@North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst, Berkeley. Honoring Women’s History Month, the group will welcome newly elected Berkeley City Councilwoman Sophie Hahn who will speak on “how far we have left to go in politics” 1:30pm. graypanthersberk@aol.com

@ 16th and Beaver Streets. The Castro neighborhood’s Farmers Market has begun a new season with fresh veggies, fruits, crafts and artisan-made goodies. 4–8pm. Castro Farmers Market on Facebook

@ SF Public Library North Beach Branch, 850 Columbus Avenue.  In celebration of Muni Art 2018, poet and award-winning author Charif Shanahan will present a reading co-sponsored by the SF Public Library, San Francisco Beautiful, SF Municipal Transportation Agency and the Poetry Society of America. 6:30–8pm. poetrysociety.org

@ Laurel Bookstore, 1423 Broadway, Oakland. Four authors reading from new books. 7–8pm. laurelbookstore.com

@ Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union, 2001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley. An evening of networking in the East Bay hosted by the world’s first LGBT Chamber of Commerce. 6–8pm. ggba.com

@ California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive. “Women’s History Month” is the theme for the evening as the Academy’s ongoing Thursday NightLife series turns its focus to women in the sciences. Speakers will include women from the Academy’s staff and other Bay Area institutions delivering a crash course on topics from a dozen scientific fields. Plus music and a variety of food and beverage options are available including special cocktails. 6–10pm.         …

@ Laurel Bookstore, 1423 Broadway, Oakland. The award-winning author, who has taught throughout the Bay Area and is now the director of the Thacher Gallery at USF will present her new book. 7pm. laurelbookstore.com

@ Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue. Dr. Tim Seelig and the Chorus will present music from the historic Lavender Pen Tour with special guests Hollly Near and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. 8pm. sfgmc.org