The Dwell Guide to Events in Your City

Thursday, April 24

The San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off with French period piece The Last Mistress, and closes with Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, a documentary on famed journalist, packing lots of good stuff in between. Through May 8. www.sffs.org

Bay Area National Dance Week steps up today, with free performances and workshops in everything from lindy-hop to modern to capoeira. Through May 4. www.bayareandw.org

The SFMOMA opens an exhibit of 35 early modernist paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Constantin Brancusi, and others. Through July 20. Phyllis Wattis Theater, 151 3rd St.; (415) 357-4130; www.sfmoma.org

For many Americans, the word "tea" conjures images of Lipton or Twining boxes. But in Japanese culture, the tea ceremony (chanoyu) is steeped in a complex, long-reaching tradition, which the San Francisco Urasenke Foundation will discuss tonight. The Bancroft Hotel, 2680 Bancroft Way; (510) 549-1000; http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu

Friday, April 25

Sustainable technology is up for debate at The Digital Be-In 16 festival, where local civic organizations, nonprofits, and entertainment promoters put their heads together. This year, special focus is given to the work of urban designer Paolo Soleri. 7 p.m. – 4 a.m.; Temple, 540 Howard St.; www.be-in.com

At The 2nd Skin event, artists showcase their out-there collections of “digital and analog clothing,” putting the “coo-coo” in couture. Through September 7. 7-11 p.m.; Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St.; (415) 561-0360; www.exploratorium.edu/2ndskin

Saturday, April 26

The AIA walks you through the kitchens and gardens of five Napa Valley homes, where local chefs will whip up bite-size treats. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; (707) 258-5559; www.musicinthevineyards.org/kitchens/tour.htm

At the “Really Really Free Market” what you see is what you get: gratis junk, handmade goods, and hugs. Mission Dolores Park, 18th St & Dolores St.; (415) 285-1717; www.reallyreallyfree.org/index.php?l=calendar

Monday, April 28

Landscape architect Ken Smith, who designed Museum of Modern Art's rooftop in New York, was recently commissioned to design the 1,347-acre Orange Country Great Park. Tonight, he shares his thoughts on the challenges of urban landscaping. 7-8:30 p.m.; 112 Wurster Hall; (510) 642-4942; www.arch.ced.berkeley.edu

Tuesday, April 29

Art Spiegelman, the cartoonist and author best known for his graphic novel and memoir Maus, speaks about his work with fellow cartoonist Chris Ware, creator of Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth. 8 p.m.; Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St.; (415) 292-1200; www.jccsf.org

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