State of Downtown: The Downtown Long Beach Associate’s Fourth Annual “State of Downtown” presentation feat CSULB President F. King Alexander, Mayor Bob Foster and more. 11:30am-1:30pm.
HYATT LONG BEACH 200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach 90802. 562.485.3136; downtownlongbeach.org.

Howard Tate: The best Philly soul back now after a 30-year hiatus.  Call for info.
SAFARI SAM’S 5214 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 90027. 323.666.7267; safari-sams.com.

Healthy Children: A chance for parents to learn how to create healthy environments for kids. 7-9pm. $20.
EL DORADO NATURE CENTER 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach 90815.
562.570.1745.

Strategic Interests: CSUDH’s Political Science department presents a panel discussion to answer the question “Is Iran a threat to America’s strategic interests in the Persian Gulf region?” 2:30-3:45pm.
CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS 1000 E Victoria St, Carson 90747. 310. 243.2001; csudh.edu.

Lydia Lunch: No Wave’s Teenage Jesus talks literary with Arthur Nersesian. 7pm.
HAMMER MUSEUM 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90024. 310.443.7000; hammer.ucla.edu.

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