Calendar Picks and Clicks: June 10-18, 2010

THU | JUNE 10

(LECTURE)
Authors Dani Shapiro (“Devotion: A Memoir”) and Sylvia Boorstein (“Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life”) join Rabbi Laura Geller to discuss “Devotion: Exploring Faith and Doubt in Our Search for Peace.” Literary Affairs’ Julie Robinson moderates. Thu. 7:30 p.m. $20. Temple Emanuel, 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills. (310) 553-4265. tebh.org. tebh.org.
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FRI | JUNE 11

(ART)
Jewish artisans will be among the mix of 250 artists participating in the 25th annual Contemporary Crafts Market, featuring   jewelry, glassware, ceramics, hand-painted textiles, custom furniture and more. Fri. Through June 13. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (children 12 and under). $8 (general). Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica (310) 285-3655. craftsource.org.

(FILM)
Documentary filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg followed legendary comedian Joan Rivers for one year to create “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work,” a candid portrait of the pop icon’s life at 76 years old. Fri. breakthrufilms.org.

(THEATER)
Playwright Barbara Lebow’s “A Shayna Maidel” highlights the bumpy New York reunion of two Polish sisters — one a survivor of Nazi concentration camps, the other brought up in America — after a 20-year separation. Fri. Through July 3. 8 p.m. (Friday) 2 and 8 p.m. (Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday), 8 p.m. (Thursday). $50-$60 (opening night, includes reception), $32-$42. International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. (562) 436-4610. internationalcitytheatre.org.

SAT | JUNE 12

(MUSIC)
The annual KindredSPIRITS benefit concert raises funds for MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. Performers include singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester; the L.A. Jewish Symphony, conducted by Noreen Green; Cantors Ilan Davidson, Chayim Frenkel (Kehillat Israel) and Ilysia Pierce (Temple of the Arts); the Faithful Central Bible Church Choir; Ukrainian clarinetist Zinovy Goro; Russian violinist Mark Kashper and conductor Chris Hardin. Sun. 7 p.m. $36-$180. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown. (424) 785-1563. kindredspiritslive.org.

(MUSIC)
Former Wings lead guitarist Laurence Juber turns classic rock and pop songs into inventive acoustic instrumentals with his acclaimed finger-picking style. Sat. 8 p.m. $17.50. Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. (310) 398-2583. boulevardmusic.com.

(TZEDAKAH)
Birthright Israel NEXT joins Food Forward Volunteer Day, picking excess fruit from a Valley orchard for local food pantries. Volunteers welcome. Sat. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Food Forward Pick Site, 17632 Sunburst St., Northridge. (818) 530-4125. foodforward.org.

SUN | JUNE 13

(HEALTH)
Clinical psychologist Michelle Golland lectures on “The Media, Mental Illness and Family Relationships” during the annual Pathways to Wellness Community Conference on Mental Health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness sponsors the conference, which includes sessions on grief, substance abuse, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Sun. 12:15-5 p.m. $20. American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 889-7200. namiwestsidela.org.

MON | JUNE 14

(DANCE)
“Israeli Inspiration” features select members of Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble, the contemporary American Israeli dance troupe, teaching the art of Israeli folk dance. Mon. 7 p.m. Free. John Anson Ford Theatres, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles. (323) 461-3673 (reservations recommended). fordtheatres.org.

WED | JUNE 16

(Lecture)
Zoë Klein, senior rabbi at Temple Isaiah, speaks on “The Spiritual Jewish Perspective on Healthcare.” Journal Managing Editor Susan Freudenheim joins the discussion. Wed. 7-9 p.m. Free. BridgePoint, 220 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 860-9234. bridgepointbeverlyhills.com.

THU | JUNE 17

(ART)
“Heroes of Haiti,” an exhibition by photojournalist Joe Shalmoni, follows Israel’s medical and rescue team in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. The one-day-only show features a lecture by Shalmoni as well as a presentation on the “Impact of Israel on Humanity” by Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom and Pastor Kevin Dieckilman of Simi Valley Christian Church. Thu. 7:15 p.m. Free. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 836-6140, ext. 130. standwithus.com.

(ISRAEL)
Considering making aliyah? The Jewish Agency’s “Build Your Future in Israel” expo provides practical information on Israel’s employment opportunities, higher education programs, housing options — including kibbutz living — and Hebrew-language learning programs. Thu. 7-10 p.m. Free. Jewish Federation, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 658-7302. jewishagency.org/naexpo.

(THEATER)
Desperate for cash to woo the non-Jewish girl of his dreams, a 21-year-old Chasid tries to rob a neighborhood barbershop that — unbeknownst to him — is a mob hangout, in “Angelos,” a new comedy by playwright Tony Perzow and director R.S. Bailey. A reception follows the opening-night performance. Thu. Through July 11. 8 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday), 5 p.m. (Sunday). $20-$25. Studio/Stage Theatre, 520 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 807-4842. brownpapertickets.com/event/111323.

FRI | JUNE 18

(FILM)
Israeli director Dover Kosashvili (“Late Marriage”) follows two lovers’ controversial courtship in “Anton Chekhov’s The Duel,” an adaptation of the Russian author’s 1891 novella. Fri. Various times, Laemmle locations. $11 (general). (310) 478-1041. laemmle.com.

(SHABBAT)
Put out your bell-bottoms or leisure suit for That ’70s (Synaplex) Shabbat, where you can enjoy music, games and vignettes on key events from the decade that gave us disco. Fri. 5-10 p.m. $18 (members, adults), $12 (members, children), $20 (general, adults), $12 (general, children). Temple Beth David, 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. (714) 892-6623. templebethdavid.org.