sunday/1
“A Historic Evening with Mrs. Marthe Cohn.” The author and Holocaust survivor discusses her memoir “Behind Enemy Lines: The Incredible Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany.” Presented by Chabad of Solano County. At Hampton Inn and Suites, 800 Mason St., Vacaville. 6 p.m. $15-$20. www.tinyurl.com/chabad-marthe-cohn
“Covenant Kitchen: Food and Wine for the New Jewish Table.” Cookbook-release party with authors Jeff and Jodie Morgan. At Covenant Winery, 1102 Sixth St., Berkeley. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. www.covenantwines.com (See story, 24)
sunday/8
“I Say Shehechiyanu.” Book-release party for children’s book by local author Joanne Rocklin. At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 3 p.m. Free. www.afikomen.com
tuesday/10
“Chana Bloch and Her Students.” Poet performs selections from her new book, “Swimming in the Rain,” followed by open mic featuring her students. At Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected] or www.aclibrary.org