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After Dark: Full Spectrum Science

The Exploratorium’s weekly adults-only after-hours event features a presentation on heat and temperature by Ron Hipschman as well as the Tactile Dome and explainer demonstrations. 6-10 p.m. Thurs., July 27. $10-$15. The Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. www.exploratorium.edu/visit/ calendar/after-dark/7-27-2017

Benicia Waterfront Festival

Benicia celebrates its picturesque waterfront with live music, craft beer and wine, food and drink, vendors, children’s activities and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., July 29. $5-$10. Benicia Waterfront, Main St., Benicia. www.benicia mainstreet.org/benicia-water front-festival-july-2017

Berkeley Kite Festival

Arts & crafts, food, music, bounce houses, pony rides, petting zoo, free candy drop, free kite making, team kite flying, giant creature kites, kite team of japan, kite battles, 1,000square-foot kite shop on site. See website for schedule. 10 a.m. Sat., July 29. Free. Berkeley Marina Cesar E. Chavez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley. www.highlinekites.com/ pages/berkeley-kite-fest.html.

BigPicture NightLife

The Academy’s weekly adults-only after-hours event celebrates wildlife and nature conservation photography. 6-10 p.m. Thurs., July 27. $12-$15. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr., S.F. calacademy.org/nightlife/ bigpicture-nightlife.

Brainwash Movie Festival

Two weekends of films from around the world. See website for schedule. 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat., July 28-29. $12-$30. Brainwash, 1122 Folsom St., S.F. www.brainwashm.com/ 2017/05/breaking-news.

Fortress San Francisco Cruise

A historical tour on the Jeremiah O’Brien to learn about where World War II military weapons were installed around the bay. Meals included. Narration by The Chronicle’s Carl Nolte. Noon-4 p.m. Sat., July 29. $75-$125. SS Jeremiah O’Brien, Pier 45, S.F. (415) 544-0100. ssjeremiah obrien.org.

Generation Beauty San Francisco

A wide selection of glam brands, beauty experts, fashion creators, and fans for a weekend of inspiration and fun. Attendees receive a goodie bag stuffed with more than $200 worth of makeup, skincare and hair products, and much more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., July 29. $169. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Dr., S.F. genbeauty.com/sf/home/

Gilroy Garlic Festival

A three-day celebration of the stinking rose with live music, vendors, exhibits, garlicinfused food and drink and more. See website for schedule. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. through Sun., July 28-30. $10-$20. Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave., Gilroy. gilroygarlic festival.com.

Outsound New Music Summit

A gathering of musicians and enthusiasts featuring experimental and improvised jazz, electronic music, noise art, found-object music, film, and hands-on interactive "Touch the Gear" expo. Headliners include Karen Borca, Oluyemi & Ijeoma Thomas, Usufruct, Evil Genius and, Collette McCaslin. See website for schedule. Ends Sat. Free. Community Music Center, 544 Capp St., S.F. www.outsound. org/summit.

Refugees Without Refuge

Subhi Nahas and Arther Slepian tell stories of LGBTQ refugees stranded in the Middle East. 6 p.m. Thurs., July 27. $8-$20. Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. www.commonwealthclub.org.

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

A celebration of Jewish cinema featuring a diverse array of films, events, discussions and acclaimed filmmakers and special guests. See website for schedule. Various Bay Area locations. Through Aug. 6. Various Locations. (415) 621-0523. www.jfi.org.