thursday/9

“Night Begins the Day: A Discussion.” Essayist Dodie Bellamy and Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan talk about the CJM’s new exhibition with the curators. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Included with museum admission, $5 after 5 p.m. www.thecjm.org

friday/10

Gallery chat. Lunchtime lecture with CJM curator Lily Siegel discussing the paintings of Moira Dryer. Part of “Night Begins the Day” exhibit. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org