Pumpkin Spice everything! No, seriously, get a harvest of arts events here, including some theatrical events that include vampires and other Halloween scares.
THU 18
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
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
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Live! @ Oasis
Opening night of the popular drag parody of the vampire-hunting TV show, starring Michael Phillis and a cast of comic locals, including Kim Burly, Melanie Marshall, Flynn DeMarco and others. $27-$50. 8pm. Fri & Sat 7pm. Thru Nov 3. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Carole Luckenbach @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The cabaret jazz veteran vocalist makes her debut at the stylish nightclub, with a six-piece band. $19-$45 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com
Classic and New Films @ Castro Theatre
The Moth StorySlam (8pm, www.themoth.org). Oct. 19: Alien (7:15) and Heavy Metal (9:25) Oct 20 & 21: Disney's Moana sing-along (12:30). Oct 20: The Maltese Falcon (3:15, 7pm) and The Thin Man (5:10, 8:55). Oct 21: I Am Cuba (3:30pm, 8pm) and Black Orpheus (6pm). Oct 23: Roma (7pm). Oct 24: The Best little Whorehouse in Texas (7pm) and Boogie Nights (9:05). Oct 25: The Last Movie (7:20) and Easy Rider (5:30, 9:20). $11-$16. 429 Castro St. http://www.castrotheatre.com/
Culture Talks @ T-Mobile San Francisco Signature Store
New weekly talks featuring emerging music talent and trailblazing innovators; Oct 4, innovators in Gaming and E-sports. Free. 5:30pm. 1 Stockton St. https://www.t-mobile.com/store/cell-phone-san_francisco-ca-6258.html
A Doll's House: Part 2 @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Lucas Hnath's innovative funny 'sequel' to the Henrik Ibsen theatre classic about a 19th-century housewife who returns to the husband she abandoned. $23-$75. Thru Oct. 21. 2025 Addison St. www.berkeleyrep.org
Dracula @ La Val's Subterranean Theater, Berkeley
Theatre Lunatico's production of Steven Dietz's adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale. $15-$25. Thu 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm, thru Nov 18. 1834 Euclid Ave., Berkeley. www.theatrelunatico.org
HairToStay on the Runway @ JCCSF
Fashion show fundraiser for the cancer patient organization, with food, desserts, drinks, silent auction, fashion show of Mr David gowns, and singer Carlos Reyes. $125 and up. 6pm-9pm. Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St. http://www.hairtostay.org/runway/
The Happy Prince @ Landmark Theatres
Rupert Everett stars in his self-produced, written and directed biographical film about Oscar Wilde. Oct 21 Q&A with the star at 4:40pm & 7:25pm. Thru Oct. 25. www.landmarktheatres.com
The Homophobes: a Clown Show @ CounterPulse
West Coast premiere of Dino Dinco's performance work about a pastor caught in a scandal amid a conservative congregation. $20-$35. Thu-Sat thru Oct. 20. 80 Turk St. www.counterpulse.org
Litquake @ Multiple Venues
Last weekend of the annual multi-venue celebration of literature, with 100s of local and visiting authors reading from and discussing books; thru Oct. 20, where the annual Lit Crawl converges on venues along Valencia Street and nearby. Most events free. www.litquake.org
Men on Boats @ Strand Theater
American Conservatory Theater's new production of Jaclyn Backhaus's subversive retelling of 19th-century explorer John Wesley Powell's journey through Wyoming's waterways, with an all-women cast. $25-$55. Thru Dec 16. 1127 Market St. www.act-sf.org
Michelle Meow Show @ Commonwealth Club
Meow and cohost John Zipperer discuss LGBT issues with different prominent guests. Weekly, 12pm. 110 Embarcadero. www.commonwealthclub.org
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 Real Horror Show @ Eagles Club, Alameda
Glam Skanks' burlesque-style variety show take son Halloween themes, hosted by Jamie DeWolf; craft cocktails, artisan booths, and more. $12. 7pm-11pm. 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda. www.brownpapertickets.com
Red Scare on Sunset @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
Charles Busch's campy satire 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
The Resting Place @ Magic Theatre
World premiere of Ashlin Halfnight's drama about a family in crisis. $15-$75. Tue 7pm, Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2:30pm. Thru Nov 4. Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd, 3rd floor. www.MagicTheatre.org
Spirit Day @ Sonoma, Napa Community Centers
Day honoring anti-bullying to support LGBTQ Youth; events: https://www.lgbtqconnection.org/news/spiritday2018
Spookfest @ Roxie Cinema
Haunted house d�cor in the theatre, costume contest and screenings of a dozen+ short horror films! $12-$16. 7pm, 9:15pm. 3117 16th St. www.roxie.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
This Old Bag @ Clift Hotel
The Power of the Purse, the 14th annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer Emergency Fund includes celebrity's purses and designer handbags. $150 and up. 6:30pm-9:30pm. 495 Geary St. http://bcef.org/thisoldbag/tob-event-info/
Waitress, The Musical @ Golden Gate Theatre
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's new hit musical about a woman's aspirations for more than restaurant work. $80-$256. Thru Nov. 11. 1 Taylor St. https://www.shnsf.com
Zaccho Dance Theatre @ Bayview Opera House
The innovative energetic aerial dance company performs a series of free concerts. Oct. 11-14, 18-21. 8pm. 4705 3rd St. www.zaccho.org
FRI 19
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
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Enjoy autumnal giggles with Clara Bijl, Victor Pacheco, Bridget Schwartz, Jon Alcabes, and host Lisa Geduldig. $10-$20. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Day of the Dead @ Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
Opening party for the annual exhibit of altars and art celebrating the dead, with cash bar, appetizers, desserts and a performance by Cascada de Flores. $30-$50. 6pm-9pm. 2868 Mission St. www.missionculturalcenter.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
Fairview @ Berkeley Rep
World premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's eccentric funny play about a family gathering, race and voyeuristic neighbors. $27-$80. Thru Nov. 4. 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. https://www.berkeleyrep.org
Flight of the Ancestors @ Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
Day of the Dead exhibition of multimedia works. VIP celebration Oct. 19, 6pm ($30). Main celebration Nov 2, 6:30pm ($7). Reg. hours Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Thru Nov. 17. 2868 Mission St. www.missionculturalcenter.org
Graveyard Shift @ Creativity Theater, YBCA
Korde Arrington Tuttle's new drama about a couple facing racism in texas. $30. Thru Nov. 3. 221 4th St. www.sfplayhouse.org
Hiroshima @ Yoshi's Oakland
The acclaimed jazz-pop ensemble performs their uniquely styled music, with guest percussionists. $29-$69. 8pm & 10pm., Also Oct 20 (7:30, 9:30) and 21 (7pm). 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com
Liss Fain Dance @ Z Space
The local company performs a revised version of Fain's I Don't Know and Never Will: A Recomposition. $25-$35. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Thru Oct. 21. 450 Florida St. www.zspace.org
Marga Gomez @ The Marsh, Berkeley
Return engagement of the comic's hit show, Latin Standards. $25-$100. Fri 8pm, Sat 8:30pm. Thru Nov. 17. 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. www.margagomez.com www.themarsh.org
Miss Saigon @ Orpheum Theatre
New touring production of Cameron Mackintosh's Broadway revivial of the 1989 hit musical about lovers torn apart amid the Vietnam War. $56-$256. Thru Nov. 4. 1192 Market St. www.miss-saigon.com www.shnsf.com
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
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
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/
It's Hard to Explain @ Exit Theatre
Local gay activist and storyteller Ed Wolf reprises his solo show. $20-$30. 8pm. Also Oct. 20, 26 & 27. 156 Eddy St. http://www.theexit.org/its-hard/
Terror Vault @ The Old Mint
Peaches Christ's new haunted house event's set in the classic old building, with multiple rooms and floors of creepy interactive fun; 45-minute tours of groups of 12. $60. 6:30pm-10pm. Cash bar. Thru Nov. 3. 88 5th St. https://www.intothedarksf.com/terror-vault/
Two-Player Game @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
George Salazar and Joe Iconis; the composer and costar perform music from Be More Chill. $31-$65. 8pm. Also Oct. 20. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.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 Betta Work Comedy Fiesta @ San Mateo County Pride Center
Jes�s U. Betta Work hosts the comedy party. $5. 7:30pm. 1021 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. www.jesusubettawork.com
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
SAT 20
Alexander Hernandez @ Strut
The artist's exhibit of portraits questioning gender. Thru Oct. 470 Castro St. www.strutsf.org
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
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
Dia de los Muertos @ SOMArts
Annual exhibit of dozens of lavish and intimate altars honoring the dead. Thru Nov. 9. 934 Brannan St. www.somarts.org
Films @ BAM/PFA
Artistic and award-winning films, including international features, and documentaries about artists; ongoing. Mark Morris Presents: In the Age of Pepperland, iconic 1960s films; thru Nov. 25. 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org
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
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
Other Cinema @ ATA Gallery
Weekly screenings of wacky, unusual, short, documentary and animated films; free books, vinyl, VHS and wine. $7. 8:30pm. 992 Valencia St. www.othercinema.com
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu @ Palace of Fine Arts
The award-winning Bay Area hula company performs I Mua: Hula in Unusual Places, a new concert of live dance and music, contemporary hula styles, with multimedia projections. $35-$90. Oct 20, 8pm opening night gala ($90). Oct 21, 3pm; 27 at 8pm ($200 tickets include a Lu'au party), & 28 at 12pm (kid-focused show) & 3pm. 3301 Lyon St. www.naleihulu.org
Our Town Expo @ Eureka Valley Rec Center
Check out dozens of local LGBT nonprofits, enjoy food and entertainment. 12:30pm-4:30pm. 100 Collingwood St. at 18th. https://www.ourtownsf.org/
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/
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
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. Thru Jan 7, 2019. 836 Montgomery St. www.linesballet.org www.836m.org
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. 20, 23, 26 & 30. 301 Van Ness Ave. www.sfopera.com
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
SUN 21
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/
D�as de los Muertos @ Oakland Museum
24th annual celebration of art and altars honoring the dead, with music kid and adults activities, nearby food trucks and ASL interpretation. 12pm-4:30pm. 1000 Oak St. www.museumca.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
Molly Ryan @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The California/New York vocalist performs a classic jazz standards cabaret concert with the Anderson Brothers. $30-$60. 5pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com
Oaxacan Day of the Dead @ Gregangelo Museum
Exhibit of 13 earthly and cosmic altars to the dead, with food and live music by Liliana Herrera. $95. 12pm-3pm. 225 San Leandro Way. http://www.velocityartssf.com/ https://bit.ly/2NMRhxY
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
Traumboy @ CounterPulse
Daniel Hellman's self-body solo show examinations on his work as a prostitute. $20-$35. 8pm. 80 Turk St. www.counterpulse.org
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 planetary 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
MON 22
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
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians @ The Fillmore
The folk-pop singer and her band performs. $40. 8pm. 1805 Geary St. at Fillmore. http://thefillmore.com/
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, 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
TUE 23
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 documenting 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
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/
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
Yoke Lore @ Caf� Du Nord
Neo-folk alt-pop fun with the New York band; Bay Ledges opens. $15-$30. 7:30pm. 2170 Market St. http://www.yokelore.com/ https://www.swedishamericanhall.com/cafe-du-nord
WED 24
Deirdre Weinberg: Living Memory in the TL @ Tenderloin Museum
Exhibit of mini-portraits showing "beauty where it might be overlooked." 398 Eddy St. http://www.tenderloinmuseum.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: Health and Wellness for LGBTQ People @ GLBT History Museum
Historians and health professionals and community organizers discuss the history of LGBT access to healthcare. $5. 7pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Friendly Fire @ Wessling Gallery
Group exhibit of vibrant works in various media by 14 artists. 440 Brannan St. http://wesslinggallery.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
THU 25
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
Beyond Gravity @ CounterPulse
Queer and universal themes are explored by several artists (jose e. abad, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Gabriel Christian, Abby Crain, Rachael Dichter, and Mira Kautto) at the unusual performance event. $15-$30. 8pm. Thru Oct. 27. 80 Turk St. www.counterpulse.org
Henry Rollins @ Herbst Theatre
The outspoken storyteller and former Black Flag singer shares a multimedia presentation of favorite photos from his world travels. $40. 8pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. https://www.henryrollins.com/ http://apeconcerts.com
Literary Speakeasy @ Martuni's
The monthly authors & cocktails night hosted by James J. Siegel takes on a 'Ghosts & Spirits" theme, with Laura Blackwell, Christopher Calix, Elizabeth Creely, Nick Mamatas, and Cliff Winnig. 7pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St.
Lucy Jane Bledsoe @ Books Inc., Berkeley
The prolific local author reads from and discusses Lava Falls, her collection of fascinating short stories about families, partners and nature. 7pm. 1491 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.booksinc.net
Nancy Zoppi @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The acclaimed local musical theatre actress perofrms her new cabaret show. $20-$45 ($20 food/drink min.). 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com
The Posters of Rex Ray @ GLBT History Museum
New exhibit, A Picture Is a Word: The Posters of Rex Ray, a survey of the graphic works of internationally renowned San Francisco queer artist and designer (1956 - 2015). $5. 7pm-9pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
The Rocky Horror Show @ Victoria Theatre
D'Arcy Drollinger returns as Frank N. Furter in Ray of Light's glamorously hilarious production of the Richard O'Brien camp horror holiday classic. $30-$40. Most nights 8pm (Oct 27 at 7pm & 11pm). Thru Nov. 3. 2961 16th St. www.rayoflighttheatre.com
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
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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