SF Ocean Film Festival - Hosting more than 50 films, this festival has documentaries on marine life and environmental science, surfing videos, experimental and animated productions, and more.
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Various times through Sun/7, $8-$12. Theatre 39 and Aquarium of the Bay, Embarcadero and Beach, SF. (415) 561-6251, www.oceanfilmfest.org
Shantala Shivalingappa - The Madras-born, Paris-raised dancer performs this classical Indian dance form in a solo with four musicians.
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8pm, $27-$39. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF. (415) 392-2545, www.performances.org
Luxury Items - Monique Jenkinson, a.k.a. Fauxnique, digs into cultural obsessions.
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8pm, $10-$20. CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission, SF. (415) 863-9834, www.odcdance.org
"After Dark: Sexplorations" - This For one night, anyone old enough to down a glass of hooch can learn why Viagra only works on men, whether you can orgasm with your thoughts, and how sex toys do their magic.
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8pm, $15-$20. The Garage, 975 Howard, SF. (415) 289-2000, www.brownpapertickets.com
San Francisco Beer Week - The week that sings the praises of suds kicks off with an opening gala and continues with tastings, food pairings, and meet-and-greets at various Bay Area locales.
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5-9pm, $55-$65. Various locations thorugh Sun/14. www.sfbeerweek.com
Wonderland: A Tim Burton Ball - The mastermind behind Swing Goth presents an evening dedicated to the director's macabre vision, just in time for the release of
Alice in Wonderland.
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9:30pm, $15-$20. DNA Loune, 375 11th St, SF. (415) 626-1409, www.dnalounge.com
Dawes - Influenced by Otis Redding and James Brown, the group's Taylor Goldsmith produces a warm country rock.
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9pm, $12. Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell, SF. (415) 861-2011, www.rickshawstop.com
Broun Fellinis play Zeppelin - Deeply embedded within the creative landscape of our fair city, the righteous jazz trio has been bending genres, defying categorization, and blazing artistic trails since 1991.
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10pm, $10. Coda Jazz Supper Club, 1710 Mission, SF. (415) 551- CODA, www.codalive.com
Love of Chocolate Ride - Hang with other cocoa-crazy cyclicsts for an afternoon of learning about, eating, and drinking chocolate.
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11:30am, free. Meet at Panhandle Statue, Fell and Baker, SF. www.sfbike.org
SF IndieFest - The low-key festival infused with DIY spirit and created by film lovers for film lovers kicks off its 12th year.
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Times vary, through Feb 19. Most shows $11. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St, SF. www.sfindie.com
Marcus Books' 50th Anniversary Fundraiser - Help other people learn to read by attending this music and literature showcase benefitting the Scholar Book Club nonprofit literacy program, featuring spoken word artist Scorpio Blues.
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8pm, $15-$20. Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore, SF. (415) 655-5600, www.marcusbookstores.com
St. Vincent - Annie Clark may appear to draw from the singer-songwriter well, but dashes of menace and complexity separate her songs from run-of-the-mill balladry.
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8pm, $20. Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell, SF. (415) 885-0750, www.gamh.com
Circa 1968: Rolling Stone Photography - Dickerman Prints Gallery presents a suite of portraits by Baron Wolman, including shots of George Harrison, janice Joplin, and Joni Mitchell.
9am-6pm, free. Dickerman Prints Gallery, 3180 17th St, SF. (415) 252-1300, www.dickermanprints.com
Brewery Night: Russian River plus Vinnie Cilurzo - Pi Bar hosts Russian River owner/brewmaster Vinnie Cilurzo along with beer specials and food pairings in honor of SF Beer Week.
3-11pm, free. Pi Bar, 1432 Valencia, SF. www.sfbeerweek.org
