SAT | MARCH 24
NOA
Soulful Yemenite singer Achinoam Nini, aka Noa, has experimented with folk, rock, Arabic pop and more during her 20-year career. Tonight, she performs classic Israeli songs, such as “Hayu Leilot” “Mayim Rabim” and “Ruach Stav,” from her latest release, “The Israeli Songbook,” with a mix of Middle Eastern and Latin percussion. Sat. 8 p.m. $20 (general) $15 (UCLA students). Royce Hall, UCLA Campus, Los Angeles. (310) 825-2101. uclalive.org.
SUN | MARCH 25
TRIBEFEST
What happens at TribeFest stays at TribeFest. More than 1,500 young adults (ages 22-45) from across the nation converge on Las Vegas for a three-day conference exploring social justice, Israel, faith, culture and innovation. Speakers address such topics as “From Bernstein to Beasties: The American Jewish Music Experience,” “Jewish Vote in 2012,” “Pitchfest! Jewish Stories Go Hollywood” and “Meet the Change: Jews Battling Hunger.” A clergy track and a Leadership Development Institute also available. Entertainment includes appearances by Moshav, Aya Korem, DJ Diwon, Hatikva 6 and Kosha Dillz. Sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America. A party for TribeFest participants hosted by The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas at the Venetian’s Tao precedes the event on Saturday night. Sun. Through March 27. 3 p.m.-midnight. $499 (not including hotel accommodations). Venetian Sands Expo Center and various locations. (888) 889-6406 (registration and housing). tribefest.org.
STITCH ’N’ KVETCH
Knitters of all experience levels participate in an afternoon of stitching, done Jewish style. Twenty-something knitting maven Jenni Romano teaches and provides yarn for beginners. The group meets at Michaels Arts and Craft Store in Encino and then goes to a patio, Starbucks or a park to knit. Ages 21-39 only. Sun. 3-6 p.m. Free (bring $5-$10 for beginner needles). Michaels Arts and Crafts Store, 17230 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 835-2139. valleyruach.org.
RAPHAEL SONENSHEIN
Journal contributor Sonenshein, the executive director of the Edmund G. “Pat” Brown Institute of Public Affairs at California State University, Los Angeles, discusses the 2012 elections. He examines “The Republican Challenge to President Obama,” “Issues Central to the Campaign” and “Role of and Impact on the Jewish Community.” Sun. 10:30 a.m. (lecture), noon (kosher luncheon), 1 p.m. (Q-and-A). $20 (Ameinu and Na’amat USA members), $30 (general). Institute of Jewish Education, Library, 8339 W. Third St., Los Angeles. (323) 655-2842.
TUE | MARCH 27
SEPHARDIM “DO” PESACH
Discuss Sephardic Passover traditions, customs and halachot with Rabbi Daniel Bouskila, director of the Sephardic Educational Center. Tue. 7-10 p.m. Free (RSVP by March 26 and bring photo identification). The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 272-4574. RSVP to sharon@secjerusalem.org.
WED | MARCH 28
MOSHE KASHER
The comic and author discusses his recently released memoir, “Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy From Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16.” In the book, Kasher traces his journey from troubled youth to up-and-coming comedian. Kasher also appears at Book Soup on March 30. Wed. 7 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, 189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 525-0270. barnesandnoble.com.
THU | MARCH 29
JEWISH HOMEGROWN HISTORY
Stories of Jewish immigration, identity and intermarriage are told in home movies. The lives of ordinary families unfold on three giant screens, exploring the dynamic interplay between personal memories and collective history and focusing on Jews in the West. Features an online multimedia archive compiled by The Labyrinth Project, an art collective at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. Attendees can add their own family stories and images to this ever-growing exhibition. Thu. Through Sept. 2. Noon-5 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Included with museum admission: $10 (general), $7 (seniors and full-time students), $5 (children, 2-12), free (members and children under 2), free (to all on Thursdays). Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org.
MARC MARON
The stand-up comedian and podcaster (“WTF With Marc Maron”) brings his thought-provoking, honest and frequently laugh-out-loud act to The Ice House. Thu. 8 p.m. $20 (two-drink minimum not included). Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. (626) 577-1894. icehousecomedy.com.
