Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Igor Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat & Renard

Oakland Opera Theatre8pm

OAKLAND (18 September 2008) � Oakland Opera Theater, applauded by critics and audiences for its intimately staged, professionally produced performances…

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Funky Diva

Velvet7:30pm

Funk it up with Funky Diva and start your weekend with some Bump n Grind. Funky Diva promises an eclectic patchwork of genres; Resident DJ…

Clare Langley-Hawthorne

A Great Good Place for Books7pm

"It�s the end of 1911 and Ursula Marlow, struggling to maintain control over her father�s textile empire, finds her business trip to Egypt interrupted…

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Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA)9am�5pm

Coming this fall to BAM/PFA, the landmark exhibition Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection offers a unique window onto…

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15th Annual D�as de los Muertos/Days of the Dead

Oakland Museum of California10am - 5pm, opens at 12noon on Sun

The museum�s popular tribute to the Mexican/Central American tradition of honoring the dead. Altars (ofrendas) and installations by local artists,…

Vera Wilde

The Ashby Stage8pm

Two rebel journeys collide in this musical play by Seattle playwright Chris Jeffries. Oscar Wilde's first play was based on the life of Russian…

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Bending the Word: Martha Colburn, Patricia Esquivias, Olivia Plender, Tris Vonna-Michell

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA)11am-5pm

Each story told is an act of shaping the world. Bending the Word brings together four artists who employ a range of media�including video, live…

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Good Breeding

Various Locations in Oakland8pm

"Sex, murder, revenge" - it's all fair game in this extravagant new adaptation of the Greek Oresteia. In a wildly erotic staging, A.C.T. shifts…

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42nd Street

Dean Lesher Center For the Arts8pm

"Directed by Jennifer Denison Perry Choreographed by Renee DeWeese Vocal Direction by Joe Simiele Musical Direction by Ken Bergmann Music…

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LA Paint

Oakland Museum of California10 am - 5 pm, opens at 12noon on Sun

The Oakland Museum of California presents a selective look at the vast and vibrant Southern California art scene via 11 influential artists,…

Massage by Scott

Intuitive Healing Center Antioch10am to 11pm

Massage by Scott; specializing in Therapeutic Swedish/Deep Tissue/Sports/Trigger Point massage and Spiritual Healing for men and women in Antioch,…

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Lying in State

Willows Theatre7:30pm

The Willows Theatre Company presents the political comedy Lying in State by David C. Hyer, the story of a campaign to re-elect a senator, even…

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Gyro's 4D Fear Factory

Waterworld California7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Jack is back and he introduces you to the newest member of his Macabre Menagerie, Stryker in 4D at 4D Underworld. Take a trip to the dark side…

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Bay Area Currents 2008

Oakland Art Gallery11-5pm

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Halloween Trilogy

Ohlone College - Smith Center8pm

Ohlone College Department of Theatre and Dance presents Halloween-themed tales by Poe, Wilde and Kipling. Plus a '50s 3D movie and stage illusions.

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Budget Rock Seven

Stork Club8pm

Thursday October 23 Doors @ 8pm / $7 The Hypsterz, Rantopuls, C'mon Everybody, The Baci Galoopis Friday October 24 Doors @ 7pm / $10 Roy…

Illusion Of The Reverie

Fort Galleryn/a

Persevering with optimism, Fort is pleased to announce the opening of a new space in dowtown Oakland in correlation with the Art Murmur. Interweaving…

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Keys That Fitn/a

A storefront installation by artists Suzy Hernandez and Luke Turner

Emeryville Celebration of the Arts' 22nd Annual Exhibition

5815 Shellmound Way11am-6pm

Emeryville Celebration of the Arts� 22nd Annual Art Exhibition is a display of artwork created by 90 established and emerging artists and craftspeople…

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Piece to Piece: Works from Kala Art Institute

Downtown Restaurant & Bar11:30 am -2 pm, 5:30-9 pm

Piece to Piece: Works from Kala Art Institute September 9 � November 30, 2008 Artists' Reception: Monday, September 22, 6-9 pm at Downtown,…

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