Who’s in townDavid Brooks, The New York Times columnist and the author of “The Social Animal,” appears in an onstage conversation with author Michael Lewis. [8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]Lectures Dayna and Robert Baer: The former CIA agents discuss their lives as spies and as a married couple. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]Kate Rutter: The senior practitioner at Adaptive Path discusses how to create a workplace culture that embraces creativity. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Who’s in town Actor and environmentalist Ted Danson discusses his journey from joining a local protest to founding the world’s largest organization focused solely on ocean conservation. [Noon, Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]Lectures Peter Calthorpe: The architect and author of “Sustainable Communities and Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change” discusses the aspects of a livable city. [7 p.m., California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, S.F.; RSVP: (800) 794-7576]
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Violinist Regina Carter, recipient of a MacArthur “genius” grant, performs at Yoshi’s. Her latest recording, “Reverse Thread,” contains African folk melodies infused with jazz. [8 p.m., 1330 Fillmore St., S.F.]
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Isabel Wilkerson: The Pulitzer-winning journalist, whose first book is “The Warmth of Other Suns,” discusses the 55-year migration of 6 million black Americans across their own country. [8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
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Image of the weekNew life: Will Savill-Welch, 4, looks at two baby chickens at the Spring to Life exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. The academy estimates that more than 100 eggs will be hatched by the time the exhibit ends May 1.Something to readThe Company We KeepBy Dayna and Robert Baer ($26)
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Author Cathleen Schine talks about her latest novel, “The Three Weissmanns of Westport.” [7 p.m., Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto]
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Violent video games: Speakers discuss whether sales of violent video games should be restricted. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Who’s in town Shane Connolly, London’s leading floral designer, speaks at 10 a.m. at the Bouquets to Art festival, a celebration of floral arranging. [de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.]LecturesAnasuya Sengupta: The regional director of Asia/Oceania for the Global Fund for Women discusses human rights issues in Asia and the Pacific region. [7 p.m., Los Altos Youth Center, 1 South San Antonio Road, Los Altos]
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Who’s in townAward-winning British travel writer Colin Thubron talks about his new memoir, “To a Mountain in Tibet.” [2:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., S.F.]Lectures Rick Malaspina: The author and journalist talks about the Italian immigrants who came to the Bay Area and settled in Oakland. [7 p.m., Museo ItaloAmericano, Building C, Fort Mason Center, S.F.; RSVP: (415) 673-2200]
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Who's in townLouis Lortie: Internationally celebrated pianist performs Chopin’s complete “Etudes” for piano. Chamber Music San Francisco presents the concert. [7:30 p.m., Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto]Lectures Good business: Business leaders discuss both the practical and moral potential of corporate social responsibility. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Image of the weekKeeping watch: With the threat of a tsunami striking San Francisco on Friday, onlookers at Fort Point under the Golden Gate Bridge look for signs. The tsunami was triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan.Something to readThe InformationBy James Gleick ($29.95)
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FRIDAY NIGHT Eating Food: With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, consider the classic fare served at the Irish Bank pub and restaurant. The fish and chips, Irish stew and corned beef and cabbage are exemplary. DrinkingMeet Your Mixologist: John Lillis, a native of Ireland and a second-generation barkeep, oversees the drinks at the Irish Times, The City’s newest Irish bar in the heart of the Financial District.
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