WHO’S IN TOWN
Dezarie: The reggae singer from St. Croix performs at the Independent. [9 p.m., 628 Divisadero St., S.F.]
At the colleges
Art reception: “Aurelien Froment: The Exhibition Formerly Known as Passengers,” the latest edition of an evolving exhibit, opens with an artist talk and reception. [7 p.m., California College of the Arts, 1111 Eighth St., S.F.]
Lectures
Thom Hartmann: The radio host and best-selling author discusses western culture’s impact on our planet and what we can do to build a more sustainable world. [6 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
Art talk: Speakers discuss the artist circles of painter Georgia O’Keeffe and photographer Ansel Adams and how these relationships affected modernist art-making. [Noon, SFMOMA, 151 Third St., S.F.]
Literary events
Fan Wu: The novelist talks about “Beautiful as Yesterday.” [7:30 p.m., Kepler’s Books and Magazines,
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park]
Best-of-Web book: Jimmy Chen, Anne Germanacos, Jenny Pritchett and Helen Wickes read from “Best of the Web 2009.” Scott Esposito hosts. [7:30 p.m., Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., S.F.]
At the public library
Patti Breitman: The co-author of “How to Eat Like a Vegetarian Even If You Never Want to Be One” prepares recipes from her book. [6 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic A, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]
Carl Winters: The “kalimba king” plays contemporary music on the ancient instrument. [10:30 a.m., Bayview Branch, 5075 Third St., S.F.]
Local activities
Scientific comedian: “Off the Charts,” featuring comedian Tim Lee, comes to San Francisco. The show blends stand-up comedy with science and humorous visuals. [8 p.m., Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F.]
Hawaiian musician: Slack-key guitarist and falsetto singer Ledward Kaapana performs at the Little Fox. [8 p.m., 2215 Broadway, Redwood City]
Dining Out
Joey & Eddie’s: As part of a Tuesday region-specific series on Italy cuisine, chef Joseph Manzare highlights the cooking of Tuscany-Florence. Menu selections include panzanella (heirloom-tomato and bread salad); Tuscan bean soup with pancetta and black kale; chestnut spaghetti with milk-braised pork shoulder; roasted leg of lamb with baby artichokes; and roasted chestnuts with orange-ricotta creme. [1652 Stockton St., S.F.; (415) 989-7800]
