-- Madcat Women's International Film Festival -- Frame by Frame: Experimental film festival's night focusing on animation, claymation, and digital shorts all directed by women. Starts at 8:30 p.m. at El Rio, 3158 Mission; $7-$20.

-- "Fashion Rewind: Play It. Make It. Wear It.": Art Institute of California-San Francisco students create original fashions with the two themes in mind: recycled materials and music icons. So...we have no idea what to expect. But you will hear dance floor-friendly tunes c/o DJs RCHRD Oh, Forever 21, and Mykill starting at 7 p.m. at the Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell; $4.

-- Happiness and Addiction: A Buddhist Perspective: Looking for a break from all those pills and liquor? Minus the bad coffee and smoke breaks AA meetings offer? Check out this lecture and meditation series at 6:45 p.m. at the San Francisco Buddhist Center, 37 Bartlett (at 21 Street); $5-$20 suggested donation for the night, $75 - $40 for the entire course.

-- 28 Weeks Later: Scary, fast zombies! In London! Sequel to 28 Days Later! Screens tonight at 7:15 p.m. and 9:20 at the Red Vic, 1727 Haight (at Cole); $5-$8.50.