Who’s in town
Laura Dowling, chief floral designer at the White House, speaks at the Bouquets to Art exhibition. [1:30 p.m., de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
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Who’s in townDavid Crist, a senior historian for the federal government and the author of “The Twilight War,” discusses relations between the United States and Iran. [6 p.m., Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter St., S.F.; RSVP: (415) 673-6672, ext. 229]Lectures‘Ethical Destinations’: Speakers discuss Ethical Traveler’s 2013 list of the “World’s Best Ethical Destinations” and why the 10 countries it contains were selected. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Who’s in townAuthor, historian, and Pulitzer Prize recipient Robert Massie talks about his new book, “Catherine the Great.” [7 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., S.F.]LecturesChris Dodd: The Motion Picture Association of America CEO discusses why technology and creative communities are vital to the economic well-being of their industries, consumers and the nation. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Who’s in townAlternative-rock and noir-pop singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins performs at Café Du Nord. [7:30 p.m., 2170 Market St., S.F.]
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Who’s in townIranian-born journalist, filmmaker and Farsi poet Roya Hakakian discusses upheaval in Iran, foreign policy and her book “Assassins of the Turquoise Palace.” [7 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., S.F.]LecturesRetirement planning: Mellody Hobson of ABC-TV and Paul Schott Stevens of Investment Company Institute discuss financial aspects of the future of retirement planning. [Noon, Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Who’s in townAlternative-rock singer Amanda Palmer and her band, the Grand Theft Orchestra, appear to promote their new album, “Theatre Is Evil.” [8 p.m., the Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., S.F.]LecturesRobert Kaplan: The author of “The Revenge of Geography” discusses what we possibly can learn about coming conflicts by examining them through geography. [6 p.m., Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter St., S.F.; RSVP: www.worldaffairs.org]
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Who’s in townAmericana singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham, known for his Oscar- and Grammy-winning work with T-Bone Burnett on the film “Crazy Heart,” performs a concert. [8 p.m., Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F.]Lectures‘70 Years On’: Speakers discuss the U.S. internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II and successful legal challenges to it. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Who’s in townHip-hop artist, music producer and Haitian politician Wyclef Jean appears to talk about his memoir “Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story” in a City Arts and Lectures presentation. [7:30 p.m., Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., S.F.]LecturesBarb Stuckey: The food industry professional discusses her book “Taste What You’re Missing,” which addresses how biology, the brain and genetics make every person’s sense of taste unique. [2 p.m., Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City]
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Who’s in townFormer New York Times reporter Daniel Simpson talks about “A Rough Guide to the Dark Side,” a memoir. [7 p.m., Modern Times Bookstore, 2919 24th St., S.F.]Lectures‘Spotlight on Iran’: The series presents a talk on U.S. policy regarding Iran. Former U.S. ambassadors William Luers and Frank Wisner and retired Adm. Eric Olson speak. [6:30 p.m., Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St., S.F.; RSVP: www.worldaffairs.org]
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Who’s in townComedian and actor Dov Davidoff, seen on E! Network’s “Chelsea Lately” and NBC’s “Raines,” kicks off a string of comedy shows at the Punch Line. [8 p.m., Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F.]LecturesRichard Schmierer: The U.S. Department of State deputy assistant secretary for public diplomacy discusses the situation in Syria and U.S. policy on Syria. [7 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
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