friday | 30
“Erev Halloween Grateful Dead Shabbat.” Exploring spiritual interpretations of the Grateful Dead’s music, wine and cheese before service. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 6:45 p.m. Free. www.etzchayim.org.
thursday | 5
“Let My People Know.” Celebrating the end of communism with a panel discussion. Wine and dessert reception. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6:30 p.m. $20-$25. www.paloaltojcc.org.
saturday | 7
“Second Annual Jewish Comedy Night.” With Kenny Altman, Ross Turner and others. Partial proceeds go to Gesher Fund. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 301 14th Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84517.
sunday | 8
“Rags to Righteousness: A Sweatshop-Free Fashion Show.” Presented by Progressive Jewish Alliance, AJWS-AVODAH and the Hub. At Women’s Building, 3543 18th St., S.F. 2-5 p.m. $10-$20.