Purimpalooza

Get ready to party with the JCCSF, Congregation Emanu-El, artists, musicians and community partners at the most vibrant Purim party San Francisco has to offer! Make some noise and join in the fun for all ages.

Schedule

10:00 am – Noon: Purimpalooza (Tickets Are Sold Out)
Celebrate in costume and community. Enjoy the traditions and story of Purim through crafts, games, hands-on activities, creating mishloach manot (Purim baskets) and more. Be dazzled by magic, show off your Purim look at the photo booth, enjoy our outdoor playground, play with bubbles, decorate a hamantaschen, and dance along to live music by Jonathan Bayer.

10:15 & 11:15 am: Nosh & Learn
An adults-only space to explore Purim traditions and ancient stories with Jewish educators.

11:00 am: Shushan Get Down
A special dance party for kids ages 6 and younger (and their grown-ups and siblings) to dance and jump around to live music by Melita Silberstein & Friends.

Need a more mellow experience? Stop by the Chill Lounge to recharge in a quiet, calm and low sensory space.

Hamantaschen included.
Additional food available for purchase.

Special Live Performance (Tickets Are Sold Out)

12:15 – 1:00 pm: Barbie-Themed Purim Shpiel
Empower yourself at our Purim festival where the spirit of Barbie meets the strength of Esther. Step into a world of courage and resilience as the Barbie-themed shpiel takes center stage. Picture Esther’s triumphs set to tunes that make you feel like you’re living in a modern-day “Barbie World.” With vibrant colors, the musical stylings of Congregation Emanu-El’s cantors, and a touch of Purim magic, this celebration is about breaking stereotypes and celebrating the strength within. Join Congregation Emanu-El clergy for a Purim experience that encourages everyone to be their own hero. Groggers provided.

Tickets to Purimpalooza and the shpiel are sold out. Check out other Purim festivities happening around the Bay Area on Jewish Community Federations event calendar here. 

Parking is limited. Please consider arriving by foot, bike or public transportation. There is secure bike parking.

Children must be accompanied by adults to attend.

Event Partners

Congregation Emanu-El
Jonathan Bayer

Joshua Logan, Magicology

King Knish
Melita & Friends
PJ Library

Repair the World