saturday/19

Josh Nelson. The multi-instrumental modern Jewish singer-songwriter performs. At Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada St., Pleasanton. 8 p.m. $18-$180. www.bethemek.org.

monday/21

Klezmer Monday. Weekly live music featuring local musicians. At Saul’s Deli, 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 6 p.m. Free. www.saulsdeli.com.

friday/25

Klezmer music. Strauss/Warschauer Duo plays. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 8 p.m. Free. www.kolshofar.org. Also Oct. 28 at JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 1 p.m. $12-$15. www.jewishmusicfestival.org. (See story, 23)