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Andre Agassi Books Inc./Opera Plaza	Fri., November 20, 6:00pm	Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin	Literary Events Sports - Spectator
The mid-'90s was a big time for tennis. In 1994, Pavement released “Stop Breathing,” an epic song about tennis and something. In 1996, David Foster Wallace released Infinite Jest, an epic novel about something and tennis. Between those iconic poles, Andre Agassi shaved his head,... More >>

The 11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest Palace of Fine Arts	Daily from Fri., November 20 until Sun., November 22, 8:00pm	Marina/ Cow Hollow	Dance Festivals
Many dance forms require a trained eye to pick out the good from the great. With hip-hop dance, you just have to have the spatial awareness to pick out the moments when your mind has been blown up all over the place. It’s easy to appreciate. There are no arabesques to deal with, no... More >>

Forró in the Dark Cafe Du Nord	Daily from Fri., November 20 until Sat., November 21, 9:30pm	Castro/ Noe Valley	Music
Jimmy Carter would love forró. According to Forró in the Dark's Mauro Refosco, the Brazilian musical style was created when townsfolk would gather to tamp down the floors of their neighbors' new huts — and then stay all night, stomping and clapping in rhythm. While the... More >>

T.D. Skatchit & Co. Community Music Center	Fri., November 20, 8:00pm	Mission/ Bernal Heights	Music
Like many people before him, Tom Nunn's hobby is making musical instruments. But in no way does he utilize, say, traditional luthier techniques in order to build himself an average, ordinary acoustic guitar. Instead Nunn salvages everyday scraps and construction materials — e.g., metal... More >>

The Juan MacLean (Jerry Fuchs Memorial DJ Set), Parallels, Eug & J. Montag Mezzanine	Fri., November 20, 9:00pm	South of Market	Benefits Music
Live drums are more than just a nice addition to electronic music. By providing human pliancy and dynamics to otherwise stiff-necked digital rhythms, a flesh-and-blood drummer is absolutely crucial to achieving maximum ass-shaking dominance. Never will that be more in evidence than tonight,... More >>

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AIDS/HIV/Hepatitis C Nightline Multiple San Francisco locations	Daily	Union Square/ Financial District	Volunteer Opportunities

"In a New Light: The Asian Art Museum Collection" Asian Art Museum	Daily	Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin	Museum Exhibits & Events

Permanent Exhibit Cable Car Museum	Daily	North Beach/ Chinatown	Museum Exhibits & Events

"Mars Encounter" Chabot Space & Science Center	Daily	East Oakland	Museum Exhibits & Events

"One Giant Leap: A Moon Odyssey" Chabot Space & Science Center	Daily	East Oakland	Museum Exhibits & Events

"Astronomy in California 1850-1950: Telescope Makers, Telescopes, and Artifacts" Chabot Space & Science Center	Daily	East Oakland	Museum Exhibits & Events

"Skywise -- Astronomy Cartoon Exhibit" Chabot Space & Science Center	Daily	East Oakland	Museum Exhibits & Events

Crissy Field Maintenance Crissy Field Center	Daily	The Presidio	Outdoors Volunteer Opportunities

Family Story Times Multiple San Francisco locations	Daily	Union Square/ Financial District	Children's Events Literary Events

"Forces That Shape the Bay" Lawrence Hall of Science	Daily	Downtown Berkeley	Children's Events Museum Exhibits & Events

"NanoZone" Lawrence Hall of Science	Daily	Downtown Berkeley	Children's Events

"Prove It -- A ChemMystery" Lawrence Hall of Science	Daily	Downtown Berkeley	Museum Exhibits & Events

"San Francisco Art Institute Exhibitions" San Francisco Art Institute	Daily	North Beach/ Chinatown	Art - Galleries

San Francisco Bisexual Discussion Group San Francisco LGBT Community Center	Third Friday of every month	Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin	Classes & Seminars LGBT Events

"Sparks, Waves & Wizards: Communication at Sea" San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park	Daily	Nob Hill/ Russian Hill	Museum Exhibits & Events

"Maestro!: Photographic Portraits by Tom Zimberoff" Museum of Performance & Design	Daily	Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin	Museum Exhibits & Events

Permanent Collection of Ship Models San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park	Daily	Nob Hill/ Russian Hill	Children's Events Museum Exhibits & Events

"Architecture & Design Permanent Collection" SFMOMA	Daily	South of Market	Museum Exhibits & Events

"The Art of Design" SFMOMA	Daily	South of Market	Museum Exhibits & Events

"Between Art and Life: The Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Collection" SFMOMA	Daily	South of Market	Museum Exhibits & Events