sunday/8
Frederick Lifsitz. Classical music concert with Alexander String Quartet violinist , followed by reception. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 3 p.m. $20-$25, children under 6 $5. www.be-sf.org
saturday/14
Saul Kaye. Concert by Bay Area Jewish blues musician. At Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 7 p.m. $26. (510) 684-5580
sunday/15
Music in the Mishkan. Chamber music series features Cantor Sharon Bernstein with Bridge Players. Includes “Hidden Yiddish Treasures.” Followed by reception. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 4 p.m. $20-$25. www.tinyurl.com/mishkanmusic2016