So much happens in our community every day that it can be hard to sift through all of the events. We’re highlighting a few here, in every corner of the Jewish Bay Area, to get you started. You can find many more in J.’s online calendar. If you have a community event you’d like to share, go to J.’s “submit a calendar event” page.
SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday | April 9
Roya Hakakian: The Battle for Iran — The Iranian American writer will speak about life under authoritarian rule in a talk subtitled “Inside a Nation’s Struggle for Freedom.” At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St. 7-8:30 p.m. $8.
Saturday | April 11
Nefesh Mountain in Concert — This New York–based bluegrass band blends American folk music with Jewish and Celtic influences. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $39.
NORTH BAY
Sunday | April 12
“The Road Between Us” — Documentary about retired Israeli general Noam Tibon’s actions to save his family and others on Oct. 7, 2023. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 2-4 p.m. Free.
Thursday | April 16
The Mischlinge Exposé — Music and multimedia project about the “mischlinge,” a Nazi term for people with mixed Jewish and Aryan heritage, told by Carolyn Enger as documentation of her family’s history. Co-sponsored by the Osher Marin JCC and Congregation Rodef Sholom. At JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; registration required.
EAST BAY
Wednesday | April 8
“Lost in Yonkers” — Award-winning play about a family struggling to make ends meet in 1940s New York. Through April 19. Post-performance discussion with cast on April 8, and pre-performance Pride mixer at 6:30 p.m. April 15. At Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. $31-$95.
Thursday | April 16
No Lines in the Sea — Vocalist Elana Sasson, Queralt Giralt on cello and Bahar Badiei on oud perform music in seven languages on the theme of water. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 5:30-7 p.m. $5-$30.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Saturday | April 11
“On Being Jewish Now” — The Braid Theatre presents American Jewish stories in a post-Oct. 7 world. Stage adaptation of Zibby Owens’ book “On Being Jewish Now.” At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. Also April 12 at 2 p.m. at Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. $23-$64.
Sunday | April 12
“Isaac Mizrahi: Hooray!” — The designer and entertainer will perform a “cultural whiplash” of songs from classics to modern pop. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7-8:30 p.m. $90; $75 students/seniors.