Movies have a way of perpetuating gender stereotypes about people. But with an eye for subtext, satire, or symbolism, some sexist films can age well, given a camp perspective.

July 31, Macho Man-iacs at the Castro Theatre presents a quintuple feature of manly science fiction thrillers and comedies, including Sylvester Stallone in Nighthawks (2pm), Jean Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (4:15), Big Trouble in Little China, starring Kurt Russell at his hottest and Kim Cantrell long before Sex and the City (6:30pm), They Live, Jon Carpenter's closet-zombie masterpiece starring Roddy Piper (9:30pm) and a secret midnight film at 11:45pm. $13 all-day pass, plus macho movie trailers. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

Dennis Hopper recently died, and the Castro Theatre offers a diverse array of classic films in which he starred, most often as a sensitive non-macho male, and occasionally as a nutty freak. August 4, Easy Rider, 2:40, 7pm. Colors 4:35, 8:55. Aug. 5, Blue Velvet, 2:30 & 7pm. River's Edge, 4:55, 9:20pm. Aug. 6, Rebel Without a Cause, 2:30, 7pm, and Hoosiers, 4:40, 9:10pm. Aug. 8, Giant, 2pm, 7pm. $7-$10. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

One of the metaphoric aspects of The Cremaster Cycle, Matthew Barney's strange and compelling 7.5-hour symbolic art film series, involves the idea of gender, as a biological shift, specifically related to the growth or non-growth of genitals. That's just one of the many layered and odd symbols in works by Bjork's hunky partner. The entire series of films screens in a rare complete schedule (not to be released on DVD, ever, allegedly). Also, Barney's Carnival-set De Lama Lamina, filmed in Brazil. $9.75. All-day passes for complete screenings July 31, Aug 1, 7, & 8 are $24. Thru July 30-Aug. 8. Roxie Cinema, 3117 16th St. at Valencia. 431-3611. www.cremastyer.net www.roxie.com

Men dancing with men incurs laughter on TV shows, but we know better, and so do the guys with Man Dance. The local men's dance company performs It Takes Two to Tango, an evening of ballet, ballroom and dances with male duets and more, at the SF Conservatory of Music. $25-$45. ($150 sponsor tickets include artist reception). 8pm. July 30 & 31. 50 Oak St. at Van Ness Ave. (800) 838-3006. www.mandance.org

For some inverse takes on gender and sexism through dance, see Laura Arrington and Jesse Hewit's new works at CounterPulse, opening August 5 (thru Aug. 8). The paired concert of works by the gay and lesbian choreographers, each take on sexism and feminine identity in darkly comic ways. $15-$20. 1310 Mission St. at 9th. www.counterpulse.org

Opening July 30, the theatrical re-release of Orlando, Sally Potter's brilliant film adaptation of Virginia Woolf's classic novel, about a British noble who live four hundred years, first as a man, then as a woman, pretty much clearly sums up the argument over gender inequity through history, but it says a lot more. Hailed as a definitive example of a perfect film adaptation of great literature, Tilda Swinton stars with Billy Zane, and Quentin Crisp as Queen Elizabeth I. Also at Berkeley's Shattuck Cinema. 1572 California St. at Polk. 267-4893. www.sonyclassics.com

Events July 29 ­ Aug. 5, 2010

Thu 29

Alex Ironrod @ A Different Light

Author of the BDSM novels Submission, Domination and Obsession reads from and discusses his work. Free. 7:30pm. 489 Castro St. www.adl-books.blogspot.com

Fred Lyon @ Modern Book Gallery

Exhibit of the local artist's iconic black and white images of 1940s and '50s San Francisco. Thru Aug. 28. Sun–Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 49 Geary St., 4th floor. 732-0300. www.modernbook.com

Impressionism at Twilight @ de Young Museum

Thursday evening parties featuring reduced admission fees for extended viewing hours for Birth of Impressionism through 8:45 pm, a special French menu in the de Young Cafe, and magnificent sunset views of the city and the Pacific from the de Young Tower's ninth-floor observation deck. $10-$16. Also, During the Musee d'Orsay exhibitions, the Friday Nights at the de Young series celebrates Impressionism and Post-Impressionism with lectures, music, and artist demonstrations. Thursdays thru Sept. 2. Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. 750-3600. www.deyoungmuseum.org

Live Bands @ Eagle Tavern

T.I.T.S., Grant Hart (of Husker Du), FagRag and Puce moment perform live. 9pm-1am. 398 12th st. 626-0880. www.sfeagle.com

United in Peace @ Commonwealth Club

Artists, Clergy, Legislators, and Community, a panel discussion in collaboration with the Commonwealth Club and the Afro Solo Arts Festival, with Jewelle Gomez, Brad Erickson, Michael Morgan and Ariska Razak. $12-$20. Reception: 5:30pm; Panel discussion: 6-7pm. 595 Market St. www.afrosolo.org

Fri 30

Carly Ozard @ The Rrazz Room

Local cabaret singer with a witty edge performs her show, Bewitched, Bothered and Bipolar. $20. 2-drink min. 10:15pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof @ Actors Theatre

Tennessee Williams' acclaimed Southern family drama gets a local production. $26-$38. Wed-Sat 8pm. Thru Sept. 4. 855 Bush St. at Mason. 345-1287. www.actorstheatresf.org

Chuck Drees @ Magnet

Exhibit of haunting landscape paintings. Exhibit thru July. 4122 18th St. www.magnetsf.org

Cowardly Things @ New Conservatory Theatre

Cindy Goldfield and Scrumbly Koldewyn's duo cabaret show inspired and including songs by Noel Coward. $20-$28. Thu-Sat 8pm. Thru July 31. 25 Van Ness Ave., lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org

The Cremaster Cycle @ Roxie Cinema

Matthew Barney's (Bjork's partner) strange and compelling 7.5-hour symbolic art film series screens in a rare complete schedule; not on DVD, ever, allegedly. Also, Barney's De Lama Lamina, filmed at a Brazilian Carnival. $9.75. all-day passes for complete screenings July 31, Aug 1, 7, & 8 are $24. Thru Aug. 8. 3117 16th St. at Valencia. 431-3611. www.cremastyer.net www.roxie.com

Joe Goode Performance Group @ Old Mint Bldg.

The acclaimed site-specific dance-theatre work Traveling Light returns by popular demand. With four stories in separate interconnected rooms inside the historic building, it's worthy of multiple viewings. $34-$44. Wed-Sun 8pm. Fri & Sat 10pm. Thru Aug. 1. 88 Fifth St. at Mission. www.joegoode.org

Judy Gold @ The Rrazz Room

Fiercely funny lesbian comic performs Jewdy, Jewdy, Jewdy. $35. 8pm. Also July 31, 8pm; Aug. 1, 7pm. 2-drink min. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com class=basictext>

Man Dance @ SF Music Conservatory

Local men's dance company performs It Takes Two to Tango, an evening of ballet, ballroom and dances with male duets and more.$25-$45. ($150 sponsor tickets include artist reception). 8pm. Also July 31. 50 Oak St. at Van Ness Ave. (800) 838-3006. www.mandance.org

Orlando @ Lumiere Cinema

Re-release of Sally Potter's brilliant film adaptation of Virginia Woolf's classic novel, about a mBritish noble who live four hundred years, first as a man, then as a woman; class=basictext> Tilda Swinton stars, with Billy Zane, and Quentin Crisp as Queen Elizabeth I. Also at Berkeley's Shattuck Cinema. 1572 California St. at Polk. 267-4893. www.sonyclassics.com

Piaf: Love Conquers All @ Eureka Theatre

Naomi Emmerson stars as French chanteuse Edith Piaf in the Off-Broadway musical hit. $25-$36. Tue-Sat 8pm. Also Sat 3pm. 215 Jackson St. Thru Aug. 7. (800) 838-3006. www.tonepoetproductions.com

The Real Americans @ The Marsh

Dan Hoyle (Tings Dey Happen) premieres a new multiple-character solo show based on his road trip to Middle America to explore the profound disconnect in a politically polarized country. $15-$50. Thu-Fri 8pm. Sat 5pm. Thru Sept. 25. 1062 Valencia St. at 21st. (800) 838-3006. www.themarsh.org

Rosemary's Baby, See No Evil @ Castro Theatre

Two classic thrillers starring Mia Farrow. $10. 7pm, 9:35pm. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

Sidney June @ Castro Country Club

Opening reception for Seeds of Love, the artist's exhibit of iconic symbol art. DJ Ezzy, Funky co, Medina and Coloni Anderson. Exhibit thru Sept. 15. Reception 6pm-9pm. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org

Summer Sampler @ ODC Dance Commons

Annual showcase of ODC favorite dances choreographed by Brenda Way and KT Nelson, with wine and hors d'oeuvres before the show. $10-$20. 6:30pm, July 31 at 4:30 & 6:30pm. 351 Shotwell St. 863-9834. www.odcdance.org

TechnoCraft @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

New exhibit of work subtitled Hackers, Modders, Fabbers, Tweakers, and Design in the Age of Individuality, which includes works in many media by dozens of technicians, artists and designers who remake and revision technology, art and culture. Special evening shows with music groups and shows on various Thursday, Friday eves and Sunday afternoons. $12-$15 Exhibit Thu-Sat 12pm-8pm. Sun 12pm-6pm. 700 Mission St. 978-ARTS. www.ybca.org

Travesties @ Forest Meadows Ampitheatre, San Rafael

Marin Shakespeare's outdoor theatre production of Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning spoof of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. $20-$35. Fri-Sun 4pm & 8pm. Sun 5pm. 1475 Grand Ave. Dominican University campus. 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org

Sat 31

African Continuum @ Museum of the African Diaspora

New exhibit of prints by Bay Area historian Bryan Wiley documenting altars and ritual practices of U.S. African descendants of other countries. $5-$10. Wed-Sat 11am-6pm. Thru Aug. 28. 685 Mission St. at 3rd. www.moadsf.org

Animation Exhibits @ Walt Disney Museum

See biographical exhibits about Walt Disney, early sketches and ephemera from historic Disney movies. Frequent lectures and film screenings. $12-$20. 104 Montgomery St., The Presidio. www.waltdisney.org

The Art of Dr. Seuss @ Dennis Rae Fine Art

Fascinating exhibit of rarely seen prints, paintings, sculptures and a few of the more known drawings by Theodor Geisel, the author/illustrator of the immensely popular children's books. Ongoing, with updates and new items. 351A Geary St. 391-1948. www.dennisraefineart.com

Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi

Musical comedy revue, now in its 35th year, with an ever-changing lineup of political and pop culture icons, all in gigantic wigs. $25-$80. Wed, Thu 8pm. Fri, Sat 6:30, 9:30pm. Sun 2pm, 5pm. (Beer/wine served; cash only). 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon.com

Birth of Impressionism @ de Young Museum

Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay includes approximately 100 paintings from the Musee d'Orsay's permanent collection and highlights the work of William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Gustave Courbet, Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and James Abbott McNeill Whistler, among others. Thru Sept. 6. Free-$25. Thru Sept 2, Orsay Soiree every Thursday evening, features reduced admission fees for extended viewing hours through 8:45 pm, a special French menu in the de Young Cafe, and magnificent sunset views of the city and the Pacific from the de Young Tower's ninth-floor observation deck. $10-$25 (free/members). Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. 750-3600. www.deyoungmuseum.org

Blithe Spirit @ Live Oak Theatre, Berkeley

Actors Ensemble of Berkeley's production of the Noel Coward comedy about a man and his two wives, one of them a ghost. $12-$15. Thu-Fri-Sat 8pm. Thru Aug. 21. 1301 Shattuck Ave. at Berryman. (510) 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org

Calder to Warhol @ SF MOMA

The first public exhibit of some of the works collected by the Fishers (The GAP empire owners), with some pivotal works by Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Chuck Close and others. Other exhibits include visually striking contemporary works. Free-$18. Thru Sept. 19. Fri-Tue 10am-5:45pm. Thu til 8:45pm. 151 Third St. at Mission. 357-4000. www.sfmoma.org

Enrique Chagoya @ Galeria de la Raza

YTREBIL, an exhibit of politically satirical prints and drawings. Exhibit thru Aug. 28. Tue 1pm-7pm. Wed-Sat 12pm-6pm. 826-8009. 2857 24th St. www.galeriadelaraza.org

The Fantastiks @ SF Playhouse

Local production of the classic Off-Broadway musical about young love and interfering parents. $30-$50. Wed-Sat 8pm. Also Sat 3pm. Thru Sept. 4. 533 Sutter St. at Powell. 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org

Jimmy James @ The Rrazz Room

Gay singer, known for impersonations, sings as himself. $25. 10:30pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Local Wonder @ Tenderloin Community Gallery

Art by Tenderloin artists challenging stereotypes about local residents. Fri-Sat 12pm-3pm. Thru Aug. 31. 134A Golden Gate Ave. at Jones. www.nom-tlcbd.org

Macho Man-iacs @ Castro Theatre

Midnites for Maniacs presents a quintuple feature of manly science fiction thrillers and comedies, including Sylvester Stallone in Nighthawks (2pm), Jean Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (4:15), Big Trouble in Little China, starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cantrell (6:30pm), They Live, Jon Carpetner's creepy masterpiece starring Roddy Piper (9:30pm) and a secret midnight film at 11:45pm. $13 all-day pass, plus macho movie trailers. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

New Exhibits @ Oakland Museum of California

Oakland Museum re-opens after major renovations. Exhibits include Pixar: 25 Years of Animation, opening July 31, with more than 500 drawings, paintings and sculptures from their hit films (Thru Jan 8, 2011). Also, Bay Area figurative art, Dorothea Lange archive, Early landscape paintings, Gold Rush Era works, California ceramics. Gallery of California Natural Sciences focuses on California's unique status as a region of extreme biological and geological diversity. $6-$12. 1000 Oak St. Oakland. (510) 238-2200. www.museumca.org

Pastor Tom Show @ KUSF

Dr. Tom Polcari's LGBT music and talk show. 4pm. Weekly on 90.3 FM.

Pearls Over Shanghai @ The Hypnodrome

Thrillpeddlers' revival of the comic mock operetta by Link Martin and Richard Koldewyn, performed by the gender-bending Cockettes decades ago, and loosely based on the 1926 play The Shanghai Gesture ; with an all-star cast. $30-$69. 18 and over only! Extended, Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm, thru Dec 19. 575 10th St. at Division. (800) 838-3006. www.thrillpeddlers.com

Point Break Live @ Metreon Action Theater

Ridiculous live staged version of the surfer-bank robber movie, where a chosen audience member plays Keanu Reeves' role with cue cards. Warning; wear cheap clothes. Rain tarps provided, but you will get wet and/or fake-bloody. $25. 9pm. Fri & Sat. Thru July 31. (866) 811-4111. www.pointbreaklivesf.com

Taming of the Shrew @ Forest Meadows Ampitheatre, San Rafael

Shakespeare's feistiest lovers pair off in a swashbuckling version of the classic sexist comedy. $20-$35. Fri & Sat 8pm. Sat & Sun 4pm/5pm. 1475 Grand Ave., Dominican University. 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org

Teatro Zinzanni @ Pier 29

Hearts on Fire is the current show at the theatre-tent-dinner extravaganza with new guest chanteuse Liliane Montevecchi, comic Frank Ferrante, twin acrobats Ming and Rui, Vertical Tango rope dance, plus magic, comedy, a five-course dinner, and a lot of fun. $117-$145. Saturday 11:30am "Breve" show $63--$78. Wed-Sat 6pm (Sun 5pm). Pier 29 at Embarcadero Ave. 438-2668. www.teatrozinzanni.com

Wicked @ Orpheum Theatre

Mega-hit musical based on the book about the two famous Oz witches as young college roommates. $30-$99. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm. Sun 7:30pm. Thru Sept. 1192 Market St. at 8th. $30. 512- 7770. www.shnsf.com

Sun 1

Cabaret Showcase Showdown @ Cafe DuNord

The grand final contest of winners in each sub-category of the popular cabaret conest (held at Martuni's) goes all out, with hosts Katya Ludmilla Smirnoff-Skyy and Mrs. Trauma Flintstone. Hear 11 talented contestants, along with the Tom Shaw Trio and The Whoah Nellies. 8pm. 2170 Market St. 861-5016. www.dragatmartunis.com

The English Beat, Squeeze @ The Fillmore

Legendary British ska band ("Save It For Later", "Mirror in the Bathroom") and Brit pop group ("Tempted", "Pulling Mussells From a Shell") pair up in a concert. $42.50. 8pm. 1805 Geary Blvd. 346-3000. www.thefillmore.com

Fresh @ Ruby Skye

Monthly T-dance features DJs Jamie J. Sanchez and Lee Decker. Proceeds benefit Healing Waters. $20-$25. 6pm-12am. 21+. 420 Mason St. at Geary. www.freshsf.com

Happy Hour @ Energy Talk Radio

Interview show with gay writer Adam Sandel as host. 8pm. www.EnergyTalkRadio.com

Shanghai @ Asian Art Museum

New exhibit about Asian artists from Shanghai, 130 works exploring and visualizing the city's vibrant and turbulent history. $7-$17. 200 Larkin St. 581-3500. www.asianart.org

Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room

Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the weekly fabulous brunch and drag show. $45. 11am, show at noon; 1:30pm, show at 2:30pm. 450 Powell St. in Union Square. 395-8595. www.harrydenton.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550

Country-Western dancing with lessons. $5. Free clothes check. Beginner lessons at 5:30pm, dancing til 10:30. 550 Barneveld Ave. 820-1403. www.sundancesaloon.org

Mon 2

Al "A. Jay" Shapiro @ James Snidle Fine Art

Exhibit of original drawings by the late gay erotic cartoonist and creator of Harry Chess and other muscular comic characters. Open run. Also, the Rodney Thompson Estate collection. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Sat 9am-2pm. 1190 Bryant St. 552-0500. www.jamessnidlefinearts.com

Q Comedy @ Martuni's

Marie Lake, Uni And Her Ukulele,Carla Clayy, Cookie Dough, Nick Leonard, Sandra O. Noshi-Di'n't and more performers share LGBT-themed wit, music and hilarity. $5-$16. 8pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market. www.Qcomedy.com

Queer Ballroom @ Live Art Gallery

Weekly beginners same-sex dance classes in salsa and other styles. Also swing classes on Wednesdays, Standard ballroom Thursdays, $10 each, $35 for series. 151 Potrero Ave. 305-8242. www.QueerBallroom.com

Ten Percent @ Comcast 104

David Perry's new talk show about LGBT local issues. New times: Mon-Fri 11:30am & 10:30pm, Sat & Sun 10:30pm. www.davidperry.com

Tue 3

Cinematic Titanic @ Castro Theatre

Joel Hodgson and the Mystery Science Theatre 3000 gang do a live joke commentary of the Z-grade 1968 horror flick War of the Insects. $25-$30. 8pm. 429 Castro St. (866) 468-3399. www.castrotheatre.com

The Drag Show @ Channel 29/76

New weekly talk show with local drag performers; Zachary Davenport and Stu Smith cohost. Free (with cable). 7:30pm.

Foto Ada @ Robert Koch Gallery

Exhibit of 1930s German photomontages that commented on the Nazi uprising. Also, Miroslav Tichy vintage photos. Tue-Sat. 10:30-5:30pm. Thru Aug. 21. 49 Geary St. 421-0122. www.kochgallery.com

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's

Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. Tonight, guest comic Cheril Vendetti. One-drink minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com

Meditation Classes @ Kadampa Buddhist Temple

Tessa Logan teaches drop-in meditation classes. $10. 7-8:45pm. 3324 17th St. 503-1187. www.meditationinnortherncalifornia.org

Miranda Sings @ The Rrazz Room

Comic singer Colleen Ballinger's YouTube sensation (9 million views) character shares a live night of her favorite offbeat songs and fashion tips. $17.50-$35. 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com

Stephen McCauley, Sebastian Stuart @ A Different Light

Two celebrated gay novelists read from and discuss their new works, Insignificant Others, and The Hour Between. Free. 7:30pm. 489 Castro St. 431-0891. www.adl-books.blogspot.com

Yoga Classes @ LGBT Center

Fun, friendly weekly classes for beginners or experienced with Bill Mohler. $10-$20. 6:30pm. Also Wednesdays. Room 302, 1800 Market St. at Octavia. www.billmohleryoga.com www.sfcenter.org

Wed 4

Chris Schiavo @ ArtHaus

The Backyard, an exhibit of darkly witty photos of cluttered Queens, New York back yards. Also a garden installation by Deanna Glory. Thru Sept. 30. Tue-Fri 11am-6pm. Sat 12pm-5pm. 977-0223. www.arthaus-sf.com

Dennis Hopper Films @ Castro Theatre

Three-day double-feature films starring the recently deceased actor. Easy Rider, 2:40, 7pm. Colors 4:35, 8:55. Aug. 5, Blue Velvet, 2:30 & 7pm. River's Edge, 4:55, 9:20pm. Aug. 6, Rebel Without a Cause, 2:30, 7pm, and Hoosiers, 4:40, 9:10pm. Aug. 8, Giant, 2pm, 7pm. $7-$10. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

In Country @ SF CameraWork

Soldiers Stories from Iraq and Afghanistan, photographer Jennifer Karady's compelling story portraits of American veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan create images that tell their individual stories and make visible the psychological impact of war—the nightmares and memories that soldiers continue to experience after returning home. Also, Roll Call, an SF Camerawork members' exhibition. Thru Aug. 7. Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm. 657 Mission St. 512-2020. www.sfcamerawork.org class=basictext>

Leanne Borghesi @ New Conservatory Theatre Center

Bubbly local singer performs Divalicious, class=basictext> cabaret-style tunes made famous by gay divas from Streisand to Cher. $22-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Aug. 22. 25 Van Ness Ave at Market, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org

Monica Mancini @ The Rrazz Room

Two-time Grammy nominee performs classic cabaret-style songs. $40. 8pm. Also Aug. 5. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.therrazzroom.com class=basictext>

Thu 5

David Boies @ Commonwealth Club

One of America's most prominent attorneys, David Boies, will discuss his controversial cases, including his current bid to overturn Proposition 8, California's ban on gay marriage. $7-$20. 6pm. 595 Market St., 2nd floor. www.commonwealthclub.org

Laura Arrington, Jesse Hewit @ CounterPulse

Paired concert of works by the gay and lesbian choreogrpahers, who each take on sexism and feminine identity in darkyl comic ways. $15-$20. 1310 Mission St. at 9th. www.counterpulse.org

Lighten Up @ Castro Country Club

New monthly book club (first Thursdays) focusing on humor, at the sober space; discussion will be about Eric Poole's Where's My Wand: One Boy's Magical Triumph Over Alienation and Shag Carpeting. 2pm-2:30pm. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org

Passionate Struggle @ GLBT Historical Society

Exhibit about Bay Area LGBT historical events and people. Also, Man-I-Fest, an exhibit of letters and documents by FTM transgender pioneer Lou Harrison and friends. Free/donations. Wed-Sat 1pm-5pm. 657 Mission St. #300. 777-5455. www.glbthistory.org

Sex Tapes for Seniors @ Victoria Theatre

Mario Cossa and Tyler Flanders' new musical comedy about senior citizens who make educational sex tapes, depsite outrage from younger adults. $20-$40. Fri-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Aug. 22. 2961 16th st. at Capp. www.stfproductions.com

SF Hiking Club @ North Beach

Join GLBT hikers for a 3-mile, after-work urban hike around Telegraph Hill, North Beach, and Chinatown. Enjoy steep hills and great views. Meet 6:00 pm at Peet's inside the Ferry Terminal Building at the foot of Market Street. Bring hat, water, good shoes, layers. For info, www.sfhiking.com

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