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2 PM Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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Today's events (February 4)

Author Michael Shermer on 'The Moral Arc' (Books Inc.)
Michael Shermer, the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine and a columnist for the Scientific American, will discuss his latest book, "The Moral Arc: How Science and Reason Lead Humanity Toward Truth, Justice, and Freedom." Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View.

Storytime for Grown-Ups: Silicon Valley Reads
At this story-time event for adults, a librarian will read selections from this year's Silicon Valley Reads books. Feb. 4, 7-8 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View.

Veterinary Technology Internship & Career Fair
The Foothill College Veterinary Technology Program will host an internship and career fair for students and professionals working in veterinary medicine. RSVP is required. Feb. 4, 5:30-8 p.m. Free; $3 parking. Foothill College, Campus Center Dining Room, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

Tomorrow's events (February 5)

'2 Pianos 4 Hands'
TheatreWorks will put on a production of "2 Pianos 4 Hands," a comic coming-of-age story about two piano students who fall just short of stardom. Featured music ranges from Bach and Beethoven to Scott Joplin and Jerry Lee Lewis. See website for specific times, dates and pricing. Jan. 14-Feb. 8. $19-$74; discounts available for educators, seniors, those age 30 and under. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.

'Maple and Vine'
For its latest production, the Los Altos Stage Company will perform "Maple and Vine," a play by Jordan Harrison about a couple who leave their 21st-century lives behind to join a community of 1950s re-enactors. See the website for specific dates. Jan. 29-Feb. 22, Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. $18-$36. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.

Emerson String Quartet
The Emerson String Quartet -- a New York-based chamber music group which has won nine Grammy Awards -- will perform a concert program featuring Beethoven's Quartet in E-flat Major, op. 127, and Quartet in A Minor, op. 132. Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. $30-$75. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford.

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