SF weekend events: Free EDM rave, Hayes Valley Carnival

Thursday

Celebrate the life of the late German-born poet Ruth Weiss with a "poem jam" presented by Kim Shuck, the city's seventh poet laureate.

• 6-7:30pm at the San Francisco Main Library. Free.

Friday

Witness the epic-ness of film composer John Williams' most famous scores live with the San Fransisco Symphony, from "Star Wars" to "Jurassic Park."

• 7:30pm at Davis Symphony Hall. Ticket prices vary.

Take the kids to the "City Kids" Creator Con, an annual event geared toward ages 2-17. There will be games and opportunities to win prizes from the SF Giants, Golden State Warriors and more.

• 10:30am-1pm at 230 Jones St. Only a parent or guardian can sign up their children.

Saturday

Check out gravity-defying acrobatics at the Hayes Valley Carnival, featuring Circus Bella and the Prescott Theater Circus.

• Noon-5pm at Hayes and Octavia streets. Showings at 1 and 3pm. Free.

Peruse arts and crafts booths, live performances and local vendors at a night market in the heart of the Richmond District.

• 4-8pm between 22nd and 25th avenues.

Sunday

Swing by a daytime EDM rave featuring Sacha Robotti as the headliner. Other acts include Deron Delgado and Moody Jones.

• 2-6pm at Embarcadero Plaza. Free.