Babies.

That's the last desperate excuse foes of marriage equality use to claim their superiority to gays and lesbians. Forget that all existing species on the planet breed. Forget that half of all U.S. straight marriages have ended in divorce long before gay marriage was legal in any state. Forget that many straight marriages are the obligatory result of unwanted babies. Forget logic, is their stance.

But don't forget to see these shows.

Ray of Light Theatre, whose recent productions of The Rocky Horror Show and Tommy were total crowd-pleasers, brings forth yet another pop culture phenomenon, Jerry Springer, the Opera, the UK smash musical very loosely based on the monstrously trashy TV show, where dreaded paternity tests, catfights and pathetic man-brawls helped unleash the uncultured upon our current culture. $20-$36. Wed-Sat 8pm. Thru Oct. 16. The Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St. at Mission. (800) 838-3006. www.roltheatre.com   www.jerrysf.com

More often, lesbian and gay couples decide to be parents, as proven in the historic film Choosing Children. The 25th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking documentary about lesbians and gay men raising families in the 1980s will raise funds for the film's DVD conversion and distribution. The dessert reception includes remarks by the producers, Academy Award winner Deborah Chasnoff and Kim Klausner, and the Honorable Donna Hitchens, founder of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, who is featured in the film. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at The Herbst Theatre. $10-$25 and up. 6:30pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. www.groundspark.org  

Who's your daddy? More than a few guys I know would choose Kent James, whose hot song, "Who's Your Daddy," performed under his rock pseudonym Nick Name, remains a classic of gay music. James' new band Heavy Liquid performs in North Beach with new music at The Grant & Green Saloon, Wednesday, Sept. 15. 9pm. 1371 Grant Ave. at Green. 693-9565.  www.myspace.com/heavyliquidsf

Oh, baby! While war-mongering politicians and childish rightwing fundamentalists chomp at the bit to use the anniversary of the World Trade Center and Pentagon bombings as a platform for their agendas of violence, local musician and ultra-cool dude (and real-life daddy) Michael Franti once again brings the Power to the Peaceful Festival to Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadow this weekend. The groovy music, arts and yoga festival in the park includes hundreds of green and cultural exhibitors focusing on sustainability and non-violence. Other music acts include Crystal Bowersox, Rebelution, Rupa & The April Fishes, SambaDa, Sellassie, plus Washington DC's Fort Knox Five headlining the DJ tent. With a benefit on Sept 10, the main outdoor concert on Sept. 11, and more yoga and kid-friendly crafts, group singing and fun on Sept. 12, this is a big fun peace-focused fest. No kidding. Golden Gate Park and Fillmore district (Sept. 12). www.powertothepeaceful.org

Events Sept 9 – 16, 2010

Thu 9

Recycled Re-Mix @ Intersection 5M

Eighty-sixed Thirty-threes, a Recology event celebrating 20 years of the artist-recycled materials residencies. Attendees can guest-DJ from among hundreds of reclaimed vinyl albums, you know actual records. $5-$10. 6pm-9pm. 925 Mission St. at 5th. www.theintersection.org  

Live Bands @ Eagle Tavern

Two to three bands per week, mostly rock, perform live. 9pm-1am. 398 12th St. 626-0880.  www.sfeagle.com

Fri 10

The Bridge on the River Kwai @ Castro Theatre

Digitally restored print of David Lean's epic World War II drama, starring Sir Alec Guiness and William Holden. $10. Nightly at 7:30pm. also Sat, Sun & Wed at 1pm & 4:15. Thru Sept. 16. 429 Castro St. www.castrotheatre.com

DanceWright Project @ Dance Mission Theater

Modern dance company performs new work; also, Adhesive Dance Group, Copious Dance Theater, and DAC PAC. $18. 8pm. Also Sept. 11. 3316 24th St. 826-4441. www.dancewright.com

Dieci Giorni: 10 Days @ Thick House Theater

Collaborative opera inspired by Boccaccio's Decameron, with tales both naughty and moralistic, about love and survival. $25. 8pm. Fri-Sun thru Sept 19. 1695 18th St. (800) 838-3006. www.diecigioni.org

Don't Ask @ New Conservatory Theatre Center

Ben Randle's sexually-charged psychological drama about a reckless private and his superior officer in Iraq. $22-$40. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. Thru Sept. 19. 25 Van Ness Ave, lower level. 861-8972. www.nctcsf.org 

Dreamgirls @ Curran Theatre

New touring production of the classic Broadway musical about a Motown girl group's struggles to the top of pop fame. $30-$99. Tue-Sat 8pm. Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm. Thru Sept. 26. 445 Geary St. (888) 746-1799. www.shnsf.com

Eat Our Shorts @ Exit Theatre

Guy Writers presents several short gay plays by Andrew Black, Rodney "Rhoda" Clay, Bob Hayden, Tom W. Kelly and Edgar Poma; part of the sF Fringe Festival. $10. 10pm. Also Sept. 15 at 8:30pm & Sept 18 at 8:30pm. 277 Taylor St. (800) 838-3006. www.guywritersonline.org

Flyaway Productions @ The Women's Bldg.

Jo Kreiter's astounding acrobatic rope-suspension dance company performs Singing Praises, an outdoor work honoring the 100th anniversary of the Women's Building. 8pm & 9:30pm. Fri-Sun (9/12 8pm only) thru Sept 17. 3543 18th St. at Valencia. 333-8302.  www.flyawayproductions.com

Jerry Springer, the Opera @ Victoria Theatre

Ray of Light Theatre's production of the West Coast premiere of the award-winning farcical musical about the trashy daytime TV show (for mature audiences) $20-$36. Wed-Sat 8pm. Thru Oct. 16. 2961 16th St. at Mission. (800) 838-3006. www.roltheatre.com   www.jerrysf.com

In the Red and Brown Water @ Marin Theatre Company

Tarell Alvin McCraney's first play in his Brother/Sister trilogy. $32-$53. Tue, Thu-Sat 8pm. Wed 7:30pm. Sun 2pm & 7pm. Thru Oct. 3. 397 Miller Ave. Mill Valley. www.marintheatre.org

RAW Dance @ The Garage

Residential Artists Workshop presents new works by Paul Laurey and Christine Bonasea. Also Sept. 11. Also, Cason MacBride, Susan Blakely and Melissa Hudson-Bell/BreadnButter  Sept. 15 & 16. All shows $10-$20. 8pm. 975 Howard St. 518-1517.   www.975howard.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. Extended thru Nov. 6. 1062 Valencia St. at 21st. (800) 838-3006. www.themarsh.org  

Spencer Day @ Bankhead Theatre, Livermore

Smooth-singing composer/pianist performs his classy music. $12-$40. 8pm. 2400 First St. (925) 373-6800. www.bankheadtheatre.org

What Do We Want From Sex? @ AHP Service Center

Hot and Healthy Sex workshop for gay men about negotiating sex, risks, rejection and other issues. Free. 6:30-9:30pm. Registration required. 476-6448. 1930 Market St. www.ucsf-ahp.org

Sat 11

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

Afro Solo Arts Festival @ Various Venues

Ongoing array of African-American arts and community events thru Oct. 15. 771-AFRO. www.afrosolo.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

Antony and Cleopatra, The Taming of the Shrew @ Forest Meadows Ampitheatre, San Rafael

Marin Shakespeare's outdoor theatre production Shakespeare's romantic tragedy (set in Egypt) and comedy (re-set with a pirate theme). $20-$35. Fri-Sun 4pm & 8pm. Sun 5pm. Thru Sept. 26.  1475 Grand Ave. Dominican University campus. 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.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

Beyond Darkness and Light @ Femina Potens

Exhibit of works by Sonya Genel, Sallie Smith and Silvi Alcivar, each of whom examine the "stained parts of the human condition." 7pm-10pm. Exhibit thru Sept. 26. Thu-Sun 12pm-6pm. 2199 Market St. at Sanchez. www.feminapotens.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

Chocolate Festival @ Ghirardelli Square

15th annual festival of yummy chocolates, desserts, and more. Also Sept. 12. 12pm-5pm both days. Free entry; $20 sample tickets. www.GhirardelliSQ.com

Comedy for Kids With Autism @ Palace of Fine Arts

Jenny McCarthy hosts a benefit for the Ryder Foundation and Generation Rescue; Heather McDonald, Josh Wolf Whitney Cummings, and Gary Valentine perform. $150-$500. 7pm. 3301 Lyon St. www.inticketing.com/events/114545

Galileo's Daughters @ Berkeley City Club

Giulio Cesare Perrone's three-person play about religion, science, and historical controversy. $10-$25. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sun 5pm. Thru Sept. 19. 1802 Fairview St. (510) 698-4030. www.InfernoTheatre.org

Gay Community Circles @ San Francisco Location

Create a community of support, sharing and friendship with other gay men in this 8-week program. Saturdays from 10am - 12pm from Sept 11 thru Oct 30. $50 for entire 8 weeks. www.gaycircles.eventbrite.com

Harvest @ Tenderloin Community Gallery

Group exhibit of works by local artists. 12pm-3pm. Artists' reception Sept. 11. 134A Golden Gate Ave. www.nom-tlcbd.org

In the Wound @ John Hinkel Park, Berkeley

Shotgun Players, the creative ensemble behind last year's hit park play The Farm (a hiphop Animal Farm) brings a new version of The Iliad.  $10. 3pm. Sat & Sun thru Oct. 3. Southampton Avenue entrance. www.shotgunplayers.org

Light in the Piazza @ Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Craig Lucas and Adam Guettel's accalimed musical about visitors to Tuscany overwhelmed by the power of love. $19-$67. Tue-Wed 7:30pm. Thu-Sat 8pm. Sat also 2pm. Sun 2pm, 7pm. Thru Sept. 19. 500 Castro St. at Mercy, Mountain View. (650) 463-1960.  www.theatreworks.org

Mario Wagner @ Heist Gallery

Exhibit of the German artist's retro-futurist collages. Exhibit thru Sept. 25. Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun til 6pm. 679 Geary St. 563-1708. www.galleryheist.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

Olive Kitteridge @ Z Space

Word for Word's stage adaptation of Elizabeth Strout short stories, set in a coastal Maine town about a stern math teacher. $20-$40. Wed-Thu 7pm, Fri-Sat 8pm. Sun 5pm. Thru Sept. 26. 450 Florida St. (800) 838-3006.  www.zspace.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

Photographer: Unknown @ Robert Tat Gallery

Exhibit of "accidental art" prints by unknown 20th-century photographers.  Tue-Sat 11am-5:30pm. 49 Geary St. #211. 781-1122. www.roberttat.com 

Planet Booty @ The Blue Macaw

Oakland's majorly fun funk band performs; I Can Dress Myself and Brad Barton "Reality Thief" also play. 9pmish. 2565 Mission St. 920-0577. www.germart.org www.thebluemacawsf.com

Power to the Peaceful @ Speedway Meadow

Michael Franti and Spearhead once again headline the groovy music, arts and yoga festival in the park, which includes hundreds of green and cultural exhibitors focusing on sustainability and non-violence. Other music acts include Crystal Bowersox, Rebelution, Rupa & The April Fishes, SambaDa, Sellassie, plus Washington DC's Fort Knox Five headlining the DJ tent. Benefit on Sept 10, and more yoga and kid-friendly crafts, group singing and fun on Sept. 12. Golden Gate Park and Fillmore district (Sept. 12). www.powertothepeaceful.org

Storm Miguel Florez @ El Rio

Trans folk singer performs new music. Shawna Virago opens. $6-$10 includes BBQ. 4pm-8pm. 3158 Mission St. www.elriosf.com www.stormflorez.com  

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  

Trouble in Mind @ Aurora Theatre, Berkeley

Alice Childress' 1955 play within a play about racism in the early Civil Rights movement. $10-$55. Tue 7pm, Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm. Thru Sept. 26. 2081 Addison St. (510) 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org  

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 12

Bijou @ Martuni's

Take a walk on the Weill side –Kurt Weill, that is– as his powerful songs are performed by operatically-trained vocalists Darla Wigginton, Carl Pantle, Alyssa Stone and Nellie Bear. Tom Shaw and Joe Wicht accompany and sing, too! $5. 7pm. 4 Valencia St. www.dragatmartunis.com

Drew Boles, Brent Calderwood @ Brainwash

Queer singer-songwriters Drew Boles and Brent Calderwood perform acoustic and electronic guitar- and piano-based pop and folk music at the hip SoMa cafe and laundromat. 7pm-9pm. 1122 Folsom St. at Langton. www.drewboles.com  www.brentcalderwood.com  

Happy Hour @ Energy Talk Radio

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

SF Hiking Club @ McNee Ranch State Park

Join LGBT outdoorsy types for an 8-mile hike that takes in Montara Mountain, Devil's Slide and more. Well-behaved dogs and their humans welcome. Meet 9:30am at the Safeway sign, Market at Dolores. Also, Sept. 15, an after-work 2-mile scenic hike along the Marina Green. Meet at the parking area off Marina Blvd. 6pm. 378-5612.  www.sfhiking.com

Sunday's a Drag @ Starlight Room

Donna Sachet and Harry Denton host the fabulous weekly 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  

Swing-out Sundays @ Rock-it Room

Slim Jenkins and other bands play weekly for your same- and opposite-sex swing dancing pleasure. $5 includes a lesson. 8pm-11pm. 406 Clement St. www.SwingChampionships.com

Mon 13

Comedy Night @ El Rio

Dan St Paul, James Judd, Yayne Abeba, Joe Nguyen, and Lisa Geduldig serve up the funny stuff. $7-$20. 8pm. 21+. 3158 Mission St. www.koshercomedy.com www.elriosf.com

Compulsion @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Tony Award winner Mandy Patankin stars in the world premiere of Rinne Groff's fascinating play about a man's discovery and struggles to adapt The Diary of Anne Frank into a theatrical production. $14.50-$73. Tue, Fri, Sat 8pm. Wed, Sun 7pm. Thu Sat Sun 2pm (no show on some nights; check schedule online). Thru Oct. 31. 2025 Addison St. (510) 647-2949. www.berkeleyrep.org

Sidney June @ Castro Country Club

Seeds of Love, the artist's exhibit of iconic symbol art. Thru Sept. 15. 4058 18th St. www.castrocountryclub.org

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 14

Blue Room Comedy @ Club 93

Weekly adults-only jokes at the divey small bar. 10pm. 93 9th St. at Mission.

Choosing Children @ Herbst Theatre

25th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking documentary about lesbians and gay men raising families in the 1980s. The event raises funds for the film's DVD conversion and distribution. Dessert reception includes remarks by the producers, Academy Award winner Deborah Chasnoff and Kim Klausner, and the Honorable Donna Hitchens, founder of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, who is featured in the film. $10-$25 and up. 6:30pm. 401 Van Ness Ave. www.groundspark.org  

Funny Tuesdays @ Harvey's

Ronn Vigh hosts the weekly LGBT and gay-friendly comedy night. One drink or menu item minimum. 9pm. 500 Castro St. at 18th. 431-HARV. www.harveyssf.com  

Jok Church @ Magnet

Exhibit of the local longtime gay activist's dizzying collages of gay subjects, from columnist/socialite Donna Sachet to erotica. Free. 8pm-10pm. All art sales proceeds go to Magnet and the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. Exhibit thru Sept. 4122 18th St. 581-1600.  www.magnetsf.org

Meditation Classes @ Kadampa Buddhist Temple

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

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 15

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

Heavy Liquid @ Grant & Green Saloon

New rock band fronted by Kent James (formerly Nick Name) performs at the North Beach bar. 9pm. 1371 Grant Ave. at Green. 693-9565.   www.myspace.com/heavyliquidsf

Queer in the USA @ Exit Theatre

Film, TV and stage actor Manuel Simons plays eight roles in his solo show about a teenager who wants to sing like Bruce Springsteen but sounds more like Barbra Streisand; part of the SF Fringe Festival. $10-$13. 9pm. Also 9/16 at 7pm, 9/18 at 1pm & 8:30pm, 9/19 at 6pm & 7:30pm. 156 Eddy st. www.queerintheusa.com   www.sffringe.org

Radar Reading @ SF Public Library

Author Michelle Tea welcomes writers Eileen Myles, Gina Gold, Larry-bob Roberts and V Vale. Free. 6pm. 100 Larkin St., lower level. www.sfpl.org 

Smack Dab @ Magnet

Kirk Read and Larry-bob Roberts host the eclectic, frequently queer-ish reading and performance series. This month, poet and former member of Pomo Afro Homos Marvin K. White reads from and discusses his new book, Our Name Be Witness. Free. 8pm. 4122 18th St. at Castro. www.magnetsf.org

Thu 16

20th Century Modernism Show @ Fort Mason

Large exhibit and sale of 20th-century decorative arts, furniture, and more in dramatic room settings. Preview gala tonight benefits SF Museum of Modern Art. $150 and up. 7pm-9pm. Regular admission $15. 11am-7pm thru Sept 19. Festival Pavilion, Buchanan at Bay sts. www.sf20.net

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

The Bowls Project @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Interactive sound sculpture/immersive performance installation by by Bay Area composer Jewlia Eisenberg, with her ensemble, Charming Hostess; an ecstatic investigation of sex, magic and secret desires. Thursday night live performances. Free-$12. Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm. Sun 12pm-6pm. Extended thru Oct. 3. 701 Mission St., Forum and Sculpture Court. 978-2787. www.ybca.org

Ivan Coyote, Jessica Helem @ Modern Times Bookstore

Two different queer writers perform, read and discuss their work. $15. 8pm. 888 Valencia St. 282-9246. www.mtbs.com

MEN @ SF MOMA

Le Tigre's JD Samson, Beth Custer Ensemble, and Sylvano Bussotti and SF SoundGroup play the museum's Haas Atrium; free food, cash bar. Part of the Now Playing series. $9-$18. 6pm-9:45pm. 151 Third St.  www.sfmoma.org

Monica Nolan @ Books Inc.

Author of the campy faux-retro mystery Bobby Blanchard, Lesbian Gym Teacher reads from and discusses her work. Free. 7:30pm. 2275 Market St. 864-6777. www.booksinc.net

Suggestions of a Life Being Lived @ SF CameraWork

Group exhibit of contemporary photos visualizing queer activism, gay communities, and homos in public spaces, including works by Steven Miller, Killer Banshee Studios, Gay Shame, Kirstyn Russell, Jeannie Simms and others. Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm thru Oct. 23. 657 Mission St. 2nd floor. 512-2020.  www.sfcamerawork.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

The Tricky Part @ SF Conservatory of Music

Actor Martin Moran's (Spamalot, Cabaret on Broadway) acclaimed solo stage version of his compelling memoir about his relationship as an underage teen with an older man at a Catholic boys camp, and his journey to face his abuser. One show only. $10-$20. 7:30pm. 50 Oak St. www.thetrickypartbook.com

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