saturday/26
Shoegazing from Tel Aviv. The Israeli alt-rock outfit Vaadat Charigim, whose lush, ambient sound takes cues from the genre of alternative rock known as shoegaze, is on the bill with fellow indie band Big Thief and headlining act Yuck in San Francisco.
9 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F. $17. www.tinyurl.com/slims-vaadat
tuesday/29
Israeli Chamber Project. Classical music program by the chamber ensemble based in New York and Tel Aviv. At Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $30. www.berkeleychamberperform.org/2016d.html
wednesday/30
Inon Barnatan in concert. Israeli classical pianist performs the works of Jewish American composer Aaron Copland. At Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. 8 p.m. Also March 31, April 1, 2 and 8. Prices vary. www.sfsymphony.org
thursday/31
“Spring Has Sprung.” Nontraditional Passover songs performed by Jewlia Eisenberg and Cynthia Taylor of Charming Hostess. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
saturday/2
Hillel at Stanford, all grown up. Stanford alumni will celebrate a half-century of Jewish life at Stanford with drinks, food, sweets and music: Jeremy Cohen, president of Shmaltz Brewing Co., will lead a tasting of He’Brew beers with kosher hors d’oeuvres, followed by post-Havdallah cocktails and desserts and a concert featuring singer-songwriter Craig Taubman.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at Stanford University, 565 Mayfield Ave., Stanford. Free, but RSVP requested. www.tinyurl.com/stanfordhillel50
sunday/3
“Genesis.” Performance of Baruch Berliner’s symphonic poem by actor Ron Guttman, accompanied by Symphony Napa Valley. VIP reception to follow with proceeds benefitting the Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley. At Napa Valley Performing Arts Center, 100 California Drive, Yountville. 3 p.m. $35-$75. www.lincolntheater.com
Jazz & Klez Summit. Afternoon of music with performances by Netivot Shalom Jazzkleztet, Albany Jazz Band and Jazzschool Big Band. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 1 to 4:30 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. www.danielsiegelproductions.com
thursday/7
The Sinai Sessions: Miriam Raziel. Performance by Berkeley Middle Eastern and jazz fusion musician. Part of Jewish Studio Project series. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $10. www.jcceastbay.org