wednesday/8
“Two Among the Righteous Few.” Local author Marty Brounstein discusses his book about unsung heroes of the Holocaust. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. $7-$20. www.commonwealthclub.org.
friday/10
“The Golem and the Jinni.” Author Helen Wecker discusses her novel blending Jewish and Arabic mythology. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 12 p.m. $20; free for members and students. www.commonwealthclub.org.
sunday/12
“Here We Go Round the Jewish World.” Storyteller Diana Shmiana reads stories to children and their families in English, Hebrew and Spanish. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library.
wednesday/15
“Little Failure.” Russian-born author Gary Shteyngart discusses his new memoir about being an immigrant and growing up in the United States. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $25-$35. www.jccsf.org.