friday/1
Inon Barnatan in concert. Israeli classical pianist performs the works of Jewish American composer Aaron Copland. At Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. 7:30 p.m. Also April 2 and 8. Prices vary. www.sfsymphony.org
sunday/3
“Genesis.” Performance of Baruch Berliner’s symphonic poem by actor Ron Guttman, accompanied by Symphony Napa Valley. VIP reception to follow. Benefit for 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. Program includes performances by Netivot Shalom’s 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
monday/11
‘Singing and dreaming.’ Israeli musician and hazzan Yair Harel will lead an evening of music and communal singing focusing on piyyutim, Hebrew liturgical poetry set to music. Harel is familiar to many in the Bay Area who met him during his two-month residency at the Magnes museum in 2014. The event, co-sponsored by Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, JIMENA, Be’chol Lashon and Jewish Community High School, will benefit Harel’s Kehilat Zion congregation in Jerusalem.
7 to 10 p.m. Monday, April 11 at Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. $10. www.tinyurl.com/singdream2016