saturday/21
“Singles Sukkarama.” Cocktails and screening of the Israeli comedy “Ushpizin.” For Jewish singles 40-70. Hosted by Congregation Shir Hadash. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 6:30 p.m. Free. RSVP recommended. [email protected].
sunday/22
Silicon Valley widow/widower party. Enjoy dinner and live music on the Silicon Valley Widow and Singles’ seventh anniversary party. At Pacific Catch, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell. 3:30 p.m. $32. RSVP by Sept. 18 to Larry Siders. (408) 252-2323.
monday/23
Blue Monday. Cocktail mixer sponsored by the Young Adults Division of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. 21 and older. At BaskSF, 42 Columbus Ave., S.F. 6 p.m. $18 suggested donation. (415) 512-2642.
tuesday/24
“Give Back Tuesdays.” Iron Springs Pub & Brewery will donate 15 percent of the day’s revenue to the Osher Marin JCC. At Iron Springs, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 4 to 10 p.m. www.ironspringspub.com.
saturday/28
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. [email protected].
sunday/29
Lots of laughs (in Hebrew) The Ma Kashur Trio comes to the Bay Area after more than 1,000 shows in Israel during the past decade. The Israeli comedic trio will perform sketches and stand-up in Hebrew at the 600-seat Bayside Performing Arts Center in San Mateo. 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. $55-$65. www.baysvp.com
sunday/29
A dark and sweet fairy tale San Francisco Ballet maestro and conductor Ming Luke presents four family-friendly productions of “Hansel and Gretel” in four languages. The fairy tale, told in English, Russian, Mandarin and Hebrew, will feature visual effects, live orchestral music, an instrument “petting zoo” and dance. Come early and stay late for activities before and after the shows. 10:30 a.m. in English, 11:30 a.m. in Russian, 12:30 p.m. in Mandarin and 1:30 p.m. in Hebrew on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $15-$20. www.paloaltojcc.org