music

saturday | 15

Julie Silver. Singer-songwriter performs at the celebration of Rabbi James Brandt's consecration. Sponsor: Congregation Beth Sholom of Napa. At Blue Oak School, 1436 Polk St., Napa. 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. (707) 255-4277.

sunday | 16

"Klezmer Jewish Music Series." L'Chaim performs. At The Music Store, 66 W. Portal Ave., S.F. 4 p.m. $5. (415) 664-2044.

Robert Schwartz. Piano performance. Sponsor: Steinway Society. At Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose. 7 p.m. $15-$25. (408) 246-4200.

wednesday | 19

Guitar concert. San Francisco Guitar Quartet performs. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Blvd., Alameda. 7:30 p.m. $15. (510) 522-9355.

friday | 21

"Judas Maccabaeus." San Francisco City Chorus and the California Chamber Symphony performs Handel's oratorio. 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Jackson and Fillmore Streets, S.F.; 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at First Congregation Church, Channing and Dana streets, Berkeley. $15-$20. (415) 765-7664.

saturday | 22

Karen Mason and Sal Viviano. Vocal concert by two stage performers. 8 p.m. Nov. 22 and 5 p.m. Nov. 23. CenterStage event. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. $32-$37. (415) 444-8000.

sunday | 23

"Israeli Songwriters and Singers." Lyricist Ehud Manor and composer Kobi Oshrat host composer Nurit Hirsh and vocalist Ruti Navon. Sponsor: Israel Center of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Spangenberg Theatre, Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. 8:30 p.m. (415) 512-6203.