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DIY Animation Workshop
Arts & Crafts Thu., May 23, 6-8 p.m.510-238-9171
This workshop series covers a brief history of animation, the creation of flipbooks, Zoetropes, and other precursors of film animation, techniques of traditional film stop-motion animation and 2-D computer animation. Followed by a hands-on workshop.
Rock Paper Scissors Collective
2278 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (map)
Art on Center
Art Galleries, Kids Fri., May 24, 12-10 p.m.510-464-7133
With art-making, food trucks, the renowned Thing-a-ma-jigs ensemble, a student film festival in the Berkeley City College auditorium, as well as shorts and a feature curated by PFA. Bring your own seating. On Center Street in downtown Berkeley.
free
Downtown Berkeley BART
2160 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (map)
"On Dave Brubeck and Ansel Adams"
Lectures, Museums, Jazz, Lounge, & Cabaret Fri., May 24, 7-8:30 p.m.510-318-8400
OMCA Curator of Photography Drew Johnson and Oakland East Bay Symphony Conductor Michael Morgan discuss the work of composer Dave Brubeck and photographer Ansel Adams. Followed by a performance featuring the Oakland East Bay Symphony quintet.
$10
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St., Oakland (map)
"Oakland Renaissance Jazz Series"
Art Galleries Through May 24510-981-6100
A collection of Oakland-based photographers celebrate the artistry of jazz musicians in the Bay Area.
free
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley (map)
Pattern Response
Art Galleries Through May 24510-836-2340
A look at how Creative Growth artists explore the concept of pattern in a multifaceted way.
free
Creative Growth Art Center
355 24th St., Oakland (map)
"Twin Bandits"
Art Galleries Through May 24510-849-8935
This solo exhibition features the intricate ink drawings of Bay Area artist Pamela Lanza.
free
Doug Adams Gallery
1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley (map)
"Everyone"
Art Galleries Through May 25510-229-7035
An expansive solo exhibition by Liz Walsh, with photographs, paintings, video, tapestry, and installation.
free
"Moments of Mindfulness"
Art Galleries Through May 25510-465-8928
New works by Latisha Baker.
free
Joyce Gordon Gallery
406 14th St., Oakland (map)
"No Mirrors in This House"
Art Galleries Through May 25
Sculptures and paintings by Juan Santiago. Opening reception Thursday, Apr. 18, 6:30-8pm.
free
Vessel Gallery
471 25th St., Oakland (map)
Pleasanton Antiques and Collectibles Faire
Art Galleries Sun., May 26, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.925-484-2199
With 350 outdoor vendors selling furniture, jewelry, clothing, ephemera, collectibles, and more.
free
Downtown Pleasanton
Main St., Pleasanton (map)
OMCA Family: Gold Panning
Kids, Museums Sun., May 26, 12-4 p.m.510-318-8400
Try your hand at panning for real gold in the Museum gardens. Learn how to tell the difference between real gold and fool’s gold, and keep all you find.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St., Oakland (map)
"Compound Vision"
Museums Through May 26510-430-2164
The Mills College MFA thesis exhibtion, featuring work by Evan Barbour, Claire Colette, Lauren Douglas, Keegan Luttrell, Nadja Miller, Barbara Obata, Meri Page, Simon Pyle, Jenny Sharaf, Kate Short, and Katy Warner.
free
Mills College Art Museum
5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland (map)
"Himalayan Pilgrimage: Sacred Space"
Museums Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 26510-642-0808
The third and final rotation of Himalayan Pilgrimage explores the theme of Sacred Space with a pair of large mandala paintings and depictions of historic Tibetan teachers.
$10, free for UC Berkeley students
Customizer-in-Residence Open Studio Series
Museums Fri., May 24, 5-8 p.m., Sat., May 25, 1-4 p.m. and Sun., May 26, 1-4 p.m.510-318-8400
Watch the processes of expert customizers and participate in transforming objects with clothing mash-ups, toy hacking, music remixing, and more.
free with museum admission
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St., Oakland (map)
"Blonde Ambition"
Art Galleries Through May 27510-285-6629
Oakland-based artist Jenny Sharaf presents works that use the discourse of blondeness to examine the tension between the feminist struggle of the 1970’s with today’s generation of young women.
free
Oak Common
3231 Grand Ave., Oakland (map)
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