friday/22
Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms.” Joint Shabbat performance by Temple Sinai’s adult choir and St. Mark’s church choir. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org. Also Jan. 24 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 4 p.m. Free. (510) 848-5107 or [email protected]
sunday/24
Rick Recht in concert. Two performances by the touring modern Jewish rock musician. Sponsored by Congregation Beth Emek and Temple Beth Torah. At Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 3 p.m. for children’s concert, 6:30 p.m. for adults. $5-$36. www.rickrechtconcert.bpt.me
thursday/28
The Sinai Sessions featuring Darshan & Bambi. Psychedelic music featuring the hip-hop group Darshan and opening act Bambi. Presented by JCC East Bay and the Jewish Studio Project. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. www.jcceastbay.org (See story, 23)
saturday/30
“Stay Amazed.” An evening of stories and songs performed by Cantor Linda Hirschhorn followed by a wine-and-cheese reception. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 7:30 p.m. $20-$22. www.bshalom.org
Darshan events, co-sponsored by Oshman Family JCC. Pre-concert Shabbat Third Meal with the Band. Hillel at Stanford, 555 Mayfield Ave. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP [email protected]. Followed by performance at Stanford Koret Pavilion, 564 O’Connor Lane, 8:30 p.m. $5, free to JCC members and Stanford students. www.paloaltojcc.org/Events/darshan-in-concert
“Journey Through Jewish Music.” Featuring music from different countries, eras and traditions. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 7:30 p.m. Also Jan. 31 at Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 3 p.m. $10-$15. (510) 918-2705 or [email protected]
Zusha in concert. Acoustic performance by the Hassidic soul-fusion band, with opening act Levi Robin. Tickets must be purchased in advance. At Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland. 7 p.m. $18. www.bethjacoboakland.org