Who’s in town

Author Lorrie Moore discusses her life, her writing and her new novel “A Gate at the Stairs” in conversation with author Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket). [8 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., S.F.]

Lectures

Erik Dryburgh: The estate-planning expert discusses how to craft an estate plan that protects your family’s future while ensuring that the causes you care about are remembered. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]

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