thursday/3
Yiddish Art Song. Performance of classic Yiddish music by soprano Heather Klein with her Inextinguishable Trio. At Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center, Sonoma State University. 6:30 p.m. Free, but reserving seats recommended. www.tinyurl.com/yiddish-ssu-2015
monday/7
Melita & Isaac Hanukkah concert. Holiday performance and community menorah lighting with Rabbi Chaim Mahgel. At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 4 p.m. Free. www.afikomen.com
tuesday/8
Hadag Nahash in concert. Hebrew-only performance by the Israeli hip-hop, funk and reggae band with a social justice message. No seating; standing room only. At OFJCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8:30 p.m. $35-$55. www.ofjcc.org
wednesday/9
Kugelplex. Lunchtime Hanukkah performance by the Old World party music and klezmer band. At Oakland City Center, Plaza Stage, 13th and Broadway, Oakland. 12 p.m. Free. www.oaklandcitycenter.com