See and be seen at these select San Francisco shows, parties, and events. You know, because you can't read the Internet all the time.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

ST PATTY'S MUSIC: The Bogues are, you guessed it, a San Francisco-based 8-piece Pogues "celebration" band. And you already know what day it is, so this is meant to be. Per the band, "The Bogues are also available for parties, wakes, and interventions."Brick & Mortar, 1710 Mission Street, 8 p.m., $8-12

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

POETRY: Paul Celan is among the greatest German-language poets of the twentieth century, and Breathturn into Timestead: The Collected Later Poetry collects the five final volumes of his life's work in a bilingual edition, translated with commentary by award-winning poet and translator Pierre Joris. He'll be there to talk through the work with your poetry nerds. City Lights Books, 261 Columbus Avenue, 7 p.m., Free

LECTURE: Author Virginia Morell latest book is Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures, which explores animals' capacity for cognition. Great for animal lovers who wonder what the hell their pets are thinking. Nourse Theater, 275 Hayes Street, 7:30 p.m. $27

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

PRINCE: Each Thursday at the Cat Club is dedicated to the '80s, and this week is no exception. In fact, it's Prince night, so mentally prepare yourself for that, or just wear a raspberry beret or something. Cat Club, 1190 Folsom Street, 9 p.m., $7

COMEDY: Comedian, actor, and writer Brian Posehn is an alum of, "The Sarah Silverman Program" and was on tour as one of the original members of the "Comedians of Comedy." You might remember him from his own "Mr. Show" or stuff like "Just Shoot Me," "Seinfeld," and "Friends." Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue, 8 p.m., $25

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

TALK: Or more accurately, listen. Hip hop artist Talib Kweli is as much an activist and thinker as he is a rapper, and he'll be in town in that capacity this week, discussing race and justice in America. It's hosted by Inforum. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, 7 p.m., $25 non-member of The Commonwealth Club

TRIP OUT: The Acid Test is a metaphorical trip, with DJs to disorient you and liquid light projections to further knock you off balance. Balancoire, 2565 Mission Street, 9 p.m., $5

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

CORN DOG DAY AFTERNOON: Okay, it's sponsored by PBR, but still it's a day devoted to Corn Dogs, so enjoy it as lots of vendors get creative with the form. SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428 11th St, 12 p.m., Free (not the food, but entry)

MUSIC VIDEOS: Or, actually, a dance party with them. Fringe is a monthly party of that nature with DJs Blondie K & subOctave. Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero Street, 9 p.m., $5

SUNDAY, MARCH22

FREE MUSIC: It's Original Famous Twang Sundays in Potrero Hill, a great way to wind down with authentic american music, but this week's it's bluegrass, not country, from a group called the California Sons. It won't cost you a dime. Thee Parkside, 1600 7th Street, 4 p.m., Free

MORE FREE MUSIC: Yeah, the San Francisco Civic Symphony is community orchestra, but that's a wonderful thing, and ours is the oldest on this coast. Best of all, they don't charge you for the pleasure of hearing them play. The Program this week includes Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture and Jacob’s Old Wine in New Bottles. Nourse Theatre, 275 Hayes Street, 3 p.m., Free