Who’s in town
Author T.C. Boyle talks about his latest novel, “When the Killing’s Done.” [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]
Lectures
Robert Sapolsky: The neuro-endocrinologist and science writer gives a talk titled “Primate Behavior: Lessons for Life,” presented by City Arts and Lectures. [8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Mexico election: Representatives from Mexico’s three major political parties present policy ideas on issues facing their country and debate the merits of the presidential candidates. [6 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
At the colleges
Documentary theater: As part of a nationwide project, Stanford University drama, legal and LGBT components host a reading of Dustin Lance Black’s “8,” a play drawn from the federal Prop. 8 trial. [7 p.m., Knight Management Center, Stanford University, 655 Knight Way, Stanford; details and RSVP: http://events.stanford.edu]
Global Women’s Rights Forum: Panelists discuss economic justice, the Occupy movement, and how to leverage the current momentum to implement lasting change. [6 p.m., University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall, 2130 Fulton St., S.F.]
Literary events
Joshua Foer: The journalist and 2006 United States Memory Champion talks about “Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything.” [7:30 p.m., Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., S.F.]
Kim Harrison: The urban-fantasy novelist talks about “Perfect Blood.” [7 p.m., Borderlands Cafe, 870 Valencia St., S.F.]
At the public library
Film program: Director Tom Wyrsch presents “Sutro’s: The Palace at Land’s End,” his documentary about Adolph Sutro’s late-1800s oceanside swimming and museum complex. [7 p.m., Sunset Branch, 1305 18th Ave., S.F.]
Correction
In the March 1 article “Citizen’s group eyes motorists to make up SFMTA’s budget deficit,” it was incorrectly reported that the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Citizen’s Advisory Council had made several recommendations to balance the agency’s budget shortfall. It was actually a council subcommittee that made those recommendations. The full council has not taken any action yet on those recommendations.
Local activities
Album tour: Pop singer-songwriter Javier Colon, winner of the inaugural season of NBC’s “The Voice,” brings his “Come Through for You” tour to San Francisco. [8 p.m., Slim’s, 333 11th St., S.F.]
College comedy: The National College Comedy Competition presents its San Francisco Regional Competition. Teams from San Francisco State University and UC Santa Cruz compete. [8 p.m., Purple Onion, 140 Columbus Ave., S.F.; www.tbs.com/college]
Clowning for a cause: Picklewater Clown Cabaret presents a circus-arts show benefiting the Clown Zero Therapeutic Clown Unit, a nonprofit performing arts organization. [7 and 9 p.m., Stage Werx, 446 Valencia St., S.F.]
Jardiniere: Chef and co-owner Traci Des Jardins features prix fixe menus ($49) on Mondays, and a three-course Swedish dinner is on the bill today. Wine pairings are included. [300 Grove St., S.F.; (415) 861-5555]