@ Dog Eared Books Castro, 489 Castro Street. The event is a walking tour, beginning at Dog Eared Books Castro, that visits some of the Bay Area’s best bookstores with frequent stops for chocolaty confections. 1-6pm. http://www.bookstorechocolate.wix.com

@ The Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany. The every 2nd Sunday showcase of the Bay Area’s best live country, Americana, Rockabilly and roots will feature Tremolo Saints, Kate Burkart Band, Sean O’Brien and his Drooling Angels. 4pm. http:/www.ivyroom.com

@ Strut, 3rd Floor, 470 Castro Street. This special event at Strut will be performed in conjunction with Theatre Rhino. 7-9pm. http://www.strutsf.org

@ The Sausage Factory, 517 Castro Street. Companions of Dorothy the Worker will host a group discussion about experiences of death, facing our own and losing loved ones. 6:30-7:30pm. http://www.companionsofdorothy.org

@ Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street. Award-winning actress Carol Burnett will appear in person for a conversation and Q&A with actress Wendie Malick. 8-9:15pm. http://www.sketchfest.com

@ California Historical Society, 678 Mission Street. Tenderloin Museum’s Katie Conry will join Al Barna and Randall Ann Woman of the San Francisco Neon & Historic Sign Network to lead this program about the historic neon signs, including more than 100 in the Tenderloin, and their role as community icons. 6-8pm. http://www.tenderloinmuseum.org

@ Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. Mavis Staples headlines a lineup of entertainers that also includes PopLyfe, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Youth Speaks and more. 7pm. http://www.milktribute.com

@ Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 1 Jose Sarria Court. An open discussion and Q&A with Supervisor Mandelman will be followed by updates from the Dolores Green Benefit District and Assistant District Attorney Vietnam Nguyen. 5:45-8pm.