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BOOKS

Hip-all-over-again singer and painter Tony Bennett signs “The Good Life” at 8 p.m. Thursday at Book Soup in West Hollywood. (310) 659-3110.

ANIMATION

The Annie Awards will honor animation’s top writers, artists, actors and directors at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. $50. (818) 842-8330.

PLANTS

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden plant sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767.

FASHION

“Urban Alternative” fashion show of Private Circle, Spoon, Urban Decay and Black Flys, 9:30 tonight at the Atlas club. $10. (213) 439-9892.

EXHIBIT

Exhibition of gowns designed by members of the Costume Designers Guild, through Nov. 13 at Geary’s, Beverly Hills. (310) 273-4741.