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“Driving Our Dreams: A Tribute to Arnie Addison.” Gala fundraiser paying tribute to the Addison-Penzak JCC founding donor. Includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. At APJCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6 p.m. $160. www.svjcc.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. [email protected].
“Second Saturday.” For Jewish young adults. Dancing, drink specials and appetizers. At the Cellar, 685 Sutter St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15 includes four drinks. www.cellarsf.com.
jewish calendar
Nov. 1, 2013
Cheshvan 28, 5774
Light candles at 5:54 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 6:51 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2013
Kislev 5, 5774
Light candles at 4:47 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:45 p.m.
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art
Cartoon Art Museum
655 Mission St., S.F.
“Will Eisner: Father of the Graphic Novel.” Artwork from seven of his celebrated graphic novels on display, including autobiographical account of anti-Semitism he and his family faced in World War II era. Through Nov. 10. www.cartoonart.org.
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St., S.F.
“A Line Can Lead Anywhere.” Paintings, drawings and sculptures by Helen Breger and her mother, Esther Hamerman. Through Jan. 26. www.emanuelsf.org/museum.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“To Build & Be Built: Kibbutz History.” Exhibit on the history and cultural aspects of the kibbutz in Jewish life. Through July 1. “Work in Progress: Considering Utopia.” New works (video, photos, sculpture and interactive painting) by three artists. Considering the concept of utopia from Jewish and contemporary perspectives. Through Jan. 20. www.thecjm.org.
on stage
American Conservatory Theater
415 Geary St., S.F.
“Underneath the Lintel.” The play by Glen Berger, based on the legend of the Wandering Jew, stars Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn as a librarian who goes on a quest to find out who returned a book more than 100 years overdue. Through Nov. 17. $20-$140. www.act-sf.org.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison St., Berkeley
“The Pianist of Willesden Lane.” Mona Golabek stars as her mother who escaped Austria prior to World War II. Through Dec. 8. $29-$79. www.berkeleyrep.org.