Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Sydney Goldstein Theater (275 Hayes St.)
Join Brown and Pawel in conversation with Lara Bazelon about The Browns of California, a history of California and its impact on the nation, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley-told through the lens of the family dynasty that led the state for nearly a quarter century. $29, 415-392-4400, cityarts.net