Who’s in town
Journalist, science fiction author and Internet activist Cory Doctorow talks about the future of computing and the fight for freedom both online and offline. [7:30 p.m., Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., S.F.]
Lectures
America’s Cup: The panel discusses the America’s Cup race and what it will mean for San Francisco. Speakers include America’s Cup Organizing Committee Chairman Mark Buell. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
Adaptive building reuse: Speakers discuss how Los Angeles has been preserving historic property while allowing it to be used in new ways, and what San Francisco can learn from this. [12:30 p.m., SPUR, 654 Mission St., S.F.]
Alex Filippenko: The astronomer talks about Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” TV series, a new version of which is slated for 2014. Ask a Scientist presents the talk. [7 p.m., California Institute of Integral Studies, 1453 Mission St., S.F.]
Literary events
Marianne Gage: The locally based novelist and artist talks about “The Putneyville Fables.” [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F.]
Jerry Mander: The author and activist talks about “The Capitalism Papers: Fatal Flaws of an Obsolete System.” [7 p.m., Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Ken Segall: Steve Jobs’ longtime advertising man talks about “Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success.” [Noon, Computer History Museum, 1401 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View]
‘Lines and Lyrics’: Litquake program presents a “Jewish Jamboree” with poets Matthew Siegel, Melissa Stein, Jacqueline Berger, and Chana Bloch and the klezmer band Kugelplex. [12:30 p.m., Jessie Square, 736 Mission St., S.F.]
At the colleges
Stanford Jazz Festival: Jazz pianist Kenny Barron appears in concert, joined by trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Dayna Stephens. [8 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford]
At the public library
‘Dog Talk’: Kathy Brody from the San Francisco SPCA, joined by a canine companion, discusses dog body language and dog safety. Program is for all ages. [2 p.m., Excelsior Branch, 4400 Mission St., S.F.]
‘Campfire storytime’: The session features spooky stories and campfire snacks for ages 4 to 10. [6 p.m., Richmond Branch, 351 Ninth Ave., S.F.]
Brazilian singer
Songstress Luisa Maita, whose contemporary sound blends alternative-pop and electronic ingredients with acoustic elements rooted in the samba of her native Brazil, performs at Yoshi’s. [8 p.m., 1330 Fillmore St., S.F.]
Local activities
Art show: George Krevsky Gallery presents “From the Gallery Collection: Summer 2012,” an exhibit of art by Joan Brown, Jack Levine, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol and others. [11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 77 Geary St., S.F.]
Community dancing: Redwood City’s Dancing on the Square series presents an evening of salsa dancing, with instruction provided by Vera Quijano. [6 to 8 p.m., Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City]
Midday music: Noontime Concerts welcomes the Zoco Duo, performing music by Mauro Guiliani, Isaac Albeniz, Belinda Reynolds and Manuel de Falla. [12:30 p.m., Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California St., S.F.]
Nopalito: The quesadilla rojo con chicharron is recommended today. At lunchtime, look for the torta pambazo, a chile-dipped sandwich newly available. [306 Broderick St.,S.F., (415) 437-0303; 1224 Ninth Ave., S.F., (415) 233-9966]
