saturday/26
Nirkoda Israeli dancing. Monthly dance 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
Lake Chabot Marina Hike. Seven-mile hike with Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club, followed by optional buffet dinner. Meet at trailhead off Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley. 12 p.m. $5, plus $2 per dog. (408) 817-5686
wednesday/30
Financial District happy hour. Drinks, snacks and shmoozing with members of the Jewish Bar Association of San Francisco. At Aventine, 582 Washington St., S.F. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.jbasf.org
thursday/8
San Francisco ADL awards luncheon. Event honoring Nancy L. Fineman and Olga Talamante. At a private location in San Francisco; address given with registration. 11:30 a.m. $350. www.adl.org/sfluncheon