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, APRIL 21
READING: SF-based Eli Horowitz was the managing editor and then publisher of McSweeney’s for eight years and is the author of an illustrated cultural history of Ping-Pong called Everything You Know Is Pong. Chris Adrian of Brooklyn has authored several books and been selected by The New Yorker for its 20 Under 40 fiction issue. Together they've written a digital age love story called The New World, due out next month, and they visit City Lights Booksellers to read and discuss. 261 Columbus Avenue, 7 p.m. Free
FASHION MEET UP: At men's clothing store and designer Welcome Stranger in Hayes Valley, the team behind the modern style guide The Manual gathers men and women interested in fashion and complimentary liquor from California's Chareau distillery. 460 Gough Street, 6 p.m., Free with [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
FREE ZOO DAY: It's all happening at the zoo, especially when it's free for locals. Bring proof of San Francisco residency by providing a valid driver’s license, a valid identification card, or a utility bill with your name and address along with a valid photo I.D. Everything stays open till 6 p.m but admission ends at 4 p.m. Sloat Boulevard at the Great Highway, 10 a.m., Free
FOOD SWAP: If you made it, grew it, harvested it, foraged it, pickled it, or fermented it, then swap it at the fourth annual food swap at the Bryant Street Sports Basement. Beer and wine is provided. You must register and there are some guidelines here. 1590 Bryant Street, 6 p.m., Free
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
READING: Books Inc. hosts writer and local Believer magazine editor Heidi Julavits at the Make-Out Room. I can vouch for her last novel, The Vanishers, and the text she recently edited with Sheila Heti and Leanne Shapton Women in Clothes. Her new book is called The Folded Clock and takes the form of a diary. 3225 22nd Street, 7 p.m., Free
LATIN DANCING: At the bar where it began in 2009, the Madrone, test your steps with contemporary Latin music from house to reggae and yes, salsa. It's a weekly dance there, so why not become a regular? 500 Divisadero Street, 9 p.m., Free
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: Trace the meteoric rise and fall of National Lampoon in this sad, funny documentary about the Harvard class clowns who took on Hollywood. Directed by Douglas Tirola, it's called Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, and it's playing as part of the 58th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival at Sundance Kabuki Theater. 1881 Post Street, 9:30 p.m., $15
SINGING: Tony Award winner, Grammy nominee, and SF native Lena Hall is currently starring in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and was previously in Kinky Boots. She makes her debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko. It's her one-woman show, Sin and Salvation, featuring "an eclectic mix of soulful rock, pop and blues." 222 Mason Street, 8 p.m. (6:30 p.m. doors), $40 to $55
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
CLOSING PARTY: Writes lesbian bar The Lexington Club: "It has been a long and magical 18-year journey and as the sun begins to set on 3464 19th Street." Yep. They'll celebrate the end of their era with two nights, the first on Friday, the second and final on Saturday. It's called "We Belong." 3464 19th Street, 9 p.m., Free
ANARCHIST BOOK FAIR: Now in its 20th year, this fair is open to the public and "welcomes people interested and engaged in radical politics to connect and learn through book and information tables, workshops, panel discussions, skillshares, films and more." 1260 7th Street, Oakland, 10 a.m., Free (obviously)
DUTCH FESTIVAL: Dutch King Day is a delightful festival celebrating everything from tulips to windmills to Dutch cheese and beer. It's a blast in Golden Gate Park and it's legit because it's put on by the Dutch Consulate. Make sure to wear orange, and, in the Dutch style, bike to the festival from one of the park's windmills to the other. Oh, and bring kids, they love this one. Murphy Windmill, Golden Gate Park, 11 a.m., Free
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
DOCUMENTARY: From the director behind the hit documentary 20 Feet From Stardom comes an interrogation of the history of public intellectuals on television, Best of Enemies. For example, see the feisty battle between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr., who basically tried to kill each other on the air. The venue is Landmark's Clay Theatre. 2261 Fillmore Street, 3:30 p.m., $15
SOBER TEA DANCE PARTY: If you're hot and sober come to Haven, a dance party at Oasis. The event is Soberlicious' "first experiment in building an incredible sober dance party experience. Beyond amazing DJ music, we are trying to create comfort and connection. We have sunset massages and BBQ on the rooftop. We have friendly sober go go dancers and a live art/interactive mural project. Proceeds will be donated to Finding Fellowship."298 11th Street, 4 p.m., $12 advance, 15 at the door