Lindy West, Jes Baker

Lindy West discusses major issues with humor and wit. Her book “Shrill” and her contributions to the New York Times, the Guardian and Jezebel take on female empowerment, social justice and pop culture. This conversation, between West and Jes Baker, a leading voice in the body positive movement, is hosted by the California Institute for Integral Studies. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 4. $25-$60. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. 415-3924400. www.cityboxoffice.com.

MUSIC

Melissa Manchester

The new show by the singer/ songwriter and actress is called “The Fellas” and showcases the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Mel Tormé and others. Among songs Manchester is known for are “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Oct. 5-6. $45.50$85. Feinstein’s at the Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco. 866663-1063. www.ticketfly.com

THEATER

‘Good Night, Gorilla’

This multisensory show for ages 6 months to 3 years encourages participation in the story, about a naughty gorilla who takes the zookeeper’s keys and lets all the animals loose. The musical is adapted from the book by Peggy Rathmann. See website for 2019 S.F. dates. 10 and 11:15 a.m. Sat.-Sun., Oct. 6-7. Through Dec. 16. Bay Area Children’s Theatre, 2055 Center St., Berkeley. 510-296-4433. www.bactheatre.org

DANCE

Ensambles Ballet Folklórico

The 25th-anniversary show, “Xichulense Yo Soy,” celebrates the indigenous people of Guanajuato, Mexico. It’s a showcase of rarely performed dances, colorful costumes and musicians playing songs of José Alfredo Jiménez. 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6; 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 7. $25-$35. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. 415-661-8352. www.ensam bles-sf.com

— Kathleen Dixon