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“Daughter Cell” Author Talk: 7-8 p.m. April 16. Adults are invited to an author talk and reading with Jay Hartlove about the second Sanantha Mauwad mystery, “Daughter Cell,” in which a genetic researcher wakes up with a memory gap set against a backdrop of ancient cults colliding with cutting-edge science. Clayton Library Book Club: 7-9 p.m. on the second Mondays is open to interested adults. Sunny Solomon leads the discussion. The library is at 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton. Call 925-673-0659. Hours: 1-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and 1-5 p.m. Sundays.

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Remaining this season. July 14: Spill the Wine: Jackson 5 to Maroon 5. July 21: Foreverland, Michael Jackson tribute. July 28: Kings of 88, piano rock like Elton John, Billy Joel, etc. Aug. 4: Fleetwood Mask, a Fleetwood Mac tribute. Aug: 11: Mixed Nuts, decades of rock. Aug. 18: Beatles Flashback, tribute to The Beatles. Aug. 25: FUNdamentals, finale cover and dance band. Sept. 24: Pear Festival concert 2-4 p.m. with the Tune Riders. For information, visit http://moragaparks.org/concert.html. Orinda Books continues story time series.