Calendar Picks and Clicks August 22–28, 2009

SAT AUGUST 22

(CONCERT)
Enjoy a picnic and a sultry Diana Krall concert at the Hollywood Bowl with Stephen S. Wise Temple’s W Group, for young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Krall, a chart-topping jazz musician, is celebrating the release of her new album, “Quiet Nights,” and will be accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Sat. 6 p.m. $25 (members), $30 (general). Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (310) 889-2230. ” title=”fordtheatres.com” target=”_blank”>fordtheatres.com.

TUE AUGUST 25

(LECTURE)
With Israeli-Palestinian territorial disputes topping the news daily, a basic knowledge of the region’s history can be very useful. “Towards the Balfour Declaration of 1917,” a lecture by documentary producer Steve Solomon, will focus on three factors that motivated the British to support a Jewish homeland in Palestine: their own interests, belief in the Zionist cause and political gain. Q-and-A to follow. Tue. 8-9 p.m. $20. Congregation Tikvat Jacob, 1829 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. {encode=”steve@thelostinterviews.com” title=”steve@thelostinterviews.com”}.

THU AUGUST 27

(GALA)
It took the Happy Minyan of Los Angeles, a traditional Carlebach-style congregation, 14 years to get around to hosting its first gala event; the participants were too busy with services, classes, concerts and other special events. The fundraising dinner under the stars will honor Stuart and Enny Wax; the entertainment will include Moshav, Sam Glaser and other special guests; and the atmosphere will be classy, funky and, of course, happy. Thu. 5:30 p.m. (cocktails), 7 p.m. (dinner, program and performances). $180. Location disclosed upon RSVP, (310) 285-7777. {encode=”niggun@happyminyan.org” title=”niggun@happyminyan.org”}.

FRI AUGUST 28

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