saturday/9
Art fair. Celebration of Craftswomen art fair features a number of Jewish artists, including Aimee Golant and Gila Sagy. Also Nov. 10-11. At Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, S.F. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7-$15. www.celebrationofcraftswomen.com.
thursday/14
“A Shared Eye.” Reception for exhibit of Lucienne Allen’s collection of memorabilia featuring humanistic Jewish themes from her great-grandfather Ernest Bloch and grandmother Lucienne Bloch. Through March 2. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library/adult-events.
thursday/21
“Frog and Toad and the World of Arnold Lobel.” Opening of exhibit featuring the art from the iconic children’s book series. Through March 23. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“Jason Lazarus: Live Archive.” Opening of the Jewish artist’s first West Coast museum exhibition features the role of photography in contemporary art and identity. Through March 23. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
ongoing
art
Cartoon Art Museum
655 Mission St., S.F.
“Will Eisner: Father of the Graphic Novel.” Artwork from seven of his celebrated graphic novels on display, including autobiographical account of anti-Semitism he and his family faced in World War II era. Through Nov. 10. www.cartoonart.org.
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St., S.F.
“A Line Can Lead Anywhere.” Paintings, drawings and sculptures by Helen Breger and her mother, Esther Hamerman. Through Jan. 26. www.emanuelsf.org/museum.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“To Build & Be Built: Kibbutz History.” Exhibit on the history and cultural aspects of the kibbutz in Jewish life. Through July 1. www.thecjm.org.
“Work in Progress: Considering Utopia.” New works (video, photos, sculpture and interactive painting) by three artists. Considering the concept of utopia from Jewish and contemporary perspectives. Through Jan. 20. www.thecjm.org.
JCC of San Francisco
3200 California St., S.F.
“Raoul Wallenberg 1912-2012.” Exhibit about the Swedish diplomat whose actions helped save tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Through Nov. 30. www.jccsf.org.
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
500 Post St., S.F.
“Refusalon” exhibit. Glass, metal, paper and recycled objects from a number of artists, including Israeli Uri Tzaig. Through Dec. 12. www.refusalon.com.
on stage
American Conservatory Theater
415 Geary St., S.F.
“Underneath the Lintel.” The play by Glen Berger, based on the legend of the Wandering Jew, stars Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn as a librarian who goes on a quest to find out who returned a book more than 100 years overdue. Through Nov. 23. $20-$140. www.act-sf.org.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison St., Berkeley
“The Pianist of Willesden Lane.” Mona Golabek stars as her mother who escaped Austria prior to World War II. Through Jan. 5. $29-$79. www.berkeleyrep.org.