San Francisco Bay Guardian

Harvey Milk Day - Celebrate the birthday of San Francisco's hero with free admission and special Milk-related displays and tours at the GLBT History Museum. Brief docent tours of the museum highlighting Milk and his times will be offered on the hour. Watch rare video clips, screened in the main gallery and a special exhibit featuring Milk’s personal belongings in the front of the historic space. 11am-7pm, free. GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St., SF, www.glbthistory.org



God Loves Uganda - One of the most memorable docs to play this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival, Roger Ross Williams’ God Loves Uganda offers a remarkably all-access look at evangelical Christians who travel from America to Uganda. In Africa, these bright-eyed youths build medical clinics, teach school, and preach their ultra-conservative religion -- directly influencing a rise in hate crimes and draconian anti-gay laws. Since it's bound to stir emotions (outrage, primarly), there’ll be post-show discussion with human rights advocates and religious leaders. 6pm, free. Seating is limited to RSVP is required. SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin, SF. (866) 920-5299, www.gc.ajws.org

”A Gathering of Angels” - While Allen Ginsberg's words express a Beat mythology that continues to resonate, his photographs freeze isolated moments that bring the figures surrounding Ginsberg alive in a profound and intimate way. We see Kerouac smoking coolly against a brick wall in 1953, and then again in 1964, frowning and slumped in a chair. There’s Burroughs up close in a dark room, and Croso in an attic. The photos, beautiful works of art in themselves, show us the living people comprising the cultural history and because of that, they’re fascinating. The opening event includes a pop-up poetry salon, drop-in zine making with the Rad Dad creators, and a “typewriter petting zoo.” 6:30 pm, $5. Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission, SF. (415) 655-7881, www.cjm.org


Detroit Cobras - Some bands you’ll just never be able to judge by their album cover(s). That pretty much describes the rough-and-ready Detroit Cobras, who after releasing a scant handful of albums have continued to tour extensively, bringing the husky, tough-girl vocals of Rachel Nagy and the gritty, jangling guitar riffs of Mary Ramirez to the people. Their reinterpretations of vintage, B-side rock, soul, and Motown give songs that could have been contenders a brash new life, while their relentless stage show gives their adoring fans a good, old-fashioned, foot-stomping workout. 9pm, $16. Slims, 333 11th St., SF. (415) 255-0333, www.slimspresents.com

Performance Research Experiment #2: Paradox of the Heart - Scientists frequently ask for volunteers on which to test the hypothesis their research suggests. Artists rarely get that kind of concrete response to what they are working on. In come Jess Curtis and Jörge Müller -- and a bevy of artist and scientist collaborators -- who will help them get scientifically measurable information that we the audience provide through our responses to what happens around us. The data will be translated into what Curtis calls an “interactive mash-up of dance/performance and physical science. 8pm, $20. CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission, SF. www.eventbrite.com



Bites Off Broadway - Grab a blanket and some friends and sample bites from over 15 food trucks including local favorites like Tina Tamale, Fist of Flour, and Two Mama’s Vegan Kitchen. While you satisfy your taste buds, amuse your eyes with entertainment that changes weekly. Past events have consisted of live music, lawn games, and movies. 5:30-8:30pm, free. 45th St. and Lawton, Oakl. www.facebook.com/bitesoff

Zombie Prom - So your high school prom experience wasn’t great? Give it a second go – as a zombie. Back for its second year, this Zombie Prom benefiting the Aids Life Cycle has all the fixings of a traditional prom: prom photos and a king and queen crowning -- except you know … you’ll look pretty deathly. 9pm, $10. The Elbo Room, 647 Valencia, SF. www.sfzombiebar.com



”Sex Worker Sinema” - The cinema, er, sinema portion of the San Francisco Sex Worker Film and Arts Festival -- focusing on the “lives, the art, and the struggle for workers’ and the human rights of people employed in the sex work industries” -- is highlighted by several intriguing-sounding documentaries. Alexander Perlman’s Lot Lizard explores the lives of prostitutes who conduct business out of truck stops; James Johnson’s American Courtesans widens the scope, following 11 different sex workers in various situations; and a legendary NYC trans activist and Stonewall icon get her due in Pay It No Mind: The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson Also on tap: a full slate of shorts, both doc and narrative. The $35 pass scores entry into all films in the fest. 2pm to midnight, $35. Roxie Theater, Roxie Theater, 3317 16th St., SF. www.roxie.com

Forbidden Island Luau - No need to book a flight to Hawaii when you can have a tropical vacation right here in the Bay Area. Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge is hosting its annual luau today that’s as authentic as anything you’ll find west of California. Scarf down on a pig roast, shake your hula hips at dance lessons led by Aloha Polynesia, and sip on rum cocktails. 2-10pm, $5. Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, 1304 Lincoln, Alameda. www.forbiddenislandalameda.com



Twilight Circus Dub Sound System - For 25 years, dub wizard Ryan Moore of the Netherlands (psychedelic heads know him from Legendary Pink Dots) has blown minds with his reverberating soundscapes, pumping up classic ragga sound with sly wit and smokin’ updates. This is top sound, folks. 9pm, $7-$10. Elbo Room, 647 Valencia, SF. www.dubmissionsf.com

Mountain View Cemetary's Memorial Day commemoration - Head to the second fountain on this deadland's Main Avenue to commemorate those who've served our country. After the salutes and flag-waving, stick around for snacks and tours of the refurbished Civil War plots, conducted by a one docent named Dennis Evanovsky. 10am, free. Mountain View Cemetary, 5000 Piedmont, Mountain View. www.mountainviewcemetary.org



Frances Ha - Noah Baumbach isn’t exactly known for his romance and bright-eyed optimism. But Frances Ha -- the black and white tale of a New York City hipster (Baumbach’s real-life squeeze, Greta Gerwig) blundering her way into adulthood -- is probably the least Baumbach-ian Baumbach movie ever. Owing stylistic debts to both vintage Woody Allen and the French New Wave, Frances Ha relies heavily on Gerwig’s adorable-disaster title character to propel it’s plot. The film captures 20-something ennui with the same honesty Baumbach deployed in Kicking and Screaming. See website for show times, $10.50. Embarcadero Center Cinema, 1 Embarcadero Center, SF. (415) 352-0835, www.landmarktheatres.com

Radiation City - Radiation City has a near-magical wooing ability; Comprised of two couples, even the band can’t resist its own magnetism. Maybe it’s a result of chemistry that extends offstage, but the group has arrived at an enchanting formula that combines dreamy pop, some ‘60s girls band flare, a shadow of psych-rock, and the occasional hint of bossa nova. After the May 21 release of it’s third album, Animals in the Median, Radiation will play new music to an enchanted crowd at the Rickshaw Stop. Be among those dancing, shouting, and being bewitched. With Cuckoo Chaos, 8pm, $12. Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell, SF. (415) 861-2011, www.rickshawstop.com



Summer of Art - Soak up some sun and add music and dance to your lunch break. This free weekly series features different dancers, musicians, and theater shows each week this sunny (maybe) season for your entertainment while you chow down on some Off the Grid foodcar goodies. Noon-1pm, free. UN Plaza, Market and Hyde, SF. facebook.com/summerofart