The Do List's Weekly Picks
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Thu, August 21 - Grey Gardens
The Maysles Bros. musical, adapted from the 1975 documentary, tells story of Jackie Kennedy's highly eccentric aunts. For details, visit the play's web site.
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Thu, August 21 - The Shirelles
The pre Motown trio celebrates its 50th anniversary tour at the Rrazz Room. Aug. 21 through 24. See the group's web site for more details.
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Fri, August 22 - Outside Lands
Radiohead, Tom Petty and Jack Johnson are just some of the big names joining over 60 bands at the outdoor concert in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Aug. 22 through Aug. 24. See the festival's web site for the full line up and schedule.
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Fri, August 22 - The Best Man
Gore Vidal's classic 1960 play, about potential political scandals and the mental instability of aspiring presidential candidates, opens up at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. Aug. 22 through Sept. 28. See the theatre's web site for more information and dates.
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Sat, August 23 - Trannyshack Kiss Off
Legendary local drag queens Heklina, Peaches Christ and Putanesca bid farewell to a 12 year tradition of an eccentric, and sometimes racy, blend of theatre, cabaret and performance art. See Trannyshack's web site for more information.
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Mon, August 25 - Kathy Griffin
The famed 'D lister' performs her trademark satire on celebrity culture at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga. See the winery's web site for more information.
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Thu, August 28 - Melissa Etheridge
One of the most successful recording artists of the 1990s, Melissa Etheridge plays Oakland's Paramount Theatre. See the theatre's web site for more information.
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