sunday/23
Shake your lulav at Urban Adamah: Urban Adamah’s new farm site in Berkeley is ready just in time to host Sukkot events this weekend. “Party in the Sukkah: For Adults Only” will feature a bonfire, art-making, cocktails, wine, an array of potluck desserts and the band Bolo, led by fusion master Eliyahu Sills. Kosher wine will be provided by Covenant Winery, located across the street; show up at 5:30 p.m. for a winery tour.
6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth St., Berkeley. $5-$10. www.urbanadamah.org
thursday/27
Ensemble for These Times. Performance by soprano, pianist and cellist formerly known as Jewish Music and Poetry Project. Focus is on bringing unknown, forbidden and forgotten music to light. At Laney College, 900 Fallon St., Oakland. 12 p.m. Free. Also Oct. 30 at Berkeley Piano Club, 2747 Haste St., Berkeley. 3 p.m. $15-$20. www.e4tt.org
Makhelat Hashachar choir of Japan. Performance of Jewish liturgical melodies, Israeli folk songs and traditional Japanese music by members of Japan Christian Friends of Israel. Part of Under One Tent book and arts festival. At Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. 7 p.m. Free. www.underonetent.org/2016 (See story, 25)