Obviously, this weekend might belong to Treasure Island for you, which is great — see you there — but we didn't include that because you knew about it. There's also that YACHT concert on Saturday, which SFist spoke to the band about, so that's an option. And, as you may know, it's Litquake! SFist previewed all the fun writerly stuff to do with that, so consult away.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

DEBATE PARTY: Regardless of your political persuasion, we can a agree that drink specials like "THE PANTSUIT (vodka, Cocchi, triple sec) and THE SIDEBERN (tequila, lemon juice, vermont maple/simple syrup, grapefruit bitters)" help democracy go down smooth. Join the crew at the Chapel with a performance by The Tedtones feat. Ralph Carney to follow the Democratic Debate. 777 Valencia Street, bar opens at 5 p.m., debate at 6:30 p.m., show till 11 p.m., Free

ARIEL PINK AND BLACK LIPS SHOW: Co-headlining at Bimbo's are two, well, unique acts: LA weirdo Ariel Pink and "Atlanta's beloved sons" the punk-rocking Black Lips. Nina Tarr, an all-vinyl DJ, opens the show, and keep in mind that Pink has an album out next month, so perhaps you'll get a taste. Second show the following evening.1025 Columbus Avenue, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $28

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

BIKE TO A PLAY: A.C.T and the SF Bike Coalition ride again! Bike to their theater and you'll get free beer and snacks plus a discount on your ticket to see Ah, Wilderness! "Eugene O’Neill’s passionate coming-of-age classic [that's a] tender portrait of a sensitive teenage poet whose experience of first love leads him into the raptures of romantic poetry and the pain of heartbreak." 405 Geary Street , 7 p.m., $35 orchestra, $25 mezzanine, and $10 balcony

BEN BERNANKE: The man with the golden touch, the former Chairman of the Fed, comes to the Nourse to talk about America and money and his book The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath. 275 Hayes Street, 5:45 p.m. check in, 6:30 p.m. program, $50

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

NAUGHTY LECTURE: "US pornography was born in San Francisco, and more specifically, in the Tenderloin District." So, if that has your interest, dive into the "Tenderloin's seedy past with special guest, Mike Stabile" at the Tenderloin Museum. Stabile is the director and producer of the documentaries Seed Money currently in festival release, and Smut Capital of America, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011. The latter takes its name from the phrase, first used extensively by then Supervisor Dianne Feinstein in the early 70s, as she fought to close the theaters across the city that first introduced the country to 'porno.'" 398 Eddy Street, 6:30 p.m. reception, program at 7 p.m., $10 (includes museum admission)

INTERESTING PEOPLE: At the JCC, journalist Alexis Madrigal interview Maria Popova, whose "wildly popular blog" is Brain Pickings. It "started as a weekly e-mail to seven friends" and is " now included in the Library of Congress permanent web archive. A recent sampling includes Sylvia Boorstein on Pablo Neruda, 19th century illustrations of owls and ospreys, and Mark Rothko on beauty, friendship and art." 3200 California Street, 7 p.m., $27 non-member

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

"LIVE SEX:" "More than just a show," Live Sex at Pianofight is "a way to explore topics of sexuality with a sex positive community." As always, it's hosted by Luna Malbroux, a sex therapist who traded the couch for the stage, and this time the theme — and performances — are all about "cosplay." 144 Taylor Street, 10 p.m., $20

SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: At the Roxie, "The San Francisco International Festival of Short Films is a celebration of the rebellious nature at the heart of all great filmmaking. SF Shorts screens a range of films so wide viewers will have trouble getting their arms, and heads, around it. Mixing genres, subjects, styles and cultures, SF Shorts is about grabbing someone by the eyeballs and making them think, feel and react. We don’t screen empty calories. It’s about what people see every day but now stare at in wonder." Here's the lineup for the first showing, and here's the second. 3117 16th Street, Various times, $10, tickets here

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

BLOCK PARTY: Well, it's more of an alley party, when you think about it: Clarion Alley, be-muraled Mission District gem, hosts lots of bands and music (and you) all day. It's "non-commodified public art for all," y'all. Clarion Alley, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Free

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

SUNDAY STREETS: Don't bring your car, just yourself, to Valencia where Sunday Streets returns to reclaim the pavement. Lots of quirky folks and fun booths await. Valencia Street from 26th Street to McCoppin Hub Plaza, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free

QUEER DANCE PARTY: The Daytime Realness squad is going hard for their last event of the year, entitled Halloqween Realness, so yes, it's going to be "spooky," but fortunately it's in the daytime so there's nothing to be too afraid of. As is customary, there will be food (Sneaky's BBQ) and good times at El Rio.3158 Mission Street, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., $10/$8 Early Bird Special from 2-3

LITERAL A CAPPELLA: "For nearly 30 years the powerful, incandescent a cappella voices of Anonymous 4 have lit up a thousand years of repertoire and enlightened audiences to the beauty and relevance of music from the distant past. The transformative quartet takes its final leave with an indelible farewell, as they perform an original program named, "Anthology." The program will also include their unique takes on the traditional repertoire, particularly songs that became popular in the United States. St. Mark's Lutheran Church , 1111 O'Farrell Street, 7 p.m., $50