friday/6
Matisyahu, up close and in person. Matisyahu burst into the public eye 10 years ago with his debut breakthrough album “Live at Stubb’s.” Now, in a more stripped-down, intimate concert, he’ll perform acoustic versions of his earlier songs, as well as more recent hits including from last year’s album “Akeda.”
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. $30-$75. www.tinyurl.com/matisyahu-herbst-2015. Also Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Weill Hall, Green Music Center, Sonoma State University. $17-$45. www.gmc.sonoma.edu
sunday/8
World-class Israeli harmony. The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to San Francisco for a special program of classical music, a gala benefit for the American Friends of the IPO. A pre-concert dinner at the symphony hall’s Wattis Room and a post-show champagne reception with musicians and maestro Zubin Mehta will make for an entertaining evening.
5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. Prices vary. www.afipo.org/event/sf-gala
wednesday/11
“Autobiography of a Terrorist.” New Threads reading of play by Saïd Sayrafiezadeh about growing up Iranian-Jewish in America in the 1970s and ’80s. At Brava Theater, 2781 24th St., S.F. 8 p.m. Free. www.goldenthread.org
thursday/12
“If I Were You–Project Israel: A Dancer’s Journey Through the Holy Land.” Demonstration of Inside Out Ballet’s new piece and an illustrated discussion about dance and social justice. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. $8-$12. www.marinjcc.org