Who’s in town
Actor Al Pacino screens “Wilde Salome,” his documentary exploring the complexities of Oscar Wilde and Wilde’s play “Salome.” [7 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.]
Lectures
Sally Mann: The renowned photographer appears in conversation. “The Flesh and the Spirit,” an in-depth study of the human body, is her most recent publication. [8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Irina Bokova: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization director-general discusses UNESCO efforts to promote peace, security and democracy. [6:30 p.m., Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F.; www.worldaffairs.org]
Preventive action: Speakers discuss steps that ordinary people can take to avoid medical overtreatment and prevent or reverse atherosclerosis, hypertension and dementia. [Noon, Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
Jeffrey Van Cleve: The NASA Ames Research Center astronomer gives a presentation titled “Worlds in Collision: The Hazard and Promise of Near-Earth Asteroids.” [7:30 p.m., Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, S.F.]
Jess Curtis: The Bay Area choreographer, interviewed by choreographer Joanna Haigood, talks about his body-based experiments through performance and teaching. [7:30 p.m., CounterPulse, 1310 Mission St., S.F.]
Literary events
Esi Edugyan: The novelist talks about “Half Blood Blues.” [7 p.m., City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Ave., S.F.]
Bart Schneider: The locally based novelist reads from “Nameless Dame: Murder on the Russian River.” [7 p.m., Green Apple Books, 506 Clement St., S.F.]
At the colleges
Open house: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which provides learning opportunities for people 50 and up, hosts an information session. [Noon, Creative Arts Building, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., S.F.]
At the public library
Public schools: “How Do We Engage the Public to Support San Francisco’s Public Schools?” is the theme of a program hosted by Public Engagement for Public Schools. [2 p.m., Latino/Hispanic Room, Main Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Female artists: Artist Marlene Aron gives a talk titled “Five Fabulous Women Artists of the 1800s.” [6:30 p.m., Glen Park Branch, 2825 Diamond St., S.F.]
Local activities
Finger picking: The Beijing Guitar Duo — Meng Su and Yameng Wang — performs a “Salon at the Rex” concert, presented by San Francisco Performances. [6:30 p.m., Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St., S.F.]
Art reception: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts hosts a reception for its 2012 “Solo Mujeres” art exhibit, “Documenting the Universal/Material.” The show explores aspects of female empowerment. [6:30 p.m., 2868 Mission St., S.F.]
Rrazz Room gala: The nightclub celebrates its fourth anniversary in a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; the cabaret show features many special guests. [8 p.m., Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., S.F.]
Dining out
Presidio Social Club: Chef Ray Tang’s menu includes three-course weeknight suppers ($28), and deep-fried whole hen is the entree on Wednesdays. [Building 563, Ruger Street, Presidio of San Francisco; (415) 885-1888]
