TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

MUSIC

Minneapolis art rockers and critics’ darlings 12 Rods perform tonight at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. (310) 276-6168.

CELEBRATION

Angela E. Oh is keynote speaker for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Santa Monica College at 9 a.m. today. (310) 314-2188.

FILM

Robert Altman’s “Nashville” and “California Split” screen tonight and Tuesday at the New Beverly, L.A. (323) 938-4038.

ART

“Stupid Pet Tricks,” paintings about animals and their antics, is on display at George’s Gallery in Los Feliz. (323) 666-9447.

RADIO

Garth Trinidad’s “Chocolate City” is broadcast tonight and every weeknight from 10 to midnight on KCRW-FM (89.9).