friday/19

“Comedic Songs by Jewish Composers.” Pianist Nancy Fox performs music by Alan Sherman, Irving Berlin and others. At JCCSF, 3200 California St.. S.F. 1 p.m. Free. (415) 292-1260

“Songs of Love and Summer.” Nigunim Chorus with Achi Ben Shalom, Rivka Amado, Linda Hirschhorn and the Orchestra Euphonos performing songs in Hebrew, English, Yiddish and Ladino. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 4 p.m. $12-$15. [email protected]

sunday/28

Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival. Headliner Matisyahu performs, along with the Red Hot Chachkas, Hot Kugel and Octopretzel. Also featuring art vendors, KidZone, carnival games, family activities, edibles. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 2 to 7 p.m. $5-$10, free for kids 17 and under. www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/music  (See story, 23)