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
Friday | July 24
SFJFF Community Shabbat — Gather in the JCCSF atrium for the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival’s community Shabbat after the premiere of “I Don’t Know What I’m Doing Here,” a documentary about an American college student searching for her ancestral village in Romania. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. Film 6 p.m., $20; Shabbat celebration 8 p.m., Free.
Thursday | July 30
“In a Memory Palace” — Play in the classical Japanese Noh tradition inspired by the true story of a Catholic woman who fled Austria with her Jewish husband after the Nazi invasion. Accompanied by art installation. At Z Space, 450 Florida St., S.F. Through Aug. 1. Showings at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $25-$100.
NORTH BAY
Sunday | July 26
Tiburon Jewish Festival — Chabad of Tiburon presents a day of art and cooking workshops, photo booth, live music featuring Saul Goodman’s Klezmer Band and the Ferris Wheels band and the Marin County Kosher Kart food truck. At Zelinksy Park, Tiburon. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Tuesday | August 11
“The Floaters” — Screening of a comedy about a struggling musician who accepts a last-resort job from her overachiever best friend mentoring misfit campers at their childhood Jewish summer camp. Presented by Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival. At Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $14-$16.
EAST BAY
Sunday | July 26
Fields of Color — Tu B’av workshop for young adults in their 20s and 30s to use plant-based dyes on white cloth. Materials provided. At Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth St., Berkeley. 1-4 p.m. $36-$54, sliding scale.
Tuesday | July 28
Memorial for Awdah Hathaleen — Gathering to honor slain Palestinian peace activist on the first anniversary of his death. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 6 p.m. Free.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Wednesday | July 29
“Lil’ Barnyard Bonanza” — Summer celebration for families with kids 5 and under featuring toddler-friendly games including an egg toss, stick horse riding and a scavenger hunt. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 4 p.m. Free, RSVP required.
Sunday | August 2
Nechama Means Solace — An “interactive stage essay” with local artists features the music and poetry of Yiddish singer Nechama Lifshitz. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 4-6:30 p.m. $35 general, $25 seniors.