saturday/16

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

sunday/17

“Celebrate the Jewish Woman: An Evening of Friendship and Inspiration.” Sixth annual. Jewish Women’s Circle event with keynote address by “The Kabbalah Coach” Tzukernik Shimona. Wine & cheese bar, gourmet dinner, raffles. Chabad of Oakland & Piedmont. At Highlands Country Club, 110 Hiller Drive, Oakland. 6 to 9 p.m. $36 and up. www.jewishoakland.org/celebrate

Ruach Day. Celebration with barbecue and carnival. Includes blood drive. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. [email protected]

“A Night on the Vine: Uncorked & Unexpected.” Peninsula JCC benefit honoring local artisans Anne and David Steirman. With wine-tasting, dancing, poetry jam and a live auction and raffle. At PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. $150. www.pjcc.org/community/annual-benefit.html

monday/18

Jewish Community High School of the Bay spring celebration. Fundraiser with kosher dinner, live music, student performances and raffle. At Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $180. www.jchsofthebay.org/page/spring-celebration-home

wednesday/20

City proclaims Jewish heritage. Since the Gold Rush, Jews have shaped San Francisco’s history. Honoring those contributions, City Hall will celebrate Jewish Heritage Month for the first time. S.F. State professor Marc Dollinger will highlight the city’s Jewish past, and Brandeis Hillel Day School youth will present a musical program, followed by a reception. Speakers include Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener and Jewish Community Relations Council and Jewish Community Federation representatives.

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Plaza, S.F. Free, but registration required. www.tinyurl.com/SFJewishHeritage