PETER HARTLAUB’S POP CULTURE AND COMEDY PICKS
Charlie Wilson: Wilson and his brothers co-founded the Gap Band, and Charlie Wilson sang hits including “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” and “Early in the Morning.” Wilson has had success as a solo artist and producer, and returns to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. 8 p.m. Friday, April 13. 2025 Broadway, Oakland. www.paramounttheatre.com
Nils Lofgren: Lofgren was a successful solo artist before joining Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band in 1984. He has recorded over a dozen albums on his own, releasing a box set in 2014. 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12; 8 p.m. Friday, April 13. Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com
“All the President’s Men”: The political thriller released in 1976 was a high point for Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford and journalism films. The movie is playing at the Alamo Drafthouse New Mission theater as part of the ScholarMatch film series curated by Dave Eggers, benefiting local students on their way to college. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. Alamo Drafthouse, 2550 Mission St., S.F. www.drafthouse.com
Pacific Pinball Museum: The museum focuses on the art, science and history of pinball — with more than 90 playable machines on the floor from the 1940s to present. Art exhibits are constantly rotating, and there are tournament nights and other special events. Open Tuesday through Sunday. 1510 Webster St., Alameda. www.pacificpinball.org
Chabot Space and Science Center: The science center in the hills of Oakland has several special exhibits, including “Illuminated Space,” which features the science and art behind the LED “Bay Lights” sculpture on the Bay Bridge. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. www.chabotspace.org