friday/23
Amit Peled. Solo performance of five J.S. Bach suites by the Israeli American cellist. At Holy Cross Church, 126 High St., Santa Cruz. 7:30 p.m. Also Sept. 24 with pianist Noreen Polera. 7:30 p.m. $30-$35. www.distinguishedartists.org
sunday/25
“Singing to End Gun Violence.” Community sing led by Rabbi Ari Cartun as part of Concert Across America to remember victims of gun violence. Sponsored by Friends of Rabbis Against Gun Violence. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 7:15 p.m. Free. www.etzchayim.org
wednesday/28
“Erased: Babi Yar, the SS and Me.” Dramatic reading with original songs by Corey Weinstein detailing his journey to Kiev to confront events of the Holocaust. At the Marsh, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. www.themarsh.org. Also Sept. 30 at Community Music Center, 544 Capp St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.sfcmc.org
thursday/29
“Last Yiddish Heroes: Lost and Found Songs of Soviet Jews During World War II.” Presentation by singer-songwriter Psyo Korolenko and University of Toronto historian Anna Shternshis. Includes a performance of recently discovered Yiddish songs hidden by Soviets. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.magnes.berkeley.edu
“L’Chayim! To Life!” Jewish music series performance by woodwind musician Ben Goldberg, pianist Michael Coleman and drummer Hamir Atwal. At Sonoma State, Schroeder Hall, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 6:30 p.m. Free, parking $5. www.tinyurl.com/ssu-jewishmusic
“You’re Funny, But You Don’t Look Jewish!” Four comedians from nontraditional Jewish backgrounds perform stand-up comedy. At Spice Monkey, 1628 Webster St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. www.yourefunnybutyoudontlookjewish.com