EVENTS
After Dark: The Universe
The Exploratorium’s weekly adults-only after-hours event features a 7 p.m. presentation by Ron Hipschman on the universe and our place in it. 6-10 p.m. Thurs. $10-$15. The Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. (415) 528-4444. www.exploratorium.edu
Community Passover Celebration
A celebration and opportunity for children and families to learn more about the Passover story. 4-6 p.m. Sun. Free. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. (650) 223-8700. paloaltojcc.org.
Conversations About Landscape: Toward a Global Emotional Awareness
A presentation of Atlas of Emotions, an online tool to help explore the landscape of human emotions, and a dialog on how emotional health can build cooperation in a complex world. 6 p.m. Thurs. RSVP required. The Exploratorium, Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery, Pier 15, S.F. (415) 528-4444, Ext. 5. www.exploratorium.edu.
Czech That Film
Three days of the best of contemporary Czech cinema. Fri. through Sun. See website for schedule. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. www.roxie.com.
Disposable Film Festival
A celebration of visionary filmmakers of the digital age, artists producing innovative stories at the intersection of art and technology. Thurs. through Sun. See website for schedule. Various locations in S.F. www.disposablefilm.com.
Galavant’s Feast of Fools
A grand fantasy costume ball with ballroom dance lesson, live music and dancing. Medieval, Renaissance or fantasy/fairy tale costumes admired but not required. 7 p.m. Sat. $20-$25. Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom, 2255 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda. (510) 522-1731. www.peers dance.org/galavant.html.
Irish-American Crossroads Festival
A monthlong celebration of Irish-American culture and history with live music, film screenings, dance, lecture/discussions, workshops and more. Ends Sun. See website for schedule. Various locations in S.F. (415) 810-3774. www.irishamerican crossroads.org.
Next Generation Jazz Festival
Monterey Jazz Fest presents a competitive event featuring over 1200 student musicians. Fri. through Sun. Free. Downtown Monterey. www.montereyjazzfestival.org/ngjf.
NightLife
The Academy’s weekly adults-only afterhours event features a presentation on new scientific discoveries by the female research staff as well as a dive show in the Philippine Coral Reef Tank. 6-10 p.m. Thurs. $10-$12. Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F. (415) 379-8000. www.calacademy.org /nightlife.
Renegade Craft Fair
More than 300 makers and artisans offer crafts and gift items as well as hands-on workshops, local gourmet cuisine, music, immersive special features. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, S.F. (312) 226-8654. www.renegadecraft.com.
Treasure Market 2017: The Last Hurrah!
A resale event featuring community art, antiques, china, collectible books, crystal, silver, linens and more. Opening night party 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. $75-$100; event runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. $5. Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation, Stanford University. museum.stanford.edu/tm.
Whiskies of the World
Gatherings in San Jose and S.F. of makers of distilled spirits from around the world for sampling, learning, and fun. 6-9:30 p.m. Fri. $140$185. San Francisco Belle Yacht, Pier 3, S.F.; 6-10 p.m. Thurs. $80. The GlassHouse, 2 S. Market St., San Jose. whiskiesoftheworld.com
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
SYRCL presents a night of environmental and adventure films that inspire activism and transport audiences to the farthest reaches of the globe. 7 p.m. Sat. $13-$15. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, S.F. (530) 265-5961. www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.