friday/14
“Wrestling Jerusalem.” Aaron Davidman opens his one-man play set in Israel, the Palestinian territories and the United States. Through April 6. At Intersection for the Arts, 925 Mission St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $20-$30. www.aarondavidman.com. (See story, 27)
saturday/15
“Esther.” Rediscovered 18th-century opera about Queen Esther and her rescue of the Jewish people from Haman. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $20-$30. www.tinyurl.com/ksvhr2f. Also March 23 at Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 4 p.m. $20-$30. www.tinyurl.com/jwxc3qx.
saturday/22
“Citizen Josh.” Comedian and monologist Josh Kornbluth’s one-man show about American democracy. At Temple Israel of Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 8 p.m. $25-$30. www.tinyurl.com/mf84g3o.
“Oh What a Spiel: The Jersey Boys Megillah.” Followed by a reception with live music and refreshments. Also March 23. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 8 p.m. $30. www.bethamisr.org.
“Two Room Apartment.” Award-winning Israeli dance performance of classic work reimagined for two men. Presented by A Wider Bridge. At ODC Theater, 3153 17th St., S.F. 8 p.m. $23-$28. www.odcdance.org.