@ Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street. Continuing through October 1. With the role of flowers as emblems of peace during the Summer of Love, the exhibit looks at flowers in Asian art through the symbolism of the lotus, plum blossom, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, tulip and rose. asianart.org

@ SF Public Library Park Branch, 1833 Page Street. An exhibit of then and now photos providing a walk down memory lane of the Haight-Ashbury scene from 1967. Through December 7. sfpl.org

@ American River Rafting, 6019 New River Road, Coloma. The men of MAX and their friends will enjoy a two-day white water rafting and camping trip with tent setuptakedown and four meals provided.  maxsf.org

@ Strut, 2nd Floor, 470 Castro. A segment of the city-wide LitQuake Festival will be held at Strut with a team of contributors from the Foglifter Queer Literacy Journal presenting a celebration featuring performances of works from a new anthology. 7:30pm-9pm. strutsf.org

@ The Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery Street. Compassion Is Universal is the theme of this annual benefit including a reception, silent auction, honor program and dinner. 6pm. shanti.org

@ Laurel Bookstore, 1423 Broadway, Oakland. Author Bonnie J. Morris will discuss the disappearance of lesbian culture and spaces, including concerts, festivals, cafes, bookstores and support spaces. 7pm. laurelbookstore.com