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Why on this night do we mix Chinese food and standup comedy? Because it’s a Jewish tradition, that’s why. The Oshman Family JCC will observe the ritual with its annual “Chopshticks” night, featuring Los Angeles comedian Avi Liberman — and Chinese dinner, of course.
7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $47-$55. www.paloaltojcc.org
thursday/20
“Vodka and Latke.” Benefit for Hebrew Free Loan Association. At Club 330 Ritch, 360 Ritch St., S.F. 7 p.m. $30-$35. www.hflasf.org.
tuesday/25
“It’s a Jewish Christmas, San Francisco.” Chinese food, drinks, Chanukah bush and DJ Matt Haze. At Makeout Room, 3225 22nd St., S.F. $5-$10 cover. www.makeoutroom.com/events.
“Christmas Day Klezmer Street Party!” Street dancing, latkes, klezmer bands. At Saul’s Deli, 1475 Shattuck St., Berkeley. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. www.saulsdeli.com.