Summer is here! No, really! The shift in weather was most evident this past weekend and with last night's sunset, especially, so get ready for everybody's energy level to go up and for Indian Summer madness to set in. Here are a few things you may want to consider as things ramp up for Labor Day Weekend.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

FEMINIST DANCE INSPIRED BY 1970'S SLASHER FILMS: An experimental dance piece that melds ideas (and humor) from Vaudevillian slapstick, drag, and 1970’s horror movies, "I'm A Very Understanding Woman" is two-person work starring Amanda Apetrea and Mica Sigourney premiering tonight at CounterPulse. The piece is over two years in the making and had its premiere in Sweden last year, and Apetrea explains, "We chose the Final Girl [of 1970’s horror films] as an expression of woman-ness. She overlaps neatly with victimhood and violence toward women. I want more than that from her [though]. I want to see her walk a dog, or sit in a chair or smoke cigarette. Normal stuff. Also we like blood and loud music and boobs." And if you miss the opening, it plays through the month of September. CounterPulse, 80 Turk Street, 8 p.m., $25

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

DINNER AND BOWLING: The biggest bonus of Burning Man week for non-Burners is of course being able to get reservations you can't usually get on short notice. One of those: Mission Bowling Club, where there are still lanes available at 5 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday (as of this posting) with more later in the week too. You can also reserve a table there for a proper dinner before or after you bowl, and their cocktails are pretty swell too. 3176 17th Street at South Van Ness, $48-$58 per lane per hour, maximum of six people per lane

RARE SCREENING OF HYPER-VIOLENT MARTIAL FILM: For their Weird Wednesday series, Alamo Drafthouse is screening the 1991 film by Hong Kong director Ngai Choi Lam, Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky. Said to be "one of the weirdest, craziest, goriest martial arts movies ever made," it's being shown here in a rare 35mm screening in all its bloody, hyper-violent, manga-inspired glory. 2550 Mission Street, 10:55 p.m., $5

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW ABOUT ADDICTION: “Exposure: Photographic Tales from the Tenderloin” is the first gallery show from the Tenderloin Health Services-sponsored photography project Snapping Back. The show will display the work of people in various stages of substance abuse and recovery who "were given black and white film cameras and encouraged to explore a number of themes over three months of shooting." Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy Street at Leavenworth, 6 to 9 p.m., free

ZINE MARKETPLACE WITH DJs: Ahead of this weekend's 15th annual SF Zine Fest, gallery and boutique Fleet Wood is hosting a First Thursday zine mart and party, featuring the work of 40+ zinesters, DJs, tacos, and Pine Street brews. Fleet Wood, 839 Larkin Street at Geary, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., free

ZINE READING: Also connected to Zine Fest is this reading, featuring festival guest of honor Ajuan Mance, Karl Dotter, Meggie Ramm, Larry-bob Roberts, and Queer Anxiety Babiez Distro. Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, 6 p.m., free

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

SF COMIC CON: Kicking off Friday is San Francisco's answer to comic book/cosplay conventions, at the Marriott Marquis, so expect an influx of comic book aficionados and Jessica Jones fans especially — star Krysten Ritter is a celebrity guest, who will be doing $50 photo ops. The fun happens all day and into the night Friday through Sunday, though the exhibitor hall closes at 6 p.m. each night. Also, kids get in free. Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, all weekend starting at noon, $30-$50, tickets here.

DRAG RACE STAR SHOWCASE: Rupaul's Drag Race fan favorite Latrice Royale is in town for two nights, Friday and Saturday, performing her one-woman show "Here's to Life" at the Verdi Club. It's billed as "a celebratory journey of song and storytelling," and it features live musicians Christopher Hamblin on piano, and Paul Eastburn on bass. And, she's just recently engaged, so look for her longtime boyfriend to be hanging out too. Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, between Potrero and Hampshire Streets, 8 p.m. (on Saturday too), $25-$50

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

DRAG TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON: This week's Mother at Oasis is devoted solely to the songs from Tony-winning, smash-hit musical Hamilton. Didn't think a lot of SF drag queens kept up with current Broadway? Well, expect drag takes on "The Schuyler Sisters" and more from Dina Isis, Gia, Sugah Betes, Kai Kai B. Michaels, and more. Oasis, 298 11th Street at Folsom, 11:30 p.m., $10

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

ZINE FEST: For the 15th year in a row, zine makers and zine lovers converge on the County Fair Building for this big exchange, featuring "workshops, panels, food, a dedicated kid-friendly section, and the natural beauty of Golden Gate Park for you weirdos who like going outside!" County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

BOLLYWOOD YACHT PARTY: Fans of Bollywood and bhangra, as well as day cruising, won't want to miss this Labor Day boat party. It's the last party of the season from Wicked Events, and will feature two levels, food, drinks, lots of dancing, city views, and three hours of cruising on the Bay. Note: Presales only, and there won't be tickets at the door. Pier 40, 89 King Street, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., $35

COSTUMED PUB CRAWL: Stuck in town but still looking to party with some fun folks? Well, head to Cow Hollow to meet up at Bar None, costumes in encouraged, and make some new friends while enjoying $3 beers, $3 shots and $3 cocktails at every bar. Bar None, 1980 Union Street, 4 p.m., $12 in advance