The Soft Hands: Still, as CZ said, smashing together all the best rock mythologies. 10pm. 21+.
THE PROSPECTOR 2400 E Seventh St, Long Beach 90804. 562.438.3839; myspace.com/theprospectorlongbeach.

“I Wanna Sing”: Karaoke backed by a live band. 8pm-Midnight.
QUEEN MARY 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach 90802. 562.435.3511; queenmary.com.

Ultimate Reality: Ignore Dan Deacon and show up early for Abe Vigoda and Health. 8pm. $12.
THE EL REY 5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90036. 323.936.6400; theelrey.com.

Marc Porter Zasada: Presenting and signing “The Urban Man: Staying Human in L.A.” 7pm.
BOOK SOUP 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood 90069. 310.659.3110; booksoup.com

Farmers Market: Out on the edge of town. 11am-3pm.
WORLD TRADE CENTER One World Trade Center, Long Beach 90831. myspace.com/longbeachfarmersmarket.