Albany Today, Aug. 20

The Culture Circuit is back for round two! This week: avant-garde improvisers, Hank Williams classics, Brazilian choro, Latin grooves, hip-hop history — and, yes, cats on the big screen.

Here’s what’s happening in Albany, Berkeley and beyond through Aug. 26.

The Culture Circuit, Aug. 20-26

What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

In other news

The city of Albany is seeking community members interested in serving on three advisory committees with vacancies: the Arts Committee has one spot; the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission has another one; and the Transportation Commission has two.

Want to get involved? Learn more on the city website.

In case you missed it

Albany Hill eucalyptus will come down. What about the monarchs?

A new grant-funded plan balances fire safety, butterfly conservation and climate restoration.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

Before the clock came down, it kept ‘Mr. Albany’ time

The vintage clock, damaged over the summer, honored Jerome Blank. The Scanner wanted to learn more about him.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

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