music

friday | 21

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

saturday | 22

Karen Mason and Sal Viviano. Vocal

concert by two stage performers. 8 p.m. CenterStage event. Also 5 p.m. Nov. 23. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. $32-$37.

(415) 444-8000.

sunday | 23

"The Annual Ludwig Altman Memorial Concert." Organist Davitt Moroney of U.C. Berkeley performs. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 4 p.m. (415) 751-2535.

"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.