saturday/5
“You’re Funny, But You Don’t Look Jewish.” Four comedians from nontraditional Jewish backgrounds perform. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 8 p.m. $25. www.templeisraelalameda.org
“Two Big Mouths.” Stories, songs and musical theater with Cantor Linda Hirschhorn and Naomi Newman, formerly of A Traveling Jewish Theatre. At Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, 2905 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $15-$25. (510) 654-0799 or [email protected]
“Second Time Around.” Opening of new theater performance by writer Charlie Varon and cellist Joan Jeanrenaud about a Jewish World War II bomber pilot recording his story. Through April 17. At the Marsh, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. Saturdays at 8:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. $30-$45. www.themarsh.org
tuesday/8
“Drawing Back the Curtain.” Actor Joel Grey will discuss his career, personal history and new memoir, “Master of Ceremonies.” At the Curran, 445 Geary St., S.F. 7 p.m. $25. www.tinyurl.com/joel-grey-curran (See story, 20)