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Postage stamp of Yip Harburg issued in 2005

On par with Gershwin

Yip Harburg (1896-1981) was an American lyricist of epic proportions. He wrote all of the lyrics for the songs in “The Wizard of Oz,” plus standards such as “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” and “It’s Only a Paper Moon.” Lehrhaus Judaica and the Jewish Music Festival have teamed up for a tribute that will include rare footage of interviews with Harburg talking about his music as well as his human rights activism. The two-hour presentation also will include film of old performances, including luminaries such as Judy Garland, Audra McDonald and Ray Bolger. Led by musical theater historian Bonnie Weiss.

2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. $12-$15, discount for advance purchase. (800) 838-3006 or www.jewishmusicfestival.org

saturday/26

“Dance the Night Away!” Legacy Ball fundraiser includes cocktails, live music and dancing. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $100. www.marinjcc.org.

The Big Mitzvah. Young adults “bar mitzvah” party to raise money for local charities, with rapper Lyrics Born, comedian Nathan Habib and DJ duo the Jane Doze. At the Fillmore, 1805 Geary St., S.F. $36-$45, $100 for VIP reception. 7 p.m. www.jewishfed.org/event.

Émigré Community Gala. Jewish Family and Children’s Services benefit. At Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $195 and up. www.jfcs.org.

sunday/27

Super Sunday. Annual day of fundraising for S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. volunteer shifts 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. www.jewishfed.org/supersunday.

“Mitzvah Faire” Connect with local vendors to help plan a bar or bat mitzvah. At Sheraton Palo Alto, 625 El Camino Real. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (650) 328-2800 ext. 7004.

Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California. Dinner and induction ceremony. At Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., S.F. 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. dinner. $225. www.jshofnc.org.

thursday/31

StoryCorps’ fourth anniversary at the CJM. Celebrating more than 2,000 local stories recorded. Featuring StoryCorps founder Dave Isay, never-before-heard interviews and classic NPR broadcasts. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free with museum admission ($5 after 5 p.m.) www.thecjm.org.

monday/4

Six-Word Memoirs on Jewish Life. Storytellers, comedians and others. Program of Reboot, SMITH Magazine and JCF’s Young Adult Division. At the Elbo Room, 647 Valencia St., S.F. $10 at door; $5 in advance. www.rebooters.net.