FILM:

Sadly, your editor finds Wim Wenders impossible to watch. (Just... ugh.) But we know there are, inexplicably, many Wenderites out there who enjoy his, let's say, lethargic and self-consciously cold work, so be sure to check out tonight's Wim Wenders Tribute, featuring One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years and Palermo Shooting. This is part of the Berlin and Beyond Film Festival.

4:15pm // Castro Theatre (Castro & Market)

INAUGURATION PARTIES:

SF Food Bank: "Inauguration speech re-broadcast at 7pm, dancing from 8pm on. Suggested donation is $10. Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres provided. Formal dress suggested but not required (changing rooms and borrowed finery will be available for those coming directly from work)"

6 p.m. - 10 p.m. // SF Food Bank (130 - 8th Street )

A Celebration for Change: Live Broadcast on big screen, entertainment by DJ Consuelo.

4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. // Harlot (46 Minna) // free

Inauguration West: "Guests will have an opportunity to celebrate with local leaders and celebrities and enjoy entertainment by Morris Day and the Time. Renowned chefs Cindy Pawlcyn (Mustards Grill, Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen) and Victor Scargle (Go Fish) have created a specialty menu with wine pairings to commemorate the historic inauguration of our 44th President. The San Francisco Black Film Festival will present film clips of Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey and the event will showcase Obama-related works created by local artists.