music, theater, lectures, art and more

ARTS & CULTURE

Join us for an inspiring season of live music, theater, lectures, art, cinema and more. Our offerings provoke discussion, stretch the imagination, stimulate ideas and build community for a multicultural and multigenerational audience. We welcome you to our campus and encourage you to come for the shows and stay for the schmooze!

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Cultural arts evening programs: Tamara Thiel Prizant at [email protected] | (650) 223-8750
Daytime and senior programs: Michelle Rosengaus at [email protected] | (650) 223-8616
Russian-speaking programs: Milla Serper at [email protected] | (650) 223-8604

Cultural arts programs are made possible by generous support from the Oshman Family.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Arts & Culture

Graphic Novelist Julian Voloj and Zack Bodner Discuss "Hyphenated Jewish Stories"

Join graphic novelist and Be'chol Lashon ED Julian Voloj and Zack Bodner, CEO of the OFJCC, for a lively conversation on the American comic book industry and the 'Hyphen: Jewish Stories In Our Own Words' anthology.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Community

The Maccabeats Afternoon Show

The Maccabeats return to the OFJCC!

Sunday, December 13, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Family

ICC: Sipurchik with Koren Zukerman

Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Daytime & Senior

Andromeda with Ars Minerva | Travel & Day Trips

Be a Part of History: Count Down to the World Premiere of Andromeda

Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Arts & Culture

In the Shadow of the Bridge: Birds of the Bay Area | Discussion with the Author

For the love of birds, discover the remarkable birds of the Bay Area and the epic journeys that connect them to the world.

Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Daytime & Senior

Tango and Beyond | Music in the Afternoon

Orquesta Típica Tarareando presents a range of classic and contemporary compositions, illustrating the evolution and breadth of tango from its golden age to the present day.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Daytime & Senior

Tzavta Club | Learning about the Druze community | with Rania Dean

דרוזים: מה באמת אתם יודעים עלינו? עם ראניה דין

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Community

The Maccabeats Evening Show

The Maccabeats return to the OFJCC!

Sunday, December 13, 2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Daytime & Senior

Klezmer and Friends | Music in the Afternoon

Klezmer, in its essence, has always been about joy for its own sake. Join clarinetist Asaf Ophir, bassist Dan Fabricant and accordionist Dan Cantrell for an afternoon devoted to exactly that.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Daytime & Senior

Tzavta Club | The Archaeology of Jerusalem Revealed

Mysteries, Adventures, Ancient Legends and Modern Science
with Dr. Amit Re’em, Jerusalem District Archaeologist, Israel Antiquities Authority
מסתורין, הרפתקאות, אגדות עתיקות ומדע מודרני נפגשים בארכיאולוגיה של ירושלים
עם ד"ר עמית ראם, ארכיאולוג מרחב ירושלים ברשות העתיקות

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Daytime & Senior

Broadway Gold, Music in the Afternoon

Step into the magic of Broadway's Golden Age for an unforgettable afternoon of music, laughter, romance and show-stopping entertainment!

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Daytime & Senior

San Francisco Symphony Group (2026–27 Season) | Travel & Day Trips

Sold out! Please join the waitlist. Join the OFJCC San Francisco Symphony Group for five matinee concerts at Davies Symphony Hall.

Thursday, January 14, 2027

11:30 am - 5:45 pm

Arts & Culture

Different Ships, Same Boat: A Musical Jazz Poetry Journey

Join us for Guy Mendilow Ensemble's Different Ships, Same Boat, featuring MA Poet Laureate, Regie Gibson.

Sunday, January 24, 2027

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Daytime & Senior

Fire & Grace & Ash | Music in the Afternoon

Fire & Grace & Ash is an eclectic collaboration with guitarist William Coulter, violinist Edwin Huizinga and mandolinist Ashley Hoyer exploring the connective musical elements of classical, folk and contemporary traditions from around the world.

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Arts & Culture

"Oy! What They Said About Love" - A Valentine's Day Show!

💘 CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH US!💘

Saturday, February 20, 2027

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Arts & Culture

Phat Cat Swinger—Live Music Concert!

Don't miss your family's chance to experience the magic, movement and music of Phat Cat Swinger live!

Saturday, April 17, 2027

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

OUR OFFERINGS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Some of our special events include:

Aleeza Ben Shalom, the Jewish Matchmaker
Jewish Plays Project
The Braid (formerly the Jewish Women's Theatre)
The Bubble Show

PERFORMERS

Some of the performers to appear at the OFJCC include:

Six13
Flying Karamazov Brothers
The Jewish Matchmaker
The Maccabeats

MUSICIANS

Some of the musicians to appear at the OFJCC include:

Yefim Bronfman
International Guitar Night
Capriccio Chamber Orchestra

AUTHOR TALKS

Some of the authors to appear at the OFJCC include:

Brett Gelman
Alan Zweibel
Erin Gleeson
Karen Katz
Ruth Reichl
Sean Penn

STAGE PERFORMANCES

Some of the stage performances we have had include:

Alan Cumming
Mandy Patinkin
"I'm not a Comedian; I'm Lenny Bruce"

DAYTIME & SENIOR PROGRAMS

No need to wait until nightfall—concerts, talks, holiday celebrations and excursions around the Bay Area are all happening during the daytime at the JCC!

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