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What’s happening in the next few weeks:

* The San Francisco Opera brings to the stage three of the most alluring and scandalous women in opera--Poppea, Lulu and Carmen--for a Femmes Fatales Festival, June 6-July 2, with performances of Monteverdi’s “L’Incoronazione di Poppea,” Berg’s “Lulu” and Bizet’s “Carmen.” At right: Ruxandra Donose sings Poppea. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. (415) 864-3330.

* Continuing through Sept. 6 at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: “Keith Haring.” This retrospective brings together more than 100 works, including the artist’s large paintings and early drawings. 151 3rd St. (415) 357-4000.

* The San Francisco Symphony explores the music of Gustav Mahler in a 10-concert festival, “A Mahler Celebration,” June 11-28. A free Mahler symposium will open the festival, and Mahler biographer Henry-Louis de La Grange will give talks prior to each of the festival’s concerts. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (415) 864-6000.

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* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration and Parade, June 27-28. Castro District. June 28 parade, 11 a.m., from Embarcadero to Civic Center. (415) 864-FREE.

* The Madison Square Garden production of “The Wizard of Oz,” starring Mickey Rooney as the Wizard and Eartha Kitt as the Wicked Witch of the West, July 4-28. Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St. (415) 776-1999.

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