Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.
Presidio Theatre (99 Moraga Ave., the Presidio)
Grammy-nominated Batalla, longtime touring band member with the legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen, performs his lesser-known songs as she seeks to dispel the mischaracterization of Cohen as the Godfather of Gloom and to convey her sincere respect and love for his music and poetry, and for her dear friend. $25, 415-392-4400, presidiotheatre.org
