Benefits & social events

Last year’s fair at the Oshman Family JCC

Russian fair, artistic flair

For all things Russian, come on down to the Russian Fair, an afternoon of culture and fun at the JCC in Palo Alto. The event will feature work by local artists and imported products from small businesses, along with master classes and loads of activities for children. Russian baked goods, ice cream and beer also will be available.

4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org


saturday/13

Dance party and fundraiser. Send-off for Jewish Music Festival director Ellie Shapiro. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $36. www.jcceastbay.org.

Israeli folk dance party. Café Shalom presents monthly dancing and munchies. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399 43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. café[email protected]

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.

wednesday/24

“Float Night Pool Party.” Free kosher hot dogs, corn on the cob and watermelon. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. www.siliconvalleyjcc.org/events.