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thursday/26

“Rita Jahan Foruz.” Documentary about the career and life of the Israeli pop megastar whose family immigrated from Iran. Discussion follows, facilitated by U.C. Berkeley professor of Persian studies Jaleh Pirnazar. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/adult-events.

saturday/28

“Cupcakes.” Campy Israeli comedy about six friends watching the finals of an international song contest, directed by Eytan Fox (“The Bubble,” “Yossi & Jagger”). Part of Frameline Film Festival. In Hebrew with English subtitles. At Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St, S.F. 8:30 p.m. $10-$12. www.castrotheatre.com.