German Film Fest: Screening “The Legend of Paul and Paula.” 6:30pm. Free.
CSULB Lecture Hall 151, Long Beach 90840. csulb.edu.

Will Alexander: Reading from his poetry collection “The Sri Lankan Loxodrome.” 7pm.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802. 562.590.3100; aquariumofpacific.org.

Coffee with the Commander: Join LBPD officers for a cup and a chat. 6pm.
GROUNDS BAKERY CAFÉ 6277 E Spring St, Long Beach 90808.

Cooking Class: Farmers market to table. 6:30pm. $75.
PREP KITCHEN ESSENTIALS 12207 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach 90740. prepkitchenessentials.com.

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