saturday | 24
Levins World Folk Ensemble. Music inspired by Judaism and Sufi poetry. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7 p.m. $10. (510) 451-3263.
“French and Russian Romantic Treasures.” Music for cello and piano by Franck and Rachmaninoff. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP to (415) 479-344.
“Psalm Enchanted Evening.” Musical celebration of psalms with Kol Truah Jewish Choir of the East Bay. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 7:30 p.m. $10-$36. www.koltruah.org.
sunday | 25
Banana Slug String Band. Children’s music. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 2 p.m. $15-$20. www.jccsf.org.
friday | 30
Gospel Shabbat. Cantor-composer Stephen Saxon with a full gospel rhythm section. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. (510) 451-3263.
Beatles Shabbat. Songs and liturgy incorporating the music of the Beatles. With house band. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. www.etzchayim.org.