FRI | AUG 19
SHABBAT OF LOVE: TU B’AV SERVICE
Come enjoy a Shabbat service celebrating Tu b’Av — the day of romance in Israel, like Valentine’s Day. Get out of the summer heat and enjoy a friendly musical evening with Rabbi Jon Hanish and guest Cantor Shira Fox. Meet the community and enjoy coffee and sweet treats after the service. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kol Tikvah, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 348-0670. SAT | AUG 20
SPREAD THE LOVE BRUNCH
Angelenos love complaining about traffic, enjoying Dodgers baseball … and eating brunch. Mix good food and great conversation in this spread of shakshuka, falafel Benedict and stuffed challah French toast. Plus, take part in a small communal art piece, after local artist Jennifer Korsen introduces her “What’s in Your Heart” project. This is part of Love Angeles 2016, powered by NuRoots, a citywide celebration of love for Tu b’Av. Other events through Aug. 21 include kayaking and a dog café. 11 a.m. $20. Spread Kitchen, 334 S. Main St., Los Angeles. (213) 537-0284. l” target=”_blank”>plays411.com/becket.
SUN | AUG 21
DAVE KOZ
Nine-time Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling saxophonist Dave Koz is on tour with fellow American sax player David Sanborn. Koz, a native of Encino, and Sanborn will be onstage together with a band as part of their “Side By Side” tour. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $51. Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. (805) 449-2787. ” target=”_blank”>sdjmc.org.
ISLAM AND WESTERN CIVILIZATION: CAN THEY COEXIST?
Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton will be the keynote speaker at this event, where experts will address issues of Islam as a national and global security threat, Islam on the move and more. Lunch is included in this conference, sponsored by the American Freedom Alliance. 9 a.m. $195; $100 for Journal readers who enter “JJ” in the promo code box. Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 476-6571. MON | AUG 22
JEWSPOKEN: AN EVENING OF JEWISH EXPRESSION
Come see some of America’s most talented Jewish spoken-word artists and poets. The event will bring together such talents as MC Ari Lesser, an American Orthodox rapper, singer, songwriter and spoken-word artist known for his politically poignant viral videos, and Rachel Kann, an award-winning TEDx poet. Also featured will be Kosha Dillz, a freestyle rapper who has been featured in Billboard, Spin and other publications, and is best known for his ability to improv and rap in Hebrew, Spanish and English. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Morry’s Fireplace, 9118 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. ” target=”_blank”>thewallis.org/the-great-american.
TUES | AUG 23
“TELL SPRING NOT TO COME THIS YEAR”
 over the course of its first year of fighting in the Helmand province without NATO support. This is the only feature documentary that has been filmed entirely within the ANA, and it shows the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of the Afghans who live it. A Q&A via Skype with directors Saeed Taji Farouky and Michael McEvoy follows the screening. 7:30 p.m. screening. $10, $8 members, $6 full-time students. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. <a href=)
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GET HIRED: BE SEEN, STAND OUT AND LAND THAT JOB
How do I negotiate my salary? How do I enhance my online presence? Recent college graduates are invited to hear what career-advancement experts have to say during this evening of exploring the best practices for jump-starting your professional life. Learn how to leverage your experiences and stand out in the job market. You also will have the opportunity to talk to resume consultants, a former Google recruiter and a career coach. Moderated by Lori Klein, senior vice president of the Caring for Jews in Need initiative at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, this program is a Federation Young Adults of Los Angeles event for college grads ages 22-26. 7 p.m. $10; $20 at the door. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 761-8054. THURS | AUG 25
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