EVENTS
After Dark: Agave and Perception The Exploratorium’s weekly adults-only after-hours event features a presentation on the agave plant by UC Santa Cruz scientist Winifred Frick followed by Tequila-infused desserts and cocktails as well as the “Collisions” virtual reality experience, part of the Field of View series. 6-10 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 12. $10-$15. The Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. www.exploratorium.edu
Arab Film Festival An independent film festival showcasing Arab films and filmmakers. See website for schedule. Through Oct. 16. Arab Film Festival, Various locations in SF, S.F. fest.arabfilmfestival.org
ArtWalk Livermore Downtown Livermore becomes an open air art gallery. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14. Free. Downtown Livermore, 2400 First St., Livermore. (925) 447-2787. www.bothwell.lvpac.org/ events/2017/10/14/artwalklivermore-2017
Bon Show Air More Invitationalthan 100 vintageCar American cars, live music, children’s activities, sidewalk specials and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14. Free. Bon Air Center, 50 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae. www.facebook.com/bonaircenter
CanineDinner Guide Heroes Dogs Auctionfor the and Blind presents their 75th anniversary with dinner, silent and live auctions, canine heroes and more. 5:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14. $350. Ritz Carlton, 600 Stockton St., S.F. guidedogs.com
Exit Through the Adoption Center S.F. SPCA presents an artsy-themed cocktail party and adoption weekend based on the movie “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” 6-9 p.m. cocktail party, Fri., Oct. 13; adoption event runs Sat.-Sun., Oct. 14-15. SF SPCA Mission Campus, 201 Alabama St., S.F. sfspca.org
Half Festival MoonA celebrationBay Pumpkinof the great orange gourd and the havest with live music, giant pumpkin contest, food and drink, children’s activities and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 14-15. Half Moon Bay, Main St. between Mill and Spruce St. pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com
Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow and Indian Market Intertribal dancing, contest dancing, round dancing, native American foods, arts and crafts, American Indian culture, and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14. Free. Berkeley Civic Center Park, Allston Way at MLK Way, Berkeley. (510) 595-5520. www.ipdpowwow.org
LitQuake A celebration of literature in all forms with events throughout San Francisco. See website for schedule. Through Sat., Oct. 14. Various Venues in S.F. www.litquake.org
Marin Music Festival A day-long festival with live music, food trucks, children’s activities, bay views and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14. Free. Marin Rod and Gun Club, 2675 Francisco Blvd. (800) 310-6563 . sresproductions.com
Mill Valley Film Festival An 11-day showcase of the best in independent and world cinema. See website for Schedule. Through Sun., Oct. 15. Mill Valley Film Festival, Various locations in Mill Valley. www.mvff.com
NightLive LIVE: October The Academy’s weekly adults-only after-hours event features live music by DIIV, Black Marble, Dhulita Vinyl Club as well as special demonstrations and pop-ups throughout the musuem. 6-10 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 12. $17-$20. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr., S.F. calacademy.org/nightlife/nightlife-live-october