August/September 2016 31 CALENDAR $20–$39. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. 408/266-4734. Lectures AUGUST/SEPTEMBER BJ Miller: In Deep Radio Live at Kepler’s. Aug. 3, noon. San Francisco’s Zen Hospice Project is a landmark institution esteemed for providing comfort to the dying, as well as leading educational programs for caregivers and the greater community at large. Learn more about the inspiring mission and history of the pioneering, compassion-minded facility when BJ Miller, Senior Director and Advocate, joins talk radio host Angie Coiro at this live taping. Free with RSVP. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned. Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. He’s the man at the helm of the ultra-engaging and award-winning “This American Life” public radio program. Equally as entertaining as it can be emotive and informative, Glass’ journalistic storytelling has made him a revered modern voice. Tickets $39.50–$69.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497. Joseph Bobrow Roshi: Waking Up from War. Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Joseph Bobrow Roshi, who works with veterans and their families, will offer his insights on healing during this poignant talk, “Waking Up from War: Transforming Trauma for True Peace.” Free. East West Bookshop, 324 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/988-9800. Chade-Meng Tan: Joy on Demand. Aug. 30, 7:15 p.m. Known for integrating the practice of mindfulness onto the Google campus, Chade-Meng Tan is a revered engineer, philanthropist and author. He will speak about his latest book, “Joy on Demand: The Art of Discovering the Happiness Within,” at this Insight Meditation South Bay special event. Donation. Westhope Presbyterian Church, 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga. 408/335-6417. Dr. Kip Cranna: Opera Preview of Andrea Chénier. Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. A passionate romance set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Intrigued? Get the scoop about historical references in the San Francisco Opera’s production of “Andrea Chénier” when Dr. Kip Cranna, Dramaturg of SF Opera, gives this 90-minute lecture in Palo Alto. Tickets $10. Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper Street, Palo Alto. 650/329-1374. Dr. Erica Reischer: What Great Parents Do. Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Oakland-based psychologist, author and parent educator, Dr. Erica Reischer writes an award-winning blog in addition to giving workshops at worldclass facilities like UCSF Benioff Children’s
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