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“Bluegrass Shabbat.” Music by the Wronglers and Cantor Rita Glassman. In conjunction with grand reopening of sanctuary. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. Free. (415) 346-1720 ext. 24.
Israeli Folk Dancing. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 46th Ave., S.F. 9-10:30 p.m. Free. www.bnaiemunahsf.org.
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“An Afternoon of Song with Nigunim Chorus.” The music of Debbie Friedman and other songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 4 p.m. $10. [email protected].
Gale Kissin and Polkanomics. Part of the SpiceBox Cabaret music series. At Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. www.nershalom.org.
Beyond the Pale. Folk, klezmer and Balkan music from Toronto. At Subterranean Arthouse, 2179 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 8 p.m. $15. www.subterraneanarthouse.org. Also 9 p.m. March 27 at Amnesia, 853 Valencia St., S.F. $10. www.amnesiathebar.com.
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Nina Beilina. Russian Jewish violinist plays Chopin with pianist Pavel Gintov. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15-$20. www.nertamidsf.org.
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“Miriam’s Drum.” A multimedia concert for women with Tziona Achishena, formerly of Aquarian Minyan and Chochmat HaLev. Kickstarter fundraiser for Shalom School playground. At Shalom School, 834 28th Ave., S.F. $15-$20. (415) 261-2238.