FITZFIRST@FOUR: A discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work. 4 p.m. today. University Club of St. Paul, 420 Summit Av., St. Paul.

DAVID HOUSEWRIGHT: "Darkness, Sing Me a Song." 7 p.m. Tue. Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.

PARIO MAX: "Healing the Storm." 6 p.m. Thu. Open Book, 1011 S. Washington Av., Mpls.

POETS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS AGAINST THE WAR ON EARTH: Readings by Freya Manfred, Ruth Bly and others. 7 p.m. Wed. American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls.

DAVID HOUSEWRIGHT: "Darkness, Sing Me a Song." 7 p.m. Thu. Subtext Bookstore, 6 W. 5th St., Suite 150, St. Paul.

JESSICA SHATTUCK: "Women in the Castle." 7 p.m. Thu. Barnes & Noble, Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina.

SUJATA MASSEY: "Widows of Malabar Hill." 7 p.m. Thu. Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls.; 7 p.m. Fri. Subtext Bookstore, 6 W. 5th St., Suite 150, St. Paul.

ELIZABETH VERDICK: "Small Walt." 10:30 a.m. Sat. Subtext Bookstore, 6 W. 5th St., Suite 150, St. Paul.