In addition to the Jay Lake events we mentioned earlier, here’s what the Bay Area has on offer at the end of December.

Monday, December 15: 8:00 PM
Andrew Sean Greer in conversation with Michael Chabon at City Arts & Lectures, The Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco. Tickets $20.

Friday, December 19: 8:30PM
Barry Gifford – Memories from a Sinking Ship, Accompanied by Michael Parsons on piano! at Bird & Beckett Books & Records, 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco.