tuesday/8
Hadag Nahash in concert. Known as much for its social justice agenda as its music, the Israeli band Hadag Nahash is coming to the Bay Area for one night only, presenting a blend of hip-hop, funk and rock with its signature political commentary about peace, equality and civil rights. The Hebrew-language concert is standing room only (no seating).
8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $35-$55. www.ofjcc.org
wednesday/9
Kugelplex. Lunchtime Hanukkah performance by the Old World party music and klezmer band. At Oakland City Center, 13th and Broadway, Oakland. 12 p.m. Free. www.oaklandcitycenter.com
saturday/12
“Wintersongs.” Multilanguage holiday program by traditional Eastern European music group Kitka. At Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael. 8 p.m. $10-$28. Also: Dec. 13 at Arts at St. Bede’s in Menlo Park. 4 p.m. $15-$40; Dec. 18 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakland. 8 p.m. $15-$40; Dec. 19 at Old First Church in San Francisco. 8 p.m. $15-$40; Dec. 20 at Nile Hall in Oakland. 5 p.m. Pay what you wish. www.kitka.org (See story, 48)