Collage and Cry! ("This is a community collage night; all are welcome! Plenty of materials will be provided (magazines, scissors, paper, glue), but contributions are always welcome. You can cry if you want to but you don't have to. BYOB, if that is your thing.")
Book Show, 5503 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park; 6:30 p.m.; $5 donation. (213) 438-9551.
Keramet Reiter presents 23-7 Pelican Bay Prison and the Rise of Long-Term Solitary Confinement ($33, Yale University Press) ("Reiter tells the history of one “supermax,” California’s Pelican Bay State Prison, whose extreme conditions recently sparked a statewide hunger strike by 30,000 prisoners. This book describes how Pelican Bay was created without legislative oversight in fearful response to 1970s radicals; how easily prisoners slip into solitary; and the costs of years and decades in isolation.")
Eso Won Books, 4327 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park; 7 p.m.; free. (323) 290-1048.
Zócalo Asks How Do You Fix a "Bad" Neighborhood? (Is it really true that small gestures - like planting trees, cleaning alleyways, or painting bike lanes on streets - can add up to big transformations? Or does neighborhood improvement require dramatic action - like reform in how police fight crime, or changes in how we regulate industrial pollution? UC Irvine professor of criminology, law and society Charis Kubrin, GRYD Foundation president Adrienne Newsom, St. John’s Well Child Center pediatrician Chris Mink, and Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson visit Zócalo to explore the best ways to make a neighborhood healthier.")
MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m.; free. (213) 626-6222.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Island of Misfit Toys Vol. 23: Dia de la La Los Sonidos (feat. Joe Baiza, Smokey Emery, Small Drone Orchestra, Jean-Paul Jenkins, DJ Nanny Cantaloupe, DJ Maneesh Madahar, VJ WES
La Cita Bar, 336 S. Hill St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., 21+; $10 & $12. (213) 687-7111.
Jens Lekman
Masonic Lodge At Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood; 8 p.m., a/a; $10 & $12. (323) 469-1181.
Hypoluxo (New York City), Caterwall, Cusp
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
Wednesday, November 2
Sanchari Bhava: Elaborations of Emotion in Odissi Dance ("Dr. Ileana Citaristi will showcase elements of rasa-bhava, or the codified repertoires of emotion as embodied by the performer and experienced by the spectator in Indian classical dance. This is known as the art of sanchari bhava, or the auxiliary sentiments and situations which help in better understanding the main subject of abhinaya - representations of narrative and poetic elaborations through dance.")
Glorya Kaufman Hall, 120 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 2 p.m.; free. (310) 825-3951.
Naomi Duguid in conversation with Jonathan Gold about Taste of Persia: A Cook's Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan ($35, Artisan) ("Duguid, who for over 20 years has been bringing us exceptional recipes and mesmerizing tales from regions seemingly beyond our reach, presents nearly 125 recipes, framed with stories and photographs of places where a wealth of history and culinary traditions makes a compelling piece to read for cooks and travelers")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Screening of Fellini's Amarcord preceded by cocktails and a puppet show ("Fellini’s last major commercial success, this early-’70s, sublime fantasy/drama might also be the Italian master’s most triumphantly auto-biographical and unapologetically nostalgic effort. Amarcord, a Northern Italian term that translates to “I remember,” employs teenaged Titta as guide through the uncannily familiar, absurd comedy of everyday life in a small, seaside village.")
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st St., Echo Park; 7 p.m.; $15 / free for members. (213) 250-9995.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
The Psychedelic Furs
The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena; 6 p.m., 21+; $38 / $44 / $54 / $58. (888) 645-5006.
Clit Kat, Nobunny (Tucson), Whaja Dew
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $15. (213) 625-4325.
Kei Akagi & Kojiro Umezaki : Contemporary Asian Perspectives in American Music (Akagi - piano, Umezaki - shakuhachi, Darek Oles - bass, Tamaya Honda - drums)
bluewhale, 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., Suite 301, Little Tokyo; 9 p.m., a/a; $15. (213) 620-0908.
Thursday, November 3
Art, Neuroscience and Psychiatry Conference ("Event will bring together experts from the fields of psychiatry, law, neurology, education, psychology, and art to examine the broad implications of neuroscience advances - not only for medicine, but also for society as a whole.")
Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 12 noon; $100-300. (855) 522-8252.
Shakes The Clown 25th anniversary screening and Q&A with Bobcat Goldthwait and more
The Regent, 448 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 7 p.m.; $10-15. (323) 284-5727.
Nia King unveils Queer & Trans Artists of Color Volume 2 ($23, Biyuti) with special guests ("King is back with a second archive of interviews from her podcast We Want the Airwaves. In this collection of interviews, Nia discusses biphobia in gay men's communities with Juba Kalamka, helping border-crossers find water in the desert with Micha Cardenas, trying to preserve Indigenous languages through painting with Grace Rosario Perkins, among others.")
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 660-1175.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Bleeker, The Hunna, The Struts
The Fonda Theater, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 7 p.m., a/a; $23. (323) 464-0808.
Fake Tears (Vancouver BC), Ghost Noise, LA Drones (DJ), Mini Bear
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
Mr. Airplane Man
The Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W. 2nd St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., 21+; $5-10. (213) 680-2600.
Friday, November 4
Funny Therapy ("Comedian Kat Radley (Sirius XM, Fox) hosts some of the country's best stand-up comics as they perform their killer material, then come back on stage to give the crowd a "therapy session." Audience members can write in or ask the comics for advice, dream interpretations, or anything else to work out life's problems, and the comics will give you their guidance from live on stage! Whether they actually help or make matters worse, it's always hilarious.")
NerdMelt Showroom, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 6:45 p.m.; $8. (323) 851-7223.
Screening of Dude Bro Party Massacre III followed by a Q&A with director Michael Rousselet and others ("Presented as the only surviving VHS copy of the reviled horror franchise’s third, and final, installment. In the wake of two back-to-back mass murders on Chico’s frat row, loner Brent Chirino must infiltrate the ranks of a popular fraternity to investigate his twin brother's murder at the hands of the serial killer known as Motherface.")
Ray Stark Family Theatre, George Lucas Bldg., SCA 108, USC, 900 W. 34th St., University Park; 7 p.m.; free. (213) 740-2804.
Taste Talks L.A. ("Brings together food, beverage, and music experts for a weekend your tastebuds won't soon forget. Attendees will gather to celebrate the future of taste with epic meals and parties featuring top L.A. chefs and personalities. The weekend will finish off with our signature All-Star BBQ, where the biggest names in food and pop-culture team up for a cookout backed up by live music." Through Sunday.)
The Line Hotel, 3515 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown; 8:30 p.m.; $49-495. (213) 381-7411.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Abnormality, The Black Dhalia Murder, Misery Index, Napalm Death
The Regent, 448 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 6:30 p.m., 18+; $23. (323) 284-5727.
Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band
Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 8:30 p.m. (also Saturday); $27, a/a. (323) 466-2210.
Copán, Haricot Vert (record release action), Ohm Mantra, Paul Nicholas Slater
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
Saturday, November 5
Afternoon of Music and Stories With Alicia Bay Laurel ("Internationally-lauded author/illustrator/designer of the best-selling encyclopedia of primitive living skills Living on the Earth (1970) and nine other illustrated bohemian books, Laurel orbits between the West Coast, Japan and other places, touring, illustrating clothing and paper items, making folk art from recycled objects, and promoting sustainability, creativity and compassion wherever she goes.")
Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice; 4 p.m.; $20 / $10 members, students and seniors.. (310) 822-3006.
Dave Eggers reads from his new novel Heroes of the Frontier ($29, Knopf) ("A powerful examination of our contemporary life and a rousing story of adventure. Josie and her children's father have split up, she's been sued by a former patient and lost her dental practice, and she's grieving the death of a young man senselessly killed. When her ex asks to take the children to meet his new fiancee's family, Josie makes a run for it, figuring Alaska is about as far as she can get without a passport.")
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 660-1175.
10th Annual Myeloma Foundation Comedy Celebration ("Since 2007, the event has brought over 50 celebrity comedians and musical performers to raise funds and awareness in support of the Peter Boyle Research Fund, named for the late actor who succumbed to multiple myeloma in 2006. Featuring performances from Bill Burr, Kevin Nealon, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, Dom Irrera, JB Smoove; music from Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole. Hosted by Ray Romano.")
Wilshire Ebell Theater, 4401 W. 8th St., Mid-Wilshire; 8 p.m.; $100-1000. (323) 939-1128.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Death Valley Girls, Primal Scream
The Regent, 448 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., 18+; $37. (323) 284-5727.
Pansy Division, Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, Toy Guitar, Tragic Radicals
Alex's Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach; 8 p.m., 21+; $10-12. (562) 434-8292.
Magic Chaos And Creation: A Surreal Celebration Benefit Party for the Future of The Smell (feat. Cigarette Bums, Golden Animals, Nightgown, Barrie Rose, Wyatt)
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
Rococo Jet Mysterium Tremens Vinyl (Folktale) record release action and live-scoring of Murnau's Sunrise; Carisa Bianca Mellado
hm157, 3110 N. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a, $10. (562) 895-9399.
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Sunday, November 6
Dribble for the Cure 2016 ("Fundraising walk supporting pediatric cancer research. Proceeds benefit the cancer research program at UCLA's Mattels Childrens Hospital and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.")
Wilson Plaza, 120 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 6 a.m.; $10-25. (310) 206-7121.
John Domini & Carole Firstman discuss and sign Movieola! ($16, Dzanc) and Origins of the Universe and What it All Means: A Memoir ($27, Dzanc) "Movieola" is a collection of linked short stories that delights and exploits the language and paraphernalia of industrial Hollywood. In her debut memoir, Firstman traces her strained relationship with her eccentric and distant father, a gifted biology professor whose research on scorpions may have contributed to the evolutionary theories of Stephen Jay Gould.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 2 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
The Writers Panel 300th Episode Celebration (feat. Michael Schur, Carlton Cuse, Marta Kauffman, Damon Lindelof, Jane Espenson, Douglas Petrie and more; "Join Writers Panel creator/host Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour) to celebrate 300 episodes of the podcast about the business and process of writing TV.")
Largo at The Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove; 7 p.m.; $40. (310) 855-0350.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Kamasi Washington: The Langston Hughes Project "Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz" (feat. the Ron McCurdy Quartet) ("Celebrated for such projects as his ambitious 172-minute masterpiece The Epic, young L.A. jazz giant Kamasi Washington combines influences like Coltrane along with soul, classical, hip-hop and gospel for a decidedly contemporary jazz perspective. Ask Your Mama takes you from gospel, blues and New Orleans to bebop and beyond with a multimedia performance of Langston Hughes’ kaleidoscopic 12-part jazz poem about the struggle for freedom in the early '60s.")
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $46-123. (323) 850-2000.
The Cave Singers, Current Swell
Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Westlake; 8:30 p.m., 21+; $14. (213) 389-3856.
Avi Buffalo, Brendan Eder Ensemble, Deep Fields, Remembran
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
Monday, November 7
The Art of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance (Zhen, Shan, Ren) ("Realistic oil paintings and Chinese watercolors from mostly Chinese artists give a unique insight into the spiritual discipline Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa, a form of meditative exercise originating in China based on the principles of Truth, Compassion and Tolerance. On July 20th 1999 Falun Gong was banned in China, and since that date many thousands of practitioners have been tortured in an effort to “transform” them. Part of the exhibition deals with the terrifying ordeals people – including the artists themselves – have gone through.")
Kerckhoff Hall, 308 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 8 a.m.; free. (213) 700-9620.
Mark Oldman discusses How to Drink Like a Billionaire: Mastering Wine with Joie de Vivre ($29, Regan Arts) ("Oldman, one of America’s most popular wine experts, demystifies the secrets of the wine world, so you can drink, enjoy, and savor wine better and cheaper. From detailing little-known ways to hone in on the best value bottles to the secret maneuvers you can do to master wine in restaurants, shops, and at home.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Molly Yeh presents Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories from An Unlikely Life on a Farm ($33, Rodale) ("Yeh was living the dream as a percussionist who just graduated from Juilliard, eating and blogging her way through the city, when she met and fell in love with a quiet young trombonist who also happened to be a 5th-generation farmer. They moved to his family farm in East Grand Forks, MN where she now spends her days baking and cooking, sharing her adventures on her wildly popular blog and relishing her new rural way of life.")
Pages, a Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 318-0900.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
The Veils
The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m., a/a; $16. (310) 276-2222.
Pussy Riot (in conversation)
The Regent, 448 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m., 18+; $18-$36. (323) 284-5727.
Tuesday, November 8
"Civic Engagement: Democracy in Action" Public Presentation ("How does art empower people to share their voices and participate in democracy? artworxLA will partner with the Central Library of Los Angeles and TaskForce to explore the democratic process and citizens’ responsibility to engage with matters of public concern, whether at the city, county, or national level.")
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Brentwood; 11 a.m., free. (310) 440-4500.
Free Election Day matinee of Being There ("In this Hal Ashby-directed political satire, Chance (Peter Sellers), a simple-minded gardener educated only through television, is mistaken for an upper-class savant. Ushered into high society, Chance and his unaffected gardening wisdom become the talk of the town. Also starring Melvyn Douglas and Shirley MacLaine." 1979, 130 min. Rated PG.)
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Brentwood; 1:30 p.m.; free. (310) 440-4500.
Doug Benson Interrupts Decision 2016 (with potluck; "Benson Interruption takes on Election Day")
Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Beverly Grove; 6 p.m.; free. (323) 655-2510.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Mind Meld, Purling Hiss, OGOD
Resident, 428 S. Hewitt St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., 21+; $10. (213) 628-7503.
The Body, Daughters, Loma Prieta
The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park; 8:30 p.m., 18+; $12. (213) 413-8200.
Nina Las Vegas, Swet Shop Boys
Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Westlake; 8:30 p.m., 21+; $17-20. (213) 389-3856.
Wednesday, November 9
Kyodo Taiko ("Student performance group Kyodo Taiko aims to bring Taiko, a form of traditional Japanese drumming, to today’s performance spaces and audiences. Much like the Japanese contemporary artists featured in "Uncommon Threads", who incorporate unconventional materials using traditional Japanese art-making techniques, Kyodo Taiko presents the transformation of a traditional Japanese musical art form over time.")
Fowler Museum Art Council Amphitheater, UCLA, 308 Charles E. Young Dr. N., Westwood; 6 p.m., free. (310) 267-4007
SpectreFest 2016: Sneak Preview of Arrival ("Certain to thrill mainstream moviegoers, cinephiles, sci-fi fans, and linguistics nerds alike, Arrival challenges the notion that technology improves our ability to communicate by focusing on the fundamentals. Director Denis Villeneuve (Enemy, Prisoners) finds excitement in the details, crafting an atmosphere where dissecting the various components and interpretations of a sentence is as gripping as the first sight of aliens. Aided by Bradford Young’s arresting cinematography, Jóhann Jóhannsson’s captivating score, and long-time collaborator Patrice Vermette’s minimalist production design, Villeneuve shows masterful control over tone as he creates palpable tension that quietly builds to the film’s powerful conclusion.")
Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Beverly Grove; 7:30 p.m.; free (but please register). (323) 655-2510.
Ileana Douglas reads from her memoir I Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories From A Life Lived In and Out of the Movies ($17, Flatiron) with guests Jennifer Tilly, Matt Oswalt, Annette O'Toole, Ben Mankiewicz, Steven Weber and Kate Micucci
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 660-1175.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Teatro d’Amore: Monteverdi & His Contemporaries (L’Arpeggiata performs baroque music by Cazzati, Kapsberger, Merula, Monteverdi, Sances, Strozzi)
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m. a/a; $20-106. (323) 850-2000.
Musica Elettronica Viva (MEV) ("Fifty years after co-founding MEV in Rome, three masters of improvisation, Alvin Curran, Frederic Rzewski and Richard Teitelbaum, reunite for an evening of freewheeling, groundbreaking music. In its early years MEV shocked audiences, sparked diatribes, and pushed the very concept of music into new territories. Through periods of activity and dormancy, the band’s remaining three members led busy solo careers: Curran, the composer, the man of great designs; Rzewski, the piano virtuoso and composer of the famous variations The People United Will Never Be Defeated!; and Teitelbaum, the live electronic music pioneer. Each of their performances is an exceptional moment; everything is allowed, except, perhaps, taking themselves too seriously.")
REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., downtown Los Angeles; 8:30 p.m., a/a; $12 CalArts faculty, students and staff / $20 members and students / $25 general. (213) 237-2800.
Ye Olde Hushe Clubbe (feat. Don Bolles, DJ)
Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Ave., Los Feliz; 10 p.m., 21+; free. (323) 665-1941.
Thursday, November 10
Carole Bayer Sager offers up her memoir They're Playing Our Song ($28, Simon & Schuster) "Nominated for over fifteen awards, Sager has won an Oscar, two Golden Globes, and a Grammy. She shares the remarkably frank and darkly funny story of her life in and out of the recording studio, from her fascinating (and sometimes calamitous) relationships to her collaborations with some of the greatest composers and musical artists of our time.")
Barnes & Noble, 189 Grove Dr., Ste. K-30, Fairfax; 7 p.m.; free. (323) 525-0270.
Leo Braudy gabs about Haunted: On Ghosts, Witches, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Monsters of the Natural and Supernatural Worlds ($30, Yale University Press) "From the Protestant Reformation to contemporary horror films and fiction, he explores four major types: the monster from nature (King Kong), the created monster Frankenstein), the monster from within (Mr. Hyde), and the monster from the past (Dracula).")
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 660-1175.
Sam Green & Yo La Tengo Live Score: A Love Song for R. Buckminster Fuller ("Experience “live documentary” with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green and legendary indie rock band Yo La Tengo at this very special one-night only event that traces the career of twentieth-century futurist, architect, inventor, and author R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983).")
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Brentwood; 8 p.m.; $40 general / $50 members / $75 premium. (310) 440-4500.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Philip Glass: Akhnaten ("In ancient Egypt, Akhnaten ascends to the throne along with his bride Nefertiti. He has a vision for his people, a vision that abandons the worship of many gods for just one: the Sun God who reigns supreme. Akhnaten’s bold attempt to alter the course of history with a single revolutionary idea ultimately leads to his violent overthrow.The powerful, mesmerizing score by Philip Glass is filled with driving rhythms and exquisite choral harmonies. Akhnaten comes to Los Angeles in an all-new production by renowned director Phelim McDermott, led by the brilliant young conductor Matthew Aucoin, L.A. Opera’s new Artist in Residence.")
Los Angeles Opera, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $19-259. (213) 972-7219.
Suzanne Vega
The Regent, 448 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., 18+; $23. (323) 284-5727.
Rhys Chatham and Priests: "Callings Out of Context" ("Legendary noise-drone pioneer Rhys Chatham is featured in a shared concert with inventive Washington D.C. alt/punk band Priests, in the fourth edition of The Broad’s groundbreaking music series. Featuring some of today’s most exciting and transgressive musicians, Callings Out of Context is an aural complement to the Broad collection’s holdings of Pop Art. The series features hybrid-minded contemporary musical artists that engage, point to and tell stories about the modern market they are simultaneously a part of, while opening our ears to new perspectives on genre, repetition and mass production. Each program pairs artists from divergent corners of the marketplace, from the heart of indie-rock to the fringes of hip-hop and electronic music to the experimentalism of the avant-garde. The series title was inspired by the Arthur Russell song "Calling Out of Context".")
REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., downtown Los Angeles; 8:30 p.m., a/a; $25. (213) 237-2800.
Friday, November 11
Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend ("Pasadena showcases its unparalleled collection of American Craftsman homes with a weekend of walking, bus, self-guided and drive-yourself tours. Indulge in the houses' earthy luxury, thanks to Pasadena Heritage, with a Saturday night reception at the Greene and Greene designed Robinson House or an all-day grand tour of the city's architectural gems. Head to the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday for a Craftsman expo, where your eyes will fall in love with a metal chandelier, but your wallet will likely have to settle for a book." Through Sunday. Throughout Pasadena.)
The Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena; 9 a.m., $22-90. (626) 449-7360.
M.J. Dougherty discusses Life Lessons of a Total Failure ($16, Hodge Podge House) "None of us have all the right answers. Certainly not on the first try. But what we do have are experiences, mentors, friends, family, and even enemies from which we learn. And in my case, I sure did a lot of learning. I can't offer you the right answers. And even if I could, what's right for me might not be ideal for you. What I can promise you is unfettered candor.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Screening of The Hollywood Shorties with director Ryan Steven Green and actors Jimmy Briscoe & Joe Gieb in person ("In 1939, calls were out for little people in Hollywood: The Wizard of Oz was casting the film’s iconic munchkins. They came to Los Angeles from all over the world, and many stayed, meaning that Hollywood was suddenly home to a dense and vibrant community of little people. There’s power in numbers, and by 1948 Billy Barty (who eventually formed the Little People of America) started a little people-only softball team. By the '70s, the team was playing basketball. They were athletes, advocates, fundraisers, and entertainers - showmen in the true spirit of their Tinseltown namesake, going on to play halftime shows at Lakers and Clippers games and more. The Hollywood Shorties are no more - but Ryan Steven Green (nephew of late Shorty Larry Green) takes us on a tour of the players' victories and show-stopping performances - on- and off-screen.")
Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Beverly Grove; 7:30 p.m.; $14 / free for members. (323) 655-2510.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Ted Byrnes, Hex Horizontal, Oort Smog
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 6 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
Los Angeles Philharmonic (Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor; Johannes Moser, cello) performs Mosolov's "The Iron Foundry", Dvorák's "Cello Concerto" and Sibelius' "Symphony No. 1" ("One of the greatest of all cello concertos almost never came to be. For many years, Dvorák refused all requests to compose one; he didn’t think the sound was right for a solo instrument. Then, a twist of fate: composer Victor Herbert, who taught at New York’s National Conservatory (where Dvorák was director) and had played principal cello for the premiere of Dvorák’s “New World” Symphony, premiered his own Cello Concerto, which seems to have inspired his boss to change his mind. In fact, it came to have great emotional meaning for Dvorák. He revised the final movement to memorialize his first love (his then sister-in-law Josefina Kaunitzova, who had just died) by inserting melodies from her favorite piece, his song collection The Cypresses." Through Sunday, which happens at 2 p.m..)
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $20-183. (323) 850-2000.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks; 8 p.m., a/a; $131-460. (805) 449-2100.
Saturday, November 12
The Art of Coffee: Enlightenment in a Cup ("Culinary historian Maite Gomez-Rejón and museum educator Mary Lenihan will take you into the galleries to outline the history of coffee through a look at the museum's permanent collection of coffee pots and other paraphernalia used to brew it and serve it. Enjoy a multi-course coffee service in Ray's, complete with an abundance of pastries and other treats; included will be samples of different kinds of coffee so you can select your favorite.")
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 9 a.m.; $50 members / $55 general. (323) 857-6000.
Lara Schnitger: Suffragette City ("Following a tradition of artists’ street performance and protest marches, on Saturday artist Schnitger presents a procession through Westwood of sculptures that comprise images, forms, and texts explicitly addressing women’s rights. With public participation at its core, the procession is both playful and political, inspired by the history of feminist agitprop as well as increasingly imperative demands for equality and safety in light of recent events. On Sunday, Schnitger will present a selection of art and documentary films that focus on feminist speech and civil rights." Through Sunday.)
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood; 12 noon; free. (310) 443-7000.
Mr. Warmth: Don Rickles' 90th Birthday Laughfest ("Rickles celebrates his 90th with stories, film clips and fun, hosted by Regis Philbin.")
Saban Theater, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; 9 p.m.; $78-158. (323) 655-0111.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
A Happening: Fall Festival of Aesthetic Exploration and Experimentation. New site-specific works and featured projects by Izella Berman (with Jean Paul Jenkins and Mitchell Brown), BrenNoid, Diana Briscoe, Cx Spirits Apothecracy, Robert Davis, Frank Fu, Yves Gore, DivineBrick (josie j), George Jensen, Wes Johansen, Celeste Knickerbocker, Bebe McPhereson, Maneesh Raj Madahar, Martancho, Nausea (Andrew Dalziell+Adam Weiss), Karim Shuquem, Cameron Stallones, Whereas, Zvital.
Grounds map and schedule will be emailed to RSVPs the day of the event. Arrive hungry! Food and drink on site will directly benefit the performing and exhibiting artists.
RSVP so you can go somewhere in El Sereno, California
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco
Wilshire Ebell Theater, 4401 W. 8th St., Mid-Wilshire; 8 p.m.; $25-65. (323) 939-1128.
Sociometry Fair 2016 (feat. Fair Exhibition trifold displays and dioramas) - Nocturnal Habits (ex-members of Unwound from Olympia), Qui, TraPsPs
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5 (free before 9 p.m.). (213) 625-4325.
Sunday, November 13
Lauri Kranz of Edible Gardens L.A. in conversation with Louesa Roebuck and Sarah Lonsdale at a floral arranging demonstration inspired by their book Foraged Flora: A Year of Gathering and Arranging Wild Plants and Flowers ($30, Ten Speed) ("Roadside fennel, flowering fruit trees, garden roses, tiny violets; Foraged Flora is a new vision for flowers and arranging. It encourages you to train your eye to beauty that surrounds you, attune your senses to the seasonality and locality of flowers and plants, and to embrace the beauty in each stage of life.")
Diesel Books, 225 26th St., Ste. #33, Brentwood; 3 p.m.; free. (310) 576-9960.
Susan Burnstine discusses Absence of Being ($50, Damiani) ("L.A.-based photographer Burnstine's haunting, intensely personal and yet extremely universal exploration of the subconscious world, which began with her highly praised first monograph, "Within Shadows." Finding no existing camera that could create what her mind envisioned, she began to experiment with building her own, molding her own lenses until she arrived at the prototype for the handmade cameras she continues to use.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 3 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Wanda Coleman's 70th Birthday Party ("A stellar group of poets and writers celebrate the life and work of Watts poet Wanda Coleman.")
Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice; 7:30 p.m.; $10 general / $6 students and seniors / .embers free. (310) 822-3006.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
In This Together Festival (feat. Daniel Johnston and Kimya Dawson of The Moldy Peaches; "A one-of-a-kind nonprofit mental health awareness event that features comedians, podcasters, and musicians who are known for their mental health advocacy, authenticity, and vulnerability. We respectfully celebrate those who have struggled with mental illness and adversity.")
Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St., Hollywood; 4 p.m., a/a; $30-95. (323) 462-8900.
M. Geddes Gengras, OM
The Regent, 448 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., 18+; $16. (323) 284-5727.
Harry & The Hendersons, The Mr. T. Experience, Toys That Kill
The Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W. 2nd St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., 21+; $15. (213) 680-2600.
Monday, November 14
Jilly Gagnon reads Choose Your Own Misery: The Holidays ($16, Diversion) interactively ("A hilarious choose-your-own-adventure story to ruin your holiday spirit. This year you’re going to do it: you’re going to avoid Christmas completely…or you were, until your island getaway got washed out by a hurricane. Now you choose: help chop down a tree even though it might throw out your back, or endure the icy judgment of a woman who thinks only children and pussies help bake cookies?")
The Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., downtown Los Angeles; 7 p.m.; free. (213) 488-0599.
Tim Wu speaks with KCRW's Madeleine Brand about The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads ($29, Knopf) ("In nearly every moment of our lives, we face a barrage of advertising enticements, branding efforts, sponsored social media, commercials, and other efforts to harvest our attention. Wu, author who coined the phrase “net neutrality,” explores the rise of firms whose business models are the mass capture of attention for resale to advertisers.")
Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., downtown Los Angeles; 7:15 p.m.; free (but RSVP). (213) 228-7500.
Speechless: L.A. Edition ("A live show/corporate training phenomenon that puts presenters on stage to deliver a PowerPoint presentation without any knowledge of the slides or decks. Each presenter will be assigned a topic at random: TED Talk, Startup Pitch, Movie Pitch, even a self-help seminar. The audience chooses the name of the talk, and then presenters do their best to get through their talk. Featuring Scott Thompson of "Kids in the Hall," Joe Starr, others.")
NerdMelt Showroom, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 8:45 p.m.; $8. (323) 851-7223.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Erykah Badu
The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana; 7 p.m., a/a; $58. (714) 957-0600.
Tuesday, November 15
Non-Violence and Social Movements Teach-In Day ("Addresses nonviolence and its impact on social movements both historically and in contemporary society. There will be a screening of the film “Love and Solidarity”, and a panel presentation and discussion on nonviolence.")
Ackerman Union, 308 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 4 p.m.; free. (310) 206-0812.
It's a MAD MAD MAD MAD Show ("The cast and writers of MADtv come together to show off the comedy gems that didn’t quite make it to air. Featuring characters, sketch, stand-up, and more, with favorites from all generations of the MADtv legacy. Don’t get mad - get tickets! Feat. Will Sasso, Mo Collins, Adam Ray, Chelsea Davison, Amir K, Jon Barinholtz, Carl Tart, Guy Stevenson, Michelle Ortiz, Jeremy D. Howard, others.")
NerdMelt Showroom, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 6:45 p.m.; $8. (323) 851-7223.
Stealing The Moon by David Horvitz + Xiu Xiu ("Special performance inspired by the exhibition Japanese Painting: From the Zen Mind. The collaboration will create a site-specific soundscape in dialogue with the exhibition works and themes. The original piece utilizes field recordings of three Chinese elm trees from the Amache internment camp playing on speakers hidden throughout the Pavilion, as well as gongs, wind chimes, vibrators, bells, and grunt tubes.")
Japanese Pavilion, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 7:30 p.m.; free (but tickets required). (323) 857-6000.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Chamber Music: Bartók String Quartet No. 3, Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8, Op. 110, Shostakovich Piano Quintet, Op. 57 ("This upcoming concert of powerful and deeply personal chamber music by Bartók and Shostakovich features members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Plus, you’re invited to the complimentary wine reception before the concert!")
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $20-58. (323) 850-2000.
GusGus (sans Hafdis)
El Rey Theater, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 8:30 p.m., a/a; $20. (323) 936-6400.
Marty & Elayne
The Dresden Restaurant, 1760 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 9 p.m., 21+; free. (323) 665-4294.
