Old shul music
On the last night of Chanukah, the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley will host a concert of Old World Jewish music, “Pomegranates and Figs.” San Francisco–based Inspector Gadje will fill the room with the sounds of a dozen horn players and three percussionists; the Oakland Folkharmonic will draw from its wide repertoire on string instruments; and Veretski Pass will play music from the cultures of the Ottoman Empire.
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. $22.50. www.thefreight.org
saturday/15
“’Twas the Night Before Hanukkah.” Release party for CD that surveys the evolution of Chanukah and Christmas music. Performers include Sway Machinery, Luther Dickinson, Thao and Rebecca Bortman. At Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St., S.F. 9 p.m. $15-$18. www.brickandmortarmusic.com
wednesday/19
Chanukah with Kugelplex. Bay Area klezmer band performs. At Oakland City Center, Broadway at 13th Street, Oakland. Noon. Free. www.oaklandcitycenter.com/events. Also Dec. 22 at the Makeout Room, 3225 22nd St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $8 cover. www.makeoutroom.com/events.
thursday/20
Meridian solstice party. Charming Hostess and Kugelplex perform dance music. At Meridian Gallery, 535 Powell St., S.F. 8 p.m. $10. www.meridiangallery.org/en/concerts.htm.