sunday/8
Violin and piano recital. Hannah Tarley and Libby Kardontchik perform in benefit for the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 3 p.m. $10-$25. www.jvalley.org.
tuesday/10
Anniversary concert. Congregation Beth David celebrates its 50th birthday with an evening of Israeli music. At the synagogue, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. www.beth-david.org.
sunday/15
Rock it with the kids. HAlison Faith Levy, the former lead singer of the psychedelic rock group for kids, the Sippy Cups, plays three shows at the Contemporary Jewish Museum on Yerba Buena Family Day, which includes free admission to the museum and family arts projects. More kid-friendly activities and live music will be happening at Yerba Buena Gardens across the street. 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at CJM, 736 Mission St., S.F. Free. www.thecjm.org
tuesday/17
The Qadim Ensemble. The band celebrates the cultures of the Middle East with Jewish, Turkish, Armenian, Moroccan, Arabic and Ladino music. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.12 p.m. $15. www.paloaltojcc.org.