Black women blues greats performing Sunday at Civic Center Park
The Black Women’s Blues Festival, produced by Berkeley singer Faye Carol, will include performances by Lady Bianca, Theresa Harris, Kito Kamili, Avotjca and more.
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After musician’s death at a Berkeley hospital, fundraiser honors Zumbi
Steve “Zumbi” Gaines, who lived in Oakland, died at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley early Friday morning following a physical struggle with staff.
Berkeley artist David Huffman’s new show pays tribute to his activist mother
In the Berkeley Art Center’s first solo show in six years, David Huffman honors his mother, Dolores Davis, who picketed against racism in the streets and made psychedelic, otherworldly pastel drawings at home.
Musical bon vivant Barbara Golden celebrates 80th birthday with new album ‘Not Dead Yet’
Barbara Golden left her home in the North Berkeley cooperative Walnut House early in the pandemic. She returns with a new anthology of her recordings, ‘Not Dead Yet.’
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Berkeley Rep delays its reopening due to rise of COVID-19 cases
The Berkeley Rep is pushing back its opening one month until November.
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The UC Theatre, shuttered by pandemic, opens its doors again for concerts in September
The live-music venue on University Avenue, is reopening on Sept. 3.
Documentary takes close look at 2 of California’s worst wildfires
‘Bring Your Own Brigade’ burns hot for its first 15 minutes before settling into a simmering broadside. Also reviewed: ‘Nine Days’ and ‘No Ordinary Man.’
Barbara Lee documentary premieres at Grand Lake Theatre
The film is directed and produced by Berkeley resident Abby Ginzberg, a Peabody award-winning filmmaker.
Berkeley community members are stars of new sidewalk mosaic
The installation is like an elegantly written book that sheds light on the faces of Berkeley community members in the mural above.
‘Itching to get back’: Berkeley Symphony reuniting for first in-person concert in 18 months
The Berkeley Symphony is performing on Aug. 4 at Bruns Amphitheater — the orchestra’s first in-person concert since February 2020.
Building a bike for the Warriors’ Juan Toscano-Anderson
A North Oakland bike shop owner got a dream assignment: design a custom ride for an NBA star.
Book review: Talbot siblings’ new book profiles radical change-makers of 1960s and ’70s
In ‘By the Light of Burning Dreams,’ David and Margaret Talbot write about sweeping cultural transformation through profiles of people like Cesar Chavez, Bobby Seale, Anne Weills and Heather Booth.
‘I’m proud of where I’m from’: Berkeley hip-hop artists spotlighted at Cornerstone
LOE Gino headlined at Cornerstone Friday, putting Berkeley’s burgeoning rap scene on full display.
Lyrics Born works to combat AAPI hate through his social-justice inflected music
The hip-hop veteran and Berkeley native has always used his platform to air social issues, from displacement to economic inequality, and political engagement.
Showing up for yourself: Talking with Berkeley hip-hop artist LOE Gino
The MC is set to headline at Cornerstone on Friday, wearing his signature Birkenstocks and socks, of course.
Berkeley playwright dreamed up tale of post-human robot museum curators during walks in the Rose Garden
Miyoko Conley, a grad student at Cal, was selected to have her play performed at the Bay Area Playwrights Festival the weekends of July 16 and 25.
Film gives unflinching look at rocker Lydia Lunch’s artistic path
Plus: ‘Mandibles,’ Quentin Dupieux’s latest contribution to the cinema of the absurd.
Meet the Bay Area word nerds that make New York Times crosswords
These crossword constructors, including one from Berkeley, thrive on collaboration and would like to see more diverse perspectives represented in the craft.
‘I Carry You with Me,’ a gay immigrant love story with a narrative curveball
‘Te Llevo Conmigo’ (I Carry You with Me) is a flashback-strewn drama currently screening at Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas.
Masterpiece of Indian cinema ends in tragedy for selfless heroine
Ritwik Ghatak’s 1962 film ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’ is streaming via the Pacific Film Archive. Also reviewed: ‘A Crime on the Bayou,’ documenting the 1966 trial of Gary Duncan.
