PERSON IN TOWN

Award-winning author Mary Gaitskill presents “Don’t Cry,” her new collection of stories. [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Plaza, S.F.]

LECTURES
WorldAffairs 2010 Conference: “Innovative Leadership in the Face of Crises” is the theme. [Noon to 8 p.m., Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St., S.F.; www.itsyourworld.org]

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