sunday/15
Kugelplex. The klezmer veterans play with the Oakland East Bay Symphony at “Let Us Break Bread Together” holiday concert. At Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. 4 p.m. $15-$50. www.oebs.org/page/dec.htm.
Beit Tefilah Yisraeli. The Israeli community committed to Jewish culture and social action performs music and poetry exploring early kibbutz life. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 3 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org.
tuesday/17
“Hardly Strictly Klezmer.” Performances by several klezmer bands, including the Red Hot Chachkas, Klezmer Playboys, Reich & Goldberg. At Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $20.50-$22.50; half off for under 30. www.thefreight.org.
tuesday/24
’Twas the night before … Looking for a place to party while everyone else is doing their Christmas thing? Come dance the night away at the JCF’s annual Latke Ball for young adults, held at Ruby Skye nightclub in downtown San Francisco. Two DJs will play on two dance floors, and VIP ticket holders get a drink ticket, an uber discount code and special entrance. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Ruby Skye, 420 Mason St., S.F. $30-$40. www.jewishfed.org/event