saturday/20
“Under African Skies.” Fundraiser screening of the film on the making of Paul Simon’s album “Graceland.” At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 7 p.m. $18. www.kehillasynagogue.org.
sunday/21
Justice Garden first planting. Plant vegetables for a shelter and learn about food justice. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 2 p.m. Free. www.pjcc.org.
Jewish Cultural Festival. Music, food, arts, dancing. At Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. 12 to 4 p.m. Free. www.jccsoco.org.
“A German Life.” Bernd Wollschlaeger discusses growing up in Germany in the shadow of his father, a decorated Nazi tank commander, and his eventual conversion to Judaism. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $18. www.paloaltojcc.org.
monday/22
“Blue and White Monday.” Yom HaAtzmaut celebration for young adults. At Drake, 598 Fourth St., S.F. 6 p.m. $10. [email protected].
friday/26
Israeli art exhibit and sale. 1,500 works of art from Jerusalem including oil paintings, watercolors and etchings. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also April 27 and April 28. Free. www.beth-david.org.
sunday/28
“Cabaret Under the Stars.” Annual benefit. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 5:30 p.m. $100. www.pjcc.org.
“Tapestry: A Day of Nourishment.” Coastside Jewish Community day with workshops, music, rituals. At Skylawn Conference Center, 10600 Skyline Blvd., Half Moon Bay. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $18, free for members. RSVP at www.coastsidejewishcommunity.org.
Simcha Faire. Meet vendors offering services for everything needed to throw a party. At Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. 10:30 am. to 1:30 p.m. Free. www.simchasisters.com.
tuesday/30
“Ultimate Peace in the Middle East.” Jewish and Arab teens discuss their experience in a program that promotes dialogue using the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected].