Bay Area arts and entertainment picks, May 16
Andrew Bird: The Chicago multi-instrumentalist is on tour in support of his deeply personal new album, “Are You Serious.” 8 p.m. The Masonic, S.F. www.sfmasonic.com
Joanna Newsom: The singer, songwriter and harpist will talk with Dave Eggers at City Arts & Lectures. 7:30 p.m. The Nourse, S.F. www.cityarts.net
Earplay: The contemporary chamber ensemble unveils a commissioned premiere by composer Nick Bacchetto alongside works by Vivian Fung, Lee Hyla and Stefan Wolpe. 7:30 p.m. ODC Theater, 3153 17th St., S.F. www.earplay.org
“Blade Runner”: The 2007 version of the 1982 sci-fi film. 7 p.m. Castro Theatre, S.F. (415) 621-6102. www.castrotheatre.com