@ Mill Valley Film Festival, Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th Street San Rafael. The event includes an onstage conversation with Sean Penn, screening of a reel of clips from his work and the presentation of the MVFF Award. 3pm. Festival continues through October 15. mvff.com

@ San Francisco Fairmont atop Nob Hill. An elegant evening including a reception, silent auction, dinner, program, dessert buffet and after party. 5:30pm. horizonsfoundation.org

@ Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley. Windham Hill recording artist Barbara Higbie and friends present a mix of jazz, folk, classical and international music. 8pm. thefreight.org

@ The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia Street. Extended through October 21 on Saturdays, the show is written and performed by Brian Copeland about his struggles growing up in one of the most racist suburbs in America. 8:30pm. themarsh.org

@ The Starlight Room, Powell Street. Hosted by Donna Sachet, the event features a brunch and a troupe of entertainers described as “The Greatest Drag Show in San Francisco." Two shows every Sunday at 11am and 2pm. starlightroomsf.com

@ Jane Warner Plaza, 17th and Castro Streets. Artists will share their work at Jane Warner Plaza. 11am-2pm. castrocbd.org

@ San Francisco Bay. Join Rosenblum aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon Commodore yacht for the viewing party of the year to watch the Blue Angels Air Show. 1-5pm. rosenblumcellars.com

@ The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue. An ABBA tribute event that’s been a hit all over the U.S. for more than a decade. 8:30pm. theregencyballroom.com