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Yuval Ron Ensemble. Performing “Sacred Jewish and Muslim Music of the Middle East.” Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $20-$25. www.jewishmusicfestival.org.
YaRock. Israeli band performs to raise funds for Friends of the IDF, a project of BBYO’s Jewish Teen Mentor Project. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 10:30 p.m. $8-$10. [email protected].
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Windsong Harp Ensemble. Featuring Jessica Siegel. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 4 p.m. (415) 664-7373.
Living Room Concert: Ruth Gerson. Vocal coach will discuss singing and songwriting. Includes a performance. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $30-$40. www.paloaltojcc.org.
Les Yeux Noirs. Paris-based gypsy, jazz, klez-rock sextet. Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. $23-$26. www.marinjcc.org.
San Francisco Balalaika Ensemble. Seven-piece ensemble playing Russian and Jewish music. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 8 p.m. $15-$18. RSVP to (510) 522-9355.
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The Bridge Players: String Quartets of Viktor Ullmann and Erich Korngold. Jewish composers from Bohemia. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327, ext. 703.
“The Great Broadway Sing-Along.” Music by Berlin, Gershwin, Schwartz and Sondheim. Lyrics sheets provided. At Peninsula JCC, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. 8 p.m. (650) 378-2702.
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Debbie Friedman. Inspirational Jewish music. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 8 p.m. $18-$36. $118 VIP tickets include reception and priority seating. (510) 451-8874.
Diaspora Redux. Septet from New York, Berlin and Argentina plays contemporary jazz, klezmer and tango. Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At Freight and Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $30.50-$31.50. www.jewishmusicfestival.org.
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Saints and Tzadiks. Vocalists Susan McKeown and Loren Sklamberg perform Jewish and Irish music. Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At Freight and Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $24.50-$25.50. www.jewishmusicfestival.org