So much happens in our community every day that it can be hard to sift through all of the events. We’re highlighting a few here, in every corner of the Jewish Bay Area, to get you started. You can find many more in J.’s online calendar. If you have a community event you’d like to share, go to J.’s “submit a calendar event” page.
SAN FRANCISCO
Saturday | March 7
Purim Night Out — Sha’ar Zahav’s young adult group (20s-30s) hosts a costume party with cocktails, nosh, Megillah reading and mingling. At Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St., S.F. 6-9 p.m. Free, RSVP required.
“Afternoon of Feminist Art + Action” — Artist Tiffany Shlain discusses her moveable monument “Dendrofemonology: A Feminist History Tree Ring,” with Nancy Pelosi and additional speakers. Program supported by Nancy O’Reilly of Women Connect4Good and Piraye Yurttas Beim of Eve’s Ark. At di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 1150 25th St., S.F. 2- 5 p.m. Free.
NORTH BAY
Friday | March 6
“Black and Jewish: My Life & Leadership Journey” — Guest Paula Pretlow tells her story, from Muskogee Creek heritage in Oklahoma, to converting to Judaism and becoming a Jewish leader. Shabbat and meal followed by speaker. At Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 6:15-8 p.m. $22 members, $28 nonmembers, kids 13 and under free.
Sunday | March 22
“Embracing Our Neighbors: Immigrant Stories and How to Help” — Community members speak about the impact of ICE raids and immigration policies affecting immigrants’ ability to work, get health care, send their children to school, etc., plus concrete ways to help. At Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 1-3 p.m. Virtual option. Free.
EAST BAY
Sunday | March 8
Purim Party and Parade — Celebration for families with children up to age 5 with costume parade, decorating mishloach manot (gift bags), music, puppets. Bring a can of food to donate. Presented by Jewish Baby Network and Kehilla Community Synagogue. At Dracena Quarry Park, 130 Dracena Ave., Piedmont. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.
Wednesday | March 18
“The Wise Parent Within Us” — Workshop with coach Elana Reinin exploring parenting styles and tools to empower parents and children. Co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley, Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland, Edah–JCC East Bay, and Oakland Hebrew Day School. At 5500 Redwood Road, Oakland. 7:30-9 p.m. Free; registration required.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Sunday | March 8
“International Women’s Day: Invest in You” — Learn about women who found strength through fashion during World War II. Followed by a tea party and accessories swap. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $18.
Purim Palooza with Jewish Baby Network — Families with kids up to age 5 are invited to celebrate at Peninsula Temple Sholom with a costume parade, hamantaschen and goodie bags. At 1655 Sebastian Drive, Burlingame. 3:30-5 p.m. Free.