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Photograph by Bob Walker Bring your mom and your Sudafed to Oakland Museum's annual California Wildflower Show this weekend. Art Throb This week's art events Artists Reception Reception for exhibition featuring both current work and collaborations by painter Carole Jeung and furniture maker Alan Sklansky with Reginals Guerrero. Thurs/9, 5-9pm. Nexus Gallery, 2701 Eighth St., Berk. 384.2082. Solos: The Contemporary Monoprint Reception Opening reception for "Solos: The Contemporary Monoprint," current work from Kala Institute student artists. Thurs/9, 6-8pm. Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz, Berk. 549.2977. Carolyna Marks The Community Arts Lecture Series, sponsored by the Berkeley Civic Arts Foundation in cooperation with JFKU, present artist and peace activist Carolyna Marks. Event is free and open to the public. Thurs/9, 7:30-9pm. JFKU, Arts and Consciousness Gallery, Arts Annex, 2956 San Pablo, Berk. 649.0499. Shining Stars in the Arts The Alameda Arts Council and the Alameda Recreation and Parks Dept. present the first annual "Shining Stars in the Arts." Live music, food, and drinks to honor award recipients. $15 tickets benefit the Alameda Arts Council. Fri/10, 7-11pm. Alameda Veterans Memorial Bldg., 2203 Central, El Cerrito. 748.6074. The Visual Voice Artists reception for "Youthspeak: The Visual Voice," an exhibition confronting social and cultural issues while engaging the public forum. Live music by Rudi Mwongozi. Sat/11, 1-5pm. Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, 920 Peralta, Oakl. 208.5651. Jody Sears and Michele Ramirez Opening reception for "Re: Figuration," an exhibit featuring wood sculpture by Jody Sears and oil paintings on canvas by Michele Ramirez. Sat/11, 5-8pm. Ardency Gallery, 709 Broadway, Oakl. 836.0831. 33rd Annual California Wildflower Show Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with wildflowers at the Oakland Museum. Features native California flowers arranged and sorted by botanists into spectacular bouquets. Also, live music from Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet on Sunday at 1:30pm. Sat/11-Sun/12, noon-5pm. Oakland Museum, 10th St. and Oak, Oakl. 1.888.OAK MUSE. Family Art Day Everybody's welcome to join artist, Rita Pettit and make or buy something for Mom. One of the many activities happening during the Youth Arts Festival through May 24. Sun/12, noon-1pm. Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut, Berk. 644.6893. Film Screening As part of BAM exhibition "Marion Brenner: The Subtle Life of Plants and People," the PFA will screen various short films highlighting time-lapse photography, slow and fast motion, and more. Featured shorts "Quicker'N A Wink" and "The Doddler." Tues/14, 7:30pm. Berkeley Art Museum, PFA Theater, 2626 Bancroft, Berk. 642.0808. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]