@ Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street. A special opening celebration for OMCA’s major multifaceted exhibition depicting milestones in LGBTQ+ culture with lesser-known stories. http://www.museum.org

@ GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th Street.. Explore the fascinating science of human health and wellness from the perspective of neuroscience + human health. This event is one in the ongoing NightLife series that includes themed activities, lectures and live performances. 6pm. http://www.glbthistory.org

@ SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street. Queer poets and storytellers will share their stories at this event; presented by SF LGBT Center, Spectrum Queer Media, Safe Zone and Kin Folkz. 6-8:30pm. http://www.sfcenter.org

@ California Jazz Conservatory, 2040 Addison Street, Berkeley. A poetry-music theatre work about climate change and related challenges by Naomi Newman, Barbara Borden and Suzanne DiVincenzo and directed by Corey Fischer. 8pm. https://bit.ly/2VgdUPZ

@ Cat Club SF, 1190 Folsom Street. The second annual Glitter Party is an all-night dance experience and more. 9pm-3am. http://www.sfcatclub.com

@ Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street. The four-month exhibition includes historical materials, artifacts and archival documents along with examples of social activism, contemporary artwork, costumes and ephemera. http://www.museumca.org

@ Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison Street. This annual event, featuring Juanita MORE!, Katya Smirnoff Skyy, DJ Lady Ryan and more, is a benefit for The Center and its important programs. Dinner 5:30pm/Party 8:30pm. http://www.sfcenter.org/soiree2019

@ Works in Progress, Open Mic for Women, Plymouth Jazz & Justice Church, 424 Monte Vista, Oakland. Elaine C. Brown and Kelliane Parker will be the featured poets in the program (7:30pm) following a potluck (6:30pm). steckeljan@gmail.com