Sunday, May 4, 7:00 PM

Reflejos de Mexico presents Nuestras Tradiciones

A celebration of Mexican culture as presented by students of UC Berkeley. Folkloric dances from various regions of Mexico will fill the stage and engage the senses.

Tickets prices: $10
Tickets available in advance from student members of Reflejos de Mexico, and at the door.

Sunday, April 27, 7:30 PM

UC Berkeley's Danceworx presents Danceworx Spring Showcase Three For Gee

Danceworx is a student run organization at UC Berkeley that dances in jazz and hip hop styles of dance. Our pieces are student choreographed, and we also have pieces this semester from leading hip hop choreographers such as Darnell Carroll and Jabbawockeez. There is a tribute hip hop piece to Gary Kendall, a recently passed member of Jabbawockeez. Also, $1 from every ticket sale will go to the IRC to raise genocide awareness and aid Darfur refugees. Danceworx is proud to showcase the imense talent of our dancers and to bring a lot of energy to the show!

Advance Ticket Prices: $7. Door Ticket Prices: $9
Tickets sold in advance by student members of Danceworx, and at the door.

Saturday, April 26, 8:00 PM

Korean-American Student Association of UC Berkeley presents
Korean-American Annual Culture Show

For a taste of a unique blend of Korean traditional culture and modern Korean-American customs, join us for the KASA Cultural Show! Hosted and organized by the Korean-American Student Association of UC Berkeley, the Culture Show is produced annually to showcase the talents of Korean-Americans in the Bay Area. This is the one time of year in which the typically separate branches of Korean culture, such as Taek-won-do, drama, musical entertainment, traditional drumming and comedy are brought together to deliver a unifying and inspiring show.

Tickets prices: $5 in advance from student members of KASA or $7 at the door

Thursday, April 24, 7:30PM
Friday, April 25, 7:30PM

Montessori Family School in collaboration with the Marin Shakespeare Co. presents Aesop's Hop

Welcome to the mythical Forest of Fables, home of the Tortoise and the Hare, the Ants and the Grasshopper, the Lion and the Mice, and many others. This realm is also the home of Aesop, the friendly storyteller of Ancient Greece. The animals and two immortal Muses prepare for Aesop's surprise birthday party until they realize that they have no music. A multitude of Aesop's fables collide with one another as the animals try to solve the problem. The result is a mixture of chaos and merriment, sure to delight audiences of all ages. Performed by the students of Montessori Family School's Upper Elementary classroom.

Tickets prices: Adult $15, Children/Student/Senior $7. Angel Seats $25.00 (preferred seating, front rows)
At the door only.

Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 PM

First Stage Children's Theater presents Indoor Outdoor Blues

The "indoor kids" and the "outdoor kids" can't seem to agree on anything - until a big problem disturbs their quiet little town. Alien insects have invaded Bloomfield! This musical play features delightful 8 - 11 year old actors and is fun-filled entertainment for the whole family. First Stage Children's Theater has been bringing Sue Walton's original plays to the Julia Morgan stage since 1986.

Tickets prices: Adult $7, Children under 12, $5. At the door only. Box Office opens at 7:00 PM

Friday, April 18, 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 19, 7:00 PM

The [M]ovement presents [M]ovement Spring Showcases 2008

"Infinite Flavors" - Watch us Dance our Hearts Out!

Caroline Kim and Trisha Mitra founded the Movement in fall of 1999. They began with a vision of bringing together a diverse group of people sharing a passion to dance. Beginning with only 20 members, the group has expanded to over 100, introducing styles of hip-hop, jazz, and swing to the UC Berkeley campus.

Making their debut on Upper Sproul, the Movement continued to perform on Lower Sproul, cultural diversity fairs, the YWCA, and showscases at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts and Zellerbach Playhouse. For the past three years, the Movement has successfully sold out two back to back shows. The Movement works to maintain a close, family environment that is supportive to each member.

Ticket Prices: Advance/Door: All tickets $9
Tickets available at the door, or in advance from student members of The Movement.

Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 PM

Cal Raijin Taiko presents Base Beat

Reawaken your senses to the thunderous sounds of the taiko drum. Cal Raijin Taiko brings a modern style of the traditional Japanese drumming to the stage with an injection of explosive energy and youthful spirit. The ensemble's original musical works feature choreography and rhythms that will draw your own heart's pulse into the addictive flow of the BASE BEAT.

Tickets prices: Adult $7, Students, $5. Tickets available at the door and from Cal Taiko student members.

Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7 PM) Tell It On Tuesday Workshop Performance Storytellers Gigi Bisson Adult Child of a Junkaholic Comes Home Helen Curran, The Summoner's Tale Jean Gregory, The Apple of Nobody's Eye Sally Holzman, Having The Last Word Eric Larson, Oh Boy, Oh Man Sharon Noteboom, And the People Cheered Ann Riley, MAGIC Kristina Yates, Snapshots Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Steve Laciak on classical guitar

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Saturday, April 12, 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 19, 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 20, 2:00 PM
Friday, April 25, 9:30 AM
Saturday, April 26, 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 27, 2:00 PM

Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences presents
The Emperor's New Clothes a Musical by Ahrens and Flaherty

This delightful musical from the team that created Ragtime and Seussical re-tells the time-honored tale of a king who gets into trouble trying to be great. In this version, 14-year-old Marcus is about to become the next Emperor, but he hasn't finished reading his "How to be an Emperor" guide. Already, the townspeople need his help. What's a fellow to do? In comes the Swindler, arguing that clothes make the manÑand he has just the outfit. Will someone call the Swindler's bluff, or will Marcus show up in front of the whole town in his underwear?

Tickets: Adults $18, Children, $14
Groups and Scouts tickets available by calling 510.296.4433
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Saturday, April 5, 8:00 PM

Gamelan Sekar Jaya presents Music and Dance of Bali, with special guests

Gamelan Sekar Jaya returns to one of its favorite Berkeley stages with a unique program, including pieces ranging from traditional dances to new hybrid gamelan forms. This special concert will feature the driving rhythms and interlocking melodies of three Balinese gamelan ensembles - orchestras of bronze percussion, gongs, drums and flutesÑaccompanying the delicate movements of Balinese dance. The group will be led by two of Bali's most renowned musicians, I Dewa Ketut Alit Adnayna and I Dewa Putu Berata from Bali's renowned group Cudamani. The concert will open with a special treat: an appearance by fellow musical adventurers from the world music ensemble Gamelan X. They have taken gamelan in a new direction, cross-fertilizing Balinese music with other traditions ranging from the Balkans to electronica.

Advance and Door Prices: Adults $18, Children $10, Student/Senior $14
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Saturday, March 15, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 16, 5:00 PM
Friday, March 28, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2:00 PM

Berkeley Opera presents Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love)

The country bumpkin loves the village beauty. She possesses a bit of money, education and sophistication, whose lack he laments, feeling that it creates an impassable gulf. His redeeming quality of complete and untutored honesty makes him both victim of charlatanry and ultimate victor in amore. A patent-oil salesman and a narcissistic recruitment officer breeze into town to fill out the cast of hilariously colorful characters.

The beauty of this favorite opera lies in the balance between na•vete and depth in its sunny narration of requited love Ð all of which will come to life on the intimacy of the small stage.

Advance Ticket Prices: Adult $44, Children (under 17) $16
At the door: Adult $44, Children (under 17) $16, Student rush $10, Senior rush $22 . Also available at the door are $16 side seats; wheelchair seating is also $16 | CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Tuesday, March 25, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7 PM) Tell It On Tuesday Selena Polston, Jackpot Doyle Ott, Gone: Fishing Elaine Stanley, Adventure in History Joshua Raoul Brody, A Brief History Of Music, Paying Particular Attention to the Years 1966-1970, but Covering Everything Before And After Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM The 3 Sixties

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Sunday, March 23rd, 1:00 PM

Oakland Hebrew Day School presents The Music Man Jr.

The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his word-a-second style, "Professor" Harold Hill convinces the town to adopt his revolutionary music program, "The Think System", or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill's credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove himself to the citizens of River City.

Tickets available at the door only: $7 Adults, $5 Children

Saturday, March 15, 12:30 PM

U.C. Berkeley's Iranian Student's Cultural Organization presents 14th Annual Norouz Show

Norouz, the Iranian New Year, is the celebration of the spring equinox. The Iranian Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) presents its 14th annual Norouz Show where students gather to showcase their musical, theatrical, and dancing talents. Come join us in this celebration and begin the new year surrounded by good friends in health and happiness. Tickets available at the door

Tickets available at the door only: Adult $15, Children and Students $5

Friday, March 7, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 8, 8:00 PM

Dance IS presents The 5th Annual Dance IS Festival

DANCE IS Local/Global; DANCE IS Nature/Technology
This unique festival brings high school and college dance departments together with professional choreographers to dialogue and perform choreography from all three levels. The results are innovative and exciting. On Friday, March 7, the choreographers explore contrasting themes: Local and Global. And on Saturday, March 8: Nature and Technology. Co-presented by Dancers Group, the Festival gives audiences an opportunity to experience the Bay Area's dynamic dance scene! For a list of participants check out www.danceisfestival.org.

Door Prices: $12 Adults, $8 Students
Tickets available at the door only (pre-sale tickets available from dancers and choreographers)

Monday, March 3, 8:00 PM

Woman's Will presents The 24-Hour PlayFest

7 female playwrights, 7 female directors and about 35 actors (of various persuasions) race against the clock to write, rehearse and perform seven brand-new plays within 24 hours! The final 2 hours are a seat-of-the-pants performance you won't want to miss!

Door Prices: $15-25 Adults, $10-25 Students/Seniors, $10 Children Tickets cash/check only at door or purchase online at www.womanswill.org. For information or to make reservations for cash/check tickets, call (510) 420-0813.

Tuesday, February 26, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7 PM) Tell It On Tuesday Watchword Press partnership performance, curated by Liz Lisle Daniel Bruno, The Organist By Evan Rehill Laley Lippard, Help Wanted By Cathy Rose Andy Alabran, Up On The Roof By Andrew Touhy Jessica Kitchens, One Infinitesimally Small Moment of Time by Tavia Stewart Watchword Press is a nonprofit publishing house dedicated to producing, publishing, and disseminating cutting-edge literary works to a wide audience. We seek to publish emerging writers who are generally underrepresented by the larger, market-driven, commercial publishing houses. While we publish a variety of works, our main focuses are on emerging American writers and modern translations. Curator, Liz Lisle Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Brandon Patton, New York-based singer/songwriter and co-star of Impact Theatre's Jukebox Stories

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Friday, February 22, 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 23, 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 24, 2:00 PM

Olivier Entertainment presents
Frank Olivier's Twisted Cabaret

Frank Olivier's TWISTED CABARET and Pandomonium Vaudeville Show is a zany evening of demented fun. Olivier and his hunchback assistant Flynch (played by Unkle Paul Nathan) and the Twisted Cabaret Band return for a limited three show run, performing their outrageous show with Olivier's wildly funny characters doing 12 astonishing and hilarious acts - from knife-throwing, magic and contortion to fire-eating, juggling, dancing girls and more. Twisted Cabaret is a fast-paced astounding tour-de-force with the multi-talented Olivier charting the unexplored outer edges of comedy.

Tickets: Adults $25, Children and Seniors, $15
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.brownpapertickets.com
To Purchase Tickets By Phone: 800-838-3006

Sunday, February 10, 12:00 PM

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra presents
Music and Song with the Piedmont Choir

Hear young singers from the Bay Area's premiere children's chorus, the Piedmont Choir. Members of their Training Ensemble join the pros of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra in a program of Music and Song...and we also have some fun with our two soloists, a piccolo and a double bass.

FREE

Saturday, January 19, 2:00 PM
Sunday, January 20, 2:00 PM
Saturday, January 26, 2:00 PM
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 2, 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 3, 2:00 PM

Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences presents
Little Women

Little Women traces the adventures of four sisters. The Civil War is underway and money is tight, but the girls learn to be resourceful, knowing they can never be poor as long as they have each other. Pretty Meg, the oldest, wonders if she will ever find love. Tomboy Jo struggles to balance her need for independence with her duty to her family. Shy Beth doesn't realize how much her musical gifts mean to others, and little Amy learns that she must think less about herself and more about her family. Their neighbors step in to help when events take a turn for the worse. Ages 6 and up.

Tickets: Adults $18, Children, $14
Special Scout Rates and Birthday Parties available by calling 510-296-4433
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7 PM) Tell It On Tuesday Sonya Wozniak, One Night in Alameda Leslie Beam, Favorite Daughter Stevie Lee Saxon, Korean Badass Enzo Lombard-Quintero, Love, Humiliation and Karaoke Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Music for Sight Seeing: Stix Terrif on vocals, Sal Morone on keys

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Saturday, January 12, 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 13, 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 19, 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 20, 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 26, 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 27, 7:30 PM

San Francisco Theater Project presents
Aftermath of War: in their own words

Aftermath of War: in their own words was conceived and directed by John Wilk, Instructor and Director in the Theatre Department of City College of San Francisco. Wilk gathered acting students who were interested in the Iraq war and individuals involved in the military. They began a four month research project that included reading innumerable blogs, books, articles and eventually interviews done by the group. Out of this research came a powerful script staged as a series of monologues and dramatazations in a docudrama format including projections and original music by Brian Fergus.

Tickets: Adults $20, Children, Students and Seniors, $15
Group discounts (10 or more) of 15%
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org