on stage

“The Lyons.” Darkly comedic play about a dysfunctional Jewish family with a dying patriarch. At Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley. Through March. 8. Ticket prices vary. www.auroratheatre.org

“The Pianist of Willesden Lane.” One-woman show with classical musician Mona Golabek telling the story of her mother’s escape from Nazi-occupied Austria via Kindertransport. At Roda Theater, 2015 Addison St., Berkeley. $35-$87. Through Feb. 22. www.berkeleyrep.org

jewish calendar

Feb. 20, 2015

Adar 1, 5775

Light candles at 5:36 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 6:34 p.m.

Feb. 27, 2015

Adar 8, 5775

Light candles at 5:43 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 6:41 p.m.

Purim

March 5, 2015

Adar 14, 5775