FILM: Kill List, director Ben Wheatley's genre-flouting follow up to his heralded Down Terrace begins with an uncomfortable dinner party with two hit men in attendance and moves "effortlessly from kitchen-sink realism to stakeout humor and ending up in the occult territory of The Wicker Man." (5, 7 and 9 p.m., SF Film Society Cinema, 1746 Post Street)

COMEDY: The marvelously deadpan Brian Posehn begins his weekend-long stint at Cobb's tonight, providing a lovingly nerdy antidote to your wet weekend. (8 p.m., Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue)

SCIENCE: Earn some Extra Credit at Chabot Space & Science Center's Night School tonight as you "explore, imagine, create and mingle in an incredibly inspiring and magical setting. Themes and activities reflect current events, favorite pastimes and playful experiences, each celebrating the unique, resourceful and exciting community of the East Bay." (7 to 11 p.m., Chabot Space & Science, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland)