Book talk: 'A Hundred Flowers'
Author Gail Tsukiyama writes about an ordinary family facing extraordinary times at the start of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. She will attend an author talk today, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Members free; others buy book or $10 gift card. Go to keplers.com.

Dancing on the square: Fox Trot
Redwood City hosts a 30-minute demonstration of fox trot by Imperial Dance Club today, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. The event will continue with public participation. Go to redwoodcity.org.

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