sunday | 2

San Francisco Jewish Folk Chorus. At Congregation B’nai Israel, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 2 p.m. $10. (707) 762-0340.

New Century Chamber Orchestra. CenterStage event. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 5 p.m. $32-$37. (415) 444-8000.

“Desert Rhythms: An Israeli Musical Journey.” Lecture by Donny Inbar, cultural attaché to the Israeli Consulate, followed by Mizrahi music performance by Za’atar. Sponsor: Lehrhaus Judaica. At YWCA at U.C. Berkeley, 2600 Bancroft Way. 7 p.m. Free. (510) 845-6420.

“Spring Sing.” Concert with Cantors Ellen Schwab, Rachel Louis Michaelberg and Stephen Saxon. Sponsor: Peninsula Temple Beth El Women. At synagogue, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. 7 p.m. (650) 341-7701.

thursday | 6

San Francisco Conservatory of Music. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. 2 p.m. $5-$8. (415) 292-1233.

friday | 7

Chava Alberstein. Israeli folk singer. At Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th St., S.F. 8 p.m. May 7 and 8. $25-$35. (415) 647-2822.