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John Hodgman The Daily Show correspondent and actor who plays "the PC" in a series of Apple commercials follows up "The Areas of My Expertise" with his latest book, the faux-factual "More Information Than You Require," which doubles as a page-a-day calendar and includes sections about mole men and "How to Become a Famous Minor Television Personality." Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Free. 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110, www.booksoup.com.
Amy Gerstler Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan and poet Amy Gerstler discuss arts and letters. Part of USC's Fall Faculty Book Party and Reading series. Doheny Memorial Library, 3550 Trousdale Parkway, L.A. 4 p.m. Free. (213) 740-2924. college.usc.edu. RSVP to mpw @college.usc.edu.
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David Gray The Welsh singer-songwriter of "Babylon" fame, known for lovestruck lyrics and his creakily endearing voice, plays the Orpheum Theatre in support of his recently released album, "Draw the Line." Irish indie-folk artist Lisa Hannigan will perform as well. Orpheum Theatre. 842 S. Broadway, L.A. 8 p.m. $42.50 to $52.50. www.billsilvapresents.com.
Band of Horses The jangly indie-pop band has become one of the great new voices of the Pacific Northwest, particularly on the strength of Ben Bridwell's miles-wide voice and the chiming interplay of the band's guitar runs. It's a little bit country, a little bit moody and always immersive. With the intriguing new L.A. psych-rock band Warpaint. Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $30. www.clubnokia.com.
John Hodgman The Daily Show correspondent and actor who plays "the PC" in a series of Apple commercials follows up "The Areas of My Expertise" with his latest book, the faux-factual "More Information Than You Require," which doubles as a page-a-day calendar and includes sections about mole men and "How to Become a Famous Minor Television Personality." Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Free. 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110, www.booksoup.com.
Amy Gerstler Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan and poet Amy Gerstler discuss arts and letters. Part of USC's Fall Faculty Book Party and Reading series. Doheny Memorial Library, 3550 Trousdale Parkway, L.A. 4 p.m. Free. (213) 740-2924. college.usc.edu. RSVP to mpw @college.usc.edu.
MUSIC
David Gray The Welsh singer-songwriter of "Babylon" fame, known for lovestruck lyrics and his creakily endearing voice, plays the Orpheum Theatre in support of his recently released album, "Draw the Line." Irish indie-folk artist Lisa Hannigan will perform as well. Orpheum Theatre. 842 S. Broadway, L.A. 8 p.m. $42.50 to $52.50. www.billsilvapresents.com.
Band of Horses The jangly indie-pop band has become one of the great new voices of the Pacific Northwest, particularly on the strength of Ben Bridwell's miles-wide voice and the chiming interplay of the band's guitar runs. It's a little bit country, a little bit moody and always immersive. With the intriguing new L.A. psych-rock band Warpaint. Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $30. www.clubnokia.com.
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