Who’s in town
Personal-finance columnist and best-selling author Jane Bryant Quinn speaks at the Jewish Community Center. Her new topics include tips for baby boomers on making retirement income last. [8 p.m., 3200 California St., S.F.]
Lectures
Future of Sudan: Panel examines Sudan’s human rights situation, U.S. policy toward the country and growing tensions ahead of elections. [6 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
David Walker: The former U.S. comptroller general discusses policies and reforms that are needed in order to turn the nation around financially. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
Literary events
Jeremy Adam Smith: The “Daddy Shift” author and “Greater Good” editor talks about “The Compassionate Instinct: The Science of Human Goodness,” an essay collection. [7:30 p.m., Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., S.F.]
Robert Flynn Johnson: The Fine Arts Museums curator emeritus talks about “The Face in the Lens: Anonymous Photography.” [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
At the colleges
Nursing program: USF’s School of Nursing presents an overview of its master’s and doctorate programs. [4 p.m., USF, Lone Mountain Admission Presentation Room 216, 2800 Turk Blvd., S.F.]
At the public library
Computer class: Beginner session, for adults and seniors, covers mouse and keyboard use. [6:30 p.m., Sunset Branch, 1305 18th Ave., S.F.; RSVP: (415) 355-2808]
Job-seekers lab: Session is for those who need more computer time or help to create résumés, complete applications or perform other tasks. [11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Library, Training Center, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Local activities
New music: San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, conducted by Brad Lubman, presents “Natural Phenomena,” a concert featuring five contemporary works. [Concert at 8 p.m., talk at 7:15 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Monday mixing: Fort Mason Center hosts “Make My Monday,” a party featuring cocktails and art. [6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Firehouse, Fort Mason Center, S.F.; e-mail [email protected] to reserve space at no-host bar]
Animated cinema: Three plastic toys experience some absurd adventures in “A Town Called Panic,” a wacky Belgian comedy presented in stop-motion animation. [Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California St., S.F.]
Dining out
Nombe: The restaurant, a Japanese izakaya-style eatery, is participating in the Dine About Town celebration, and chef Nick Balla is featuring three-course chicken and vegetarian “feasts” for the occasion. Dishes include chicken-breast salad or blood orange salad; chicken thigh yakitori with ume shiso or satumaimo korokke (Japanese yam croquettes); and seagull egg or kabocha mochi cake. [2491 Mission St., S.F., (415) 681-7150]
