friday | 9
“Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness.” Film opens at Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. Tickets and info at www.larktheater.net.
saturday | 10
“David.” Jewish filmmaker Joel Fendelman’s movie about a Muslim boy growing up among Jewish peers in Brooklyn, N.Y. Iranian Film Festival. At San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut St., S.F. 7:12 p.m. $10, $8 students. www.iranianfilmfestival.org.
wednesday | 14
“Connected.” Advance screening and conversation with filmmaker Tiffany Shlain about life in today’s interconnected world. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $5-$7. www.connected-jscreening.eventbrite.com.
saturday | 17
“Mary Lou.” A modern musical by Israeli director Eytan Fox based on the songs of Israeli pop legend Svika Pick. Through Sept. 21. At the Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F. Tickets and showtimes at www.castrotheatre.com.