Wednesday, June 14
?Artist Debra Band’s exhibit, “Song of Songs: An Illuminated Manuscript,” incorporates passionate love poetry from one of the shortest books of the Tanakh, with eye-catching imagery of two lovers in a walled garden. Band uses bright blues, gold and copper leaf to bring these pages of kosher slunk vellum to life. The works are exquisitely created with Hebrew calligraphy, but thankfully, for Anglophones, English translations appear next to each piece.
On display at the University of Judaism, Mondays-Thursdays through Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Marjorie and Herman Platt Gallery, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1201.
Thursday, June 15
Treat yourself near the end of a long week to a performance by singer, composer, performance artist and teacher Rhiannon. Her sound is a mix of jazz, world music, improvisation and storytelling, and she strongly believes in the connection between music and healing. Part of the “A World of Songs” series, this concert may just lift your spirits and renew your energy.
8 p.m. $15-$25. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (866) 468-3399.
Friday, June 16
Vuhin gaitsu this Shabbes? Beth Chayim Chadashim will be celebrating Shabbat with zmires in Yiddish as part of the first event of “Zol Zayn Shabbes.” Traditional Yiddish songs will be performed by the Beth Chayim Chadashim Choir, conducted by cantorial soloist Fran Chalin. Yiddish expert Hannah Polin will serve as guest speaker. You’ll be sure to see a haimish ponem at this event.
8 p.m. 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 931-7023. www.bcc-la.org.
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