Saturday, December 20, 2008

Dame Edna

San Francisco Playhouse5pm

"Following the National success of her previous Tony attracting shows, “The Royal Tour” and “Back with a Vengeance,” Dame Edna Everage – International…

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told

The StageWed-Thu, 7:30pm, Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun 2pm. Thru Dec 21.

This fast-moving, irreverent comedy returns to The Stage for another round of extreme holiday cheer. "Every Christmas Story Ever Told" is…

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Ecstatic Dance East Bay

Historic Sweet's Ballroom10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance is a freeform journey of movement every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening! Not led, it's your dance, with yourself, or with…

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As Bees in Honey Drown

New Conservatory Theatre2pm

"Evan Wyler is a gay twenty-something New York writer savoring the success of his debut novel. Defined by the media as the "hot, young, thing-of-the-moment,”…

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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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Around the World in Eighty Days

San Jose Repertory Theatre2pm

"Adapted by Mark Brown based on the novel by Jules Verne directed by Michael Butler Stampeding elephants! Raging typhoons! Runaway trains!…

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Evie's Waltz

Magic Theatre2:30pm

"Gloria and Clay are living every parent's nightmare - their son has been suspended for bringing a gun to school. As they wrestle with their…

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Rapunzel

City Lights Theater Company2pm and 7pm

Will the wicked witch be able to keep Rapunzel locked away forever? Will Prince Harry succeed in rescuing the damsel in distress? Will the Barkers,…

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Zanna, Don't!

New Conservatory Theatre2pm

Directed by F. ALLEN SAWYER Musical Direction by G. SCOTT LACY December 5 - January 18, 2008 In this musical fairytale set at Heartsville…

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Mr. Yoowho's Holiday

Theatre of Yugen / Noh Space7pm

Mr. YooWho discovers his dream of traveling the world in the most unlikely of places, a field of sunflowers. He travels through a potpourri…

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The Christmas Ballet

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)2pm/7pmSanta’s Sweets following the 2p…

Join us this holiday season for the classic and cool, heartwarming and funny Bay Area family tradition. The Bay Area tradition returns this…

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David Hirata & Friends in Magic Holiday

The Marsh - Berkeley1.00 pm

This hit holiday show is back with marvels old and new for its third season! Along with magician Kim Silverman and juggler Stefan Fisher,…

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Soul Sanctuary Dance

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center11am-1pm

Soul Sanctuary Dance is Berkeley's Sunday midday community dance - since 2003! No fee for admission - just in invitation to pay it forward for…

Volunteers & Needed

Guadalupe River Park and Gardens.

Volunteers are needed to help clean, organize and better the gardens and park, as well as lead educational activities. Visit www.grpg.org or…

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Open Mic

Campbell Brewing Company9pm

A bi-weekly comedic open mic, hosted by Joni Rodgers, featuring 10 comedians. Every other Sun.

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The Arabian Nights

Berkeley Repertory Theatre2pm & 7pm

Mary Zimmerman’s Argonautika was a sold-out, seven-week sensation. Now she returns to Berkeley Rep with her remarkable take on The Arabian Nights.…

No pants party with Solar, Robb Green, and Still Rob G

Vessel10pm to 2 am

12/21 No pants party with Solar, Robb Green, and Still Rob G (10-2) Free tequila shots at the door at 10pm, $5 cover, $5 pants check (fanny…

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The Rhino Christmas Panto

Theatre Rhinoceros3:00 pm

A disgruntled young man is shown the meaning of Christmas by a fairy, a real fairy. From the Manger in Bethlehem to a gay bar in Oakland join…

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Rapunzel, or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

City Lights Theater CompanyWed-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm (7pm only Dec 14, 21). Thru Dec 21.

A fractured fairy tale, plus a comic holiday review. Presented by City Lights Theater Company.

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The Biggest Gift

Dean Lesher Center For the Arts11am & 1pm

Did you send your letter to Santa? Then why has he not received it? No letters - No Christmas. Join the fun and laughter as­ Tucker the elf…