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Craig Taubman. Jewish vocalist. At Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. Also Saturday, Feb. 20 at Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 10 a.m. Free. www.craignco.com.
saturday | 20
The Levins. World folk ensemble performing “Hidden Saints and Drunken Sages,” songs inspired by talmudic legend. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10-$15. (415) 661-3383.
Second Annual Variety Show. Jazz and classical music singing and dancing. Fundraiser for the temple Sisterhood. At Temple Beth Sholom, 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro. 7:30 p.m. $10. (510) 357-8505.
“Cantor Unplugged III: A Musical Extravaganza.” Led by Cantor Sharon Bernstein performing Jewish Italian and Ladino songs. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15 (children free). (415) 861-6932.
“The Great Broadway Sing-Along: Celebrating a Century of Musicals.” Three soloists perform as part of the Music of the World series. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 8 p.m. www.marinjcc.org.
Omega. Ugandan songstress performing world music. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8-10 p.m. $18-$23. www.paloaltojcc.org.
sunday | 21
Eleanor Reissa. Singing “Love and Longing in Yiddish.” At Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose. 2 p.m. $20-$36. (408) 264-8542.