saturday/11
Garin Pioneer-Dry Creek hike. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club takes a six-mile hike through the Southeast Bay. Meet at trailhead at Garin/Dry Creek Regional Park, 1320 Garin Ave., Hayward. 2 p.m. $1. Also April 18: hike from Penitencia Creek Park to Alum Rock Park, San Jose. 2 p.m. $1 + $6 park fee. (408) 817-5686
Matzah Ball. Dance party with professional musicians playing blues and rock from the ’60s and ’70s. Child care provided. At B’nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 7 to 10 p.m. $10, free for children under 12. www.bnaiisrael.net
Café Shalom. Monthly Israeli folk dancing event. Dance requests welcome. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399 43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $5-$8. tinyurl.com/cafeshalom-meetup.
sunday/12
“Jewish Winemakers Tasting and Nosh.” Featuring more than a dozen local winemakers, gourmet Jewish food and live music. Proceeds benefit area Jewish education and cultural events. At Congregation Shir Shalom, 252 W. Spain St., Sonoma. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 12. $50-$60. www.shir-shalom.org
friday/17
“Mimouna: A Post-Passover Celebration with Jaffa Road.” Two-night Moroccan Jewish festival featuring performances by the Canada-based Jewish fusion band. Moroccan-inspired dinners, henna painting, belly dancers, local musicians, more. Presented in collaboration with JIMENA. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 301 14th Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $12-$72. www.tinyurl.com/beth-sholom-mimouna
saturday/18
Nirkoda! Monthly Israeli open-dancing party with requests. With DJ Aaron Alpert. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $10, free for children and students under 25. www.nirkoda.com/saturday
thursday/23
“Independent and Proud.” Israel Independence Day celebration with drinks, food and DJs. Sponsored by S. F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Artitud Gallery, 1121 Howard St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15. www.jewishfed.org
Israel Independence Day. Celebration features Israeli food, Israeli dancing and performances by Achi Ben Shalom and the B’nai Israel Singers. Reservations required. At Rossmoor, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek. 6:30 p.m. $10. (925) 943-7718 or [email protected]