@ Beaux, 2344 Market Street. Gay men and their friends meet to socialize and enjoy the scene at Beaux. 5–8pm. maxsf.org

@ 550 Barneveld Avenue. Country-western dancing for the LGBT community and friends (21+) every Thursday. 5–10:30pm. sundancesaloon.org

@ California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive. “Brain & Body NightLife” is the theme as the Academy’s popular Thursday night series explores the brain and body with mind-expanding talks, cutting edge demos and yoga sessions around the museum hosted by Yoga Tree, Yoga Works and Outdoor Yoga SF. Along with music, a variety of food and beverage options are available including special cocktails. 6–10pm. calacademy.org

@ Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness. MTT and the orchestra will perform the world premiere of the new work by composer Charles Wuorinen plus Copland’s Symphony No. 3 and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Also March 16 and 17.  sfsymphony.org

@ Ravot Gallery, 115 Clement Street. Photographer Gareth Gooch will present his first solo exhibit featuring a selection of his images depicting San Francisco nightlife. 6–10pm. Through April 13. ravot-sf.com

@ Vertigo, 1160 Polk Street. SF Lesbian Happy Hour returns to host an evening of drinks, dancing and socializing celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. 6–9:30pm. meetup.com/sflesbianhh

@ Fox Theatre 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. Broadway by the Bay’s season kick-off includes an opening night dinner and performance with shows continuing through April 1. Dinner/6pm; Performance/8pm. broadwaybythebay.org

@ Ginger’s, 86 Hardie Place. Come and wish Shelix farewell and enjoy six rounds of bingo. 6–8pm. Hey Girl Bingo on Facebook