Wednesday, May 11, noon
The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.)
A musical ensemble of tuned bronze percussion instruments, drums, and a bamboo flute, mirrors the turbulent history of West Java, Indonesia. Several selections performed by the eight-person UC Davis Gamelan Ensemble, joined by guest artist Burhan Sukarma, will illustrate this exploration of Indonesian history. $7–$20, 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org