PERSON IN TOWN

Comedian and musician Reggie Watts, who is known for his improvised musical sets featuring only his voice and a looping machine, performs at the Independent, in San Francisco. His sold-out appearance is part of SF Sketchfest’s “Summer Nights” series. [8 and 10:30 p.m., 628 Divisadero St., S.F.]

LECTURES

‘Growing Up Queer in India’: The discussion features LGBT activists, authors and builders of a new class of LGBT world citizens equally at home in India and the United States. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]

Incubators and innovators: Speakers discuss incubator projects designed to help artists survive financially in a competitive marketplace. [12:30 p.m., SPUR, 654 Mission St., S.F.]

Maria Rita D’Orsogna: The Los Angeles-based professor discusses her fight to protect Italy’s countryside from oil-company activity. [7 p.m., Museo ItaloAmericano, Building C, Fort Mason Center, Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, S.F.; RSVP: (415) 673-2200]

LITERARY

Jafar Yaghoobi: The author of “Let Us Water the Flowers: The Memoir of a Political Prisoner in Iran” discusses his book. [7 p.m., Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View]

Margaret Dilloway: The novelist shares “How to Be an American Housewife.” [7 p.m., Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]

Julian Guthrie: The journalist talks about “The Grace of Everyday Saints: How a Band of Believers Lost Their Church and Found Their Faith.” [7:30 p.m., Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., S.F.]

Derek McCulloch and Greg Espinoza: The writer and artist talk about “Pug,” a graphic novel. [12:30 p.m., Alexander Book Co., 50 Second St., S.F.]

COLLEGES

Farmers market: The Wednesday marketplace features fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables. [11 a.m. to 2 p.m., University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, first-floor plaza, 2155 Webster St., S.F.]

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Art talk: “Kerry James Marshall and Artists of Color: Untold Stories of Silent History” is the theme of a community conversation hosted by SFMOMA. [6 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room B, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]

Terry E. Hill: The local novelist reads from “Come Sunday Morning.” [6 p.m., Main Library, African American Center, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]

CITY

Puppet master: The Asian Art Museum hosts a demonstration of Balinese shadow theater with puppet master I Wayan Wija. His appearances at the museum continue through Aug. 28. [Noon to 4 p.m., 200 Larkin St., S.F.]

Salsa night: Salsa in the Square presents an evening of salsa music and dancing in Union Square. Featured music act: Los Boleros, an acoustic Latin-music group. [6 to 8 p.m., Powell and Post streets, S.F.]

Filmmaker spotlight: “Viva Pedro,” a series of films by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, presents a double feature of “Bad Education” (2:50 and 7 p.m.) and “Law of Desire” (4:55 and 9:05 p.m.). [Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.]

Career coaching: The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce hosts its Job Forum, a panel-conducted discussion open to anyone experiencing job-finding problems. [6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 235 Montgomery St., 12th floor, S.F.]

DINING OUT

La Mar Cebicheria: Chef Gaston Acurio cooks Peruvian cuisine, and empanadas are recommended today. The dough is filled with a choice of beef, chicken, mushroom or corn (a sampler plate containing tastings of all four varieties is available). The empanadas are deep-fried and served with dipping sauce, blended with Peruvian chilies. [Pier 1½, S.F. (415) 397-8880]

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