on stage
“The Diary of Anne Frank.” Adaptation of the stage play based on the book, performed by the Ross Valley Players. At the Barn Theater, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. Through Feb. 7. $14-$29. www.rossvalleyplayers.com
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. Musical play featuring pianist Felder telling the story of “America’s composer.” At the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., S.F. Through Feb. 14. $25-$54. www.theatreworks.org
art
California Historical Society
678 Mission St., S.F.
“Experiments in Environment: The Halprin Workshops 1966-1971.” Exhibition of photographs, drawings, films and archival documentation of the workshops staged by Lawrence and Anna Halprin throughout the Bay Area. Through May 1. Free. http://experiments.californiahistoricalsociety.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“NEAT: New Experiments in Art and Technology.” Nine Bay Area artists examine the growing relationship between art and technology. Closes Jan. 17. “Chasing Justice.” Three artists explore different interpretations of the mandate in Deuteronomy to pursue justice. Through Feb. 21. www.thecjm.org
Jewish Community Library
1836 Ellis St., S.F.
“Book/Marks: What We Leave Behind.” Artist Mark Faigenbaum’s mixed-media collage installation inspired by photos, doodles, phone numbers and notes found in books returned or donated to the library. Through March 13. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
Kehilla Community Synagogue
1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont
“Art and Poetry for Peace.” Exhibition of art created by San Quentin inmates for the prison’s annual “Day of Peace.” Through March 4. www.kehillasynagogue.org
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
“Living by the Book: The Jewish Bible and the Everyday Power of Text.” Through June 24. www.magnes.org
Museum of Craft and Design
2569 Third St., S.F.
“Without Camouflage.” Sculptural exhibition by Israeli artist Dafna Kaffeman and Italian artist Silvia Levenson, examining the impact of domestic violence and trauma on children. Sponsored by Consulate General of Israel. Through March 27. www.sfmcd.org
Osher Marin JCC
200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael
“Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory.” Opening reception for fiber artist Laurie Wohl’s exhibition that interweaves poetry and spiritual texts to draw connections among Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Through Feb. 25. www.marinjcc.org/BirdsOfLonging
save the date
East Bay International
Jewish Film Festival
Opens March 5 in Livermore
jewish calendar
Jan. 22, 2016 / Shevat 12, 5776
Light candles at 5:04 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 6:04 p.m.
Tu B’Shevat
New Year for the Trees
Jan. 25, 2016 / Shevat 15, 5776
Jan. 29, 2016 / Shevat 19, 5776
Light candles at 5:11 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 6:12 p.m.