Take me out to the ballgame
The Oakland A’s third annual Jewish Heritage Night will be bigger than ever, with more than 1,200 expected in the special section. The A’s are 2-0 in previous Jewish heritage games, having outscored their opponents 17-0. This year will feature a Jewish player on the A’s (first baseman Nate Freiman) and a souvenir item (A’s yarmulke).
7:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at O.co Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. $26. Free parking. www.oaklandathletics.com or (510) 563-2205.
saturday/27
Oneg Shabbat. Read a book, listen to live music, play in a pickup basketball game and more. Also Aug. 3. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. www.jccsf.org.
sunday/28
“Day of Volunteering.” Volunteer at one of a number of charitable organizations. Sponsored by Young Adult Division of JCF. At Jewish Community Federation, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 10 a.m. Free. www.urlm.in/ruvk.
“Family Poolside Sundays.” Make arts and crafts, play board games, swim and eat at the poolside grill. Also Aug. 4. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 11:30 a.m. Free for OFJCC members; $5-$20 for others; family prices available. www.paloaltojcc.org.
LGBTQ Family Day. Celebrate with games, live music and special art-making activities. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org.
tuesday/30
“Hillel Sizzlers.” Kosher BBQ for young adults. At Hillel of Silicon Valley, 44 S. 11th St., San Jose. 5 p.m. Free. www.hillelsv.org.
tuesday/6
San Francisco Giants Jewish Heritage Night. Pre-game party with live show by Matisyahu at Seals Plaza beyond center field. Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers. At AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, S.F. 7:15 p.m. $26-$127. Must purchase through Giants or Jewish group to get souvenir dreidel. www.sanfranciscogiants.com.