friday/9
“Mikveh.” Israeli morality play by Hadar Galron tells stories of seven Orthodox women converging at a ritual bath. In Hebrew with English supertitles. At Starbright Theatre, 1770 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 8 p.m. Also Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. $30. www.jewishcircletheatre.org
saturday/10
Lital Shwartz. Israeli comedic actress performs her stand-up comedy show in Hebrew. At Cañada College Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. 8:45 p.m. $55-$65. www.baysvp.com
Daveed Diggs. Oakland-born, Tony Award-winning “Hamilton” actor joins playwright and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge for an onstage conversation at the JCCSF. 7 p.m. Event is sold out, but live stream is available at www.jccsf.org/ondemand.
“Blonde Poison.” Carol Adams’ one-woman show about history and motivations of Stella Goldschlag, the Jewish woman who helped the Nazis hunt down 3,000 Jews. Part of S.F. Fringe Festival. At Exit Theatre Studio, 156 Eddy St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Also Sept. 16 and 22 at 8:30 p.m., Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. $11. www.sffringe.org (See story, 24)
monday/12
“The Wandering Israeli: A Musical Travel Journal.” Humorous, theatrical exploration of modern Israeli culture. With actor Elad Shippony and musicians Sagi Eiland and Eran Edri. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6:30 p.m. in English, 8:30 in Hebrew. $28-$35. www.paloaltojcc.org
thursday/15
Awe? Yeah! The JCC of the East Bay is kicking off a Days of Awe series with a three-part class focusing on High Holy Day piyyutim (devotional songs) based on medieval Spanish poetry. Singer and ethnomusicologist Jewlia Eisenberg will explore the music, lyrics and sometimes salacious roots of these songs for three consecutive Thursdays. And yes, there will be singing! The series includes six other programs with multiple meetings.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. $8, $20 for all three sessions. www.jcceastbay.org/days-of-awe
friday/16
“Fiddler on the Roof.” Opening of Pittsburg Community Theater presentation of classic musical. Seven performances through Sept. 25. At California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg. 8 p.m. $10-$25. www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com
saturday/17
Father and son musical storm. Renowned Israeli composer-pianist Yaron Bahar will be joined onstage by his son, Eden, a drummer, for an energetic performance of works from “Classical Storm,” their debut album together. They’ll play original takes on music by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi, plus popular Israeli songs by Yehudit Ravitz and Boaz Sharabi. $75 ticket include $20 donation to nonprofit Cancer CAREpoint.
8:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. $25-$75. www.tinyurl.com/yaron-eden
sunday/18
“Erased: Babi Yar, the SS and Me.” Dramatic reading with original songs by musician Corey Weinstein detailing his journey to Kiev to confront events of the Holocaust. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 2 p.m. Free, donations accepted. www.bethamisr.org