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Weekend Things: Shakespeare Abridged, Bagpipes, Car Wash

A high school theater production, pipe-and-drum performance, a car wash, and much more are on this week's list of weekend activities.

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Friday


  • In the anthology He Said What? 26 female writers describe moments in their lives when everything changed. Meet Victoria Zackham, Kathi Kamen Goldmark and other contributors discussing this recent book.
    Where:, 6120 La Salle Ave., Oakland
    When: 7 p.m.
    How much: Free


  • The Bard's classics go down with a bucket full of humor in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Piedmont High's advanced acting students will race through Shakespeare's full body of work from Hamlet to Caesar.
    Where: Alan L. Harvey Theater, 800 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont
    When: 8 p.m.
    How much: $11 for students/seniors 65+ and $17 for adults


  • The three Tietjen sisters grew up in Piedmont and graduated from . These days they're busy putting on this whimsical productions like this one, The Ship of Fools, at their warehouse space in Jingletown in Oakland. Don't miss this show on its closing weekend.
    Where: Chthonic Theater, 2935 Chapman St., Oakland
    When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 p.m.
    How much: $15

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Saturday


  • Yeah, I know it's been raining, but that's not a real car wash! Get your car really clean and support the Piedmont Police Explorers, a community service organization trying to get to Camp Superstars, their annual competition. A bake sale will also benefit their cause. 
    Where: , 29 Wildwood Ave., Piedmont
    When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    How much: $10 for regular cars; $15 for vans and SUVs

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  • If you've seen it once, chances are you'll see it again. The cult classic The Room is back at Piedmont Theater this Saturday, so get your fix while you can this month.
    Where: , 4186 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
    When: Midnight
    How much: $8


  • If you love chess, then join this group that meets at the Lakeview Branch Library the third Saturday of each month. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
    Where: , 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland
    When: 1-5 p.m.
    How much: Free

    • Sunday


    • The Piedmont Highlander Pipes & Drums are making an appearance at San Leandro's annual Heritage Fair, which showcases music from many different corners of the world including Scotland, Latvia, China and all over Latin America.
      Where: San Leandro Main Library, 330 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
      When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      How much: Free

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