Aug. 22
Film
Robert Bresson double feature
Who do you think makes for a better Jesus Christ – Jim Caviezel or a donkey? Mel Gibson might choose Caviezel, but almost any true movie lover in existence would select the latter. One reason: Robert Bresson’s 1966 Au Hasard Balthazar, in which a mule takes on saintly properties. The director’s knockout 1967 follow-up, Mouchette, also screens. (Johnny Ray Huston)
Call or see Web site for times
Castro Theatre
429 Castro, SF
$6-$9
(415) 621-6120
www.thecastrotheatre.com
Music
Syd Barrett farewell
Some of our local musicians got together and decided to pay tribute to Barrett’s influence, forming an impressive lineup for the Piper’s farewell. The Dilettantes (featuring Joel Gion from Brian Jonestown Massacre), Ettiene de Rocher, the Moore Brothers, and Jean Marie anchor this free show, which also includes a rare appearance by Conspiracy of Beards, the men’s choir devoted entirely to Leonard Cohen, the folk king of goodbyes. (K. Tighe)
8 p.m.
Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market, SF
Free
(415) 861-5016
www.cafedunord.com