Who’s in town
New York Times columnist and best-selling author Gail Collins talks about her new book, “As Texas Goes: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda.” [Noon, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto; 8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
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Joseph Stiglitz, professor at Columbia University and Nobel Prize recipient for economics, discusses the growing gap between rich and poor Americans. [7 p.m., Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto]
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Nellie McCay: The songwriter, musician and performer presents “I Want to Live,” her musical show based on the 1958 film about Barbara Graham, the third woman to die in the gas chamber at San Quentin. [8 and 10 p.m., Yoshi’s, 1330 Fillmore St., S.F.]
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Who's in townCamilla Läckberg: The most profitable native author in Swedish history talks about her crime novel “The Ice Princess,” the first book in a trilogy. [7 p.m., “M” Is for Mystery, 86 E. Third Ave., San Mateo]Lectures
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Who’s in town: Author Jaimy Gordon, whose novel “Lord of Misrule” received the National Book Award for fiction last year, visits Green Apple Books for a reading, signing, and meet-and-greet session. [7 p.m., 506 Clement St., S.F.]
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Friday night
Eating Food: Peter Fang, chef at the popular House of Nanking, has opened a bigger, more comfortable spot, Fang, featuring original dishes inspired by flavors from southeastern China.
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Who's in town British folk-rock artist Richard Thompson performs with his band. [8 p.m., Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F.]
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AROUND TOWN
Economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz appears in a sold-out conversation with Salon.com business writer Andrew Leonard at the Commonwealth Club.
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Who's in town Sugar Sammy: The comedian kicks off a string of appearances in San Francisco. [8 p.m., Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F.]
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Bach concertos: Members of the San Francisco Symphony perform Bach’s “Brandenburg” concertos. Featured artists include Alexander Barantschik (conductor, violin). [8 p.m., Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
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