinny from the regulars (hilarious stories, punctuated with song, delivered by a powerhouse cast including Catherine Castellanos, Donald E. Lacy, Jr., Delia MacDougall, Dena Martinez, and Danny Wolohan). Led from bar to bar, and from Shirley Temples down into his cups, Stryker's own persona finally reveals itself as other than it seems. Solis's playful conceit – sharply choreographed by codirector Erika Schuch on James Faerron's lovingly detailed, atmospheric set and accompanied by a trio rendering composer Beth Custer's cool original score – jibes beautifully with his theme as adopted folk heroes Pancho and Lucy become the get-away vehicles for a general "reality" prison-break and the mildest barfly's claim to conscious historical agency, making Ballad a terrifically entertaining evening of sly subtlety and grace. (Avila) Banyan New Langton Arts Theater, 1246 Folsom; 1-800-838-3006, www.asianamericantheater.org. $8-20. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 7pm. Through Nov 20. Asian American Theater Company performs the world premiere of Jeannie Barroga's Pinay spin on The Wizard of Oz. Beyond Therapy Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter; 433-1226, www.jeanshelton.com. $20-25. Thurs-Sat, 8pm. Open-ended. The Shelton Theater presents Christopher Durang's comedy about therapists and their patients. California Palm Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter; 1-800-838-3006, www.sheltontheater.com. $20. Extended run: Thurs/10-Sat/12, 8pm. In Michael Struthers's sitcom-like homage to small-town America, the employees of a car dealership in fictitious Hamilton City, Calif. are plunged into a sales contest by a manipulative new owner (a sultry Maggie Grant) from Los Angeles. The losers receive unemployment checks, and the winner – whoo hoo – gets to sell Pollocks in her Tinsletown gallery. But the contest threatens more than jobs. The smarmy Jake (Eric Fraisher Hayes) and naïve but kind Jason (Kevin Tierney), coworkers and brothers, try to cope with their mother's death, while Jason's fiancée Sarah (a likeable but self-conscious Grace Lee) realizes her ambitions stretch beyond city limits. Under Virginia Abascal's capable direction, the play is at times very funny, but degenerates into clichéd plot points painfully twisted into resolutions. (A character shouldn't have to explain, for the audience's sake, exactly how another character screwed him over.) But Hayes and Tierney, along with Stu Klitsner as a con artist- salesman, turn in terrific performances that overcome these flaws. (McKevitt) *Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Geary Theater, 415 Geary; 749-2228, www.act-sf.org. $12-76. Wed/9-Sat/12, 8pm (also Wed/9 and Sat/12, 2pm); Sun/13, 2pm. American Conservatory Theater presents Tennessee Williams' powerhouse drama, featuring a sharp and vibrant performance by core company member René Augesen as Maggie, the proverbial cat fighting to stay atop a disintegrating marriage and a scheming pair of in-laws. The marriage suffers from the unspoken presence of a dead man – her husband's former college football comrade, whose intense friendship now plagues Brick (Michael James Reed) with guilt and repressed longing. Having retreated into the bottle with antipathy toward his wife, Brick sits passively by as his brother (Rod Gnapp) and sister-in-law (Anne Darragh) maneuver to take over the huge Mississippi estate of his self-made father, the dying yet larger-than-life Big Daddy (a powerful and graceful Jack Willis), for whose 65th birthday all the family have gathered. Director Israel Hicks's use of the 1974 version – revised by Williams in line with his original conception before the changes that preceded 1954's successful Broadway premiere – more than ever underscores Maggie's triumphant vitality in the face of Brick's "charm of the defeated." Although a fine cast doesn't prevent a certain mechanical aspect around the edges of this albeit smooth production, and the smoldering dynamic between Brick and Maggie takes probably too long to begin to work, the play's unstoppable momentum sweeps forward like the storm in the final act to beat insistingly at the door. (Avila) Crucifixion New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness; 861-8972, www.nctcsf.org. $20-38. Extended run: Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Through Nov 20. Three Jesuit priests, two TV producers, one male escort, and a Bay Area weatherman don't walk into a bar. And their relationship to one another, for all the satiric humor in Terrence McNally's new play, is no joke either. But they, and several other characters besides, do all inhabit the same semi-abstract space -- brightly lit, monochromatic room in immaculate white, ordered by a series of horizontal and vertical lines -- promising some definite point to the intersection of stories crisscrossing several years and three cities. (Namely a reason for the brutal murder we witness at the outset.) Unfortunately, that point remains at once obvious and frustratingly out of reach as Crucifixion devotes unequal attention to the network of (almost) entirely gay characters around Father Giraud (Colin Stuart) and his murder victim, the obnoxious producer and rather indignant corpse Don Capps (Scott Cox). Developed at New Conservatory Theatre Center, and tailored to the talented but often under-utilized 11-member cast, the world premiere of Crucifixion's single act contains a number of engaging moments confidently helmed by NCTC artistic director Ed Decker, but its pointed assault on dogmatic power and repression still seems overwhelming preoccupied with drawing together into a coherent drama. (Avila) The Drug Diaries Dark Room Theatre, 2263 Mission; 517-3581, www.darkroomsf.com. $13. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Through Nov 26. Tech Slave Productions presents this performance subtitled "from those that barely remember." The False Servant, or the Business of Love Exit on Taylor, 277 Taylor; 386-2373, theatreabydos@aol.com. $18-25. Fri-Sat, 8pm (no shows Nov 25-26). Through Dec 17. Abydos Theater performs Ann and George Crowe's new translation-adaptation of the Pierre Marivaux comedy. *'Fury Factory' Traveling Jewish Theatre, 470 Florida; 1-866-GOT-FURY, www.foolsfury.org. $10. Thurs-Sun, 7 and 9pm (works in development run Tues-Wed, 8pm). Through Nov 20. San Francisco-based experimental theater company FoolsFURY hosts a festival of exciting new works by theater ensembles from across the country. Four main productions are offered in repertory, and one can easily enjoy two one-hour performances per night. FoolsFURY's own contribution, The Strange Case of the Jenson Files, is a tightly woven corporate office drama where the mysterious workings of the powerful executives "back there" send teams of file clerks into existential crises about the hidden meanings behind the files that pass through their hands. With each performer playing three different characters from three parallel divisions, the action can be confusing at times, but the ensemble work in this fast-paced performance is so pleasing to watch, the physicalization and movement so finely tuned, that it almost doesn't matter. Great sound design rounds out the effect. New York and San Francisco-based ensemble Banana Bag and Bodice add their newest work to the mix: The Sewers, a haunting piece in which the entire world consists of three people living inside a "play show." While the script tends toward familiar experimental territory – full of self-reference by a playwright whose text never manages to fully control the characters – powerful performances and arresting visual design, including hand-held lighting controlled by the performers on stage, produce a captivating theatrical experience. Also in repertory are Mugwumpin's Symphony of Frogs and Under The Table Theatre's SOLO: a Two-Person Show. (Shalson) Good Luck With It Marsh, 1062 Valencia; 1-800-838-3006, www.themarsh.org. $15-22. Sat, 8:30pm; Sun, 7pm. Through Dec 3. Comedian Will Franken performs his new solo satire. Killing My Lobster: Nothing Is Original Thick House Theatre, 1695 18th St; 558-7721, www.killingmylobster.com. $12-17 (Sat, 10pm, pay what you can). Thurs-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 7:30 and 10pm; Sun, 7pm. Through Nov 20. In 1991 Paul Hewson, a.k.a. Bono, a.k.a. the Fly, crooned "every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief," but even then the lyric was hardly a revelation – after all, even Shakespeare was accused of stealing. Today, even as we download mash-ups and flip through the collaged pages of Found magazine, we ironically engage in heated discussions of intellectual property and copyright issues. One way an artist can avoid accusations of thievery is to announce, like sketch comedy group Killing My Lobster does, that nothing is original. This series of skits is based on quotidian miscellany like newspaper clippings, Internet Movie Database facts, MySpace profiles, kids' drawings, and Valpak ads. The challenge for artist-thieves is to create something that may be linked to the original but can still stand alone as art. The Lobsters achieve this about half the time – the funniest sketches include Civil War-era lovers exchanging letters and a Boy Scout's letter of apology. Under Jon Wolanske's incisive direction, the sketches, with source material and location "footnoted" on a projection screen, are linked by DJ Ross Hogg's samplings and an absurd story of a killer snowman. After all, some of the best stories are ones you just can't make up.(McKevitt) Matt and Ben Off-Market Theater, 965 Mission; 771-4806, www.unidentifiedsf.org. $20-25. Thurs-Sat, 8pm (also Sat, 10pm). Through Dec 3. The Unidentified Theatre Company presents Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers' loving little off-Broadway spoof of god-given talent and male friendship, a cross-gender-cast hit of 2003. The premise is something like a particularly revealing episode of Inside the Actors' Studio, if by studio we mean a slovenly bachelor pad (an aptly unimaginative slacker's nest conjured by set designer Cat Stevans), and by actors we mean Matt Damon (Sarah Mitchell) and Ben Affleck (Jennifer Dean) in their pre-stardom, post-School Ties period of delayed adolescence. The best friends are sort of hard at work on a screenplay adaptation of Catcher in the Rye (doubting and ambitious Matt, the clever one, is also pursuing his acting career on the sly from bigger, handsomer, ingenuous pal Ben) when a script falls from the sky, or anyway ceiling, with the title Good Will Hunting and (dude, check it out) their names on the byline! Even those not necessarily interested in these Hollywood lugs might anticipate some juicy opportunities for cultural satire, but there the results are surprisingly spotty and rather weak – although the performances from Dean and Mitchell are sharp and amusing in this hour-long piece ably directed by Christopher Jenkins. (Avila) Menopause the Musical Theatre 39 at Pier 39, Two Beach St; 433-3939, www.menopausethemusical.com. $46.50. Tues-Sat, 8pm (also Wed, 2pm and Sat, 4pm); Sun, 2pm. Open-ended. Jeanie Linders's musical comedy celebrates women who are facing "the change." Miss Liberty Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson; 978-2787, www.42ndstmoon.org. $20-38. Wed/9, 7pm; Thurs/10-Fri/11, 8pm; Sat/12, 6pm; Sun/13, 3pm. 42nd Street Moon performs a staged concert of Irving Berlin's musical. Missives Theatre Rhinoceros, 2926 16th St; 861-5079, www.therhino.org. $15-25. Wed-Sat, 8pm (no show Nov 24); Sun, 3pm. Through Nov 26. Theatre Rhinoceros presents the world premiere of San Francisco playwright Garret Jon Groenveld's epistolary comedy-drama about an African American straight woman (Dawn-Elin Fraser) and a white gay man (Kevin Crook) who strike up an intense friendship entirely via letters slipped under their neighboring doors. Midway between the open-ended anonymity of e-mail and the too-tangible definition of a face-to-face relationship, Ben and Lia's lovingly personalized, handwritten missives (which form the bulk of the narrative) act as the much-needed space in which each can, in a sense, rewrite themselves anew – even as they share the trials of modern life, including the intimate details of new and broken relationships, Ben especially maintains a certain mysterious distance. Groenveld underscores the ambiguity by working in the star of Ben and Lia's favorite soap, Trixie Evans (Alexandra Creighton). Moreover, we sense something risky in all this from the outset: Ben is an officially "missing person" when the play begins. Willful self-invention indeed takes a sinister turn as someone else's far-less friendly fantasy life starts showing up unbidden on postcards outside Ben's door. Still, the play, directed by Tracy Ward, seems unsure of what questions it wants to ask through all this, while its humor and pathos can alternately fall flat or sit awkwardly together. Not unlike the evolving identities of its central characters, Missives can seem a promising construct that's still trying to decide what it's about. (Avila) *Not a Genuine Black Man Marsh, 1062 Valencia; 826-5750. $15-22. Extended run: Thurs-Fri, 8:30pm; Sat, 5pm. Through Nov 19. What, the unapologetically middle-class Brian Copeland asks, is the real meaning behind the phrase "a genuine black man"? By way of an answer, the stand-up comic and KGO radio host offers up a simultaneously funny and disarmingly frank story about growing up African American in the racist suburb that was San Leandro in the early 1970s. Letting his narrative bounce back and forth between his boyhood memories and a period of depression that overtook him as a parent in 1999 – and interlacing the autobiography with verbatim utterances from both sides of the fight his family joined to desegregate the city – Copeland brings admirable chops as a comedian to bear on some difficult and disturbing, if ultimately hopeful, material. (Avila) 'One4All: Asian American Theatre Festival' Jon Sims Center for the Performing Arts, 1519 Mission; 554-0402, www.jonsimsctr.org. $10-15. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Through Nov 26. This week's plays in this showcase of Asian American theater are Mishima Speaks to Beauty, by Christopher Chen and In the Dark, by Viet Nguyen. Phaedra Climate Theater, 285 Ninth St; 621-1503, www.horrorunspeakable.com. $10. Thurs-Sat, 8pm. Through Nov 19. No Nude Men Productions performs Racine's version of the myth, set in 19th-century Europe. *Phaedra Last Planet Theatre, 351 Turk; 440-3505, www.lastplanettheatre.com. $10-18. Thurs/10-Sat/12, 8pm; Sun/13, 2pm. Unconscionable corporate power, dynastic succession, the rivalry of a father and son, the waste-laying greed and lust of the powerful – when it's not oozing onto the front page, the traditions of Greek tragedy are reliably upheld by the sober columns of the business section. Accordingly, Last Planet Theatre's production of Phaedra bypasses the usual flirtation with antiquity to embrace the full-blooded modernist nightmare of American playwright Matthew Maguire. In Maguire's contemporary rendering of the Hippolytus myth, enough sex and power to make Henry Kissinger blush are running rampant through the labyrinthine mansion of a ruthless corporate mogul, whose second wife has fallen desperately in love with his bastard son and heir. Even without reference to Euripides – or that hefty line of playwrights subsequently drawn to the story of the lustful stepmother – one assumes it will not end well. But Maguire's modernist treatment (a response to Racine's classic version, in fact) brings out much that is unexpected too, vibrantly and compellingly refashioning the tragedy for a capitalist age. Last Planet artistic director John Wilkins and his sharp, intelligent cast have plenty of fun with the details of this rollicking, if slightly rocky, production. (Avila) Porcelain Exit Stage Left, 156 Eddy; 675-5995, www.crowdedfire.org. $18-30. Fri-Sat, 8pm (no shows Nov 25-26). Through Dec 17. Crowded Fire Theater company performs Chay Yew's drama about a young gay man's crime of passion. Pvt. Wars Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter; 433-1226, www.jeanshelton.com. $25. Thurs-Sat, 8pm. Through Nov 19. Shelton Theater performs James McClure's comedy about three men, all of whom are involved in "private wars" with themselves. Romeo and Juliet: A Contemporary Adaptation Off-Market Theater, 965 Mission; 338-2467, www.ticketweb.com. $8-12. Thurs-Fri and Sat/12, 7pm; Nov 19, 2pm; Sun, 2pm. Through Nov 20. San Francisco State University students and alumni perform Roy Conboy's fresh take on Shakespeare's classic. Shocktoberfest 2005: Sissies Stay Home! Hypnodrome, 575 Tenth St; 248-1900, www.hypnodrome.com. $18-69. Thurs/10-Sat/12, 8pm; Sun/13, 7:30pm. If you didn't get your fill this Halloween, or if you just have a penchant for that particular combination of scary-silly-sexy that goes with any good cult horror phenomenon, then Thrillpeddlers' sixth annual "pageant of terror and titillation" might be just what you're looking for. Reanimating the popular early-20th century Grand Guignol, the five short vignettes presented here run the gamut from bloodless, psychological spine-tingler to blood-spurting horror-spoof, culminating with a haunted house thrill-ride that plunges the audience into complete darkness while glowing spirits fly through the space. Director Russell Blackwood's dramatic delivery of a 19th-century limerick bemoaning the English practice of schoolboy flagellation is one highlight; and Mary Knoll's spot-on performances as a realtor trying to sell a house after a grisly crime – and as an offensive wine-maker trying to marry off her disabled daughter to the son of a bottle-maker – will leave you delightfully nervous, uncomfortable, and laughing all at once. (Shalson) There Be Monsters! Exit Cafe, 156 Eddy; 673-3847, www.sffringe.org. $10-20. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Through Nov 19. At the moment, Exit Cafe is haunted by the frankly strange intensity of performer-playwright Dan Carbone and a trunkful of inanimate objects possessed by his fervid imagination. Carbone has been offering admittance to his modest little universe since 1995, and there's no denying the carefully crafted nature of these quietly outlandish vignettes (directed with loving attention by Joseph Graham), or the fiercely offbeat talent behind their secret stories, private little songs that must be sung, pussyfooting choreography, slide projections, and (with Malcolm Sherwood and Eliza Perkins) choice sound cues. Most of the promised menagerie in There Be Monsters! either gets drawn from the mysterious trunk at the foot of the stage (Wolf Baby, for instance) or walks through the door, like special guest Cow Man (John Bauman) – a surprisingly expressive figure in a plastic novelty head and flesh-colored unitard. If There Be Monsters! can create its own special monotony, there come fairly regularly and full-bore some gloriously off-key moments that match words and images in a heightened, koanlike banality. (Avila) *Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason, Sixth Flr; (510) 326-8197, www.theatreq.org. Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 7pm. Through Nov 20. Theater Q, the Chicago-born theater company that has more recently been staging gay and lesbian-themed theater in the greater Bay Area, makes its San Francisco debut with a sharp and funny production of New York playwright Peter Ackerman's successful off-Broadway sex farce. It begins with an intimately delivered epithet, in the heat of passion, after an otherwise perfect night out in Manhattan for Nancy (Sally Clawson) and boyfriend Ben (David Neufeld). The shock of it leads its recipient, Ben, to unleash a few repressed impulses of his own as the couple pause in lovemaking to discuss the matter – a sort of Russian doll effect that only gets worse as the night goes on. Sally soon arrives at friend Grace's apartment, where Grace (Darcy Brown-Martin) is carrying on what she'd like to be a torrid affair with a hit man, Gene (Robert Anthony Peters), who'd rather settle into something steady and clean and intellectually stimulating with his first college-educated girlfriend. That dynamic snowballs too – it's a veritable cascade of Russian snowballs, scooping up Grace's therapist, Mark (Chris Yule), and his geriatric boyfriend, Mr. Abramson (Remi Barron), along the way. Bobby Weinapple's astute direction draws rich comic performances from a skillful and charming cast in this consistently witty, if somewhat predictable, diversion. (Avila) *The Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey, and Dean Post Street Theatre, 450 Post; 771-6900, www.ticketmaster.com. $37-69. Tues-Sat, 8pm (also Sat, 3pm); Sun, 3pm. Open-ended. You know you've made it when God is your warm-up act. And while it may be little more than a convenient, tossed-off premise, God (voice of the late Buddy Hackett) recalling the Rat Pack from their heavenly lounge to play one last gig has about the right ring of latter-day hokeyness and chutzpah to it. If it sounds cheesy, as soon as the sizzling band strikes up the first tune and Frank (Tom Tiratto), Sammy (Louie Velez), and Dino (Andy DiMino) belt out a flawless "Where or When," you realize it's also very much the real deal. The brainchild of Hackett's son Sandy (who, in addition to writing and directing, holds his own alongside veteran performer-impersonators as an excellent Joey Bishop), The Tribute infectiously recreates those storied Las Vegas evenings of the early 1960s when Sinatra, Davis, Martin, and dead-pan comedian Bishop (who, incidentally, dwells not in heaven but in Santa Monica) sang, joked, horsed around, boozed up, and caroused, while making their audience feel like they were partying with the Rat Pack. Notwithstanding a certain concession to the session (toning down the decidedly off-color humor and raunch of an earlier era), this is hep history come alive. (Avila) Uncertainty Avoidance: Ain't it Good to Be in the kNOW Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy; 824-1403, www.cultureworksinc.org. $12-17. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Through Nov 19. Performance artist Brian Shapiro presents a new show that looks at how different cultural groups deal with the inherent uncertainty of life. V the Ultimate Variety Show V Theater, Pier 39; 39-VSHOW, www.vtheshow.com. $24-44. Nightly, 6 and 8pm. Ongoing. A revolving array of variety acts highlight this family-friendly show, originally produced in Las Vegas.
Bay Area Achilles and Patroklos Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant, Berk; (510) 558-1381, www.centralworks.org. $9-25. Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 5pm. Through Nov 20. Central Works performs Gary Graves' new play that re-casts characters from The Iliad in a new Middle Eastern conflict. The Arab-Israeli Cookbook New venue: Old Oakland Theatre, 461 Ninth, Oakl; (510) 436-5085, www.theatrefirst.com. $10-22. Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Through Nov 20. Also: Dec 1-4, Traveling Jewish Theatre, 470 Florida, SF. Same phone, price, and schedule. British playwright Robin Soans, drawing on interviews conducted in 2003 in collaboration with directors Tim Roseman and Rima Brihi, chose food and cooking as the focus of his verbatim play about daily life for Palestinians and Israelis, now making its Bay Area premiere courtesy of TheatreFIRST and artistic director Clive Chafer. Recipes get proudly exchanged and a meal prepared center stage by an able eight-person cast portraying a total of three-dozen characters (many Christians of one stripe or another) from across Israel and the Palestinian West Bank. In this fashion, the play naturally asserts the common values of community across lines of benign difference, while engaging myriad feelings and opinions related to the deep-seated violence of a colonial conflict. Given undeniably powerful stories and affecting moments, the play nevertheless, by its nature, lacks a strong narrative arc. This missing forward momentum perhaps reflects a certain political rut too – not just the perpetually stymied "peace process" bandied about by disingenuous powers at the top, but also a typical liberal response on the ground to egregious violence against civilians. Without rigorous contextualizing, such humanizing balancing acts, tightly focused on individual stories, can inadvertently join a misleading political equivalency between two broad and in reality utterly uneven sides in a systematic, still-unfolding conquest of land. (Avila) Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) La Val's Subterranean, 1834 Euclid, Berk; (510) 464-4468, www.impacttheatre.com. $10-15 (Thurs pay what you wish). Thurs-Sat, 8pm. Through Dec 10. Impact Theatre performs Sheila Callaghan's new drama about a mother and daughter who have difficulty moving on when the girl's father dies. Cry Don't Cry Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby, Berk; (510) 841-6500, www.shotgunplayers.org. $10. Tues-Thurs, 8pm. Through Nov 17. Shotgun Players Theatre Lab presents Balé Techlorico in this multidisciplinary look at life and death. Happy End Luka's Taproom and Lounge, 2221 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 420-0813, www.womanswill.org. $15-25. Thurs and Sat, 7pm; Sun, 2pm. Through Dec 4. Simultaneously, runs Fri, 8pm, Original Joe's, 144 Taylor, SF. Same phone and price. All-female Shakespeare company Woman's Will performs the Bertolt Brecht-Kurt Weill-Dorothy Lane musical. Loot Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High, Alameda; (510) 523-1553, www.altarena.org. $12-15. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Through Nov 26. Altarena Playhouse performs Joe Orton's farcical comedy. Six Degrees of Separation Live Oak Theatre, 1301 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 649-5999, www.aeofberkeley.org. $10. Fri-Sat and Nov 17, 8pm. Through Nov 19. Actors Ensemble performs John Guare's play about a con man who tricks a wealthy New York couple.
dance Alonzo King's LINES Ballet Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theatre, 700 Howard; 978-ARTS, www.ybca.org. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 7pm. $20-50. The company opens their fall 2005 home season with the world premiere of The Moroccan Project. 'India Jazz Suites' Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 345-7575. Thurs-Sat, 8pm. $18-35. See Critic's Choice, page 58. 'Manifesti-val: Dance Brigade's Festival for Social Change' Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St; 273-4633. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 6pm (also Nov 20, 2pm). Through Nov 20. $20-22. This weekend's performers respond to conflict and occupation in Border War, featuring Dance Brigade with Litchi Fuentes, Susana Arenas Dance Co., Anne Bluethenthal and Dancers, Keith Hennessy, Jose Navarrete, Matt Gonzalez, and Al-Juzoor. Nancy Karp + Dancers ODC Theater, 3153 17th St; 863-9834, www.odctheater.org. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 7pm. $16-35. The company celebrates its 25th season wth a retrospective of signature works, plus the world premiere of the night's mascara. Brenda Way ODC Theater, 3153 17th St; 863-9834, www.odcdance.org. Mon, 7pm. $18. ODC Dance's artistic director presents her latest work, Time Remaining, as part of the company's "ODC Unplugged" series.
performance Big City Improv Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter; (510) 595-5597, www.bigcityimprov.com. Fri, 10pm. Ongoing. $15. The improv troop performs. 'Black Steps in the Desert Sands' African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton; Sat, 9pm. $35-75. Reggie Devoine's latest Da Chitlin' Circuit Live-6 production is a musical about "black movers, shakers, and achievers of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1860-today." 'The Butter and Egg Man' Zeum Theater, Fourth St at Howard; 749-2228, www.act-sf.org. Fri-Sat, 7:30pm (also Sat-Sun, 2pm). $10-15. Through Nov 20. The A.C.T. Young Conservatory performs this 1925 comedy by playwright George S. Kaufman. 'CRANKYfest' CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission; 626-2060, www.happyfeettravels.org. Sun, 8-10pm. $10-15. Artists perform theatrical pieces untilizing "cranky" scrolls. 'Dirty Little Secret' Empire Plush Room, 940 Sutter; 885-2800, www.empireplushroom.com. Ongoing. Fri-Sat, 11pm. $25. This evening of performance is a "roaring twenties revue." 'Fauxgirls!' Marlena's, 488 Hayes; 864-6672, www.sfdrag.com. Sat, 10pm, free. Victoria Secret and Alexandria host this fabulous drag extravaganza featuring Davida Ashton, Daffney Deluxe, Nikki Starr, Chanel, Tia Dora, and others. Funny But Mean Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy; 292-7897, www.funnybutmean.com. Mon, 7pm and 9pm. $10. The sketch comedy troop performs. 'Fusion City' Endinburgh Castle Literary Pub, 950 Geary; www.katebraverman.com. Mon, 7pm. Donations accepted. Kate Braverman hosts this conceptual show, which features Bay Guardian contributor Michelle Tea debating Sharon Doubiago, and performances by Kate Braverman and guitarist Dr. G. 'A Handful of Dust' Xenodrome, 1320 Potrero; 285-9366, www.xenodrome.com. Fri-Sat, 9pm. $15-20. Through Nov 19. Xeno theatrical dance troop performs. 'The Hybrid Project: Grief and Loss Explorations' Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-3311, www.theintersection.org. Tues, 7:30pm. $5-15. Beatboxer Tommy Shepherd, jazz poet Cedric Brown, and others perform. 'Improv Revolution All-Star Jam' Off-Market Studio, 965 Mission; 897-6477, www.cafearts.com. Thurs, 8pm. $5-10. Christopher Hayes hosts. 'Insignificant Others' Jon Sims Center for the Performing Arts, 1519 Mission; 554-0402, www.jonsmisctr.org. Sun, 4pm and 6pm. $10-20. This is the second work-in-progress showing of this ensemble musical about five friends who move to San Francisco. 'The Magic Flute for Kids' War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness; www.sfopera.com. Sat, 11am and 1pm. $10-40. Through Nov 19. The San Francisco Opera performs Mozart's The Magic Flute in a special program for kids and families. 'Mermaid Meat and Other Japanese Ghost Stories' Kanbar Hall, Jewish Community Center, 3200 California; 292-1233, www.jccsf.org/arts. Fri-Sat, 8pm. $15-25. Brenda Wong Aoki performs. 'Parallax and The Stronger' Actors Theatre, second stage, 533 Sutter; www.talkingpictures.com. $5. Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 7pm. Through Nov 20. Talking pictures presents a play about three con artists at the racetrack by playwright Aren Haun. 'San Francisco Bicycle Ballet' Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third St; www.sanfranciscobicycleballet.org. Fri, 7pm-midnight. $8. Bands Gallimaufrey Orchestra, Spoke Tones, Jimbo Trout, Decibelles, and others perform. 'Sin Pan Alley Burlesque Revue' Balboa Theater, 3630 Balboa; 221-8184, www.balboamovies.com. Wed, 8pm. $12. As part of the Balboa's "Soft Focus: Pre Code Film Festival," The Lollies, The Scenic Sisters, Kitten on the Keys, and other burlesque artists perform. 'Situation Abnormal: Performances You'll Never See on Broadway' Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon; www.exploratorium.edu. Thurs, 8pm. Free-$13. The Lunatique Fantastique Ensemble performs Executive Order 9066, a work directed by Christine Young and Liebe Wetzel. 'There's No People Like Show People: A Celebration of Irving Berlin' San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum, Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness; 255-4800, www.sfpalm.org. Mon, 7pm. $15-20. Berlin's daughter Linda Emmet speaks and Broadway star Allyn Ann McLerie performs. 'Twelfth Night' Presentation Theatre, USF, 2350 Turk; 422-2186, www.usfperformances.com. Thurs-Sat, 8pm (also Thurs, 2pm). $5-12. Deaf actors Megg Davis and Crom Saunders star in a production of the Shakespear classic that will be performed in American Sign Language and voiced in English.
Bay Area 'Harvest' Durham Studio Theater, UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph, Berk; (510) 642-9925, theater.berkeley.edu. Fri-Sat, 8pm (also Sun, 2pm). $8-14. Through Nov 20. This play written by Manjula Padmanabhan and directed by Sudipto Chatterjee explores conflict between developing and developed communities as it relates to a poor man in India. 'The Rusalka Cycle: Songs Between the Worlds' Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice, Oakl; Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm (also preview performance Fri, 8pm); $20-26 (preview, $15). Through Nov 20. This new work by the superb KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble combines new interpretations of slavic folk songs with theatrical performance about the Rusalki figures of slavic mythology. Composer Mariana Sadovska and stage director Ellen Sebastion Chang collaborate on the project. 'Winter Light: Seasonal Stories from Around the World' Julia Morgan Theatre for the Arts, 2640 College, Berk; (925) 798-1300, www.juliamorgan.org. Sun, 4pm. Storyteller Milbre Burch delivers holiday stories from cultures around the globe. 'The Winter's Tale' Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley, Bangcroft at Telegraph; (510) 642-9988, www.calperfs.berkeley.edu. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm (also Sat 2pm). $65. Ed Hall's all-male theater troop Propeller performs the Shakespeare classic.
comedy Brainwash 1122 Folsom; 861-3663. Thurs, 7pm: "Brainwash Comedy Open Mic," with host Tony Sparks, free. Canvas Gallery 1200 Ninth Ave; 504-0010. Tues, 8pm: "Comedy Open Mic Night," free. Club Deluxe 1511 Haight; 552-6949. Mon, 9pm: "Stand-Up Showcase," with rotating hosts Leah Eva and Sam Arno, free. Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus; www.cobbscomedyclub.com, www.ticketweb.com. Wed, 8pm: "All-Pro Comedy Showcase," $10. Thurs-Sun, 8pm (also Fri-Sat, 10:15pm): John Heffron with Bill Santiago, $17-22. Empire Plush Room York Hotel, 940 Sutter; 855-2800, www.empireplushroom.com. Wed-Sat, Tues, 8pm; Sun, 5pm: Bruce Vilanch, $40-45. Green Room Comedy Club The Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth; 674-9333. Thurs-Sun, 8:30pm (also Fri-Sat, 10:30pm): Lord Carrett, $12-20. Herbst Theatre 401 Van Ness; 392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com. Sat, 8pm: Paula Poundstone, $28-35. Last Day Saloon 120 Fifth St; www.lastdaysaloon.com. Sat, 8pm: Andrew Norelli, Arthur Gaus, and Jeff Blazy, $10-12. SF LGBT Communty Center 1800 Market; 541-5610, www.qcomedy.com. Mon, 8pm: "QComedy," with host Aundre the Wonder Woman and comics Nick Leonard, Amma, Leslie Chollar, Heather Gold, and more, $8-15. Luggage Store 1007 Market; www.luggagetuesdays.blogspot.com. Tues, 8pm: Comedy open mic, free. Mock Cafe 1074 Valencia; 826-5750, ext 5, www.themarsh.org. Sat, 9:30 and 11pm: Stand-up comedy, $7. San Francisco Comedy Club 50 Mason; 398-4129, www.laughalotproductions.com. Wed, 7:30pm: "Laugh Dammit!," $10. San Francisco Comedy College Clubhouse 414 Mason, Ste 705; www.sfcomedycollege.com. Sat, 8pm: "The Stand-Up Project," free. Uptown 200 Capp; 206-9997. Wed, 8:30pm: "Uptown Comedy Open Mic," hosted by Eric Peterson, free.
spoken word Open mics take place almost every night in cafés throughout the Bay Area. If you want to perform, show up about half an hour before start time to put your name on the list. A day-by-day guide to spoken word events and featured readers: Wednesday: Canvas Gallery 1200 Ninth Ave, SF; (415) 504-0060, mike@westcoastvideo.net. "Open Mic Talent Showcase," 7:30pm, free. Starry Plough 3101 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 841-2082. "Berkeley Poetry Slam," 8:30pm, $5-7. Monticello Inn 129 Ellis; (415) 392-8800. "Living Treasures Poetry," with featured readers Len Irving, and others, hosted by Jeanne Powell, 5pm, free. Thursday: 16th Street and Mission BART plaza 16th St at Mission, SF; (415) 255-9881. "CAI Street Arts Workshop," open mic, 9:30pm, free. EastSide Arts Alliance 2587 International Blvd, Oakl; (510) 533-6629. "Holla Back," open mic, 8:30-10:30pm, donations accepted. Mediterraneum Cafe 2475 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 526-5985. "Word Beat Reading Series," with featured readers Selene Steese and Christina Hutchins, 7pm, free. Dalva 3121 16th St, SF; (415) 290-5048. "Poetry Mission Thursdays," open mic hosted by Elz with featured reader Mark Pinate, 7-9pm, free. Railroad Expresso 705 Monterey, SF; (415) 333-4009. Open mic, 7pm, free. StartSoma Gallery 672 South Van Ness, SF; (415) 518-1654. "The New Ecstatic Monkey Reading Series," 7:30pm, free. Three Dollar Bill 1800 Market, SF; indigo_cin@yahoo.com. "Queer Open Mic," 8pm, $1-5. Herbst Theatre 401 Van Ness, SF; (415) 392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com. Poet Mary Oliver speaks, 8pm, $18.50. Friday: Deep Roots Urban Teahouse 1418 34th St, Oakl; (510) 436-0121. "Word Life," open mic hosted by Sun Ru Skywaka, 7-10pm, free. Pro Arts Gallery 550 2nd St, Oakl; (415) 255-9035, www.youthspeaks.org. "Oakland Mic," 7pm, free. Saturday: Red Vic Peace Center 1665 Haight, SF; (415) 864-1978. "Open Mic and Hot Tamales," 5pm, free. Java Source 343 Clement, SF; (415) 387-8025. Open mic, 9pm, free. Strawberry Creek Lodge 1320 Addison, Berk; (510) 527-9905, poetalk@aol.com. Bay Area Poets Coalition open reading, 3-5pm, free. Make-Out Room 3225 22nd St; www.writerswithdrinks.com. "Writers with Drinks," fundraiser for Other magazine, with featured readers Eve Pell, Jenny Traig, Hambone Johnson, and more7:30pm, $3-5. Sunday: Cafe Prague 584 Pacific, SF; (415) 905-8837. Ramu reads, plus open mic, 4-5:30pm, free. Cody's Books 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. "Poetry Flash," with Jack and Adelle Foley and Robert Sward, 7:30pm, $2. Monday: Purple Onion 140 Columbus; 217-8400, www.caffemacaroni.com. "Live at the Purple Onion," open mic hosted by the Kitchenettes, 7-10pm, $5. Priya Indian Cuisine 2072 San Pablo, Berk; berkeleypoetryexpress@yahoo.com. "Poetry Express" with featured reader Manuel Garcia, Jr., 7pm, free. Canvas Gallery 1200 Ninth Ave, SF; (415) 504-0060. "The Next Bestsellers," with the Left Coast Writers, 7-8:30pm, free. Swedish American Hall 2172 Market; www.ticketweb.com. "The Politics Show!" with featured readers Jack Boulware, Stephen Elliott, Merle Kessler, Fiona Ma, and more, 7pm, $12. Tuesday: Black Repertory Group Theatre 3201 Adeline, Berk; (510) 652-2120. "Twilight Tuesdays," open mic, 7-9pm, $5. Club Deluxe 1511 Haight, SF; www.thewordparty.com. "Poetry and Jazz Tuesdays," open mic hosted by Jennifer, Ingrid, and Daniel, 8pm, free. Jewish Community Library 1835 Ellis; (415) 567-3327 ext. 703, www.bjesf.org. "Matthue Roth A Go-Go," with poet Matthue Roth, 7:30pm, free. Park Branch Public Library 1833 Page, SF; (415) 355-5656. "On the Page, Off the Page," open mic with host Diamond Dave Whitaker, 7pm, free. Ti Couz 3108 16th St, SF; attentionspantherapy@yahoo.com. "Attention Span Therapy," open mic, 8pm, free. World Ground Cafe 3726 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 482-2933. "Poetry Diversified," open mike 7:30-9pm, free. |
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