FILM: S.F. Film Society presents French auteur Catherine Breillat's The Sleeping Beauty, which delves into yet another "piquant" fairy tale of Charles Perrault, creating "a reverie and rumination over slumbering lives and awakening sexual and mortal consciousness," which is [a]s much a tonic to the intellect as the senses," and "will keep you up all night." (5, 7 and 9 p.m., New People Cinema, 1746 Post Street)
SEMINAR: Paleontologist, biologist, and artist Laura Cunningham, who has spent 20 years exploring California's archives and relic lands to reconstruct what life looked like here during the past 10,000 years, will share her beautiful images and insights about long-period ecological change from her new book, A State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California. (7:30 to 9 p.m., Cowell Theater, Fort Mason, Buchanan and Marina)
MUSIC: This month's Cello Bazaar, a "cello-centric" series showcasing performers ranging from Conservatory students to seasoned professionals, playing everything from Bach and Beethoven to contemporary music, jazz, and hiphop, will feature performances by Sam Bass, Alex Keitel, Hannah Addario-Berry, and the baroque cello duo “Bradamante“, featuring Shirley Hunt and Elinor Frey. (7 to 9 p.m., Bazaar Cafe | 5927 California Street)
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