Two local theater companies combine to present this modern American riff on ‘Oedipus Rex.’
Actors Ensemble of Berkeley
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
The City of Berkeley’s Egg Hunt Extravaganza takes place Saturday at Willard Park. Photo, of another Easter egg hunt: Abraxas3d SPRING EGG HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA The City of Berkeley’s Egg Hunt Extravaganza takes place on Saturday March 26 at Willard Park. The day will be filled with tons of fun activities, and includes a petting zoo, a visit with the […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Inferno Theatre Company rehearsing “King Lear” in John Hinkel Park. A blasted heath in Berkeley? Photo: Inferno Theatre Company KING LEAR You might think summer theater in the park is a time for light-hearted romps. Think again. Inferno Theatre, together with the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, will be performing Shakespeare’s “King Lear” for free in John Hinkel […]
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The It List: five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Eat, drink and dance in Downtown Berkeley this Sunday at Eats, Beats & Brews on Center St. Photo: Downtown Berkeley Eats, Beats & Brews Eat, drink and dance in Downtown Berkeley this Sunday at Eats, Beats & Brews on Center St. Photo: Downtown Berkeley Eats, Beats & Brews EATS, BEATS & BREWS The food, drink and dancing street […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Student volunteers serve low-income and homeless residents at the 2013 Holiday Meal. Photo courtesy of BUSD HOLIDAY MEAL Each year, dozens — and sometimes hundreds — of student volunteers come to school on a Saturday to serve the community’s homeless and low-income families a hot meal. With Bay Area housing in crisis, plenty of people could use the […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Shrek The Musical continues at Berkeley Playhouse through Aug. 3. Photo: Ken Levin SHREK THE MUSICAL Shrek the Musical continues at Berkeley Playhouse through Aug. 3, including several performances on Saturday July 12 and Sunday July 13. This “silly, modern-day fairytale,” described as “a visual adventure” and “highly entertaining” by local reviewers, tells the story of everyone’s favorite ogre who goes […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
ART HAPPENING It may not be the size of Oakland’s Art Murmur, but Berkeley has its own evening art outing called Second Friday Art Walk. Two cooperative art galleries and a host of cafés and shops will stay open late Friday April 12 and offer artist receptions and food and wine specials. The Firehouse North […]
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Live Oak Theatre plan calls for ‘true community facility’
A recent production of Richard III by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley at Live Oak Theatre. Photo: Anna Kaminska TheatreFIRST, which is to lease Live Oak Theatre at 1301 Shattuck Avenue, plans for a greatly increased community involvement at the venue in North Berkeley. “We’re looking forward to a cross-pollinating, really lively environment,” said Michael Storm, […]
