Arts Events Sept. 27-Oct 4, 2018

Lucy Jane Bledsoe @ Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore, Berkeley
The acclaimed local author reads from and discusses her new short story collection, Lava Falls; advance purchase and seat reservations recommended. 7:30pm. 2904 College Ave., Berkeley. http://www.lucyjanebledsoe.com/ www.mrsdalloways.com

Michelle Meow Show @ Commonwealth Club
Meow and cohost John Zipperer discuss LGBT issues with different guests. Weekly, 12pm. 110 Embarcadero. www.commonwealthclub.org

On Your Feet @ Golden Gate Theatre
Gloria and Emilio Estefan's biographical musical (book by Alexander Dinelaris) features the singer-composer's hit songs, terrific dancing and drama. $55-$236. Thru Oct. 2. 1 Taylor St. www.shnsf.com

Oslo @ Marin Theatre Company
J.T. Rogers' Tony-winning political thriller details the story of how Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul, and her husband, social scientist Terje R�d-Larsen, brokered top-secret negotiations between Israel and Palestine. $22-$60. Tue-Sun 7:30pm. Additional matinees. Thru Oct. 21. 397 Miller St., Mill Valley. www.marintheatre.org

A Sacred Beautiful @ SF Human Rights Commission
Exhibit of prints by Kalima Amilak and Nye Lyn Tho, portraits of African American women with unique hair-art designs. Thru Oct. 2. 25 Van Ness Ave, 8th floor. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

San Francisco Symphony @ Davies Hall
Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the symphony in performances of Violin Concerto and Le Sacre de Printemps (The Rite of Spring); part of the Stravinsky Festival. Sept 27-28, 8pm. 9/30 2pm. 10/4, 8pm. Oct. 3: works by Gershwin, Liszt, with sopranos Ren�e Fleming and Audra McDonald. $32-$156. 201 Van Ave. www.sfsymphony.org

San Francisco Opera @ War Memorial Opera House
The company opens its 96th season with performances of Roberto Devereux (Sept 27) and Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliaci (Sept 28, 30, various times). $26-$370. 301 Van Ness Ave. www.sfopera.com

S.M. Shifflett @ Strut
Performative Identities, the artist's exhibit of paintings depicting LGBT people in striking allegorical scenes; thru Sept. 470 Castro St. www.strutsf.org

Superorganism @ The Independent
The genre-mashing 7-member band performs music from their acclaimed debut album. $20-$25. 8pm. Also Sept. 26. 628 Divisadero. http://www.theindependentsf.com/

Sweat @ Geary Theater
American Conservatory Theater's production of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama set in Reading PA's dying steel industry. $15-$110. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed, Sat & Sun 2pm. Thru Oct. 21. 415 Geary St. www.act-sf.org

The The @ The Masonic
The veteran English band perfroms as part of their 'Comeback Special' tour; Agnes Obel opens. $45-$125. 8pm. 1111 California st. https://www.thethe.com/ http://sfmasonic.com/

Washed Up on the Potomac @ Custom Made Theatre
World premiere of Jos� Zayas' play about D.C. proofreaders caught up in a possibly murderous scandal. $30. Thu 7pm, Fri & Sat 8pm. Sat 3pm. 533 Sutter St. 2nd floor. www.sfplayhouse.org

You Mean To Do Me Harm @ SF Playhouse
Award-winning playwright Christopher Chen's drama about two interracial couples, and an insult that starts an escalation of anger and paranoia. $35-$100. Thru Nov. 3. 420 Post St. www.sfplayhouse.org

FRIDAY 28

Acid Test @ The Marsh
Acid Test: the Many Incarnations of Ram Dass, Lynne Kaufman's spiritual exploration solo show, returns. $20-$100. Fri 8pm, Sat 8:30pm. Thru Nov. 4 1062 Valencia St. www.themarsh.org

Detroit '67 @ Aurora Theatre, Berkeley
Dominique Morisseau's Motown-infused drama about an African American family's connections while enduring the historic riots of 1967. $35-$70. Thru Oct. 7. 2018 Addison St., Berkeley. www.auroratheatre.org

Dreamgirls @ Berkeley Playhouse
Local production of the hit musical about a Motown music trio. $20-$40. Thru Oct. 21. Julia Morgan Theatre, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. www.berkeleyplayhouse.org

Each and Every Thing @ The Marsh Berkeley
Dan Hoyle returns with his hit show about attempts to connect in a busy digital world. $25-$100. Thu & Fri 8pm, Sat 8:30pm. Thru Sept. 29. 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. www.themarsh.org

Latino Film Festival @ Various Cinemas
Tenth annual festival of Latino films; opening night screening of Ruben Blades is Not my Name, at Alamo Drafthouse, 2550 Mission St. Thru Sept. 30. http://www.sflatinofilmfestival.org/

Mark Morris Dance Group @ Zellerbach Hall
The celebrated dance company performs Pepperland, Morris' new suite of dances set to The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. $36-$85. Thru Sept 30. Bancroft Way at Telegraph, UC Berkeley campus. http://calperformances.org

Neil Patrick Harris @ SFJCC
The multi-talented Broadway and TV actor-singer (from Doogie Howser to Hedwig) and author discusses his book, The Magic Misfits: The Second Story. $30. 7pm. 3200 California St. https://www.jccsf.org

Older and Out @ North Berkeley Senior Center
Weekly group discussion about problems for elders in the LGBT community. 3:15pm. 1901 Hearst Ave., Berkeley. www.pacificcenter.org

One Life Stand @ The Marsh Berkeley
A Modern Girl's Guide to Enlightenment & Other Disorders, Alicia Dattner's solo show about heteronormative dating, how to spot narcissists, and more. $20-$100. Fri 8pm, Sat 8:30pm, thru Sept. 29. 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. www.themarsh.org

PUSHfest Dance Festival @ ODC Theater
13th annual mixed genre showcase of new works by emerging choreographers. Thru Sept 30. 3153 17th St. https://www.pushdance.org/festival

Queer Yoga @ Love Story Yoga
All-level weekly classes in an LGBT space. $11. 6:30pm-7:30pm. 473 Valencia St. at 16th. http://www.lovestoryyoga.com/

Red Scare on Sunset @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
Charles Busch's campy parody of 1950s McCarthy-era red-baiting is performed by the acclaimed local company, with J. Conrad Frank (Katya Smirnoff-Skky), Nancy French and others. $20-$55. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm. Thru Oct. 21. 25 Van Ness Ave, lower level. www.nctcsf.org

Ringo Starr @ City National Civic, San Jose
The former Beatles drummer performs with his All-Starr Band. $70-$145. 8pm. 135 West San Carlos St., San Jose. http://www.ringostarr.com https://sanjosetheaters.org

Smuin Ballet @ Palace of Fine Arts
The vibrant dance company celebrates its 25th anniversary with Trey McIntyre's Blue Until June, new works by Nicole Haskins, Ben Needham-Wood, Rex Wheeler, and repertory works Schubert Scherzo and Eternal Idol by the late founder Michale Smuin. $25-$200 (opening night gala). Sept 28, Oct 4-6 at 7:30pm. Sept 29 & 30 at 2pm. 3301
Lyon St. www.smuinballet.org

SATURDAY 29

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 45th year with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$160. Beer/wine served; cash only; 21+, except where noted. Wed-Fri 8pm. Sat 6pm & 9pm. Sun 2pm & 5pm. 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.). 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

The Black Woman is God @ SOMArts Cultural Center
Multi-genre group exhibit of art depicting African women, created by dozens of artists. Tue-Fri 12pm-7pm. Sat 12pm-5pm. Thru Oct. 2. 934 Brannan St. www.somarts.org

Caesar Maximus @ Music Concourse
We Players' performs Nick Medina and Ava Roy's adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, with a circus theme, performed outdoors at the park's museum area. $35-$65. Thu-Sun 5:30pm. Thru Sept. 30. Music Concourse Drive at Golden Gate Park. http://www.weplayers.org/

Contact Warhol: Photography Without End @ Cantor Arts Center, Palo Alto
Exhibit of contact sheets and previously unseen images by Andy Warhol. Thru Jan 6, 2019. Stanford University campus, Palm Drive at Museum Way. https://museum.stanford.edu/visit

The Figa @ The Stud
Premiere of Jonesy and Jaime C Knight's film, an oral herstory of the legendary San Francisco Catacoms, with Dr. Gayle Rubin; Q&A with moderator Andy Campbell. $5. 5pm-8pm. 399 9th St. www.studsf.com

Films @ BAM/PFA
Artistic and award-winning films, including international features, and documentaries about artists; ongoing. Sept 28-Nov 25: Mark Morris Presents: In the Age of Pepperland, iconic 1960s films. 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org

Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Victoria Theatre
Ray of Light Theatre's new production of the hit rock musical about a German transgender singer and alter-ego. $15-$40. Thru Oct. 6. 2961 16th St. http://rayoflighttheatre.com

LGBTQ Histories from the WWII Home Front @ Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center, Richmond
Park indoor exhibit that showcases the lives of historic LGBT people. Open daily 10am-5pm. 1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 3000, Richmond. https://www.nps.gov/rori/index.htm

Mamma Mia! @ Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek
The ABBA jukebox musical gets a local production, with LeAnne Borghesi and other talented singer-actors. $39-$83. Thru Oct. 7. 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www.lesherartscenter.org

Other Cinema @ ATA Gallery
Weekly screenings of wacky, unusual, short, documentary and animated films; free books, vinyl, VHS and wne. $7. 8:30pm. 992 Valencia St. www.othercinema.com

Perverts Put Out @ Center for Sex & Culture
The literary kink-filled annual event celebrates Folsom Weekend and Bi Visibility Week with an all-pervy roster of performers: Greta Christina, Trebor Healey, Zoe Kat, Lori Selke, horehound stillpoint and other talents; cohosted by Carol Queen and Simon Sheppard. 7:30pm-10:30pm. 1349 Mission St. www.sexandculture.org

The Phantom of the Opera @ Orpheum Theatre
New lavishly-staged touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical based on the Gaston Leroux novel. $56-$256. Thru Sept. 30. 1192 Market St. www.shnsf.com

Plant Collections @ SF Botanical Garden
Visit the lush gardens with displays of trees, flowers and shrubs from around the world. Monthly plant sales, plus art exhibits and gift shop. Free entry with SF proof of residency. $5-$10 for others. 7:30am-closing. 9th Ave at Lincoln Way. https://sfbotanicalgarden.org/

Raw Design @ Museum of Craft and Design
Exhibit of modern sculptures. Also, Judy Kensley McKie: Cast of Characters, and Anchors in Time: Dominic De Mare; each thru Oct. 28. Free/$8. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. Sun 12pm-5pm. 2569 3rd St. https://sfmcd.org/

Roast of Donna Sachet @ Castro Theatre
The perennial nightlife host, MC and Empress gets a loving roast with host Bruce Vilanch, plus Heklina, Sister Roma, Cleve Jones, Jai Rodrigues, Mark Leno and Lenny Broberg; partial proceeds benefit the GLBT Historical Society. $30-$150. 7pm-9pm. 429 Castro St. www.glbthistory.org www.castrotheatre.com

Skate Night @ Church on 8 Wheels
Wheeled fun at the former Sacred Heart Church-turned disco roller skate party space, hosted by John D. Miles, the "Godfather of Skate," including Saturday's Black Rock night (Burning Man garb encouraged). 7pm-10pm. Sat afternoon sessions 1pm-2pm and 3pm-5pm. $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Skate rentals $5. 554 Fillmore St at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com

Through-LINES: The Art of Ballet @ 836M
Opening reception for an exhibit of stunning dance photos by prolific photographer RJ Muna, with design and sound installations by Christopher Haas, Bernie Krause and Jim Campbell; presented by Alonzo King LINES Ballet as part of its 35th anniversary season. 5:30pm-9pm. Thru Jan 7, 2019. 836 Montgomery St. www.linesballet.org www.836m.org

Various Exhibits @ NIAD Art Center, Richmond
Exhibits of art by visiting professionals, and art made by developmentally disabled people. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. 551 23rd St. Richmond. (510) 620-0290. www.niadart.org

Wild SF Walking Tours @ Citywide
Enjoy weekly informed tours of various parts of San Francisco, from Chinatown to the Haight, and a 'radical' and political-themed LGBT-inclusive tour. Various dates and times. $15-$25. www.wildsftours.com

SUNDAY 30

Animation Exhibits @ Walt Disney Museum
Exhibit of animation art by the prolific artists, including Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation (Bambi, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp), thru Jan. 7. Other exhibits of Disney artifacts and film screenings. 104 Montgomery St, The Presidio. $5-$25. 10am-6pm. Closed Tue. http://wdfmuseum.org/

Ecstatic Dance @ Sacred Heart Church
Weekly group freeform dance with a spiritual flavor at the former church-turned event space. $15. 9am-12pm. Also Wed. and Fridays in Oakland and Fairfax. 554 Fillmore St. www.ecstaticdance.org

Joseph Abbati @ Strut
A Beautiful Indiscretion, the artist's exhibit of photo collages. Thru Sept. 470 Castro St. www.strutsf.org

Matthew Morrison @ Venetian Room
The award-nominated actor-singer (Glee, Hairspray, South Pacific, Finding Neverland) debuts his solo cabaret concert. $95-$125 (after-party $50). 7pm. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St. http://bayareacabaret.org/

Painting is My Everything @ Asian Art Museum
Art From India's Mithila Region, thru Dec 30. Also, Traces of the Past and Future, Fu Shen's painting and calligraphy, thru Sept., plus exhibits of sculpture and antiquities. Sunday caf� specialties from $7-$16. Free-$20. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 200 Larkin St. http://www.asianart.org/

Queer Tango @ Finnish Hall, Berkeley
Same-sex partner tango dancing, including lessons for newbies, food and drinks. $5-$10. 3:30pm-6:30pm. 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. www.finnishhall.org

Second Look, Twice @ MOAD
Exhibition of the work of 15 critically-acclaimed contemporary artists of African descent, including Glenn Ligon, Martin Puryear, and Kara Walker, who have used the medium of printmaking to create vivid and abstracted works. Thru Dec. 16. Free/$15. 685 Mission St. www.moadsf.org

Sunset Piano @ Starr King Open Space
The outdoor piano performance group pairs up with local breweries for its fourth annual scenic musical afternoon, with live music, food trucks and amazing views. Free. 3pm-7pm. 1215 Carolina St at 23rd. www.starrkingopenspace.org

Street Sex Photos @ Mark I Chester Studio
The veteran leather-kink photographer's annual exhibit of erotic leather-themed photos. Free/donations. 1pm-6pm. 1229 Folsom St. http://markichester.com/

Truth and Beauty @ Legion of Honor
The Pre-Raphaelites and the Old Masters, a paired exhibit of painting eras; thru Sept 30. Also, S�raphin Soudbinine, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Framing the Body, Mummies and Medicine and other exhibits of classical and modern art. Free/$30. Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave. https://legionofhonor.famsf.org/

Various Exhibits @ Chabot Space & Science Museum, Oakland
Space, science and plantery exhibits, including planetarium shows and the Observatory; special nighttime events like meteor shower shows. Free-$18. 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. www.chabotspace.org

Weapons of Mass Seduction @ de Young Museum
The Art of Propaganda, an exhibit of historic international posters and war-era graphics; thru Oct. 7. Also, modern and historic art, including embroidery, Maori portraits and installations. Free/$15. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park. www.famsf.org

Yo-Yo Ma @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
The world-renowned cellist plays all six of Bach's suites for solo cello. $50 and up. 7pm. 2001 Gayley Road, UC Berkeley campus. http://apeconcerts.com/

MONDAY 1

Ben Iliili @ McClaren Lodge
Exhibit of the photographer's diverse subjects (boxers, portraits); reception Oct. 11; thru Nov 2. Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm. 501 Stanyan St. http://harveymilkphotocenter.org

Connecting Threads @ JCCSF
Quilts From the Social Justice Sewing Academy, an exhibit of textile art by local youth, with political themes. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm, thru Nov. SF Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St. www.jccsf.org

Looking Through the Lens @ Diane Wilsey Center for Opera
The Glory of San Francisco Opera, Past and Present, an exhibit of historic productions photos from the San Francisco Opera's many productions. Free. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Veteran's Building, 401 Van Ness Ave. www.sfopera.com

Veiled Meanings @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Veiled Meanings: Fashioning Jewish Dress, from the Collection of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, an exhibit of detailed clothing from dozens of countries; thru Jan 6, 2019. Also, In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art—Oxossi Ayofemi and Risa Wechsler, thru July 2019. Lew the Jew and His Circle: Origins of American Tattoo, thru June 9. 2019. 736 Mission St. https://thecjm.org/

Westward @ City Hall
Exhibit of large-scale photos by women photographers focusing on West Coast communities. Thru May 2019. North Light Court, Ground Floor, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett
Place. www.sfartscommission.org

William Blake in Color @ William Blake Gallery
Exhibit of classic plates in the new gallery of historic art by the 18th- and 19th-century poet and illustrator. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. 49 Geary St. #205. www.williamblakegallery.com

TUESDAY 2

Comeda es Medecina @ Galer�a de la Raza
Group exhibit of works by artists focusing on the topic of food justice from Latinx, Chicanx, Central American, indigenous, and immigrant perspectives. 2857 24th St. www.galeriadelaraza.org

Community Meetings @ Strut
Meetings for harm reduction, cycling, book club and more, most weekdays. 470 Castro St. www.strutsf.org

David Shrobe @ Jenkins Johnson Gallery
The artist's exhibit of symbolic painting/collage portraits. Thru Oct. 27. 464 Sutter St. http://www.jenkinsjohnsongallery.com/

Exclusion @ Presidio Officers Club
Exhibit documentating the Presidio's Japanese-American incarceration during World War II; other exhibits show the history of the former military base and the SF peninsula. Free, Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Thru Spring 2019. 50 Maraga Ave. https://www.presidio.gov/officers-club/exhibitions/

Peter Hujar: Speed of Life @ BAM/PFA, Berkeley
Exhibit of photos by the New York 1970s-'80s art/celebrity scene gay photographer who died of AIDS in 1987; thru Nov. 18. Cecelia Vicuna: About to Happen, thru Nov. 18. Ongoing film series at the Pacific Film Archive. Berkeley Art Museum, Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St. Berkeley. www.bampfa.org

Ren� Magritte: The Fifth Season @ SF MOMA
New exhibit of 70 artworks by the master Surrealist painter; thru Oct. 28. Sublime Seas: John Akomfrah and J.M.W. Turner, a captivating video installation (thru Sept. 16). Also, Nothing Stable under Heaven (thru Sept. 16) and Alexander Calder: Scaling Up (thru Aug. 19). Free/$25. Fri-Tue 10am-6pm. 151 3rd St. www.sfmoma.org

Sampson McCormick @ Yoshi's Oakland
The acclaimed gay comic and social critic performs "You Better Be Hella Funny," his insightful stand-up act; musician Ahsa-Ti Nu opens. $25. 8pm. 510 Embarcadero West. www.yoshis.com

Various Events @ Oakland LGBTQ Center
Social events and meetings at the new LGBTQ center include film screenings and workshops, including Bruthas Rising, trans men of color meetings, 4th Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Film screenings, 4th Saturdays, 7:30pm. Game nights, Fridays 7:30pm-11pm. Vogue sessions, first Saturdays. 3207 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland. https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/

Verasphere @ Harvey Milk Photo Center
Exhibit of David Faulk ("Mrs. Vera") and Michael Johnstone's photos of their fabulous colorful art costumes. Thru Oct. 15. Tue & Thu 3pm-9pm. Wed 5pm-9pm. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. 50 Scott St. http://harveymilkphotocenter.org

Will Durst @ The Marsh
The erudite political comic returns with yet another updated version of his show, Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness. $20-$100. Tuesdays, 8pm Thru Oct. 30. 1062 Valencia St. www.themarsh.org

WEDNESDAY 3

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas @ Gateway Theatre
42nd Street Moon's new production of the rollicking football-prostitution-scandal musical comedy. $30-$75. Wed/Thu 7pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 6pm, Sun 3pm. Thru Oct. 21. 215 Jackson St. www.42ndstmoon.org

Expedition Reef @ California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits and planetarium shows with various live, interactive and installed exhibits about animals, plants and the earth; Deep Reefs, Giants of Land and Sea, Gems and Minerals, and more. $20-$35. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org

Fighting Back: Bringing LGBTQ History to Classrooms @ GLBT History Museum
Panelists discuss the historical context of including LGBTQ history in CA schools. $5. 7pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org

FourSquared @ Arc Gallery
Eight-artist exhibit of varied media works. Thru Oct. 6. 1246 Folsom St. www.arc-sf.com

Friendly Fire @ Wessling Gallery
Group exhibit of vibrant works in various media by 14 artists. 440 Brannan St. http://wesslinggallery.com/

Fun Home @ Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Lisa Kron and Jeanine Resori's Tony-winning adaptation of Alison Bechdel's acclaimed graphic novel about her family tragedies is performed by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. $40-$100. Tue/Wed 7:30pm,. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm & 7pm. Thru Oct. 28. 500 Castro St., Mountain View. www.theatreworks.org

Garbage @ Fox Theatre, Oakland
The amazing hard-rocking band, with vocalist Shirley Manson, returns to perform their entire album Garbage 2.0, plus other faves; Rituals of Mine opens. $49.50. 8pm. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. http://thefoxoakland.com

Justin Vivian Bond @ Oasis
The celebrated chanteuse returns to the Bay with a new show, The Boys in Trees. $27.50-$40. 7pm & 10pm. Also Oct 4, 10pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Monica Lundy @ Nancy Toomey Fine Art
Deviance - Women in the Asylum During the Fascist Regime, an exhibit of the artist's touching posthumous portraits in coffee, charcoal and burnt paper. Thru Oct. 13. 1275 Minnesota St. http://nancytoomeyfineart.com

Olympians Festival @ Exit Stage Left
Annual festival of short plays (27 plays, 28 writers) exploring themes of Roman gods and goddesses. $10-$12. Thru Oct. 20. 156 Eddy St. www.sfolympians.com

Tosca @ War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco Opera's new production of Puccini's classic tragedy, sung in Italian with English supertitles. $26-$400. Oct. 3, 7, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26 & 30. 301 Van Ness Ave. www.sfopera.com

Various Exhibits @ The Beat Museum
Enjoy exhibits, a bookstore and gift shop that celebrates the era of 'Beatnik' literature (Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, etc.), with frequent readings, walking tours and other events in North Beach. $5-$8. Daily 10am-7pm. 540 Broadway www.kerouac.com

THURSDAY 4

Amanda Curreri @ Romer Young Gallery
Country House, an exhibit of the artists' fabric-tapestry "queer feminist response" to the current political morass. Thu-Sat 11am-5pm, and by appointment. Thru Oct. 27. 1240 22nd St. www.romeryounggallery.com

Bravo 25 @ The Marsh
Bravo 25: You're A.I. Therapist Will See You Now, Eliza Gibson's solo show about her work as a social worker and therapist. $20-$100. Thu 8pm, Sat 5pm, thru Oct. 27. 1062 Valencia St. www.themarsh.org

Dance Film Festival @ Brava Theatre Center, Other Venues
Ninth annual multi-theatre screenings of dance films made by local and international artists, with live performances, virtual reality demos, exhibits, and discussions. Free, $25-$225 (full pass). Thru Oct. 14. 2781 24th St. and other venues. www.sfdancefilmfest.org/

Deirdre Weinberg: Living Memory in the TL @ Tenderloin Museum
Opening reception for the artist's exhibit of mini-portraits showing "beauty where it might be overlooked." 6pm-8pm. 398 Eddy St. http://www.tenderloinmuseum.org/

The Briggs Initiative @ GLBT History Museum
The Briggs Initiative: A Scary Proposition; the exhibit focuses on the 1978 ballot measure aimed at banning lesbian and gay teachers, and how activism bridged communities to fight it. $5. Thru Jan 2019. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org

Hope Mohr Dance @ ODC Theater
The local choreographer's new unsuual multimedia in-the-round work, extreme lyric 1, inspired by Sappho's iconic poems. $20-$45. 7pm & 9pm thru Oct. 6. 3153 17th St. www.hopemohr.org www.odctheater.org

Lenny Kravitz @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The rockin' musician performs with his band; Curtis Harding opens. $65-$95. 8pm. 99 Grove St. www.apeconcerts.com

Mill Valley Film Festival @ film Center, San Rafael
Diverse array of films includes half a dozen LGBT-themed features and documentaries. Thru Oct. 14. www.cafilm.org

Sephardic Legacy @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Music and dance celebrating women's oral song traditions, with Mirian Peretz, Rachel ValferEliyahu Sills, Faisal Zedanand Dan Cantrell; presented by The Ladino Project. $15-$25. 6:30pm-8pm. 736 Mission St. www.thecjm.org

Ten Percent @ Comcast
David Perry's online and cable interviews with notable local and visiting LGBT people, broadcast through the week. Wed 7pm, Thu-Tue 11:30am & 10:30pm.
www.ComcastHometown.com

Varla Jean Merman @ Oasis
The big drag star performs her new show, Under a Big Top. $24-$40. Also Oct. 5-7. 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Villains and Vixens @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
Clay David's witty cabaret show blends songs made famous by women singers (Earth Kitt, Cher, Helen reddy) and Broadway Disney villain characters. $25-$45 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com

Walking the Line @ GearBox Gallery, Oakland
Group exhibit of works. Thu-Fr 12pm-6pm. Sat 11am-5pm. 770 West Grand Ave., Oakland. www.gearbocgallery.com


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