Cool music
The Red Hot Chachkas will perform traditional klezmer music infused with jazz, rock and Latin influences at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto. The internationally acclaimed, Bay Area–based band has performed at a range of events and venues, from Toronto’s Ashkenaz Festival to San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall.
7 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $15-$25. www.paloaltojcc.org
tuesday/10
“Heather Klein’s Inextinguishable Trio.” Yiddish folk group performs Passover and Yiddish songs. At Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 200 Channing Way, Palo Alto. 1 p.m. Free. Also April 12 at JFCS, 2150 Post St., S.F. 1 p.m. Free. www.hungryforyiddish.wordpress.com.
friday/13
“The Man That Got Away: Ira After George.” Musical revue on the life of Ira Gershwin after the death of his brother George. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $60-$75. Also April 14 at 8 p.m. and April 15 at 2 p.m. In conjunction with “Treasures from the Gershwin Archive.” www.jccsf.org.
saturday/14
“Faiths in Harmony.” Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choirs performs with Jewish folk ensemble Vocolot. At Islamic Cultural Center, 1433 Madison St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.oigc.org.