Upcoming Events

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Culinary Arts

Tropical Tastes, Tropical Pastes - June 6
Tropical Shortbreads - June 13

Tropical Tastes, Tropical Pastes - June 6

Terrific Tastings: Tropical Tastes, Tropical Pastes
Sunday, June 6
2:00 - 3:15 pm
on Zoom
Order by Sun, May 16!

Often, cheese boards are set out with a few cheeses & plain crackers. Why not catapult yours to the next level? Let us deliver a curated collection of fabulous tropical fruit pastes to your home! Pick up some recommended (and easy to find) cheeses and join culinary host James Sokol to zoom off to Hawaii to meet and have a guided tasting with the creators of these delicious specialties made with fresh local fruits, traditional French culinary techniques, and personal passion.

For details & tickets, click here.

Tropical Shortbreads - June 13

Terrific Tastings: Tropical Shortbreads
Sunday, June 13
1:00 - 2:15 pm
On Zoom
Order by Sun, May 23^rd

Let us deliver – to your home! – a curated collection of rich shortbreads flavorfully flecked with tropical fruits. Then, pour yourself a cup of tea/coffee, sparkling water, maybe a glass of champagne, and join culinary host James Sokol to zoom off to Hawaii for a discussion & guided tasting with Chris & Lin ter Horst, who are the heart, brains & passion behind these lovely culinary delectables!

For details & tickets, click here.

Jewish Life

Hebrew for Lunch - Weekly on Tuesdays
Virtual Israeli Dancing - June 9 - July 7

Hebrew for Lunch - Weekly on Tuesdays

Virtual Israeli Dancing - June 9 - July 7

Lectures + Literature

Book Club - June 8

Book Club - June 8

Social

Travel

Neglected Napoli - June 7, 14, 21, 28

Neglected Napoli - June 7, 14, 21, 28

Still Traveling: Neglected Napoli
Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28
11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Capital of the province of Campania and third largest city in Italy, Napoli (re: Naples) has been overlooked by many visitors for years. Some thought it was dangerous, others heard it was uninteresting. Today, it is neither. Naples is a vibrant city, steeped in history and traditions. Let trip leader James Sokol zoom you to meet our fantastic, professional, local guide to go on four "trips" to uncover and discover the treasures of this neglected southern Italian gem!

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Visual + Performing Arts

Songs of the LGBTQ+ - June 1

Songs of the LGBTQ+: A Multi-Genre Celebration of Pride Month
Tuesday, June 1
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
$5 w/Early Bird Registration!

Whether you’re a member or an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, come kick-off Pride Month with popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol. Join his journey of songs from an array of genres – Broadway, opera, pop & more – that are written by or supportive of those in this multi-faceted community.

For details & registration, click here.

Music & Morsels: Gran Tour d'Italia - June 2

Music & Morsels: Gran Tour d'Italia
Wednesday, June 2
1:00 - 2:00 pm
on Zoom

Join pianist & historian Ian Scarfe for a live, classical piano concert in which he whisks us away for a musical “Grand Tour of Italy” with a program featuring composers such as Ottorino Respighi and Ludovico Einaudi, music of the Italian Alps by Franz Liszt, and scenes of Venice by Frederic Chopin. After the program, join the artist for some live Q&A!

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Songs & Stories: That’s Italian! - June 16

Songs & Stories: That’s Italian!
Wednesday, June 16
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Swing and sway with jazz singer & storyteller Gilda Solve as she revisits ]favorite Italian songs made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others, from “That’s Amore” to other melodies such as “Vieni Sul Mar” beloved here, there and everywhere. Ci vediamo presto (“see you soon”).

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Explore Broadway: Tuneful Italia! - June 17

Exploring Broadway: Tuneful Italia!
Thursday, June 17
1:00 - 2:30 pm
On Zoom

Shows set in and characters from Italy have peppered Broadway throughout its history. Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol to learn about and experience (with audio & video clips) some of the musicals that transport us, even if only momentarily, to Italy.

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Songs of Summer - June 21

Songs of Summer: A Multi-Genre Musical Celebration of the Season
Monday, June 21
2:00 - 3:15 pm
$5 w/Advance Registration

Celebrate the official arrival of summer and the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere) with popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol who leads a journey through diverse genres of music – Broadway, pop, classical & more! – exploring the theme of the season along the way. Come for the music; stay for the fun!

For details & tickets, click here.

Exploring Opera: Notable Napoli - June 24

Exploring Opera: Notable Napoli
Thursday, June 24
1:00 - 2:30 pm
On Zoom

Opened in 1737, Naples’ Teatro di San Carlo is the oldest continuously active venue for opera in the world. Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol to learn interesting tidbits about this notable theater and about some of the masterpieces that premiered there. Experience some of these gorgeous operas with video performance clips, which bring the beauty of this soaring art form into the discussion. A great class for the opera newcomer and the longtime fan!

For details & tickets, click here.