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Aggregate Animated Shorts, Third Annual International Short Film Festival Start Date: Friday 8/2/2019 — End Date: Friday 8/2/2019 Admission:free In our ongoing effort to present unique and challenging art experiences to the public, Aggregate Space Gallery is proud to launch this celebration of non-commercial and experimental animation. Animation, as a subset within video art, is unique in its versatility as a communicative form and its ability to place viewers inside adjacent realities. It is a medium without rules or restrictions, and its content can address ideas as simple or as complex as the animator intends. The exhibition will culminate in an award ceremony hosted by artist, animator, and Congratulations Pine Tree co-host, Kate Rhoades. We will be screening the top two films from each category, as well as a viewer’s choice award from each category. Viewer’s Choice categories will be rated by visitors to the gallery, so come by and judge these films by September 4 at Roxie! The event will also include a film by each of our exhibition jurors: Zeina Barakeh, Laneya Billingsley, Ryan D Lewis, Sarah Paulsen. Featuring shorts by: Melanie Clemmons, Jacob Docksey, Celia Eid and Pierre-Stéphane Meugé, Tess Elliot, Amy Fang, Gwendolyn Foster, Erin Hagerty and Adam Savje, Santiago Insignares, Lacey Johnson, Shon Kim, Carey Lin, Tess Martin, Kathleen Quillian, Fu Yang Location: 411 26th St Northgate – Waverly Oakland Contact: Shaghayegh Cyrous info@aggregartespacegallery.org URL: facebook.com/aggregatespace

Singles TGIF Start Date: Saturday 8/17/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/17/2019 Admission:10 We’re excited about our first Lamorinda party in many years, at a fun venue! Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Saturday, August 17, 2019, 4-6pm. Only $10 at the door includes all this: •Fun Mixer Game, with prizes •Complimentary light food, served at 4pm, as long as it lasts •Happy Hour Pricing throughout the party, including $7 well drinks and $7 appetizers! LOCATION: Taverna Pellegrini, 65 Moraga Way, Orinda CA. Free street parking. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and many other singles organizations and meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •It’s Raining Men!, July 20, Santa Clara •Pole Dancing Party, July 21, Oakland •An Evening in Hawaii, July 27, Silicon Valley •Russian River Kayaking, Aug 3, Healdsburg •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Aug 4, Sunnyvale •Singles TGIF, Aug 9, San Rafael •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco Location: 65 Moraga Way Northwood – Tara Orinda Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Great Voices of Rock and R&B Start Date: Thursday 9/12/2019 — End Date: Thursday 10/17/2019 Admission:$150 for 6 week series, $30/drop in A 6-week Musical Journey with Pete Elman Throughout the rich, long arc of popular music, there has always existed the great singer, the individual who elevates the great song to another dimension, a place where, as listeners, we are thrilled and inspired for the rest of our lives when we hear their work. Great Voices covers the lives and careers of six legendary rock and R&B singers from 1955 to the present. Although all of them are also known as songwriters and performers, they have made their marks as vocalists, who could rock our socks off one minute, while with the next breath cajole the sweetest melodies from the material they so passionately tackled. In this class we will take a chronological cultural and musical journey through the lives and careers of the following 6 “Great Voices”: the “Genius,” Ray Charles; the “King of Soul,” Sam Cooke; the “Voice,” Roy Orbison; the “Queen of Rock n’ Roll,” Tina Turner, the soulful and indefatigable Bonnie Raitt, and the “Queen of Country-Rock,” Linda Ronstadt. The course will feature several media formats including lectures, slideshows, photographs, recorded music, film clips and the use of live music. The instructor will play piano, guitar and sing, and will choose appropriate examples from each genre to perform in class. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/great-voices

Great Voices of Rock and R&B Start Date: Saturday 8/10/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/10/2019 Admission:$150 for 6 week series, $30/drop in A 6-week Musical Journey with Pete Elman Throughout the rich, long arc of popular music, there has always existed the great singer, the individual who elevates the great song to another dimension, a place where, as listeners, we are thrilled and inspired for the rest of our lives when we hear their work. Great Voices covers the lives and careers of six legendary rock and R&B singers from 1955 to the present. Although all of them are also known as songwriters and performers, they have made their marks as vocalists, who could rock our socks off one minute, while with the next breath cajole the sweetest melodies from the material they so passionately tackled. In this class we will take a chronological cultural and musical journey through the lives and careers of the following 6 “Great Voices”: the “Genius,” Ray Charles; the “King of Soul,” Sam Cooke; the “Voice,” Roy Orbison; the “Queen of Rock n’ Roll,” Tina Turner, the soulful and indefatigable Bonnie Raitt, and the “Queen of Country-Rock,” Linda Ronstadt. The course will feature several media formats including lectures, slideshows, photographs, recorded music, film clips and the use of live music. The instructor will play piano, guitar and sing, and will choose appropriate examples from each genre to perform in class. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/great-voices/

August Interactive Art Kiosk Installation Project in Downtown Redwood City Start Date: Saturday 8/3/2019 — End Date: Monday 9/2/2019 Admission:Free The Redwood City Improvement Association in partnership with Fung Collaboratives, has unveiled the latest Art Kiosk Installation exhibit by Jennifer Wen Ma titled “Cry Joy Park-Symbioun” and will hold an opening reception on Saturday, August 3 at 4 p.m. in one of Downtown Redwood City’s Courthouse Square Kiosks. “Cry Joy Park-Symbioun” is a site-specific hand painted installation that refers to the relationships in the natural world and its reflection of society. On the opening day, viewers can walk through the dystopian landscape of this black and white paper garden physically exploring the social and racial inequality, wealth disparity, gentrification and other issues of environmental justice beneath the roots of this installment. In partnership with Fung Collaboratives, the rotating Art Kiosk Installations will continue throughout 2019 with different featured artists in an effort to enhance the community’s fine art scene for residents and visitors. Location: 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City Contact: RCIA info@visitRWC.org URL: http://visitrwc.org/

Writers With Drinks featuring Namwali Serpell and Vanessa Hua Start Date: Saturday 8/10/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/10/2019 Admission:$5 to $20 San Francisco’s longest-running spoken word night is back. Featuring award-winning authors Namwali Serpell (The Old Drift) and Vanessa Hua (River of Stars). Plus punk-rock legend Lynn Breedlove, author of 45 Thought Crimes. And Sarah Rose Etter, whose surreal debut The Book of X won a rave review from Roxane Gay. And prize-winning slam poet Brandon Melendez and designer/spoken word artist Seth Katz. Hosted by Charlie Jane Anders. Location: 3225 22nd St Mission District San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com

Poets and Comics Show Start Date: Friday 8/2/2019 — End Date: Friday 8/2/2019 Admission:17-22 Erik Awesome is at it again! This time he brings “Poets & Comics” to the community of Pittsburg with plenty of lines and laughs. For this show, he curates a unique combination of performance art in the form of spoken word and comedy. Join us for a special night of refreshing entertainment with talent coming from Los Angeles and the Bay Area come out and have the time of your life!! Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Carolyn August info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/

25th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest Start Date: Saturday 10/19/2019 — End Date: Sunday 10/20/2019 Admission:FREE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 10AM-6PM AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH 10AM-5PM ALONG THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN CAMPBELL This two-day award-winning Bavarian-themed event in historic downtown Campbell showcases authentic, mouthwatering German foods including Bratwurst and other sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels and German potato salad, a variety of beers and ales, over 100 fine artisans from all over the country and an impressive line-up of live music and entertainment. The Biersch Garden is an open-air tent with family-style seating offering a shaded place to eat, drink, and listen to live German music. Wine Central offers premium wine tasting from local wineries, and the KidsZone is designed for kids of all ages to enjoy music, rides, a fire truck, inflatables, and more make this a peak attraction. Campbell Oktoberfest takes place Saturday, October 19th from 10am-6pm and Sunday, October 20th from 10am-5pm. Admission is free. Free parking and bike valet, use of public transportation encouraged. Service animals only-no pets please. Food and drink costs vary. Festival hours: 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. Visit campbelloktoberfest.com for more details on food vendors, entertainment line-up and all things Oktoberfest! Location: 267 E Campbell Ave Campbell Contact: Campbell Chamber of Comemrce info@campbellchamber.net URL: https://campbelloktoberfest.com

Soul of a Diva 6 “A Sexy Seranade w/ Special Guest Khoree The Poet Start Date: Saturday 8/17/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/17/2019 Admission:$32-37 The Bay Area Diva is back…and this time…she’s bringing the sexy with her. A 2 time Grammy award winning vocalist, Ms. Monét comes home to Pittsburg with her highly acclaimed live show series “Soul Of A Diva 6” A Sexy Serenade with special guest Khoree The Poet. You don’t want to miss why she’s sought out by some of the industry’s most iconic voices, and why she’s considered one of the “best” from the Bay. The 6th will be the sexiest, with soul… Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Carolyn August info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/

Great American Sh*t Show with Brian Copeland & Cahrlie Varon Start Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 — End Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 Admission:$20-$35 THE GREAT AMERICAN SH*T SHOW returns for one night only! Solo performance stars Brian Copeland and Charlie Varon join forces to present new monologues on the life in the Age of Trump. An evening of laughing and thinking, covering topics including how to deal with a family member who’s all in for the Donald when you’re not, trying to turn red congressional seats blue, #MeToo and more. If you like Trump, you’ll hate this show! Saturday, July 13, 2019 (7:30pm) at Altarena Playhouse in Alameda. www.charlievaron.com Location: 1409 High St Alameda Alameda Contact: Altarena Playhouse boxoffice@altarena.org URL: https://altarena.audience1st.com/store/2146731009?showdate_id=1828