thursday/3
“To Build & Be Built: Kibbutz History.” Opening of exhibit on the history and cultural aspects of the kibbutz in Jewish life. Through July 1. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. $5-$12. Preview and artist talk for members on Oct. 2. www.thecjm.org.
“Work in Progress: Considering Utopia.” Opening of exhibit featuring new works (video, photos, sculpture and interactive painting) by three artists. Considering the concept of utopia from Jewish and contemporary perspectives. Through Jan. 20. At CJM, 736 Mission St., S.F. $5-$12. www.thecjm.org.
Gallery talk. Israeli artist Oded Hirsch, whose work is in “Work in Progress: Considering Utopia” at CJM. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $10-$15. www.thecjm.org.
friday/4
Gallery talk. Artist Ohad Meromi, born on a kibbutz in 1967, whose work is in “Work in Progress: Considering Utopia.” At CJM, 736 Mission St., S.F. 1 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org.
sunday/6
A good cause. Actor and storyteller Theodore Bikel will sing with Cantor Roslyn Barak and perform at the seventh annual Art of Living fundraiser raffle, benefiting Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay. If the top-rate entertainment and kosher food aren’t excitement enough, attendees can add on a private reception with Bikel before the main event. 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. $75-$300. www.jfcs-eastbay.org/event/art-living-2013