All day: Photography

Described by Henry Miller as “the eye of Paris,” French photographer Brassai (born Gyula Halasz in Hungary) documented Paris during the 1920s and ‘30s in such a compelling way that his images have shaped the way we view Paris today. “Brassai: The Eye of Paris,” a retrospective exhibition that opened earlier this week at the J. Paul Getty Museum, will feature more than 110 photographs of Parisian life, including portraits of famous expatriates Miller, Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti; a selection of drawings and sculptures; and Brassai’s 1932 publication, “Paris by Night.”

* “Brassai: The Eye of Paris,” J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Brentwood. Ends July 3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. free; parking, $5. Reservations required. (310) 440-7300.

8 pm: Music

Her last appearance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic was in 1981, and since then, legendary pianist Martha Argerich has played here only twice, in shared performances. Now, with Chopin’s E-minor Concerto, Argerich returns to the Philharmonic, with guest conductor Emmanuel Krivine, for four performances through Sunday afternoon. Krivine’s debut includes Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival” Overture and Richard Strauss’ “Also Sprach Zarathustra.”

* Martha Argerich and the L.A. Philharmonic, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles, 8 p.m. $11 to $65. Also Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (323) 850-2000.

8 pm: Pop Music

Between such activities as having kids, running spas and salons, co-directing a play and preparing a solo album, the members of pioneering female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa haven’t done a lot of performing lately, but the three are now taking it on the road with a “Greatest Hits Tour.”

* Salt-N-Pepa, Galaxy Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 8 p.m. $21.50. (714) 957-0600. Also Friday at the House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 10 p.m. $27.50. (323) 848-5100.

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FREEBIES: “Short Film Night” is a new monthly series featuring AFI student films and filmmakers, Bookstar, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 7:30 p.m. (310) 289-1734.