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Celebration of Purim for young children. Puppets, songs and holiday foods. At Jewish Gateways, 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. RSVP to www.jewishgateways.org.
Purim carnival and party. Dinner, Purim play, live music by Klezmerology. At Congregation Emeth, 17835 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. 5 p.m. www.emeth.net.
“Who Will Be the Next Shushan Idol?” Purim musical and Megillah reading. At Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. www.sinai-sj.org.
Purim carnival and dinner. Pasta dinner, hamantaschen, costumes and dancing. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 6-10 p.m. $5-$15. RSVP to (415) 664-7373.
Purim celebration. Congregation Ner Tamid and Or Shalom Jewish Community joint event. Vegetarian potluck, Megillah reading, Purimshpiel. At Or Shalom, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 6 p.m. www.orshalom.org.
Purim party and Megillah reading. Games, pizza dinner, hamantaschen, costume parade. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 6 p.m. (650) 813-9094.
The Purim Follies. Variety show with dinner and drinks. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10. [email protected].
The Whole Megillah and Purim Ball. Swing era theme with live music by Laurent Fourgo and his ensemble. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 7-11 p.m. www.jvalley.org.
Purimshpiel. Havdallah, costumes and desserts. At Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 7 p.m. $10. (925) 931-1055.
Purim in the ’60s party. Chabad of the East Bay event with food, contests and live music by the Ferris Wheels. At Berkeley Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 8-10 p.m. $5-$10. (510) 540-5824.
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Purim celebration. Congregation Ner Tamid and Or Shalom Jewish Community joint event. Megillah reading, parade and carnival. At Or Shalom, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 9:15 a.m., parade at 10 a.m. www.orshalom.org.
Purim carnival. Presented by Temple Israel, Congregation Shir Ami and Temple Beth Sholom. At Temple Beth Sholom, 4161 Alma St., San Leandro. 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. www.congshirami.org.
Purim carnival. Games, hamantaschen, potato knishes and stuffed cabbage. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Rd., Saratoga. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.beth-david.org.
Purim Palooza. Family carnival, live performances and food. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.marinjcc.org.
Purimshpiel and carnival. Games, costume parade, hamantaschen. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. www.jvalley.org.
Purim Unmasked: An Off-Street Festival. Carnival, live entertainment and food. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. www.jccsf.org.
Purim carnival and Persian barbecue lunch. At Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $5-$12 for food. www.sinai-sj.org.
“Purim on the Lower East Side.” North Peninsula Chabad party with pickle-making, Megillah reading, bubble show and food from Katz Deli. At 1700 S. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $5-$15. RSVP to (650) 341-4510.
Purim carnival. Bouncy houses, games, food, talent show. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 12 p.m. www.shirhadash.org.
Purim carnival. Games, bake sale, raffle prizes. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 12:30-3 p.m. Free. www.tbhrichmond.org.
Purim carnival. Puppets and stories for young children, carnival booths, bouncy house and costume parade. At JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 2-5 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org.
Russian-style Purimshpiel. Performance by Misha Yagudin, refreshments and storytelling benefiting Aleph Bet School. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 3 p.m. $15. (415) 992-2235.
Giant Purim feast. Chabad of the East Bay event with Rabbi Yehuda Ferris. At the Ferris home, 2941 Claremont Blvd., Berkeley. 4 p.m. $15-$25. RSVP to [email protected].
“Pour’em Party.” Heeb magazine event with burlesque, DJs and drink specials. At Milk, 1840 Haight St., S.F. www.milksf.com.
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Purim party. Entertainment by the Hot Flashers and the Happy Hoofers. Holiday meal, wine and raffles. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 12 p.m. $7. RSVP to (925) 938-7800 ext. 239.
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Young Adult Purim party. Costume contest, food, open bar and DJs. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $10. 21 and over. (650) 223-8602.