It’s the weekend (almost), so treat yourself to the following fun activities (in the very near future):
Les 7 Doigts de la Main Circus
Self-described as nouveau cirque, Les 7 Doigts de la Main blends acrobatics, avant-garde dance, physical comedy, music, video projections, and live DJs; suffice to say it’s not your run-of-the-mill circus act. Founded in Montreal in 2002, the group — whose name translates to “the seven fingers of the hand,” a twist on the French idiom used to describe many parts working together as a fluid, cohesive unit — has gained praise for going above and beyond typical circus acts and avoiding the easy tropes of Cirque du Soleil stylings. The company will perform its latest show, “PSY,” on Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, at Zellerbach Hall. Showtimes vary, tickets start at $22. 510-642-9988 or CalPerfs.Berkeley.edu — Azeen Ghorayshi
Credits: Michael Kebbekus Credits: Aaron Quint
- Aaron Quint
Taco Conf
Conferences usually suck — at least according to Max Ogden, an independent computer programmer based in Oakland. That’s why he created Taco Conf: Since tacos are his favorite food, and bicycling is his favorite mode of transportation, Taco Conf was pretty much a foregone conclusion. On Sunday, May 5, meet fellow taco-cyclists at Snow Park for a full-day exploration of a curated set of five or six of Oakland’s finest taco offerings, from downtown to Fruitvale, trucks to family taquerias. As with the popular East Bay Bike Party monthly rides, the route will be posted online so that stragglers can join in at any point. It’s just at this conference, you also happen to be in pursuit of the perfect taco. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free (bring $20 to $30 in cash for taco purchases). TacoConf.com — A.G.
