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Bestselling East Bay author Allison Larkin explores complex families in ‘Home of the American Circus’

Allison Larkin appears with authors Renee Swindle and Regina Marler at a conversation presented by Towne Center Books at 11:30 am May 6.

Bay Area director Kenji Yamamoto and Nancy Kelly screen “The Dreamers and I” at 3:15 pm May 3 at the Smith Rafael Film Center.

Don't miss the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s ongoing Free First Thursdays program.

The San Francisco International Arts Festival runs April 30 through May 11 at numerous locations in the Mission District.

Literary events for adults and kids featuring works by Dave Eggers, Rebecca Solnit, Oakland-based cartoonist Briana Loewinsohn; and more.

Some of the Bay Area’s best journalism comes to the stage on July 19 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.

Historical novels, memoirs, science fiction and fantasy by acclaimed and emerging California and visiting writers are on the agenda for May.

The tours include live 90-minute narration that covers the Port’s history, environmental goals and its daily operations.

JSX currently flies out of Concord and Oakland and allows customers to check in just 20 minutes before flight departure, among other perks.

The Napa Valley event takes place this Sunday, April 27 with tickets starting at $175.