MUSIC: Japanese cowboy possessing amazing yodeling skills Toshio Hirano will perform his beloved bluegrass favorites for adoring fans as part of Amnesia's free Bluegrass Mondays.

8:30 p.m. // Amnesia (853 Valencia St) // free

LIT: Literary salon Left Coast Writers presents readings on "Wipe Outs." The monthly series provides literary connections, support, counsel, provocative readings, writing tips, literary chat, and features a presentation by one of several Bay Area literary figures.

5:30 p.m. // Book Passage (1 Ferry Building, #42) // free