sunday/11
“Alive! A la Vie! Children of Buchenwald.” Opening of photo exhibition featuring Jewish refugee children saved from Buchenwald, as well as life before, during and after the war. Professor Murray Baumgarten of U.C. Santa Cruz will provide a historical review of Buchenwald, and playwright-actor Charlie Varon will read selections from Buchenwald survivor Elie Wiesel’s book “Night.” At San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. www.lehrhaus.org (See story, 18)
wednesday/14
“The Yiddish Alphabet.” Opening of exhibit of illustrations by Bonnie Stone for “The Yiddish Alphabet Book” by Frederica Postman. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. www.kolshofar.org
friday/16
“Master Chats: Poet Kevin Killian on Marilyn Monroe and Carl Sandburg.” Killian leads a talk about the lasting influence of the photographic works of Arnold Newman, with emphasis on his works featuring Monroe and Sandburg. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org
thursday/22
“In That Case: Havruta — Helena Keefe & Jessica Prentice.” Opening of the second installation of the collaborating-artists project. Artist and organizer Keefe will engage in spirited discussion with chef, author and local-foods activist Prentice. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org