Saturday, Nov. 19 • 9:30pm •  Vertiere Day Celebration of the decisive battle against the French Empire that ended slavery in Haiti in 1804, and birthed the first black republic in Western Hemisphere. The event will feature Haitian food and art as well as live music by Africombo, Maestro JT & Afrorhythm, Rosemond Joliss, Jaques Wilkins, Sophis & Special Guests • Tickets $13 / $10 for students • Venue: Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley.