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Hot Kugel. Klezmer jazz duo. Performs every Thursday in August. At Zucca Ristorante, 185 Castro St., Mountain View. 7-9 p.m. www.hotkugel.com.

sunday   |   15

Klez-X. Klezmer, Yiddish folk and modern jazz group. At Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $18.50-$19.50. www.thefreight.org.

thursday   |   19

MILTON. Conceptual space for whimsy and exchange. Author Daniel Handler on accordion and fragrance aura readings by perfume artist Yosh Han. In conjunction with “Maira Kalman” exhibit. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 5-8 p.m. Free. www.thecjm.org.

friday   |   20

“There’s No Business Like Show Business: Exploring the Music of Irving Berlin.” Pianist and singer Nancy Foxman. Shabbat lunch program. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. $4-$10. (415) 444-8000.