Past Events from November 18, 2023 – Wednesday, November 20 › Adult › Concerts › – Peninsula Jewish Community Center
=

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Up Close Concert: Jupiter String Quartet (Sold Out)

This event is sold out. Thank you for your interest! Enjoy a riveting musical conversation with the Jupiter String Quartet, which The New Yorker calls “an ensemble of eloquent intensity” and “one of the mainstays of the American chamber-music scene.” Presented in partnership with Music at Kohl Mansion.

Up Close: Acoustic Sisters – Mimi Fox and Pamela Rose

Blues, ballads, and boisterous fun. An intimate evening of duets, steeped in early blues, folk and some original material with two long-time collaborators and friends. This event is Sold Out It is our pleasure to reserve tables for parties of four or more. Each 60-minute concert is followed by a “Meet the Artist” dessert reception.

$30

Get Up & Go/Senior Friendship: Sing along with Marilyn Cooney

PJCC Board Room

Join Get Up & Go-Senior Friendship Club Social Hour for a musical performance by Marilyn Cooney, from Europe to Broadway and Hollywood. Performer: Marilyn Cooney, singer/pianist, presents a repertoire of some of Europe’s legendary artists, woven together with stories of how their songs gave birth to America’s unique music. Listen and sing along, too!

Day Trip: San Francisco Symphony – All Sibelius

Join us for our annual outing to the San Francisco Symphony. This concert features three works by Jean Sibelius, featuring Lisa Batiashvili on violin. Meet at PJCC at 12:30 pm Return to PJCC at 5:00 pm This trip is generously subsidized for those 65+ by the Maimonides Fund of the Jewish Community Federation. Call or […]

$45

Get Up & Go/Senior Friendship: The Eclectics

PJCC Board Room

Michael Mendenlsohn is a professional opera singer and guitarist and when she’s not singing with him, Erfert Fenton runs a horse stable. Despite their different backgrounds, (chorale and corral), the emphasis is on harmony. They sing something for everyone: folk music, old-time songs, show tunes, Beatles classics, and even an opera aria or two. Sit back, […]

Up Close: James Mahone Quartet

Tenor saxophonist, James Mahone is backed by extraordinary Bay Area talent as we turn to an evening of jazz to close out our Up Close concert season. It is our pleasure to reserve tables for parties of 4 or more. The 6-minute concert is followed by a "Meet the Artist" Dessert reception. Purchase Tickets Now! 

$30

Get Up & Go/Senior Friendship: In the groove with Jack Convery

PJCC Board Room

Join Get Up & Go/Senior Friendship Club Social Hour for a jazzy performance by Jack Convery, a well know banjoist, accompanied by Gary Neuman on piano. JACK CONVERY was Born in 1954 in Wichita, Kansas. Jack spent his childhood in Fresno, California. He learned how to play the banjo at the age of 12 and […]

Get Up & Go/ Senior Friendship: Piano Duet

PJCC Board Room

Join Get Up & Go/Senior Friendship Club Social Hour for a duo musical performance with Janice Gunderson and Alex Bootzin. Together they will play some classical and some jazz, plus a sing-along of “oldies but goodies”.

Blood/Sugar: A Theatrical Journey Through Diabetes

Hillbarn Theater 1285 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA, United States

Diana Wyenn’s highly theatrical solo show is a thrill ride that takes us through the roller coaster of diabetes. Wyenn's powerful performance weaves the personal with the existential to illuminate the day-to-day choices that shape the lives of more than 500 million people worldwide. Blood/Sugar cuts through the commonly held myths, misconceptions, and stigma surrounding […]

$30

Get Up & Go/Senior Friendship: Music for the Soul

PJCC Classroom AB

Alberto Pena invites everyone to have a beautiful experience through music: Beatles, Frank Sinatra and old Mexican classics. “I love seen people faces when they listen to a familiar song, but when I sing an old Mexican classic that everyone knows and sings along, it touches my soul!”

Free

Get Up & Go/Senior Friendship: Classical & Popular Guitar

PJCC Classroom AB

Guitarist Lawrence Ferrara will perform both intricate pieces from such composers as Bach, Tarrega, or Villa-Lobos, interwoven with familiar tunes from popular music genres such as jazz standards, folk songs, or contemporary popular music. This juxtaposition creates a dynamic and engaging experience for listeners, offering a perspective on both classical and popular music.

Get Up & Go/ Senior Friendship: Jazz, R&B, Pop-Rock and Originals with Eric Van James

PJCC Board Room

Eric Van James is a pianist & vocalist, harmonica player, composer and recording artist. He has performed at numerous venues in the San Francisco-Bay Area. Eric served as a pianist for Nordstrom for two years, and was a professional music educator in San Mateo County. An award-winning pianist, Eric Van James has provided quality entertainment […]

Free

Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship Club: “ISLE OF HOPE, ISLE OF TEARS”: IRISH JOURNEY TO ELLIS ISLAND

PJCC Board Room

Join Steve Gill, and Robert Feiner for a journey back to Ellis Island in the year 1892 when young Annie Moore, an Irish girl,  becomes the first immigrant to land on Ellis Island.   Between 1892 and 1954 when Ellis Island closed, over five million Irish immigrants came “Amerikay.”  Today, forty million Americans claim Irish […]

Free

Alejandro Brittes Trio

PJCC 800 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA, United States

Traveling from South America, Brazil-based Argentine composer, accordionist, and cultural ambassador, Alejandro Brittes heads a remarkable trio (accordion, seven-stringed guitar, and bass).  Hailed by The Boston Globe as a "premier exponent of Chamamé," a genre that combines the ritual musicality of Brazil's indigenous Guarani and Baroque music.    

$15 – $25

Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship Club: French Kreole & Zydeco Music with Andre Thierry

PJCC Classroom AB

Dive into the rhythm of cultural exploration with Andre Thierry! Andre, a nationally recognized local Grammy-nominated artist, will lead us on a journey of musical discovery blending African, Native American Blues, French melodies, and Afro-Caribbean beats. From vest rub boards to drums and accordions, have a hands-on experience with the French Kreole culture and the […]

Free

Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship Club: The Music of the High Holidays

PJCC Board Room

A time for reflection and forgiveness, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are observed with special musical settings infused with emotion. These songs turn us inward and enhance our spiritual experience. Performer: Mark Levy has been performing for the past 35 years. He has evolved to include songs from the Old World and the New, sung […]

Free

Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo

PJCC 800 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA, United States

Ed’s original songs and compositions are infused with a strong Brazilian and Latin undercurrent. His band’s magical blend of vibrant, original contemporary jazz has won fans and airplay worldwide. Community-style […]

$15 – $25

Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship Club: The Music of the High Holidays

PJCC Board Room

A time for reflection and forgiveness, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are observed with special musical settings infused with emotion. These songs turn us inward and enhance our spiritual experience. Performer: Mark Levy has been performing for the past 35 years. He has evolved to include songs from the Old World and the New, sung […]

Free

Up Close: Borromeo String Quartet

PJCC 800 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA, United States

Tickets are available at the front desk or by calling 650.378.2703 Membership is not required to purchase tickets.    Doors open at 7:30 pm Admired and sought after for both its fresh interpretations of the classical music canon and its championing of works by 20th and 21st century composers, the ensemble has been hailed for […]

$30

Up Close: Del Sol Quartet

PJCC 800 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA, United States

Tickets are available at the front desk or by calling 650.378.2703 Membership is not required to purchase tickets Doors open at 7:30 This special presentation by the San Francisco-based chamber ensemble highlights their unique brand of "...communicative intimacy" San Francisco Chronicle through a performance of Derek David's String Quartet No. 4 "Kaddish" which features Jewish folk melodies […]

$30
Hours of Operation

For Specific Schedules, Please See Schedules Submenu

Center Hours
  • Mon - Thur 5 am - 9 pm (Group Ex by Reservation)
  • Fri 5 am - 6 pm (Group Ex by Reservation)
  • Sat & Sun 7 am - 6 pm (Group Ex by Reservation)
Admin Office Hours
  • Mon-Fri 8 am – 4 pm
Schedules
Log In to Register!
Yoga students stretching on mats at the PJCC yoga studio
MyPJCC Log In Now
With MyPJCC, You Can:
  • Sign Up for Fitness Classes
  • Access Virtual Classes
  • Register for PJCC Programs
  • And More
Manage Your Account
  • Update Contact Info
  • Pay for Program Registrations Online
  • Keep Track of Registrations & Purchased Services
Parents and two kids on a bench smiling outside
Get to Know MyPJCC Learn More
Visit Our Resource Page To:
  • Download the New MyPJCC App
  • Read our FAQ
  • And More
2 Ways to Search PJCC
MyPJCC
Search
  • Adult & Youth Classes & Programs
  • Aquatics Programs & Swim Classes
  • Community Engagement Opportunities
  • Cultural Arts Programs
  • Jewish Life Programs
  • Preschool
  • Sports & Recreation Programs