@ San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue. A pre-opera talk will be presented by a noted music educator prior to each performance scheduled through November 3. http://www.sfopera.org

@ Pause Wine Bar, 1666 Market Street. The monthly mixer for women welcomes as special guests Board members from the National Center for Lesbian Rights. 6:30-9:30pm. MECCA 2.0 on Facebook

@ GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th Street. An evening of music with history featuring the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS) drum group, including a screening of the documentary The Indian Is Sill Alive and the Indian Knows the Songs. 7-9pm. http://www.glbthistory.org

@ GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th Street. An evening of music with history featuring the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS) drum group, including a screening of the documentary The Indian Is Sill Alive and the The Indian Knows the Songs. 7-9pm. http://www.glbthistory.org

@ SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street. An innovative new musical about identity and dialogue that follows the stories of six characters and their journeys. 7pm. Also Nov. 8. http://www.loveandpridethemusical.com

@ Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter Street. This dark comedy by Tennessee Williams, about a virgin child bride and her alcoholic husband, has been called a triumph over traditional female roles. Through November 3. http://www.sheltontheater.org