saturday/12
College a cappella group. Tufts University’s Shir Appeal performs. At Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 7 p.m. $10-$36. http://shirappeal.brownpapertickets.com.
thursday/17
Emerging Jewish voices. Freestyle musician and storyteller Joti Shephi and his band kick off series of monthly performances at JCC East Bay. At JCC, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $15. www.jcceastbay.org.
saturday/19
Tin Pan Alley sing-along concert. Music of George Gershwin, Isaiah Berlin and others. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. $6-$12.50. www.legalmaster.com/lm08000.htm#singalong.
sunday/20
Jewish folk and gospel concert. With Rabbi Menachem Creditor. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 3 p.m. $13-$15. www.netivotshalom.org.
monday/21
Red Hot Chachkas. Klezmer band performs. At Saul’s Deli, 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 6 p.m. No cover. www.saulsdeli.com.
wednesday/23
Ellis Island Old World Folk Band. Klezmer music by 32-year-old group. At Le Bateau Ivre Restaurant, 2629 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. 7 p.m. No cover. www.musikers.com.