sunday/25
“Giovanni Is Here.” Staged reading of play by congregants Mercedes and Michael Cohen, intertwining Roman characters’ Holocaust experiences. Part of Sunday morning bagel brunch. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 10:15 a.m. $5 suggested donation. www.tbhrichmond.org
thursday/29
Paul Reiser. Award-winning actor and writer known for his role in the ‘90s sitcom “Mad About You” performs his stand-up act. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $35-$50. www.paloaltojcc.org
thursday/5
“Performing Jewish Identity Through Contemporary Dance.” Miriam Engel-Angela Dance Company will perform “De-parts,” about the connection between identity and land. Co-sponsored by Berkeley Hillel and Bears for Israel. At Berkeley Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected]