Aurora Theatre

From its title, “Everything Is Illuminated” may seem like a lighthearted, inspirational story. And while it is at times, it’s much more than that, and it’s deeper, darker and all the more beautiful for it. Aurora Theatre Company’s “Everything is Illuminated” is a gorgeous and powerful play driven by a strong script.

“Widowers’ Houses” tackles several issues, but at its core, the play is a look into the lives of the individuals comprising a skewed class system.

A family-friendly show, “James and the Giant Peach” presents an epic musical journey described as “lyrical, hummable and fantastical.”

Throughout the piece, Wilmurt delves into Olga’s mind, communicating sorrows and joys by way of her personal renditions of a series of hand-picked songs.

“Splendour” employs unconventional storytelling techniques to paint a portrait of four women, depicting the individual roles they play in the midst of their war-torn society.

City transportation planners organized an open house Tuesday to inform the community about a Shattuck Avenue reconfiguration project adopted by the Berkeley City Council in January 2013.