DATE LINES
Things to do
Lissie: The Illinois singersongwriter, a favorite of filmmaker David Lynch, is on tour in support of her fourth studio album, “Castles.” 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3. $25-$95. The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., S.F. www.ticket fly.com
Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI: The ensemble is joined by bagpiper Carlos Núñez for a program of Celtic music both old and new. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.sfperfor mances.org
Zyzzyva spring issue celebration: The San Francisco literary magazine hosts a party to mark its latest edition, which features writing by Tom Barbash, Greg Sarris and Natalie Serber. Hosted by managing editor Oscar Villalon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3. $15. Mechanics Institute, 57 Post St., S.F. www.zyzzyva.org
Mairghread Scott: The comic book writer (“Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Special”) discusses her new graphic novel, “The City on the Other Side,” full of magic and set in early 20th century San Francisco. 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 3. The Bindery, 1727 Haight St., S.F.
“Waafrika 123”: TheatreFirst concludes its season of world premiere commissions with Nick Hadikwa Mwaluko’s play about a transgender Kenyan who falls for an American queer-lesbian and, piquing the ire of neighbors, confronts the possibility of female genital mutilation. 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, May 3 and 5; 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6. Through June 2. $15-$35. Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.theatrefirst.com
Trevor Paglen: “Impossible Objects”: Going beyond the photographic evidence of secret government projects for which he is well-known, the artist here shows drawings and models for a work titled “Orbital Reflector.” The sculpture is to be sent into space this summer, as the first satellite ever launched to serve as a purely aesthetic object. Last day to view is Thursday, May 3. Free. Altman Siegel Gallery, 1150 25th St., S.F. (415) 576-9300. www.altmansiegel.com