Who’s in town
Comedian Big Jay Oakerson performs. [8 p.m., Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F.]
At the colleges
Orbit Music Series: Keith Okie, formerly of the band Dukes of Ted, performs his brand of acoustic rock. [Noon, UCSF, Mission Bay campus, Gene Friend Way Plaza, Gene Friend Way near Fourth Street, S.F.]
Lectures
Gary Schlossberg: Wells Fargo’s senior economist looks at the origins of the recession and discusses the economic outlook. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
Future of the media: Experts and insiders debate what the future media landscape will look like as we speed into the digital age. [Noon, Michael’s at Shoreline, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View]
Literary events
M. V. Lee Badgett: The economist and researcher talks about “When Gay People Get Married.” [7:30 p.m., A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro St., S.F.]
Susannah French: The local author reads from “Operation Redwood,” a book for ages 10 and up. [1:30 p.m., California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
Local activities
Lunchtime funk: The Gary Schwantes Trio, a funk ensemble, performs as part of People in Plazas, a series that presents free outdoor concerts in downtown San Francisco. [Noon, 525 Market St., S.F.]
Evening salsa: Salsa in the Square presents an evening of salsa music and community dancing (dance lesson included). Orquesta Borinquen provides the music. [6 to 8 p.m., Union Square, Post and Powell streets, S.F.]
Cartoon artist: Exhibit, presented by AfroSolo, salutes Morrie Turner, creator of “Wee Pals,” the first nationally syndicated racially integrated comic strip. [9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Main Library, African American Center, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Dining out
Ame restaurant: Restaurateurs Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani and chef Greg Dunmore’s menu includes broiled sake-marinated black cod and shrimp dumplings in shiso broth; grilled spice-brined quail with sweet-corn and cheddar bread pudding, summer beans and “corn truffle” sauce; and seared scallops and grilled half lobster tail on succotash with lobster-parsley nage. Sashimi is also available. [689 Mission St., S.F.; (415) 284-4040]
