saturday | 24

“Ya Elah, Night of the Stars Concert.” At the Hicks Estate, 1776 London Drive, Benicia. 7 p.m. $10. (925) 705-0866.

sunday | 25

“Crossing Boundaries — Composers Make Art & Artists Compose.” Israeli pianist Ofra Yitzhaki performs. At Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 5 p.m. Free. (650) 321-3891.

Klezmer by the Bay. Evening cruise with Klez-X. Pick-up at San Francisco Pier 41. 6:30 p.m. $65. (415) 444-8000.

thursday | 29

Music and song. With Jerusalem-born Victoria Hanna and Ukranian-born Marjana Sadowska. Sponsor: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. At the Swedish American Hall, 2170 Market St., S.F. (415) 292-1233.

friday | 30

Hyim and the Fat Foakland Orchestra. At the Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. (650) 369-4119.

saturday | 1

Paula West. Cabaret and brunch. At the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $25-$35. And 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 $42-$49. (415) 292-1200.

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