SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Les Colombes: “The Doves,” a 45-foot long aerial sculpture made of 2,000 paper doves symbolizing peace created by German artist Michael Pen
Les Colombes: “The Doves,” a 45-foot long aerial sculpture made of 2,000 paper doves symbolizing peace created by German artist Michael Pendry, remains on view through Thursday. [8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S. F.]
San Francisco History Days: More than 80 exhibitors and dozens of authors share their knowledge at the free event dedicated to The City’s history with displays, performances and tours, as well as a rare glimpse inside the Old U. S. Mint; guests are encouraged to come in period costume. [11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old U. S. Mint Building, 88 Fifth St., S. F.]
H. P. Mendoza: The Filipino-American filmmaker appears in curator Irwin Swirnoff’s monthly free queer film series, “my gaze///yr gaze,” offering a program of short films and clips on “queerness & animation.” [6 p.m., Alley Cat Books, 3036 24th St., S. F.]
Symphony Silicon Valley: Tito Muñoz conducts Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Schoenberg’s “Canto” and Barber’s Violin Concerto featuring soloist Anne Akiko Meyers. [2:30 p.m., California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose]
Partner: The fun Canadian “bubble-grunge, indie-rock” duo (Josée Caron and Lucy Niles) won a Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada songwriting award for “Play the Field.” [8 p.m., Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St., S. F.]
Abhinaya Dance Company: “Si Se Puede,” a piece in classical Bharatanatyam idiom choreographed by Mythili Kumar, portrays the struggles of Cesar Chavez and his fight for farmworker rights [4 p.m., School of Arts & Culture, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose]
Talking Book and Braille Center Open House: Formerly the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, the center shows off its collection and celebrates its new name with festivities including music, refreshments, art displays and prizes. [Noon to 3 p.m., Main Library, second floor, 100 Larkin St., S. F.]
San Francisco Girls Chorus: The group’s 40th anniversary season continues with “Modern Masters,” a program of works by David Lang, John Zorn, Steve Reich, Fred Frith, Kaija Saariaho, Lisa Bielawa and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
