ALSJCC’s Russian fair to honor poet Pushkin

In the boardroom:

*Morning Stars will present a concert of classical music at 10:45 a.m.

*Twister Rhythmic Gymnastics, supervised by former Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Tanya Pasko, will perform at 12:40 p.m.

*"Alexander Pushkin in Russian and Jewish Culture" will be the topic of a lecture by Gabriella Safran, Slavic Department assistant professor at Stanford University, at 1 p.m.

*"Music Box," a variety show, will display local talent at 1:30 p.m.

In Rollnick Auditorium:

*The JCC Klezmer Youth Band Kataklezm will present a concert at 10:45 a.m.

*The Troyan family of Moscow will present a clown show titled "Russian Matrioshka" at 11:40 a.m.

*Tikvah School of Music and Dance of the JCC of San Francisco will feature Russian-Jewish emigre children singing in three languages -- Hebrew, English and Russian, and playing percussion instruments at 1:05 p.m.

*Lysaya Dance Ensemble will perform at 2 p.m.

Other events include:

*Puppeteer Edward Drapkin will present a fairy tale by Alexander Pushkin. Kids ages 8 to 12 may take part in a puppeteering workshop from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

*Chess tournaments are scheduled at 11 a.m. for kids and 1 p.m. for adults

*"Russian Cartoon Express," a selection of Russian cartoon movies, will be shown from noon to 4 p.m.