Pharoahe Monch: Sean Healy strings together another great show at the Rhythm Lounge, this time bringing in Pharoahe Monch for bits of witty lyricism and hits from one of the top hip-hop albums of the year. 8pm.
RHYTHM LOUNGE 245 Pine Ave, Long Beach 90802. 562.435.4288; rhythm-lounge.com.

Iran Perspectives: As part of its annual UN Day, Cal State Long Beach hosts a panel discussion on “Iran Perspectives on Power in the Middle East.” Listen in as the experts talk about complex things like hegemonic order and internal cultural struggles. Panelists include Nathan Gonzalez, Gilad Millo and Fariba Taghavi 6:30pm.
CAL STATE LONG BEACH Student Union, 1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach 90840. For more info, contact csulbmun@gmail.com.

Better With Music: Nod along as Matthew Mars, Jennifer Hardaway, Rich Ferguson, Paul Garrison, G. Murray Thomas, and Mindy Nettifee blur the lines between poetry, spoken word and music at the Found Theatre’s “Poetry Tastes Better With Music.” 6pm. $10.
FOUND THEATRE 599 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach 90802. 562.433.3363; foundtheatre.org.

Long Beach Green Drinks: Join up with fellow members of Long Beach’s environmental community for a round of drinks.
HOUSE OF HAYDEN House of Hayden, 421 E First St, Long Beach 90802. 562.435.5699. For info, email Jenny Caronna at jenny@fundraisinggreen.com.

Soft Hands: Just like Chris Ziegler said, the Soft Hands smash together all of the best rock mythologies and ideologies: Mission of Burma, Pere Ubu, the Minutemen. Catch them at Alex’s Bar with Los Mysteriosos and Bella Novela. $3. 21+
ALEX’S BAR 2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804. 562.434.8292; alexsbar.com.

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