From a blues concert to a Thanksgiving dinner, there's plenty to enjoy in Berkeley this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Films at The Freight: Amazing Grace
From the event description:
With special thanks to the Friends of the Freight, come celebrate a new screen and projector while enjoying our superb sound system composed of speakers and amplifiers exclusively designed and installed by Meyer Sound Labs of Berkeley with the Films at The Freight. A great way to enjoy music, film and community in the Littlefield Listening Room, come experience some of the most beloved films in music. Carefully curated by The Freight's program director, Peter Williams.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7-11:59 p.m.
Where: Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St.
Admission: $5–$7
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Tom Rigney & Flambeau
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He may have been crowned Emperor of the 2011 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, but violinist-fiddler-composer and singer Tom Rigney and his band Flambeau have always been royalty at Ashkenaz. When not globetrotting – last year they covered ground from Alaska to Alviso Slough to a Caribbean New Year’s cruise – they hold court here almost monthly, playing Rigney’s own tunes and their usual high-energy mix of Louisiana Cajun, zydeco, New Orleans R&B, and down-home blues favorites.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Admission: $12–$15
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Eve 6 with Dead American & Between Kings
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Eve 6 — which includes vocalist/bassist Max Collins guitarist Jon Siebels and drummer Ben Hilzinger (replacing Tony Fagenson who left the band in Feb. of 2018) — formed in Southern California in 1995 while the trio were just teenagers, then inked a deal with RCA Records before they’d finished high school. Since their debut Eve 6 has inspired a generation of bands and been named one of the '90s defining rock acts.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone, 2367 Shattuck Ave.
Admission: $24
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China Cats
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This Bay Area tribute band performs the songs of the Grateful Dead with spirited jams that carry their own genuine personality while paying homage to their musical forefathers. Since 2010 the China Cats have been performing throughout the West Coast including performances with Donna Godchaux, Melvin Seals and other Dead alumni.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Admission: $15
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Triple Rock Thanksgiving
From the event description:
Are you going to be staying in town this Thanksgiving? Perhaps trying to find something to do other than drive to the in-laws' place? Or maybe your family is out of town, or perhaps it's just you. No matter the reason, you are more than welcome to join us here and enjoy some deliciously fresh beer as well as our very own Thanksgiving dinner.
When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Triple Rock Brewing, 1920 Shattuck Ave., Address 22181 Shattuck Avenue
Admission: Free
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