Mike Davis: UCI’s urban historian from “City of Quartz” to “Planet of Slums.” 7pm. $7.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802. 562.590.3100; aquariumofpacific.org.

Pop Noir: Fantastic heat from the McGarry Brothers. 9pm. $5. 21+.
QUE SERA 1923 E Seventh St, Long Beach 90813. 562.599.6170; thequesera.com.

Fundamentals: Hip-hop and beyond from DJs A-1, Frank-e and Analog. 9pm. Free. 21+.
CHEAPSHOT’S 941 E Fourth St, Long Beach 90802. 562.912.4350.

Underground: Featuring the artwork of talented tattoo artists and body piercers.
UNDERGROUND SALON 2172 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach 90815. 562.594.4035.

Entrance: Nuked blues stuck up in LA. 9pm. $13. 21+.
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 90026. foldsilverlake.com.