Around townWHO’S IN TOWN Patrick Blanc: The French botanist, inventor of the vertical garden and creator of Drew School’s “living wall,” speaks at the California Academy of Sciences. [Talk at 7:30 p.m.; Nightlife activities from 6 to 10 p.m.; Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, S.F.]Lectures Evgeny Morozov: The “Net Delusion” author argues that authoritarian regimes are using the Internet to their advantage, and that western hopes for a digital revolution could backfire. [6 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
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Around townWho’s in town Cultural anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson discusses the future of aging and how older adults can contribute “active wisdom” throughout a changing life cycle. The Long Now Foundation presents the lecture. [7:30 p.m., Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, S.F.]Lectures
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Around townWho’s in town Oklahoma-based blogger and food writer Ree Drummond talks about her new book, “The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels,” a real-life storybook romance. [7 p.m., Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]LecturesNew media in China: Kevin Fong (GSR Ventures) and Duncan Clark (BDA China) examine whether China can sustain its robust economic growth while stifling Internet freedom at home. [6 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
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Image of the weekNew Year’s celebration: Two women pray at the Ma-Tsu temple as they celebrate Chinese New Year on Thursday. This is the Year of the Rabbit.Something to readCaribou Island By David Vann ($25.99)A marriage is pushed beyond its ordinary limits in the severe wilds of Alaska, in local author David Vann’s much-anticipated debut novel. [Vann will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., S.F.]Lend A Hand
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FRIDAY NIGHT EatingFood: Chotto, a Japanese pub from owners Tad and Zerlayna Horie and chef Armando Justo, offers tasty small dishes — the fried selections are exemplary — and artisanal sakes, all at excellent prices.DrinkingMeet Your Mixologist: H. Joseph Ehrmann of Level III in the JW Marriott on Post Street serves up local-themed signature drinks, including Harvey Milk Punch and the Dirty Harry — as well as six Valentine’s Day cocktails. On the town
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Around townWho’s in townDeborah Rodriguez, author of the best-selling “Kabul Beauty School,” talks about her debut novel, “A Cup of Friendship.” [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F.]LecturesState economy: Assemblyman Rich Gordon and moderator Ted Lempert discuss the projected $28 billion deficit that California faces. [6 to 8 p.m., Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, 390 Capistrano Road, Princeton-by-the-Sea]
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Around townWho’s in town Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen appears in concert, performing works by Ravel, Handel, Brahms and Couperin. San Francisco Performances presents the program. [8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]Lectures Max Levchin and Peter Thiel: The PayPal founders and venture capitalists discuss what the future holds for high-tech innovation. [6:30 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
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Around townWho’s in town Israeli artist Adi Nes appears in an onstage conversation. Nes’ photographs re-create scenes from famous paintings, historical events and biblical stories, placing them within the context of contemporary Israeli society. [7 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., S.F.]Lectures
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Robert Hays, star of the 1980 film comedy “Airplane!,” makes a special appearance at SF Sketchfest. The occasion is a screening of “Airplane!” and an in-person salute to writer-directors Jim Abrahams and David and Jerry Zucker. [7 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.]
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Image of the weekFun in the sun: Hoop dancer Kat Dallons enjoys the warm weather that graced The City this week to practice her craft at Civic Center Plaza on Tuesday. Rain is in the forecast for today, but the warm weather will return for the rest of the week.
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