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“Journey to Shabbat With Rhythms From Uganda.” Musical guest J.J. Keki, leader of Uganda’s Jewish community. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. (415) 346-1720 ext. 24.
Laurence Juber. British-Jewish guitar virtuoso, formerly of Wings. At Schoenberg Guitars, 106 Main St., Tiburon. 8 p.m. $35-$40. Also Nov. 21 at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, and Nov. 21 at Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. www.laurencejuber.com.
“Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano.” Musical theater piece on Berlin and the American songbook. Also Nov. 21. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $50-$55. www.jccsf.org.
saturday | 21
Lilia Valitova. Solo pianist performing compositions based on Jewish folk. At Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington. 7 p.m. $18. www.liliavalitova.com
“Culture Collusion.” Benefit for Congreg-ation Chadeish Yameinu featuring classical music by a Nigerian composer. At First Congregational Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. (831) 476-5931.
Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Singers. Jewish religious lyrics with American gospel music. At Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael. 8 p.m. $23-$30. www.marinjcc.org.
“Saul Kaye: An Evening of Jewish Blues.” At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $18-$24. www.chochmat.org.
sunday | 22
“Café Schmooze With Alla Gladysheva.” Pianist performing classical and Russian selections, wine and desserts. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 3 p.m. $10. (415) 661-3383.