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ODC Dance Downtown @ YBCA
The prolific local dance company performs Brenda Way's new What we carry What we keep, KT Nelson's Blink of an Eye and other works. $25-$80. (Gala fundraiser Mar. 24) Thu-Sat 7:30pm. Sun 5pm. March 23 thru April 2. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St. www.odcdance.org www.ybca.org (photo: RJ Muna) |
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For nightlife events, see On the Tab listings.Thu 16
Baloney @ Oasis
Rory Davis and Michael Phillis' sexy fun male burlesque show returns with a Spring edition, with special gogo guys for each show. $25-$50. 8pm. Mar. 17 & 18 7pm. 298 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Beartoonist of San Francisco @ GLBT History Museum
Beartoonist of San Francisco: Sketching an Emerging Subculture, featuring art work by bear cartoonist Fran Frisch. $5. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Bitter Creek, Sweet Water @ Jules Maeght Gallery
Exhibit of subversive post-modern works by Marshall Elliot, Paul Kos, Isabelle Sorrell and Christopher Upham. Thru April 29. 149 Gough St. www.julesmaeghtgallery.com
CAAMfest @ Various Cinemas
Center for Asian American Media's annual film festival of feature and documentary films, including several with LGBT themes. $12-$14 each; full or multi-screening passes available. Thru March 19. www.caamedia.org
Classic & New Films @ Castro Theatre
Mar. 16 & 17: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (4:30, 7pm, 9:30). Mar. 18: Peaches Christ and Bob the Drag Queen in the live show Legally Black (3pm, 8pm) with a post-show screening of the film Legally Blonde. ($25 and up). Mar. 19: CAAMfest closing night feature, The Chinese Exclusion Act (7pm). Mar. 21: Julieta (5pm, 7pm, 9pm). Mar. 23: Lost Highway (7pm) and In Cold Blood (9:30). $11-$16. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com
Comedy Returns @ El Rio
Enjoy fresh wit from Mark Pitta, Bob McIntyre, Irene Tu, David Roth, and host Lisa Geduldig. $7-$20. 8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com
Daughter of a Garbageman @ The Marsh
KGO host and stand-up comic Maureen Langan's solo show about her family life, and the endurance of working class people. $20-$100. Thu 8pm. Sat 5pm. Thru March 25. 1062 Valencia St. www.themarsh.org
Eat, Pray, Laugh! @ The Marsh Berkeley
Alicia Dattner's comic solo show about a Jewish princess seeking a guru. $20-$100. Thu 8pm, Sat 8:30pm. Thru April 1. 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. 282-3055. www.themarsh.org
Eclipsed @ Curran Theater
Danai Gurira's acclaimed drama about young Liberian women gets its West Coast premiere. $39-$135. Thru March 19. 445 Geary St. www.sfcurran.com
John @ Strand Theatre
American Conservatory Theatre's production of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker's drama about a couple's increasingly strange stay at a bed and breakfast in historic Gettysburg; co-starring Georgia Engel (The Mary Tyler Moore Show). $20-$105. Tue-Sat 7:30pm. Wed & Sat 1pm. Thru April 23. (Out with A.C.T. night Mar. 15). 1127 Market St. 749-2228. www.act-sf.org
Kilgallen/Jones @ Exit Theatre
World premiere of Allison Page's unusual thriller about the life and death of the 1960s writer and TV personality. $20-$30. Thru March 25. 156 Eddy St. www.theexit.org
The folk-country-punk band performs; Stonefield opens. $20. 8pm. 628 Divisadero St. www.theindependentsf.com
Peerless @ Marin Theatre Company
Jiehae Park's dark satire of academic ambition, about twin girls who murder their way to the top of their class. $25-$60. Thru April 2. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. www.marintheatre.org
Silence: The Musical @ Victoria Theatre
Cloud 9 Theatricals and Ray of Light Theatre present the Bay Area premiere of Jon Kaplan, Al Kaplan and Hunter Bell's acclaimed unauthorized musical parody of the film/book Silence of the Lambs . $35-$45. Thu-Sat 8pm (Some Saturdays 7pm and/or 10pm). Extended thru April 1. 2961 16th St. 863-7576. www.silencethemusicalsf.com
Social Distortion @ The Fillmore
The veteran punk-pop band performs; Jade Jackson opens. $40. 8pm. Also Mar. 16. 1805 Geary Blvd at Fillmore. www.thefillmore.com
Soledad: Queer Tango Festival @ Various Venues
Abrazo, the LGBT partner dance event, celebrates with tango workshops, performances, and parties. $15-$30 per event/$220 full package. Thru March 19. Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. Berkeley; Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. www.abrazoqueertango.wordpress.com
Where is Here: Helina Metaferia @ MOAD
Where is Here, Helina Metaferia: Home-Free, A Matter of Fact: Toyin Ojih Odutola and Urban Africa, all thru April 2. $5-$15. Wed-Sat 11am-6pm. Sun 12pm-5pm. Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission St. www.moadsf.org

art: Michael Goepferd
Fri 17
Anniversary Party @ GLBT History Museum
Celebrate the GLBT Historical Society's 32nd –and the Museum's sixth– anniversary at a DJed dance and drinks party. $15-$20. 7pm-9pm. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Apocalypse, Please @ PianoFight
Noelle Vinas and Kevin Vincenti's new science fiction play about a computer programmer framed for the deaths of millions via futuristic cell phones. $25-$30. Thu-Sat 7:30pm. Thru April 1. 144 Taylor St. www.pianofight.com
Beach Blanket Babylon @ Club Fugazi
The musical comedy revue celebrates its 40th 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
Billy Elliot @ Berkeley Playhouse
Local production of the (10 Tony-winning) musical, with music by Elton John, based on the film about a poor British boy who aspires to become a ballet dancer. $22-$40. Note earlier curtain times (7pm or 1pm). Thru Mar. 25. Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
Charles Evans @ Hotel Rex
The vocalist performs an autobiographical array of Broadway songs; Tom Shaw accompanies. Cocktails and small plates available. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com
Flim-Flam @ Eureka Theatre
World premiere of John Fisher's new comedy about three actors who hit the road in search of roles. $15-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sat 3pm. Thru March 18. 215 Jackson St. www.TheRhino.org
Gay Mens' Sketch @ Strut
Opening reception for a group exhibit of works by past and current participants in Mark I. Chester long-running drawing group; see 30 curated years of male nude art. 7:30pm-9:30pm. 1st & 3rd floor. Thru April. 470 Castro St. www.markichester.com www.strutsf.org
Grab 'Em by the Songs @ The Lost Church
Cindy Emch and her band, plus The Kim Lembo Project, perform their rousing music. $ 8pm. 65 Capp St. www.thelostchurch.org
Hamilton @ Orpheum Theatre
The mega-hit multiple Tony-winning hip hop musical about President Alexander Hamilton makes its Bay Area premiere. Previews thru Mar. 23. $100-$868. Thru April 23. 1192 Market St. www.hamilton.shnsf.com
Hand to God @ Berkeley Repertory
Robert Askins' dark comedy about a hand puppet that speaks to a young man in a far-right religious church. $29-$89. Tue, Thu-Sat 8pm. Wed & Sun 7pm. Sat & Sun 2pm. Thru March 19. 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org
Holding the Edge @ The Marsh
Elaine Magree's solo show recounts a part of her life as a lesbian hospice AIDS nurse in the 1980s. $ Fri 8pm, Sat 5pm, thru April 1. 1062 Valencia St. www.themarsh.org
Into the Woods @ Golden Gate Theatre
Stephen Sondheim's fairy tale-themed musical about morals and hard truths gets a new narrator-free production. $75-$275. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm. Thru April 2. 1 Taylor St. www.intothewoodstour.com www.shnsf.com
Larger Than Life @ Strut
Joseph Abbati's exhibit of tapestries depicting local drag celebrities (Peaches Christ, Sister Roma, Juanita More, Honey Mahogany, Heklina, Grace Towers, and Creme Fatale). Thru March. 470 Castro St. www.strutsf.org
Leaving the Blues @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
World premiere of Jewelle Gomez' commissioned music drama about the life of singer-songwriter Alberta Hunter. $25-$50. Previews; opens March 11. Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Thru April 2. 25 Van Ness Ave, lower level. www.nctcsf.org
Leni @ Aurora Theatre, Berkeley
Bay area premiere of Sarah Greenman's innovative biographical play about the German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, whose cinematic brilliance promoted the Nazi regime. $36-$65. Tue & Sun 7pm. Wed-Sat 8pm. Also Sun 2pm. thru May 7. 2081 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org
Lucia Comnes @ Amnesia
Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day concert with the talented vocalist-violinist and her rockin' Irish band. $10. 9:30pm. 853 Valencia St. at 19th. www.luciacomnes.com www.amnesiathebar.com
Lynn Hershman Leeson: Civic Radar @ YBCA
New retrospective exhibit of the Bay Area artist known for videos, installations and feminist themes. Free/$15. Thru May 21. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. www.ybca.org
Roe @ Berkeley Rep
Lisa Loomer's rousing drama about the landmark 1973 lawsuit that legalized abortion, and the divergent personal journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey ("Jane Roe"). $29-$100. Thru April 2. 2015 Addison St., Berkeley. www.berkeleyrep.org
Summer in Sanctuary @ the Marsh
Al Letson's solo show about working as a creative writing teacher in a porr Florida town. $20-$100. Fri 8pm, Sat 8:30pm. Thru March 18. 1062 Valencia St. www.themarsh.org

photo: Lois Tema
Sat 18
Assassins @ Alcazar Theatre
Stephen Sondheim's five Tony-winning musical about historic political killers is performed by Bay Area Musicals. $35-$65. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sat 2pm. Thru Mar. 18. 650 Geary St. www.bamsf.org
Behind the Scenes @ GLBT Historical Society
Get a fascinating look at the new archives for the queer historical organization. 11am-1pm. RSVP online. 989 Market St., lower level. www.glbthistory.org
Beowulf @ Aquatic Park, Fort Mason Chapel
We Players, the innovative site-specific theatre company, premieres a work based on the classic story, performed with Inkboat Physical Theatre/Dance and Rova Saxophone Quartet. $30-$80. Various dates and times thru April 16. 1100 Bay St. www.weplayers.org
Broadway Under the Stars @ Marin Center
Performers from Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Book of Mormon, Mary Poppins and other Broadway shows perform a variety song and dance show. $39-$129. 7:30pm. Mar. 19, 2pm. 473-6800. www.marincenter.org
Brook Pessin-Whedbee @ Laurel Bookstore, Oakland
The author of Who Are You? The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity discusses her non-fiction picture book about gender diversity. 3pm. 1423 Broadway, Oakland. www.kidsguidetogender.com www.laurelbookstore.com
Butterflies and Blooms @ Conservatory of Flowers
Beautiful floral displays, plants for sale, docent tours, and the popular live butterflies exhibit; thru June 30. Tue-Sun 10am-4pm. $2-$8. Free for SF residents. 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park, 831-2090. www.conservatoryofflowers.org
Carey Leibowitz: Museum Show @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
Exhibits about Jewish culture and by Jewish artists, including Carey Leibowitz: Museum Show (witty pop art with a queer edge, thru June 25), Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs (thru Sept. 3), From Generation to Generation: Inherited Memory and Contemporary Art, Lamp of the Covenant: Dave Lane and Pour Crever by Trimpin, Hardly Strictly Warren Hellman . Lectures and gallery talks as well (Fridays 12:30pm). Free (members)-$12. Fri-Tue 11am-5pm, Thu 11am-8pm (closed Wed). 736 Mission St. 655-7800. www.thecjm.org

Chocolate Salon @ Hotel Kabuki
Kick off SF Chocolate Week with a delicious sampling event featuring dozens of chocolatiers, cooking presentations and more. $10-$30. 10am-5:30pm. Garden Level, 1625 Post St. www.SFChocolateSalon.com
Cloud Forests @ SF Botanical Gardens
See beautiful floral and foliage displays, trees and plants in various beautiful gardens specific to region. Daily walking tours and more. Free-$15. Tours, lectures, classes and more. Open daily, 7:30am-sunset. Golden Gate Park. 661-1316. www.sfbotanicalgarden.org
Coast to Coast @ Hotel Rex
Husband and wife singers Scott Grinthal and Lauren Mayer perform a cabaret concert of travel-themed classic songs at the hotel's lounge. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com
Constructed Communication @ Museum of Craft and Design
Dogpatch warehouse is now a museum store, gallery and program space. Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm. 2569 Third St. 773-0303. www.sfmcd.org
East 14th @ The Marsh
Don Reed's multi-award-winning solo show about his unusual relationship with his father in Oakland. $20-$100. Sat 8:30pm, Sun 5:30pm. Thru April 15. 1062 Valencia St. www.themarsh.org
Everything That's Beautiful @ New Conservatory Theatre Center
World premiere of Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder's play about a gay couple whose child lives a girl, until an accident disrupts their Midwestern life. $25-$50. Previews; opens Mar. 25. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru April2 3. 25 Van Ness Ave, lower level. www.nctcsf.org
Kim Long @ Hotel Rex
The local singer performs a concert of French and French-themed songs; Robert Michael Moreno accompanies on piano. $30-$50. 8pm. 562 Sutter St. www.societycabaret.com
Legally Black @ Castro Theatre
Bob the Drag Queen (RuPaul's Drag Race ) joins Peaches Christ in a drag parody of the film Legally Blonde, which screens after the live show. $30-$140 (VIP). 3pm & 8pm. 429 Castro St. www.peacheschrist.com www.castrotheatre.com

Matisse/Diebenkorn @ SF Museum of Modern Art
New exhibit compares the art of Henri Matisse and Richard Diemenkorn. Also, exhibits of Pop, Abstract and classic Modern art at the renovated and visually amazing museum, with two extra floors, a new additional Howard Street entrance, cafe and outdoor gardens. New exhibits include Diane Arbus: In the Beginning, Japanese Photography from Post-War to Now, and Tomas Saraceno: Stillness in Motion: Cloud Cities (thru May 21). Free-$25. 10am-8pm. 151 Third St. www.sfmoma.org
Maysa @ Yoshi's Oakland
The stellar jazz/soul vocalist performs live. $42-$75. 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Also Mar. 19, 7pm 7 9pm. 520 Embarcadero, Oakland. www.maysa.com www.yoshis.com
Monet: The Early Years @ Legion of Honor
New exhibit of paintings by the master Impressionist; thru May 29. Also, The Future of the Past: Mummies and Medicine, thru August 2018. Also, World in a Book, A Princely Pursuit and other exhibits. Free/$15. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm. Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave. 750-3600. www.famsf.org
Other Cinema @ ATA Gallery
Weekly screenings of unusual, rare and strange short films and videos. $9. 8:30pm. 992 Valencia St. 648-0654. www.othercinema.com
Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture @ Oakland Museum
Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture (thru April 2) includes dazzling shoe designs. Also, Bees: Tiny Insect, Big Impact (thru June). Free/$15. Reg. hours Wed-Sat 11am-5pm (Fri til 9pm). 1000 Oak St., Oakland. (510) 318-8400. www.museumca.org
Exhibit of surprisingly high-quality images taken by local artists with plastic cameras. Thru April 23. 428 3rd St. www.raykophoto.com
Psychedelic Sex @ Center for Sex & Culture
Psychedelic Sex from Buzz Bense's Gay Stash: A Memorial Exhibition of colorful erotic art works by the late founder of Eros Sex Club. Thru April. 1349 Mission St. www.sexandculture.org
SF Hiking Club @ China Camp, Rodeo Beach/Marin Headlands
Join GLBT hikers of the SF Hiking Club for a 12-mile hike at China Camp State Park; hike to tidal marsh wetlands to see shorebirds and other migrating waterfowl. By lunchtime, arrive at China Camp and Beach by the restored fishing village where 19th-century immigrants seined for grass shrimp. Bring water, lunch, hat, sunscreen, layers, hiking shoes, binoculars for bird-watching. Carpool meets 8:30 at Safeway sign, Market & Dolores. 652-4496. March 19: 12-mile hike from Rodeo Beach through the Marin Headlands. 8:30am carpool meet-up. www.sfhiking.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
We Can be Heroes @ Minnesota Street Project
Southern Exposure's annual fundraiser and art auction, with hundreds of art works up for auction, plus drinks and food. $50-$75; VIP reception $150 and up (6pm). 7pm-11pm. 1275 Minnesota St. 863-2141. www.soex.org
Wilde Chats @ Sweet Inspirations
Community Initiative's weekly informal discussion group at the dessert shop. 10:30am-12pm. 2239 Market St. 621-8664. www.sweetinspirationbakery.com
Wine Train Pride Ride @ Napa Valley
Seventh annual LGBTQ celebration, with fine wines, a three-course dinner, desserts and a train station after-party, special guest Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims. $252. Shuttles to/from SF $50. (800) 427-4124. www.winetrain.com/package/gay-pride/

Sun 19
A Billion Buddhas @ Asian Art Museum
A Billion Buddhas: The Awakened Cosmos of Himalyan Buddhism (thru April 9). Other exhibits include Worshipping Women: Power and Devotion in Indian Painting (thru Mar. 26). Free-$25. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 200 Larkin St. 581-3500. www.asianart.org
Joanneh Nagler @ Dog Eared Books
The author of How to Be an Artist Without Losing Your Mind, Your Shirt, or Your Creative Compass discusses her book. 3pm. 489 Castro St. www.dogearedbooks.com
Joshua Grady, Mike Shriver @ Castro Country Club
Dual exhibit of graphic works at the LGBT sober space. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.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. www.roseitheriveter.org
NeuroSociety @ Pace Art + Technology, Menlo Park
David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar's sound/tech installation that changes perceptions. $35-$45. Tue-Sun 11am-7pm. Thru March 31. 350 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. www.davidbyrne.com
OutLook Video @ Channel 29
The weekly LGBT TV show, with updates on current events. 9:30pm. www.outlookvideo.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
Ricky Lee Jones, Madeleine Peyroux @ Kanbar Hall
The two talented singer-songwriters perform in a shared concert of new and favorite songs. $45. 7pm. Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St. www.rickieleejones.com www.jccsf.org
Spring Equinox Ceremony @ East Bay Locale
Daughters of the Goddess, the East Bay women's group, celebrates spring rituals. $15. 7:30pm. (925) 787-9247. www.DaughtersoftheGoddess.com
Standing Up To Hate @ Sha'ar Zahav
Workshop to offer training on how to deal with the flood of bigotry and violence unleashed by the Trump election. 2:30pm. 290 Dolores St. shaarzahav.org

Mon 20
Into the Woods Cast @ Martuni's
Cast members from the new touring production of the fairy tale Stephen Sondheim musical perform in a benefit for an AIDS LifeCycle team. $10. 6:30pm-9pm. 4 Valencia St.
Unearthed @ California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits and planetarium shows with various live, interactive and installed exhibits about animals, plants and the earth; new exhibit, From Stone Age to Space Age, showcases minerals through time. Special events each week, with adult nightlife parties many Thursday nights. $20-$35. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
Vintage Prints @ William Blake Gallery
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

photo: Rick Gerharter
Tue 21
20th Anniversary Exhibit @ ArtHaus
Group exhibit of paintings celebrating the gallery's two decades. Thru Mar. 31. Tue-Fri 11am-6pm. Sat 12pm-5pm. 411 Brannan St. at 3rd. www.arthaus-sf.com
Adrian Belew Power Trio @ The Chapel
The legendary guitarist (King Crimson) performs; Saul Zonana opens. $32-$35. 8pm. 777 Valencia St. www.adrianbelew.net www.thechapelsf.com
Cleve Jones @ Folio Books
The author of the memoir When We Rise , creator of The Names Project AIDS Quilt, and a longtime gay activist, discusses his life and new book with author Wayne Goodman; part of Noe Valley Word Week book festival (March 16-21). 7pm. 3957 24th St. www.foliosf.com
Curious Contraptions @ Exploratorium
New exhibit of 20 mechanical sculptures by 12 artists, along with interactive science displays. $10-$30. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St. www.exploratoratorium.edu
Nocturnes & Noir @ Harvey Milk Photo Center
Exhibit of Bay Area nighttime photos by local photographers. Thru April 2. 50 Scott St. www.harveymilkphotocenter.com
Prince Manvendra Singh @ Beaux
India's leading gay rights activist, and the first out royal in India, is interviewed by local talk show host David Perry at a fundraiser hosted by Max SF; proceeds go to the Prince's Trust, which funds an LGBT center in Mumbai; enjoy Indian wine, beer and food. $35 5:30pm-8pm. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
Teenage Fanclub @ Great American Music Hall
The breezy vocals pop-rock quintet performs; Britta Phillips opens. $26-$51 (with dinner). 8pm. 859 O'Farrell St. www.teenagefanclub.com www.slimspresents.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
Tours and Exhibits @ The Old Mint
New Sunday program offers tours and exhibits about San Francisco's history. Explore the fascinating building's grand halls and vaults. $5-$10. Weekly, 1pm-4pm. 88 5th St. 537-1105. www.SFhistory.org
Various Artists @ NIAD Art Center, Richmond
Exhibits of art made by developmentally disabled people. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. 551 23rd St. Richmond. (510) 620-0290. www.niadart.org

Wed 22
David King @ IS Fine Art and Design
New exhibit of the local artist's collage and acrylic works. Thru March. 3848 24th St. www.IanStallings.com
Hippie Modernism: The Struggle for Utopia @ Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
New large-scale multimedia exhibit about 1960s-1970s counterculture. Thru May 21. Free-$12. 2625 Durant Ave., Berkeley. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Jason Mecier @ Dolores Park Cafe
The popular gay collage artist known for celebrity portraits unveils his latest collection, Real Housewives of Macaroni, at the cafe. 501 Dolores St. www.jasonmecier.com www.doloresparkcafe.com
Queerest Library Ever @ SF Public Libraries
Hormel at 20: Celebrating Our Past/Creating Our Future , a dual exhibit of archival materials celebrating two decades of the LGBTQ collections. Also, Council of Elders: Portraits of Older Gay Men (thru May 4). 100 Larkin St., 3rd floor, and at the Eureka Valley Branch, 1 Jose Sarria Court at 16th St. www.sfpl.org
Shaping Sound @ San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
The vibrant modern-contemporary dance company performs After the Curtain, with cofounders Teddy Forance and Nick Lazzarini, plus Travis Wall (So You Think You Can Dance) and a corps of powerhouse dancers. $39-$79. 7:30pm. 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. www.ShapingSoundCo.com www.SanJoseTheaters.org

Thu 23
Indigo Girls @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa
The Grammy-winning folk duo perform a concert of their hits and new songs. $39-$49. 8pm. 50 Mark West Springs Road. (707) 546-3600. www.lutherburbankcenter.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
ODC Dance Downtown @ YBCA
The prolific local dance company performs Brenda Way's new What we carry What we keep, KT Nelson's Blink of an Eye and other works. $25-$80. (Gala fundraiser Mar. 24) Thu-Sat 7:30pm. Sun 5pm. Thru April 2. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St. www.odcdance.org www.ybca.org
SF Opera Lab @ Uptown Nightclub, Oakland
Operatic funfest with host Aria Umezawa and SF Opera's young artists; DJed party afterwards. $25. 8:30pm. 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.sfoperalab.com www.uptownnightclub.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-2:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm. $10. Kids 12 and under $5. Skate rentals $5. 554 Fillmore St at Fell. www.churchof8wheels.com
Three's Company Live @ Oasis
The drag parody performances of two new episodes of the campy '70s sitcom return, with D'Arcy Drollinger, Heklina, Michael Phillis, Matthew Martin, Sara Moore, Marine Layer, Sue Casa & Laurie Bushman. $25-$35 ($225 champagne VIP table). Thu 8pm, Fri & Sat 7pm. Thru April 29. 298 11th St. at Folsom. www.sfoasis.com
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