Author: Amanda Coplin
At 7 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 6, author Amanda Coplin will give a free author talk on her first novel, "The Orchardist," which centers on a man living in the rural Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century. The talk will be at the Palo Alto Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, presented by Books Inc. Go to booksinc.net.

Music: Yoni Rechter
Israeli composer, pianist and singer Yoni Rechter will perform at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 6, from his repertoire that spans three decades. The concert will be at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Advance tickets are $50 general and $47 for JCC members, or attendees can pay $60 at the door. Go to paloaltojcc.org.

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