THEATER: Locally produced Lady Macbeth of Martinez is deliriously described as "a whirlwind pop-culture punch featuring visual art, Spanish dance, slasher films, tele-novellas, sitcoms, and talk shows put in a blender, set to puree and poured into a classic Russian novel." Written and directed by Richard Ciccarone and choreography by Amanda Bassolino. (Show performances: March 19, 20, 26, 27)

8 p.m. // Gallery 16 (501 3rd Street) // $10

READING: Jon Ginoli reads from his autobiographical effort, Deflowered, about his life and times in Pansy Division, the first queercore punk rock band to hit it big time.

7:30 p.m. // The Booksmith (1644 Haight) // free

MUSIC: Canadian electronic duo MSTRKRFT keep the floorboards jumping, along with Felix Cartal and DJ Morale.

9 p.m. // The Independent (628 Divisadero) // $20 SOLD OUT