sunday/17
“Dare to Prepare: Reaching Towards the Outstretched Arm.” Jewish Studio Project’s pre-Passover art-making and study seminar. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 4 p.m. $10. www.jewishstudioproject.org
tuesday/19
“Guerilla Theater Seder.” In the spirit of street theater, Congregation Emanu-El will stage a mock seder at Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market St., S.F. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. www.emanuelsf.org
thursday/21
Let’s get this Passover started. “Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution,” an exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum that celebrates San Francisco’s musical roots, is the inspiration for this year’s Passover-themed event. The Exodus Party will feature music by Hibbity Dibbity, a liquid light show by Mad Alchemy, cocktails and other activities to bring in the holiday.
6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. $75-$135. www.thecjm.org