saturday | 11

“Bagels and Bongos.” Jewish Music Festival. At First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland. 8 p.m. $22-$26. (415) 276-1511.

sunday | 12

Septepo Rodriguez. Jewish Music Festival. At Little Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. 7 p.m. (650) 369-4119.

Traditions and Transformations. Jewish Music Festival. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. $22-$26. (415) 276-1511.

thursday | 16

“Swimming Against Stereotype: The Story of a Czech Water Polo Player/Officer/Jew.” With journalist Helen Epstein. At BJE Jewish Community Library music room, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327 ext. 703.

“Jewish Fringes.” Jewish Music Festival. At Thrust Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $22-26. (415) 276-1511.

friday | 17

“Jews of the Middle East.” Music by Yair Dalal and Friends and Shabbat lunch. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. $8-$10. (415) 444-8000.

saturday | 18

Yair Dalal. Jewish Music Festival. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. (415) 444-8000.

sunday | 19

“Yiddish Sing-Along: Born to Kvetch — From Oy to Gevalt.” At BJE Jewish Community Library music room, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327 ext. 703.

“From Istanbul to Jerusalem.” Singer Hadass Pal-Yarden. At Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $22-$26. www.jewishmusicfestival.com.