friday/24
Lior Ben-Hur and Sol Tevél. Performance by local musicians in Shabbat fall concert series. Part of Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At Beth Chaim Congregation, 1800 Holbrook Drive, Danville. 8 p.m. $10. www.bethchaim.com
saturday/25
“Prayers for Peace Concert.” A musical evening dedicated to world peace, featuring performances by Lior Tsarfaty and Yair Dalal. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $25. (510) 558-8395
sunday/26
“To Make the World Whole.” Songs of “peace, protest and change” by musician Mark Levy. Part of Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 2 p.m. $5. [email protected]
“Music in Common Presents: FODfest.” Community concert featuring a variety of musical acts. Part of annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days. At Sweetwater Music Hall,19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. Doors open 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Free. www.sweetwatermusichall.com
“Art Burst: Awesome Orchestra.” Bay Area musicians play music by Jewish composers, including Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and Frank Zappa. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12 to 3 p.m. Included with admission. www.thecjm.org
monday/27
“Klezmer Monday.” Music by Glenn Hartman and the Klezmer Playboys. At Saul’s Deli, 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. www.saulsdeli.com
saturday/1
“My Favorite Barbra: A Tribute to the Songs of Barbra Streisand.” Vocalist Kelly Brandeburg’s musical tribute includes selections from “Funny Girl” and “Yentl.” Fundraising event for the Spreckels Performing Arts Center. At 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 7:30 p.m. $15-$40. www.spreckelsonline.com