Book release event for “Grover Lewis: The Uncommon Insight and Grace of an Ordinary Man,” a new biography about a journalist now regarded as one of the forerunners of new journalism. His lengthy examinations of film, music and more in the 1970s were published in The Village Voice, Texas Monthly, and the Rolling Stone. The author, Rodger Scott, a teacher at San Francisco City College and activist in AFT 2121, will give a reading. Also an art auction, live music, poetry, food and wine.

5 p.m., Redstone Labor Temple, 2940 – 16th Street, San Francisco.
For more information, call (415) 863-1225.