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Good Day July 6, 2009


July 5, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO

PERSON IN TOWN
Steve Smith: The Modern Drummer Hall of Famer  performs with Vital Information, his all-star jazz-fusion group. [8 and 10 p.m., Yoshi’s, 1330 Fillmore St., S.F.]
 
 
DINING OUT
Joey & Eddie’s: Monday is family pizza night at the restaurant, and Sicilian-style pizza is on chef Joseph Manzare’s menu. Cheese, pesto and margherita varieties are available, along with a choice of toppings. Special offer: Kids 12 and under receive a free individual cheese pizza with every appetizer or entree ordered. [1652 Stockton St., S.F.; (415) 989-7800]

 
 
LECTURES
Craig Nathanson: The vocational coach and author talks about how to make the most of your time and talents as you age. [5:15 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
 
Pauline J. Yao: The Beijing- and San Francisco-based curator and writer gives an informal talk about Arrow Factory, a nonprofit storefront art space in Beijing. [6 to 8 p.m., Luggage Store, 1007 Market St., S.F.]
 
 
LITERARY
David Meltzer and Paula Hackett: The poets explore the territory where poetry and jazz co-mingle. An open-mike session follows. [7 p.m., Bird and Beckett Books and Records, 653 Chenery St., S.F.]
 
Book talk: Group discusses Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” [5:30 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
 
 
COLLEGES
InterHarmony International Music Festival: Violinist Shirley Givens conducts a master class. [4 p.m., SFSU, Creative Arts building, Knuth Hall, 1600 Holloway Ave., S.F.]
 
 
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Job Seekers Lab: Session is for those who need more computer time or help to create resumes, complete applications or perform other job-search tasks. [10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Library, Training Center, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
 
‘First Monday Movies’: Film series presents “Ninotchka” (1939), Greta Garbo’s only screen comedy. [6:30 p.m., Excelsior Branch, 4400 Mission St., S.F.]
 
 
CITY
LaborFest: Events include “International Labor Music Night,” with singers from around the world and labor musicians Anne Feeney and Jack Chernos. [7:30 p.m., ILWU 34 Hall, 801 Second St., S.F.]
 
Baseball game: The San Francisco Giants play the Florida Marlins. [7:15 p.m., AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, S.F.]
 
Formidable flora: The Digitalis purpurea, or foxglove, is a featured plant at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, which contains more than 7,500 types of plants from around the world. [8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Golden Gate Park, S.F.]



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