Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley: December Doings…

No, you are not having déjà vu, faithful readers of the Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley blog. Last week, we described some events to end November (and begin December) that evolved around music, dance, and multimedia. Since the city of Berkeley is a cornerstone for diverse and cultural events, and the last two weekends have been especially busy with things to do, we ask you to read on…

New York City is famous for its theatrical history – from Broadway to Off-Broadway (and Off-Off-Broadway). For those of you who enjoy seeing live theatre (but are not inclined to take a weekend trip to the East Coast), consider checking out the ensemble debut at the Waterfront Playhouse & Conservatory. Starting tonight (and playing tomorrow, as well as December 13 and 14), intense drama and cutting-edge live theatre will ignite the stage. Please note that this program is for mature audiences. (If you have youngsters, don’t worry. There is something for them after the next paragraph.) The Waterfront Playhouse is located at 2020 Fourth Street, and tickets are $12.00. For reservations, call 415-819-6522, or click here.

With the Christmas holidays a couple of weeks away, many of you may be wondering about what you are going to buy for family and friends. If you are in a creative frame of mind, call 510-548-2220 (extension 240) and make a $10.00 reservation at the Ecology Center for tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 pm. After you reserve your space, gather up any and all random material that you haven’t used in years (like clothes, towels, and even wall calendars), along with thread, yarn, scissors and glue. Then, lug all of this stuff down to 2530 San Pablo Ave. to discover how they can be reshaped, reformed and refined into dolls, greeting cards, and pillows (among other gift ideas). With the creative guidance of a lady known as JB of Oakland’s DRAGA Design, the Making Holiday Gifts from Reuse Materials Workshop will teach you that Christmas gifting was never so innovative! (Oh, if you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, it goes without saying to bring them as well. Remember, you are going to be doing some very precise crafting.)

Now, as mentioned earlier, if live theatre is your thing, and you want an event you can bring the kids to, head over to The Jcc of the East Bay Theatre at 11:00 this Sunday morning (December 8), for “Comedy Improv for the Whole Family with Kenn Adams' Adventure Theater.”  In this family-friendly performance, quick-thinking and spontaneity are the order of the morning as this lively group of actors and actresses dream up and perform in imaginary settings that could be either outer space or a haunted forest. And, if you and your kids are not feeling too shy, YOU can become part of the act if you’d like! Visit The Jcc of the East Bay Theatre at 1414 Walnut St., or call (510) 236-7469.

So concludes this (second) weekend of different things to do in Berkeley. (And there’s more where these came from, as you can see by clicking here.) Whether you want to be a spectator or an active participant in any of these events, remember to keep safe, and your vision strong.