One of the year’s most lively events, the student reading includes winners of the following prizes: Academy of American Poets, Cook, Rosenberg, and Yang, as well as students nominated by Berkeley’s creative writing faculty, Lunch Poems volunteers, and representatives from student publications. Free.
12:10 noon to 12:50 noon, Morrison Library in Doe Library • UC Berkeley
Featuring the legendary Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, plus Nell Robinson. $26 advance / $28 door. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
8pm, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street
Swing dance lesson with Nathan Dias (progressive series) at 7:00 pm; Karen & Michael (beginning) at 8:15 pm. $13. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
9:15pm, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue