Free for all
To celebrate its fifth anniversary and welcome new executive director Lori Starr, the Contemporary Jewish Museum is having a free admission day on Sunday, June 9. In addition, a free party will be held in front of the museum on Jessie Square from noon to 3 p.m., with music and dance performances, arts and crafts, refreshments and a few words from local dignitaries.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. Free. www.thecjm.org/programs/special-events or (415) 655-7800
saturday/8
Mount Tamalpais hike and play. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club trek to see Mountain Play, “The Sound of Music.” Meet 9:30 a.m. at Manzanita parking lot off Highway 101 in Mill Valley. Play tickets must be purchased in advance at www.mountainplay.org. $40. (408) 738-1319.
“Second Saturday.” Night for Jewish young adults with dancing, drink specials and appetizers. At the Cellar, 685 Sutter St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15 includes four drinks. www.cellarsf.com.
sunday/9
Jewish Food and Cultural Fair. Music, games, shuk, wine, beer, deli food and short talks by experts in several fields. At Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. www.tbeaptos.org.
Keshet LGBTQ Mixer. Picnic in Dolores Park celebrates Pride Month. Find group underneath unicorn balloons. 1 p.m. Free. www.keshetonline.org.
Hebrew Free Loan gala. Raffle, cocktails, VIP reception, jazz ensemble. Honorees include Arlene Krieger, Rabbi Steven Chester and Karen Goldberg. At InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, 1 Nob Hill, S.F. 5:30 p.m. $180. www.hflasf.org.
monday/10
“Blue Monday.” Casual fundraiser to support camps and camp scholarships. Wear your old summer camp T-shirts. S.F./Peninsula Young Adults Division of S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Stock in Trade, 2036 Lombard St., S.F. 6-9 p.m. $10 or $18 donation. (415) 512-6248.
wednesday/13
AJC San Francisco award dinner. Honoring Arthur and Mary Jo Shartsis. At Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. $300. www.ajcsanfrancisco.org.
friday/14
“Out and About.” LGBT potluck Shabbat dinner. Bring a dish to share. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 6 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
saturday/15
“Songs and Stories by the Sea.” YeaShOre Community bonfire and singing. At Ocean Beach across from Beach Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, S.F. Look for the windsock. 7 p.m. Free. www.yeashore.org.
tuesday/18
Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley annual meeting. Poolside barbecue, awards. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6 to 8 p.m. $10. www.jvalley.org.