A humming "Segway" tour -- on a trendy electric vehicle from California -- is one way to see Paris during the summer in the 21st century. But for those seeking culture, our correspondent recommends touring the French capital on an electric bike.

ALEXANDRA KERRY
John Kerry’s daughter reads from her new book about her father’s Presidential campaign, “Notes from the Trail: A View on Politics Through the Windshield.” (Barnes & Noble, 97 Warren St. No tickets necessary. Sept. 2 at 7.)

LANSING LAMONT
Lamont, a longtime correspondent for Time, reads from his memoir . . .