Smart Night Out
A lecture at a Nob Hill bar explores the history and future of mental health care, led by professors, experts and storytellers.
Dr. Monica Gandhi, Professor of Medicine and Director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research, gives a lecture on infectious-disease headlines, public health, trust in scientific institutions and possible solutions, followed by Q&A; a ticket is required, space is limited, and entry is first come, first served until capacity is reached.
The Bay Area Science Festival brings a free celebration of science to UCSF’s Mission Bay Campus.
Author Jon Ronson discusses his darkly comic book The Castle and the masculinity crisis, with tickets from $12.51–$46.65.
Hear Nathaniel Philbrick discuss his new book, “The Rush,” about the California Gold Rush.
Authors, poets and critics discuss what they have learned from working across those roles.
Rucy Cui, Cristina FrĂes and William Lohier read from their work and discuss the short story.
This talk traces Rolling Stone’s West Coast counterculture roots and its influence on music writing; tickets are $9.85–$17.85.
Author Zinzi Clemmons discusses Freedom: Essays in this Litquake and MoAD co-presentation; tickets are $7.18–$17.85.
Discuss Score at The Love Potion Library with a book-club conversation, an ice breaker and a glass of wine; the $5 admission is returned to you.