Shake up your summer with Cal Shakes! The Wall Street Journal called this "one of the most beautiful outdoor performing spaces in America," and we think you should find out why. The Bruns Amphitheater is set in a "little piece of heaven in the Siesta Valley" located in Orinda, with the rolling East Bay hills its backdrop and eucalyptus its perfume. Here are a few of the experts' tips to help you anticipate the experience: 1) Arrive early to enjoy the grounds, with its groves and stunning sculptures; 2) Eat, drink, and be merry both before and during the performance, either with refreshments you brought with you or purchased at the Midsummer's Night Café; and 3) Expect wildlife, forgiving hawks, owls, or bats that swoop in front of the lights and coyotes that howl in the distance. Of course, the productions are pretty awesome too, frequently indicated by the Little Man clapping next to their reviews. This summer's choices are Titus Andronicus, The Verona Project, Candida, and The Taming of the Shrew.