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 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
saturday/13
Café Shalom. Monthly Israeli folk dancing event. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399 43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $5-$8. [email protected]
sunday/14
“Disrupting Kosher: Pop-Up Kosher Restaurant.” Gourmet kosher dinner prepared by chef Itta Werdinger Roth, sponsored by L’Chaim Foods. Reservations recommended. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6 p.m. $35-$50. Babysitting available. www.paloaltojcc.org/disruptingkosher