Faculty Glade (a.k.a. 4.0 Hill) is too hilly, People’s Park is too hippie, and sidewalk picnics tend to turn into “34 Ways To Fry Your Ass.” However, after a Daily Cal “company picnic potluck,” we found that with a few “Why didn’t we think of that?” seeds of wisdom–a summer picnic on Memorial Glade can prove to be fun, easy and relaxing.
1. Bring Your Own Cup
Guests are quick to call dibs on bringing plates and utensils. Beverages are next on the list of almost-bringing-nothing-but-I’m-still-bringing-something. Really, though, we take these items for granted, because even if no one thinks of the spoons or apple juice–hands really are five-pronged forks, and we can save our spit ’til we find a drinking fountain. A smart picnic-goer, however, remembers to bring his or her own cup. There’s no way around sneaking a sip from the 2-liter store-brand, flat soda without everyone labeling you as a douchebag, but bring your own cup and folks will smile and say “That’s why you got into Berkeley!” read more »
The summer symphony orchestra had their first of two performances last night at Hertz Hall, and will be closing the curtains tonight. We say this figuratively, of course, as Hertz doesn’t actually have a curtain. But after sitting through one short tune, one long one, and one very, very long piece–we can tell you that this show is a must-hear. Some highlights were watching a dignified old fellow play the timpanis with maracas, the shouts of “mambo!” by a butt-load of violin players during “Symphonic Dance from Westside Story,” and whispering to our seat-mate about the commercials we recognized Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. It was also pretty entertaining to watch the conductor rock out with his long hair and tuxedo at the very end of the show. So don’t miss out on your last chance to see it!
UC Berkeley Summer Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m.
Hertz Hall
Saturday, Aug 9 - Sunday, Aug 10
San Francicso is going to be teeming with Filpino jazz musicians at SF Pinoy Jazz Fest. Events will take place at Yerba Buena Gardens as part of the SF Pistahan Parade and Festival and the Metreon Action Theatre. Just to be clear, only the events at Yerba Buena Gardens will be free. Both are supposed to be very promising in terms of renowned musicians, entertainment and all that–well–jazz. Once again, here’s how it’s all going down:
SF Pinoy Jazz Fest
Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 9 - 10
1 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens and 5 - 9 p.m. at Metreon Action Theatre
Who knows what to expect in a museum called The Contemporary Jewish Museum–a museum in San Francisco that opened last June, was converted from a PG&E substation and is built in the shape of gigantic Hebrew letters? CJM is all this and more–and by “more”, we’re talkin’ collages of Jewish community members of the Bay Area (see if you can spot some buddies), a big, white, soundproof room for the current music exhibit and a showcase of the dude that, like, invented “Shrek.” read more »
Summer’s winding down and school is fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze in one last hurrah before the fun is done. You could always go to the Vans Warped Tour, but we think you’re better than that. At least one should hope so.
Some of you may have attended the annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships in the past, but when we first heard of it, we didn’t know what to expect. Fighter kites? Kite races? Aerial beauty contests?
We did a bit of digging, and it turns out that we weren’t too far off-base. But the kite festival also has so much more to offer. We’re looking forward to the attempts at new world records, the giant creature kite show and the candy drop (i.e. air-bombing a sea of kids with sweet treats). They also promise free admission, free activities and not-so-free food. Oh well, can’t win ‘em all. read more »
Send in the clowns! OK, so by clowns, we mean mimes. And by mimes, we mean talking mimes. The San Francisco Mime Troupe is coming to Berkeley this Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. We hear they’re worth the hike up to Northside.
Yeah, all the dialogue thew us off, too. We were really looking forward to pasty faces and black and white stretchy outfits. Their style lies more along the lines of poking and prodding at the hot topics in the news all for the sake of a good laugh. We’re looking forward to an afternoon at the park full of spoofs, satire and sarcasm. Just the way we like it!
What: SF Mime Troupe When: July 19, 20. Music starts @ 1:30 p.m., Showtime @ 2:00 p.m. Where: 300 Rose Street, a block from Cedar & Chestnut, Berkeley
Image Source: thomwatson under Creative Commons
San Francisco Mime Troupe Schedule [SF Mime Troupe]
If Boy George isn’t the greatest entertainer on the planet, then damn, we must be in another galaxy. Here’s a list of players and singers who’ll heat things up just as the summer fog rolls into the bay.
Friday, July 18
* Boy George, Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center in San Francisco, 9 p.m.
* Jimmy Eat World, Fillmore, 9 p.m.
San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration will explode next weekend with fanfare, parades, performances and plenty to celebrate. On Saturday, the Civic Center will host celebrations from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday is the big draw with a parade down Market Street, starting at 10:30 a.m. The fun then continues until 7 p.m.
The official Website has more information on events, from HomoHipHop to Leather Alley to Tantra Stage (unfortunately, not what you think it is). Even if you’re not queer, Pride is the city’s event of the year, and it’s not something to be missed.
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Saturday, Aug. 9 2008
