MONDAY, JAN. 2

Shen Yun: The classical Chinese music and dance performance offers a “journey into another world with exquisite costumes and stunning animated backdrops.” [2 p.m., War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]

Cantor Arts Center: “Word: Power and Protection in North Africa,” which explores how North Africans practicing Islam wear, encase, inscribe and drink the Qur’anic word, is on view through Jan. 9 and “Comics in America” runs through Jan. 30. [11 a.m. to 5 p.m. M Cantor Arts Center, Museum Way and Lomita Drive, Stanford University]

Earth2Trump-Roadshow of Resistance Kick-Off: The event, part of a cross-country, multi-city tour featuring music and speakers, includes interactive art, a call to action, and booths from local social justice nonprofits. [6 to 8 p.m., Omni Commons, 4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland]

Lee Burridge: The DJ — who calls his genre a “collection of emotive, melancholic, dreamy house and techno that’s fun to dance to” — headlines, accompanied on the bill by Derek Hena. [8 p.m., Halycon, 314 11th St,, S.F.]

Exploratorium: The popular attraction — a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art and human perception — is open for holiday visitors. [10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, S.F.]

Where’s the Local Talent Comedy Night: Chad Opitz, Ash Fisher, Bryant Hicks and Red Scott are slated to appear at the free show. [8 p.m., Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St., S.F.]

Tis the Season for Science: The California Academy of Science’s annual holiday programming (continuing through Jan. 8) includes live reindeer and indoor snow. [9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.]

TUESDAY, JAN. 3

Bruce Conner-It’s All True: The first comprehensive retrospective of the pivotal American artist’s output — with more than 250 objects in film and video, works on paper, assemblages, photographs and photograms and more — is on view through Jan. 22. [10 a.m. to 5 p.m., San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, fourth floor, 151 Third St., S.F.]

Country Junction: The new, every first Tuesday showcase of classic country, outlaw country, alt-country, country swing (and a bit of bluegrass) features the Ozark Hillbilly…aka DJ Shelby Ash. [9 p.m., St. Mary’s Pub, 3845 Mission St., S.F.]

The San Francisco Dungeon: The first attraction of its kind in North America brings to life the stories of the Barbary Coast with a full theatrical cast, special effects, gripping storytelling and 360-degree set. [Hourly, noon to 7 p.m., 145 Jefferson St., S.F.]

She Loves Me: SF Playhouse is staging the charming Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical — with the same story as “You’ve Got Mail” and “The Little Shop Around the Corner” — for the holidays. [7 p.m., 450 Post St., S.F.]

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips: Berkeley Repertory and Kneehigh present the tender World War II-set coming-of-age tale, complete with swingin’ live music, puppetry and sorcery. [8 p.m., Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St., Berkeley]

Avenue Q: New Conservatory Theatre Center serves up the timeless, hilarious, sometimes profane, puppet-filled story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves onto Avenue Q. [8 p.m., Decker Theatre, lower level, 25 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]

Resonance Jazz Ensemble: Led by pianist-composer Stephen McQuarry, the “classical jazz revolutionaries” — on cello, bass, drums, sax, viola, violin, flutes and piano — play acoustic sets. [8 p.m., Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West., Oakland]

Karaoke Night: Neck of the Woods hosts its free weekly events; drink specials are offered. [6 p.m., 406 Clement St., S.F.] Calendar