Say goodbye to our Bancroft Way building with a full day of free events.
Commemorate final day at 2626 Bancroft Way at Let’s Go! A Farewell Revel. The day includes performances by Kitka, Dohee Lee, Chris Kallmyer, and a special rendition of Ligeti’s Poème Symphonique for 100 metronomes led by Sarah Cahill.. The day ends with a procession to our new building on Center Street in downtown Berkeley. Come join the fun and send us off in style to our new home!
Plus free gifts for BAM/PFA Members
+ Special Surprises!
11am to 5pm, BAM/PFA 2626 Bancroft
$9 advance / $11 door. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
11am, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street
Winter Solstice Benefit Concert Potluck & Party Sunday
6 HOURS OF LIVE MUSIC!!!
FEATURING: Stevie Barsotti; Robbie Dunbar; Roger Brown; Sam Ruden - Boogie, Blues and Jazz; LaWanda and Greg; Will Scarlett; William "Truckaway" Seivers, Brian Kilcourse & Friends; Hali Hammer and Randy Berge; David Gans; Jeff and Desiree Jolly; Esteban Bello; Lowell James Hicks Group.
PLUS! other special surprise guests
Donation $10 - $50
PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTS!
ALL AGES and WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
We need to make upgrades to our Lighting, Sound System and remodeling to continue to produce the very finest in Cultural Events as we have been for over 5 years.
2pm to 8pm,
Opera singing divas Pamela Connelly, Kathleen Moss and Eliza O’Malley
light up the hall with arias, duets and trios from celebrated operas
of Puccini, Verdi, Bellini, Bizet and more, with special guest conductor Jonathan Khuner at the piano.
Admission is free, but they recommend making a reservation (on their Yelp page or by calling (510) 356-4903).
7pm to 9pm, Townie Bar and Restaurant 1799 University Ave
With Salimpour Band. $10. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
7:30pm, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue
8pm:
Ben Bennett is currently based in Philadelphia and frequently tours the country with a readily portable and seemingly unassuming collection of objects from which he conjures up a delightful and alarming array of sounds/moods/ideas. This acoustic set will fully utilizes the resonant space of the East Room of the Berkeley Arts Festival building.
9pm:
Bob Marsh will make another journey as the Visitor, this time exploring the sonic landscapes provided by Nava Dunkleman and her vast array of percussive devices.
8pm to 10pm, Berkeley Arts - 2133 University Avenue, between Shattuck & Oxford