Music: 'The Music and the Mirror: Broadway's Reflection of Our American Life'
Attendees at this sing-along will sing Broadway numbers with themes including the economy, politics, the environment, love, travel, the pursuit of happiness and the future. The event is Jan. 31, 7:30-10 p.m. at Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $18-$25. Go to paloaltojcc.org.

Kepler's: Louise Aronson
Louise Aronson discusses and signs her new book: "A History of the Present Illness." The book takes readers into overlooked lives in the neighborhoods, hospitals, and nursing homes of San Francisco. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. at Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Go to keplers.com.

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