Fire...Water...Earth...Air... The elements preside at the David Brower Center's second annual community party. The Brass Mafia Marching band will perform, and DJ Platurn and DJ Rek/Soul Salaam will spin dance grooves all night. Festival tastes and magical sips, with a special toast at 11:11pm!

David A. Moss, former stand-up comedian & Shakespeare actor, is back by popular demand, in his critically acclaimed solo show about addiction and recovery. "Cracked Clown" is a disconcerting and hilarious performance chronicling of David's childhood as it really happened, and transformed as stand-up comedy. Advance tickets available at East Bay Media Center. The Saturday night performance is already sold out!

Sunday, November 6, Panel Discussion: Knowing Our Own Minds - A Buddhist Perspective, Mangalam Research Center, 2-4pm, FREE.

Monday, November 7, Science at the Theater: Secrets of the Soil, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 7-9pm, FREE.

Until November 20, World Premiere of How to Write a New Book for the Bible, Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Wednesday, November 9, Community Night Fundraiser for the Ella Baker Center, Saturn Cafe, all day, 10% of profits donated.

Monday, November 14, Jazzschool Institute Vocal Department Fundraiser, Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, 8pm, $25 general admission; $15 students.