friday/23
“Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice.” Opener of 29th season of “American Masters” profiles the talented Jewish conjurer. On KQED TV–Channel 9. 10 p.m. www.pbs.org/americanmasters
saturday/24
“Hunting Elephants.” Comedic heist film about a boy who, with the help of three elderly men, attempts to rob the bank that refused to pay his late father’s pension. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $10-$15. www.paloaltojcc.org
sunday/25
“They Played for Their Lives.” Documentary about survivors who performed in Nazi ghettos and camps. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 4 p.m. $15-$25. www.paloaltojcc.org
tuesday/27
“Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story.” Film about Portuguese consul in Bordeaux, France, who rescued 30,000 refugees, including 10,000 Jews. Preceded by refreshments and followed by Q&A with descendant of a rescued Jew. At Bechtel Center, 500 Washington St., S.F. Program at 5:30 p.m., film at 8:30. $20. www.AJCSanFrancisco.org/sousa
tuesday/27
Through the eyes of children. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the San Francisco Public Library will show the documentary “The Boys of Buchenwald,” which follows children who survived the concentration camp and reunite for the 55th anniversary of their liberation. The event is held in conjunction with the exhibition “Alive! A La Vie!” Co-sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica.
6:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St. Free. www.lehrhaus.org
“To Life!” German film about Jewish identity opens Berlin & Beyond Film Festival. At Castro Theatre,429 Castro St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $13. www.tinyurl.com/to-life-berlin-festival. (See story, 27)
friday/30
“Run Boy Run.” Film about an 8-year-old orphan struggling for survival in the Polish countryside during the Holocaust. Part of Berlin & Beyond Film Festival. At Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F. 10 a.m. $13. www.castrotheatre.com
tuesday/3
“Havana Curveball.” Documentary about local youth’s bar mitzvah project to send baseball equipment to Cuba, followed by Q&A. At New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St., Oakland. 7 p.m. $10. www.havanacurveball.info