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Matisyahu rocks Silicon Valley

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The Grammy Award–nominated musician brings international flair to the Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival, which also features musical performances by three Bay Area groups — Red Hot Chachkas, Hot Kugel and Octopretzel — along with art, carnival games, a KidZone, food and more. 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. $5-$10, free for kids 17 and under. www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/music

Hot Buttered Rum. Performance by local “newgrass” band. Part of Osher Marin JCC’s Summer Nights Outdoor Concert series. At Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $20-$28, children under 18 free. www.marinjcc.org

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Lazer Lloyd in concert. Israeli blues singer-songwriter-guitarist performs at Hayward Russell City Blues Festival. At Hayward City Hall Plaza, 777 B St.. 11 a.m. $12-$20. www.bayareabluessociety.net. Also 7 and 9 p.m. at Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St., S.F. $20. www.biscuitsandblues.com/lazerlloyd

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