TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

MYSTERY

Mystery author Kris Neri discusses “Revenge of the Gypsy Queen” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 380-1636.

SHOPPING

On Thursday, Liz Claiborne stores, South Coast Plaza, will donate 10% of the day’s sales to local agencies against domestic violence.

PHILANTHROPY

Trick-or-treat for UNICEF with the organization’s special orange boxes, available at Universal CityWalk or by calling (800) 252-KIDS.

WRITERS

PEN Center USA West’s panel on “Getting the Grant” takes place Tuesday. 7-8:30 p.m. $5; $3, PEN members. Beverly Hills Public Library. (213) 385-5948.

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