West Hartford – “Songwriters in the Round,” to benefit IsrAID and supporters of survivors of the Yazidi genocide, with musicians Hannah Berkowitz, Carrie Johnson and Eric Paradine; desserts; 7:30 p.m.; The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Dr., (860) 236-1275. $18/adults, students FREE; ctyazdirelief@gmail.com.