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“Groucho: A Life in Revue.” 82-minute film of a two-act play written by Groucho’s son highlights comedian Groucho Marx’s life and career. Opens with community Shabbat and lunch. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. $8-$10, RSVP to www.marinjcc.org
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“Get Thee Out.” Film adapted from stories by Sholem Aleichem and Isaac Babel and set in final days of the Soviet Union. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org
friday/3
“The Promised Band.” Best documentary winner at Cinequest follows a group of Israeli and Palestinian women who form a fake band to cross borders. Part of SF DocFest. Screens again June 11. At Roxie Theater, S.F. 9:15 p.m. $12-$13. www.sfindie.com
Inside an insular community. Exploring the clash between traditional observance and an evolving feminist consciousness, the morality play “Mikveh” was a hit in Israel. Written by Hadar Galron, it tells the story of seven Orthodox women converging at a ritual bath. Performed in Hebrew with English supertitles.
Opens 8 p.m. Friday, June 3 at Starbright Theatre, 1770 West Campbell Ave., Campbell. Four additional performances through June 12. $30. www.jewishcircletheatre.org