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24 • BAY AREA REPORTER • January 12-18, 2012
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O&A Out &About
429-Inspired @ Harlot Dot 429, the LGBT professionals group, welcomes architect Matthias Hollwich, who speaks about his work, followed by a cocktail reception. $25-$35. 6pm-9pm. 46 Minna St. www.dot429.com
Humor Abuse @ A.C.T. American Conservatory Theatre presents Pickle Family Circus veteran Lorenzo Pisoni’s autobiographical solo show about growing up in a circus family. $10-$85. Previews thru Jan 17. Jan 18 opening night. 8pm. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed, Sat & Sun 2pm. Thru Feb. 5. 415 Geary St. 749-2228. www.act-sf.org
Joshua Klipp
Machine @ The Crucible, Oakland
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ith such a wide array of musical performances this week, your ears may experience a tuneful overload of pleasure, aka an eargasm. From pop to classical, gospel to classic nerd rock, the Bay Area is your audio-torium. In The Angela Bofill Experience, the singer tells her life story in words and music, with guests Melba Moore, Maysa, Dave Valentin, the Original Angela Bofill Band and Marion Meadows. $45-$55. 8pm. Jan 12 & 13 (8pm), 14 (7pm) & 9:30pm) and 15 (7pm). 2-drink min. The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. 394-1189. www.TheRrazzRoom.com Angela On Friday the 13th, we’re feeling lucky, Bofill as Devo returns to The Fillmore. Are we not men? They are Devo, the everlasting offbeat post-wave pop oddities. $50-$170. 9pm. Also Jan. 14. 1805 Geary Blvd. at Fillmore. (Also Jan 15 at the Uptown Theatre, Napa). www.ticketmaster.com Also, January 13, Josh Klipp and the Klipptones, having conquered hiphop with a queer edge, now play cool jazz vocals, at Savanna Jazz. $8. 7pm-10pm. 2937 Mission St. www.joshuaklipp.com Devo Feeling a little Brazilian? Lucky you. January 14, Joseh Garcia & Brian Vouglas perform at Duboce Park Café. The gay singer-songwriters from Brazil and the U.S. share a bill of contemporary ballads, bossas and inspiring music. $10. 7pm. 2 Sanchez St. at Noe. www.josehgarcia.com Just in time for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, Sunday, January 15, In the Name of Love fills Oakland’s Paramount Theatre with gospel greatness, including Mavis Staples, PopLyfe, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Youth Speaks, and the Children’s Community Choir. 6pm community exhibition of 30 nonprofits. 7pm concert. $8-$18. 2025 Broadway Oakland. (510) 2878880. www.mlktribute.com January 16, the Mads Tolling Quartet performs at The Rrazz Room. The Grammy-winning jazz violinist and his band’s concert of varied music includes classics, Zappa, Thelonius Monk and more. $25. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. Joseh www.TheRrazzRoom.com Garcia Feeling classical? Friday, January 13, Jupiter Chamber Players visit Old First Church. The string quartet performs music by J.S. Bach, Haydn, Andriasov and Zemlinsky. $14-$17. 8pm. 1751 Sacramento St. 474-1608. www.oldfirstconcerts.org Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano star of opera, performs a solo recital of works by Purcell, Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, Poulenc and others, with piano accompanist Malcolm Martineau, at Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, Saturday, January In the Name of Love 14. $30-$80. 8pm. Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave. (510) 642-9988. www.calperformances.org Christopher Maltman appears at the Herbst Theatre, Thursday, January 19. The talented baritone, with pianist Malcolm Martineau, performs a program of works by Fauré, Schumann, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Hahn, Schubert and Mahler. $38-$68. 8pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. 392-2545. www.sfperformances.org There’s no shame in liking a fun pop band, or admiring a cute singer, even if he’s straight. Chris Carrabba, the hunky tattoooed front man for Dashboard Confessional, performs an acoustic show at Slim’s, Thursday, January 19. $25Chris Carabba $29. 8pm. 333 11th St. 522-0333. of Dashboard www.Slims-SF.com ▼ Confessional
New music, fire and theatre opera from the fire arts nonprofit; written, conceived and directed by Mark Streshinsky; based on a short story by science fiction author Derek J. Goodman about industrial workers serving an evil master. $45-$65. Jan 11-14, 18-21. 8:30pm. Closing Night Gala Jan 21 includes drinks, food, cast champagne toast; $150. 6:30. Show 8:30pm. 1260 7th St. (510) 444-0919. www.thecrucible.org
Nicholas Ray Rediscovered @ YBCA Double feature of rare films made by and about Ray ( Rebel Without a Cause and later experimental films), including the collaborative We Can’t Go Home Again and Don’t Expect Too Much, a documentary about Ray by his widow Susan Ray. $6-$8. 7:30pm. Also Jan 15, 2pm. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Screening Room, 701 Mission St. www.ybca.org
Howard Hawks: The Measure of Man @ Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley Film series showcasing the Hollywood director of classics ( Dawn Patrol, His Girl Friday, Barbary Coast and more). Thru Feb 28. $5.50-$13.50. various times and dates. 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. (510) 6421412. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Marga Gomez @ The Marsh Everyone’s favorite lesbian Latina comic returns with her new hit solo show Not Getting Any Younger. $15-$35. Fri 8pm. Sat 5pm & 8:30pm. Thru Feb 25. Studio Theater, 1062 Valencia St. at 22nd. 2823055. www.margagomez.com
New Fire @ Brava Theatre Cherrie Moraga’s play follows the sacred geography of indigenous American ancestors to tell a past-modern story of rupture and return. $10-$30. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm. 2781 24th St. 647-2822. Thru Jan 29. www.brava.org
Period of Adjustment @ SF Playhouse Local staging of Tennessee Williams’ “serious comedy” about a man who brings his bride to meet his best friend. $20-$50. Tue-Thu 7pm. Fri & Sat 8pm. Thru Jan 14. 533 Sutter St. near Powell. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org
Soul Music Spectacular @ Oddball Films Rare footage of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Junior Wells and other soul greats in vintage films. $10. 8pm. Also unusual films (foreign shorts) Jan 13, 8pm & Jan. 14 (surreal trippy flicks). 275 Capp St. 5588117. www.oddballfilms.blogspot.com
Souls of Splendor @ Delancey Screening Room Premiere screening of a short (25-minute) comedy-dramatic film about gay comic book artists, their fans, inspiration and their problems. $5-$20. 8pm. 600 Embarcadero St. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/214622
Fri 13 >> Carnage @ Various Cinemas Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz star in Roman Polanski’s dark comedy about parents of a bully and his victim, and how their meeting unravels their hypocrisy. Embarcadero, Sundance Kabuki, Shattuck/Berkeley, and other theatres. www.sonyclassics.com
The Crane and the Crocodile @ CounterPulse Rosemary Hannon and Mirian Wolodarski’s athletic and comedic dance duets about depression and anti-depression medications. Also showing Special Work-in-Progress by Jorge Rodolfo De Hoyos. $15-$20. 8pm. Also Jan 14. 1310 Mission St. at 9th. www.counterpulse.org
Thu 19 Dean Moss @ YBCA Forum Nameless Forest, a bold, strange, sexy performance-dance work, with a dozen audience members selected to be part of the show. $$5-$25. 8pm. Thru Jan. 21. Special Smart Night Out Jan 21, with pre-show dinner and post-show discussions ($35-$40). Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Forum, 701 Mission St. 978-2787. www.ybca.org
Stephanie Crawford @ The Jazz School, Berkeley Veteran singer performs classic jazz vocal songs with her trio. $15. 8pm. 2087 Addison. (510) 845-5373. www.stephaniecrawfordjazz.com
Stephen Kladder @ Castro Country Club Opening reception for an exhibit of the artist’s portrait paintings; at the LGBT sober space. 2pm-3pm. Thru Feb 29. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org
The Two-Character Play @ Eureka Theatre Theatre Rhinoceros’ production of Tennessee Williams’ lesser-known drama about a brother and sister’s family saga and their life as an acting duo.$10-$25. Tue-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru Jan. 15. 215 Jackson St. at Front. (800) 838-300. www.TheRhino.org
Xanadu @ New Conservatory Theatre
Future Motive Power @ The Mint Mugwumpin’s new immersive theatre production, staged in the vault of the fascinating Old Mint, about eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla. $15-$30. Fri-Sun 8pm. Thru Jan 29. 88 5th St. at Mission. www.mugwumpin.org
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Author of The Last Nude discusses his book about Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net
God’s Plot @ Ashby Stage, Berkeley Shotgun Players’ commissioned play with music, written and directed by Mark Jackson; an update on the 1665 satire on the King of England, enjoyed by early American Puritans, whose pious outward behavior comes under scrutiny as another form of theatre. $18-$27. Thu 7pm. Fri & Sat 8pm. Sun 5pm. Thru Jan. 15. 1901 Ashby Ave. Berkeley. (510) 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org
Food Stories @ Z Space John Fisher directs Word for Word theatre company in performances of two short stories; satirist T.C. Boyle’s “Sorry Fugu” and Alice McDermott’s “Enough.” $20-$40. Wed & Thu 7pm. Fri & Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm (previews Jan 11-13, 7pm). Thru Feb. 5. 450 Florida St. (800) 838-3006. www.zspace.org
German Gems @ Castro Theatre 3rd annual one-day mini-festival of German films; 4 narratives and one documentary, in German with English subtitles. $8-$50. 11am-9:30pm. Also Jan 15 at Arena Theatre, 214 Main St. Point Arena. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
Ghost Light @ Berkeley Repertory World premiere of Jonathan Moscone and Tony Taccone’s haunting fictional drama based on the assassination of the playwright’s father, San Francisco mayor George Moscone. $15-$73. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed & Sun 7pm. Sat & Sun 2pm. Thru Feb 19. Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison St. (510) 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
The Kipling Hotel @ The Marsh Berkeley
Matter + Spirit @ de Young Museum
The hit Broadway musical –based on the campy 80s Olivia Newton-John/Gene Kelly film about a mythical muse and roller skating rink– gets a local production. Special “Xanadu Fun-Pack” includes a cocktail/ soft drink, keepsake cup and souvenir disco ball necklace. $25-$45. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Jan. 15. 25 Van Ness Ave, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org
Ellis Avery @ Books Inc.
Coates, Sherrie Taylor and others singing a variety of styles. 6pm-8pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Don Reed’s solo show about his adventures in Hollywood and as a waiter in a retirement hotel. $20-$50. Sat 8:30, Sun 7pm. Thru Feb 12. TheaterStage, 2120 Allston Way. 282-3055. www.themarsh.org
Porchlight Storytelling @ Contemp. Jewish Museum The roving literary tale-telling night plays a little Abracadabra, with a Houdini tribute, hosts Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte, with magicians, mentalists, spiritualist debunkers (Stallion, The Amazing Randi, Eric Mead and Joe Pon), magic and mystery. $15. 7pm. 736 Mission St. at 4th. www.thecjm.org
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The Sculpture of Stephen De Staebler, whose figurative clay work draws inspiration from primitive cultures and artifacts. Thru April 22. Also, Masters of Venice: Renaissance Painters of Passion and Power from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Dolls and Masks thru Feb. 26. The Art of the Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection thru June 10. Bernini’s Medusa thru February 19. Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. 750-3600. www.famsf.org
Shamanism Class @ LGBT Center Liz San Pablo leads a monthly class (2nd Saturdays) with drumming, ritual and meditations aimed at helping you find your animal spirit. $25. 1800 Market St. Info/RSVP: Lizsanpablo@aol.com www.sfcenter.org
The Wild Bride @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre Touring production of Kneehigh Theatre Company’s acclaimed Broadway show with music and dance that blends fairy tale dreams and humorous yet heartbreaking realities. $27-$82. Tue, Thu-Sat 8pm. Wed 7pm (Dec 7, at 8pm). Sat & Sun 2pm. Sun 7pm. Extended thru Jan 22. 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 647-2972. www.berkeleyrep.org
Sun 15 >> California Dreaming @ Contemp. Jewish Museum Jewish Life in the Bay Area from the Gold Rush to the Present, an exhibit about the lives of historic Western American Jewish people, from Levi’s jeans and Ginsberg’s Howl to Gump’s and LGBT synagogues. Also, Houdini: Art and Magic. $5-$12. Thu-Tue 11am-5pm. 736 Mission St. at 3rd. 655-7800. Thru Oct. 16, 2012. www.thecjm.org
Christine Ebersole @ The Venetian Room Tony Award-winning musical theatre actress ( 42nd Street, Grey Gardens) performs songs from her Carlyle Room show and Broadway songs. $40-$45. 5pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. 392-4400. www.bayareacabaret.org
Eusebius Duo @ Old First Church Soprano Robin Fisher and pianist Haten Nadim perform works by Loria Laitman, Johnj Duke, Jake Heggie and others. $14$18. 4pm. 1751 Sacramento St. 474-1608. www.oldfirstconcerts.org
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy @ Martuni’s
Musical comedy revue, now in its 35th year, with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. Reg: $25-$130. Wed, Thu, Fri at 8pm. Sat 6:30, 9:30pm. Sun 2pm, 5pm. (Beer/wine served; cash only). 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green St.). 4214222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com
The bubbly Russian exiled drag empress performs a concert with special guest Honey Mahogany. $7. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.dragatmartunis.com
Best to the Test @ Martuni’s San Francisco Recovery Theatre’s talent showcase, with Eric Ward, Omar Luib, Pam
Outlook Video @ Channel 29 LGBT monthly news show; this month, On these Shoulders We Stand director Glenne McElhinney, San Jose World AIDS Day, Pariah writer/director Dee Ree, and a 2011 review. 5pm. Also streaming online. www.outlookvideo.org