berkeley

 

Bitch, (formerly of Bitch and Animal) will bring her unique brand of electric violin performance art meets cartoon rock show to The Starry Plough in Berkeley on December 8TH. Jenny Hoyston opens.

You loved her in Bitch and Animal

You saw her in "Shortbus"

You heard her on "The L Word"

 

The Hotter than July Bellydance Extravaganza is a celebration of the Girls Raks Bellydance and Body Image Summer Program.  The event will be held July 9, 2011 at 1:00pm at the La Peña Cultural Center at

 

See a show, have a drink, meet someone new!

 

Taught by singer/songwriter Eli Conley

“I recommend classes with Eli to all of my friends!! Studying singing with Eli is affirming, challenging, and joyful. It’s an opportunity to combine skill acquisition, personal growth and queer community and is grounding and inspiring.”

7 - 9 pm Tuesdays 
April 5th – May 31st (no class April 26th)

Tuesdays 8 - 10 pm

January 18th - March 8th

 

Help Elect the First Lesbian on Berkeley’s City Council
Phyllis Lyon, Sally Elkington, Barbara Zoloth & Sarah Washington, Olga Talamante, Eleanor Palacios,  L.A. Happy Hyder, CJ Jiang, Akaya WIndwood & Kim Scala, MeiBeck & Maya Scott-Chung, Roma Guy, Jonathan Uriarte, Lean Bayle Deleon, Trinity Ordona & Desiree Thompson and Koko Lin*

invite you to a fundraiser for

Cecilia “Ces” Rosales, Candidate for Berkeley City Council
Tuesday, Oct.19th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
2855 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley

Come hear the openly out acoustic blues/folk rock goddess TRINA HAMLIN (New York) as part of the monthly series featuring women musicians at Caffe Trieste. "Trina Hamlin's music smolders sweetly just before it sets the place on fire. Add in that irresistibly twinkling grin and you've got the foundation for a wonderful time." --Marilyn Rea Beyer, WUMB Boston http://trinahamlin.com WomenGig@Trieste monthly series Friday, May 28 7-9 pm Caffe Trieste 2500 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley $10-15 suggested donation For more info: http://www.womengig.com

Miel (Honey) known as an aphrodisiac, a soother a love maker is also a cabaret of artists and musicians able to cleanse your spirit and inspire your heart. An eclectic night of Afro-Cuban Dance, Blues, Folk, Hip Hop and Soul Friday, April 23rd, 2010 8pm Performers: Cynthia Renta TuffNStuff: The Last Delta Drag King Skim (from LA) Maritri (from NYC) This event is hosted by Maceo Cabrera Estévez Friday, April 23rd, 2010 8pm $12 in advance $15 at the door La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94705 www.lapena.org 21+

COPWATCH CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY IN BAY AREA Benefit concert on Thursday, March 11 with SISTAS IN THE PIT WHO: COPWATCH " Founded in Berkeley in March 1990 to monitor police actions SISTAS IN THE PIT "sexy rock, black-girl style PLUS other special guests, poets and speakers WHEN: Thursday, March 11 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Avenue (near Gilman) in Berkeley WHAT: Join Us In The Spirit Of International Women's Day to celebrate women on the frontline of resistance and change WHY: