Good day for May 6, 2009

Chamber music: Triad, an ensemble featuring San Francisco Symphony clarinetist Carey Bell and San Francisco Opera pianist Bryndon Hassman and cellist Emil Miland, performs. [6:30 p.m., Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St., S.F.] (Courtesy photo)

Around town

Who's in town
British novelist Sarah Waters reads from her latest book, “The Little Stranger.” [7 p.m., Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]

Lectures
Wendy Kopp: The CEO and founder of Teach for America provides thoughts on improving early education and expanding learning opportunities for children. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]

Keith Goldstein: The co-founder of Nepal SEEDS talks about efforts to preserve the beauty of Nepal and the well-being of its people. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]

Literary events
Rakesh Satyal: The novelist talks about “Blue Boy.” [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Plaza, S.F.]

Elana Dykewomon: The novelist talks about “Risk.” [7:30 p.m., Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F.]

At the public library
Senior and adult computer class: Session provides an introduction to computers. [10:30 a.m., Ocean View Branch, 345 Randolph St., S.F.]

Teen craft program: Participants learn how to make flowers from fabric, lace, buttons and doodads. Materials are provided. [3:30 p.m., Visitacion Valley Branch, 45 Leland Ave., S.F.]

At the colleges
Nursing program: USF’s School of Nursing holds an informational meeting for undergraduates interested in its BSN program. [4 p.m., USF, Lone Mountain Presentation Room, Room 216, 2800 Turk Blvd., S.F.]

Local activities
Businesswomen’s conference: Professional BusinessWomen of California hold their annual conference. Keynoters include Oracle Corporation president Safra Catz. [8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Moscone Center, 747 Howard St., S.F.]

Art show: Creativity Explored, a visual-arts center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit and sell art, presents its new exhibition, “Repetition.” [10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3245 16th St., S.F.]

Dining out
Piperade: Chef Gerald Hirigoyen is featuring baked rabbit Irouleguy, a Basque dish that also contains dried plums and a concentrated red-wine sauce. This is a very tasty dish, and the plums give it an earthy appeal, he says. [1015 Battery St., S.F.; (415) 391-2555]