Out of Town: San Francisco

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The 60-painting exhibition “Francis Bacon: A Retrospective” goes on display Saturday at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, in Lincoln Park near 34th Avenue and Clement Street. Open Tuesdays-Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $7; $5, age 65 and older; $4, ages 12-17; free for children younger than 12. Ends Aug. 2. Also on display through Sept. 19 is “Claes Oldenburg: Prints and Multiples,” featuring 20 of the artist’s prints. (415) 863-3330.

* The San Francisco Opera presents Wagner’s complete four-opera cycle, “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” through July 3. At the War Memorial Opera House, 199 Grove St. Schedule varies. $160 per opera. (415) 864-3330.

* The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art presents a major survey of work from media artist Bill Viola, June 25-Sept. 12. The 40 works on display, created between 1972 and 1996, include 15 large-scale video installations. 151 3rd St. Open Thursdays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $8; $6, seniors; $5, students; ages 12 and younger, free. (415) 357-4000.

* The 23rd San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival runs June 17-27. The opening film is Jim Fall’s comedy “trick,” and the closing night film will be the U.S. premiere of “Show Me Love,” a story of young lesbian love from Sweden. Screenings, $5-$10; special events, $20-$55. Screenings at the Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.; Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St.; and Roxie Cinema, 3117 16th St. (415) 863-9802.