sunday/31
CBJ biennial gala. Fundraising event honoring ritual director Bill Futornick. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City. 5 p.m. $175. (650) 366-8481 or www.bethjacobrwc.org
thursday/4
Kevah young adult meetup. Meet for drinks, snacks and conversation about Jewish texts with senior rabbinic educator David Kasher. At Kevah, 2905 Rose St., Suite 202, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.facebook.com/KevahLearning
saturday/6
OFJCC benefit. Annual fundraiser with performance by singer-songwriter Marc Cohn. Proceeds to benefit the JCC’s educational and social programs and scholarship funds. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6 p.m. $275. www.paloaltojcc.org/benefit
“Red Carpet Evening with Mayim Bialik.” Talk by the neuroscientist and star of “The Big Bang Theory,” preceded by a reception and followed by dinner. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 5:30 p.m. $36-$72. Sold out, but check for ticket availability. www.tikvah.org
thursday/11
“Beyond Bubbie: The Chinese Jewish Edition.” Reboot reimagines the Chinese New Year with a Jewish flavor. Event features stories by local Jewish foodies, crafts, DJs and more. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $5-$10. www.thecjm.org