saturday | 25

“The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness.” Author Joel ben Izzy presents his book. At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 848-0237, ext. 112.

sunday | 26

“The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life.” Choreographer and dancer Twyla Tharp presents her book. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 5 p.m. $15-$20. (415) 444-8000.

monday | 27

“Lost Recipes.” Food writer Marion Cunningham presents her latest book. CenterStage event. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. (415) 444-8000.

sunday | 2

“The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness.” Joel ben Izzy presents his book. At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 1808 Wedemeyer St. 5 p.m. (415) 292-1219.

The Zohar: Pritzker Edition Volume I. Daniel Matt. At Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. (510) 486-0698

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