Out of Town: San Francisco

* This is the last chance to see “Taoism and the Arts,” a showcase of 150 works which explore conceptual and artistic achievements in the history of Taoism; including a painting of Empress Zhang, right; sculpture, calligraphy, textiles, ritual objects and rare books. Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, 75 Teagarden Drive. Ends Sunday. (415) 379-8801. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Monday. * Check out the Bay Area pop darlings, Third Eye Blind, in a relatively small lakeside venue Saturday. Konocti Field Amphitheatre, 8727 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville, (707) 279-4281.

* Tony and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Michael Smuin offers the dance and musical spring program, “Dancin’ With Gershwin” at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. Through May 20. (415) 978-2787.

* “Roots, Rhymes and Rage,” and “Rapper’s Delight: Hip Hop and Visual Culture,” give sneak peeks into the history and impact of hip-hop culture and its influence on contemporary art. Yerba Buena Center For the Arts, 701 Mission St. May 19-August 12. (415) 978-2787.

* The San Francisco Opera presents mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Bishop on May 20. Bishop will be singing selections from Dominick Argento’s “From the Diary of Virginia Woolf,” accompanied by pianist Donald Runnicles. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness St. (415) 864-3330.* Carnaval 2001 is San Francisco’s version of Mardi Gras. All genres of entertainment are available from exotic carnaval dancers to live Latino, jazz, samba and Caribbean bands. A parade will begin from 24th and Bryant streets to Harrison Street, preceded by an all-day street fair. Mission District information: (415) 826-1401. May 27 only.