tuesday/17
“Free Spirit: Growing Up on the Road and Off the Grid.” Berkeley attorney-author Joshua Safran discusses his unorthodox upbringing. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $8-$10. www.jcceastbay.org.
monday/23
“A Guide for the Perplexed.” Author Dara Horn discusses her new novel about technology’s affect on the mind and soul. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15. www.jccsf.org.
tuesday/24
“The Stones Cry Out: Sweden’s Response to Persecution of the Jews.” Author Steven Koblik discusses Sweden’s efforts to rescue Jews during the Holocaust. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP required. www.jccsf.org.