wednesday/26
“Rough Around the Edges.” Opening of paper art exhibit by Ronni Jolles, featuring work inspired by her Jewish upbringing and trips to Israel. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Through Dec. 7. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org/rough-around-the-edges
thursday/27
“Living By the Book: The Jewish Bible and the Everyday Power of Text.” Opening of exhibit of art and ritual objects highlighting the impact of biblical teachings on daily life. At Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. Through June 24, 2016. Free. www.magnes.org
“Larger than Life: Jonah and the Fish.” Opening of exhibit centering on an illuminated Book of Jonah by artist Maftir Yonah, with English translation and commentary. At Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. Through Dec. 18. Free. www.magnes.org
Artist’s reception for Project “West of Eden.” Meet Russian Jewish artist Inna Razumova and view her “journey past Eden” and reconnection with Judaism. At Jewish Community Federation, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 6 to 9 p.m. Free, but RSVP required. irinak@sfjcf.org
friday/28
“Amy’s Tattoos.” Gallery talk by artist and tattoo master Don Ed Hardy on the significance of the tattoos of Amy Winehouse. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait.” At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org
wednesday/2
“Pop-Up Exhibition: Art, Memory and Argentina.” Argentine artist Andres Waissman talks with Buenos Aires gallerist Gachi Prieto about his work and the role of art in contemporary Argentina. Includes display of Waissman’s painting “La Familia.” At Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 12 p.m. Free. www.magnes.org