Shabbat Pride

The Reform contingent at the June 2014 S.F. Pride Parade

Pride weekend is here, and the Jewish community is ready to celebrate. Events include a Pride Freedom Seder at S.F. Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, a kosher “Pride B-Q” at Berkeley’s Congregation Beth El, a pre–Trans March Shabbat picnic organized by Keshet and Glitter Kehilla, and of course marching in the Pride Parade on Sunday. Check this week’s calendar listings for a schedule of Jewish events.

friday/26

“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour. At San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108. 6 p.m. drinks and live music; 8 p.m. Shabbat service and dinner. Free, $25 suggested dinner donation. www.chabadsf.org

saturday/27

Guadalupe River Trail Hike. Five-mile hike with Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at trailhead on Gold Street in Alviso. 2 p.m. $1 for each. (408) 817-5686. Also June 28: Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail Hike. Eight-mile hike to Lucille Lane, optional dinner to follow. Meet at EBMUD Valle Vista staging area, Moraga. 11 a.m. $1. (925) 228-4213

sunday/28

Jewish Culture Festival. Performances by Jeff Brody’s Klezmer Gypsy All Stars and Achi Ben Shalom, plus local artwork for sale, 18-minute “Chai Time” talks and Jewish food. At Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.tbeaptos.org

Rocky Mountain Jewgrass. Live bluegrass with Jewish songs and lyrics. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. $10-$20. Also June 29 at Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $17-$19. www.rockymountainjewgrass.com

monday/29

Blue Monday. JCF’s Young Adult Division and LGBT community join together to benefit the LGBT fund. At the Stud, 399 Ninth St., S.F. 6 to 9 p.m. $18 suggested. www.tinyurl.com/blue-monday-june

saturday/11

Café Shalom. Monthly Israeli folk dancing event. Dance requests and children welcome. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399 43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $5-$8. [email protected] or Facebook page