Notable San Francisco: 7/26–8/1
Wednesday 7/26: Samantha Hunt discusses her new story collection, The Dark Dark, with Clary Sankey. Free, 7:30 p.m., Green Apple Books on the Park.
Andrew Sean Greer is launching his new novel, Less. Free, 7:30 p.m., Booksmith.
Thursday 7/27: Ian Stansel discusses The Last Cowboys of San Geronimo. Free, 7:30 p.m., Green Apple Books on the Park.
Friday 7/28: An elegant tea gathering with music and the poetry of Lao Tzu’s Tao-te Ching in Clara Hsu’s original translations will include performances on traditional Chinese instruments (erhu, guzheng, and guqin), as Gongfu tea is ceremonially served. This should be something rare and special. $20–$25, 7:30 p.m., Clarion Music and Performing Arts Center.
Saturday 7/29: Bay Area Poetry Marathon features Jennifer Chang, Lorraine Lupo, Tatiana Luboviski-Acosta, and others. Curated by Simon Craft and Raul Ruiz. Free, 7 p.m., Alley Cat Books.
Sunday 7/30: The Summer Poetry in Place Reading sponsored by the City of El Cerrito will feature Robert Haas and Michelle Lin. Free, 2 p.m., Arlington Park Clubhouse.
Poetry Flash presents Christopher Howell, Joseph Millar, and Dorianne Laux. Free, 3 p.m., Diesel, A Bookstore.
Monday 7/31: Tim Taranto reads from and discusses his book, Ars Botanica. Free, 7 p.m., Green Apple Books on Clement Sreet.
Tuesday 8/1: Rob Reid discusses his new novel, After On: A Novel of Silicon Valley. Free, 7:30 p.m., Booksmith.
Eugene Lim (Dear Cyborgs) in conversation with Mauro Javier Cardenas. Free, 7:30 p.m., Green Apple Books on the Park.
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This week’s theatre recommendation is the SF Playhouse production of La Cage Aux Folles. Every summer, this leading Bay Area producer offers their original take on a popular musical. It is always good fun, and a big moneymaker for a company that produces a great deal of new and exciting work. La Cage Aux Folles may not be the cutting edge of contemporary theatre, but you’ll have a good time.
For coverage of the Bay Area theatre scene, visit TheatreStorm.
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Here’s video of one of last week’s SF Notables, Mike Lala:
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