CIRCUS: It's the opening of the month-long City Circus performance, Echo's Reach, featuring acrobats, aerialists, breakdancers, contortionists, and jugglers telling the story of a circus in a prison, a fairytale exploration of growing up and coming to terms with ourselves.

8 to 11 p.m. // Brava Theater (2781 24th St) // $14-35

FILM: The Oakland Underground Film Festival in partnership with Jack London Square presents Major Music: Sonic Youth & Kurt Cobain, with an unbeatable free admission. Sonic Youth: Sleeping Nights Awake and About a Son will be screened, and a live performance by Jesse Morris and the Man Cougars will precede the films.

7 p.m. // Pavilion Theater (98 Broadway, Jack London Square) // free!

PERFORMANCE: Galeria de la Raza, in partnership with ATA Gallery and New York City based artist and curator, Jorge Rojas, presents the second annual production of Low Lives 2, an international event featuring performance works presented live simultaneously through online broadcasting networks in seven different spaces.

5 to 8 p.m. // Galería de la Raza (2857 24th St) // $5