Bixby Knolls Literary Society: Discussing “The Tin Drum” by Gunter Grass. 7pm.
RICHARD GOAD THEATRE 4250 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach 90807. 562.595.0081.

Exene Cervenka: With Steve Soto and the Twisted Hearts and more. $10. 21+.
ALEX’S BAR 2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804. 562.434.8292; alexsbar.com.

Cooking Class: Gluten-free recipes for the holidays. 6pm. Free.
WHOLE FOODS 6550 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803. 562.598.8687; wholefoodsmarket.com.

Michael Cartwright: With Sean G and more.
DIPIAZZA’S 5205 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90804. 562.498.2461; dipiazzas.com.

Rob Klopfenstein: Manning the piano. 7-9pm
PARADISE PIANO BAR 1800 E Broadway, Long Beach 90803. paradisepianobar.com.