sunday/19

“20th Century Immigration and Naturalization Records.” San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society presents a talk by Marisa Louie, a genealogist and former archivist at the National Archives who specializes in federal records. At Rhoda Goldman Plaza, 2180 Post St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. Free. www.sfbajgs.org

monday/27

Middle East discussion group. A member-led, informal roundtable discussion about current events. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.commonwealthclub.org