Who's in Town
Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari, seen on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” brings his stand-up tour to San Francisco. [7 p.m., Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St., S.F.]
Lectures
Health care: Health care insiders and advocates discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, focusing on its impact on California. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
Karl Inderfurth: The former U.S. assistant secretary of state for South Asian affairs discusses the U.S.-India relationship. [7 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
Literary events
Jim Nisbet: The novelist talks about “Old and Cold.” [7 p.m., City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Ave., S.F.]
Chris Cleave: The novelist talks about “Little Bee.” [7 p.m., Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Karen Thompson Walker: The debut novelist talks about “The Age of Miracles.” [7:30 p.m., Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., S.F.]
Emily Jeanne Miller: The debut novelist talks about “Brand New Human Being.” [7 p.m., Books Inc., 3515 California St., S.F.]
Dina Yuen: The chef talks about “Indonesian Cooking: Satays, Sambals, and More.” [6 p.m., Omnivore Books on Food, 3885a Cesar Chavez St., S.F.]
Andrea Nguyen: The food writer and authority on Asian cuisine talks about “Asian Tofu: Discover the Best, Make Your Own and Cook It at Home.” [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F.]
At the colleges
Stanford Jazz Festival: Drummer Akira Tana and his band perform a concert saluting spy movie soundtracks and crime-show themes of the Cold War era. [7:30 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford University, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford]
At the public library
Art conversation: The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art presents a community conversation titled “Photography: Art or Craft?” [6 p.m., Latino/Hispanic Room B, Main Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Mark Zepezauer: The author and illustrator talks about “The CIA’s Greatest Hits.” [7 p.m., Redwood City Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City]
Local activities
Outdoor Theater: The San Francisco Mime Troupe brings its 2012 summer-in-the-park show, the musical satire “For the Greater Good, or The Last Election,” to Courthouse Square. [6:30 p.m., 2200 Broadway, Redwood City]
Documentary: “Fixing the Future,” a film in which host David Brancaccio visits people and organizations attempting to reinvent the U.S. economy, screens, followed by a discussion. [7:30 p.m., Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F.]
Summer music: People in Plazas, a series that presents free concerts in downtown San Francisco, welcomes Vega, a Latin music act. [Noon, Crocker Galleria, Post and Montgomery streets, S.F.]
Rock band: Moonalice, whose music mixes roots, rock, R&B and more, performs in Union Square. [6 to 8 p.m., 333 Post St., S.F.]
Dining Out
Waterfront Restaurant: California cuisine and seafood dishes are on the menu at this bayside restaurant. The lobster mac and cheese, available as a side dish or an appetizer, is recommended today. [Pier 7, Embarcadero, S.F.; (415) 391-2696]
