RADAR: Queer Elders Program - Michelle Tea hosts this special collaboration of readings by older LGBT folks.
6pm, free. San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch, SF. www.radarproductions.org
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey's story about an Oregon asylum brought to life in SF Playhouse's production.
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8pm, $40. SF Playhouse, 533 Sutter, SF. (415) 677-9596, www.sfplayhouse.org
Strange Boys - These dudes from Austin do the R&B, Southern garage rock thing.
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9pm, $8. Hemlock Tavern, 1131 Polk, SF. http://www.hemlocktavern.com
$Stimulus Package Benefit Show - Fromagique's bringin' the noise, Whole Foods and Sweet Petite Baking are bringin' the eats, and an impressive line-up of performers are bringin' the burlesque in this start-studded fundraiser show for out-of-work, recently-laid-off, and under-employed creative types.
9pm, $10. Annie's Social Club, 917 Folsom, SF. www.anniessocialclub.com
Baxtalo Drom: The Lucky Road - This special edition of the monthly gypsy punk dance event features Seattle's fantastic multi-faceted cabaret act, Fabuluxe, as well as local belly dance, burlesque, and craft experts.
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9pm, $10. DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., SF. (415) 626-4337, www.dnalounge.com
Funland Fun-raiser - Celebrate the building of San Francisco's only mini golf and amusement park, planned for the Bayshore. Join Cyclecide for an evening of mini putt putt, pedal-powered attractions, punk shows, and refreshments.
7:30pm, $5-$10. Bayshore at Oakdale, SF. www.cyclecide.com
Too Big To Fail - San Francisco Mime Troupe celebrates its 50th season in this recession-themed farce.
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2pm, free. Dolores Park, 18th St. and Dolores, SF. (415) 285-1717, www.sfmt.org
Big Time Freedom Fest - We're teaming up with Bay Bridged, Tartufi, and Thread Productions for a full day of bands and BBQ on one of our favorite bar patios.
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El Rio, 3158 Mission, SF. (415) 282-3325, www.elriosf.com
"Full Deck: A Short History of Skate Art" - Skateboard culture's suburban roots come home to roost in this enormous group show dedicated to skater art.
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12-5pm, $3-$5. Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. (925) 295-1417, www.bedfordgallery.org
"Church" at Cafe Revolution - Celebrate the sabbath with good blues and good brews at this Mission neighborhood favorite. Don't forget to tip your musicians!
12-2pm, free. Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St, SF. (415) 642-0474, www.myspace.com/revcafe2006
Reverend Horton Heat - This psychobilly virtuoso bops with a rhythm section after the Nekromantix open.
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8pm, $24. Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell, SF. (415) 885-0750, www.gamh.com
Shirts Off Monday - Haven't seen enough cute, nearly-nude men this weekend? Stop by Chaps, where it's all bare torsos and Belgian beer specials at this weekly event.
9pm-2am, free. Chaps, 1225 Folsom, SF. www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com
Lisa Kanemoto: "We Are" - Behold one woman's look at lesbian and gay liberation right before the onset of AIDS.
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10am-10pm, free. RayKo Photo Center Gallery, 428 3rd St., SF. (415) 495-3773, www.raykophoto.com
Change the Beat - DJs Centipede and Citizen Ten spin jazz and funk rock from around the world, layered with dirty instrumental beats.
9pm, free. Madrone, 500 Divisadero, SF. www.cbrecords.com