saturday | 13
Contemporary Crafts Fair. Artist booths selling Judaica and other crafts. Also March 14. At Festival Pavilion, 38 Fort Mason Center, S.F. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. (415) 995-4925.
sunday | 14
Contra Costa Midrasha community fundraiser. With Bay Area film critic Jan Wahl, music by the Tikvah Tones, appetizers and dessert. At Congregation B’nai Tivkah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 2-5 p.m. $36-$48. www.ccmidrasha.com.
Berkeley Midrasha community fundraiser. With author Frances Dinkelspiel, dinner and wine. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 5-8 p.m. $90. (510) 843-4667.
Rambam’s Ladder Award Dinner and Auction. Event to benefit JCC programs and scholarships. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5 p.m. $250. (650) 223-8606.
wednesday | 17
Passover outreach basket assembly. Volunteer opportunity to assemble holiday baskets for émigrés and seniors. At Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. Free. 4 p.m. Free. (650) 223-8602.
saturday | 20
Lights on Broadway Gala. Contra Costa JCC benefit to honor children’s theater director Barrett Lindsay-Steiner. With Broadway star Franc D’Ambrosia, auctions and hors d’oeuvres. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 6 p.m. $75. www.cjcc.org/gala.
JFCS Anniversary Gala and Fammy Awards. Event to honor volunteers and community members. Silent auction, dancing to the music of Pamela Rose, cocktail reception and dinner. At Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $200-$360. (415) 449-1256.
sunday | 21
B’nai Mitzvah Vendor Fair. Vendor booths for photographers, DJs, entertainers and caterers. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 1-4 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org.
Over the Rainbow Gala. Kosher dinner, dance and auction to benefit the Contra Costa Jewish Day School. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 4:30-8:30 p.m. $100. RSVP to [email protected].