@ Jenkins Johnson Gallery, 464 Sutter Street. A multi-media exhibition exploring the relationship between the works of Gordon Parks and those of artists he inspired, collaborated with and drew inspiration from. 10am-6pm, Tuesday through Saturdays. jenkinsjohnsongallery.com

@ El Rio, 3158 Mission Street. Epochalips’ Robin Lowey will presents the new book on lesbians you should know about, along with friends providing comedy, dancing and guacamole. 5-8pm. elriosf.com

@ El Rio, 3158 Mission Street. The evening features entertainment, dancing and guacamole plus the presentation by Epocalips’ Robin Lowey of the new book on lesbians to know about. 5-8pm. elriosf.com

@ Former Paper Doll Space, 524 Union Street. The Historic Places Working Group of the GLBT History Museum hosts a mingle, including free drinks and a tour with ghosts of the LGBTQ past at the North Beach location of San Francisco’s first queer restaurant (1944-1948). 5:30-8pm. glbthistory.org

@ Castro District Locations. A neighborhood art walk held monthly on the first Thursday of each month at multiple hosting locations. 6-9pm. Castro Art Walk on Facebook.com

@ Castro District Locations. A neighborhood art walk held monthly on the first Thursday of each month at multiple hosting locations. 6-9pm. Castro Art Walk on Facebook.com  

@ Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway Street, Redwood City.  Authored by Avenue Q playwright Jeff Whitty, the comedy presents Hedda of the Ibsen classic who finds herself in an adventure with child-murdering Medea and Mammy (from Gone With the Wind). 8pm. Continues Thursdays-Sundays through November 19. dragonproductions.net

@ Union Square. An all-day birthday celebration where the community is invited to skate free of charge and enjoy performances and birthday treats. 10am-1:30pm. unionsquareicerink.com