Today’s Best Bets

Television

Fresh from her Golden Globe win for best actress (“Elizabeth”), Cate Blanchett, right, subjects herself to the charms of Uncle Dave.

* “Late Night With David Letterman,” 11:35 p.m., KCBS.

Jazz

Avant-garde multi-reed player Vinny Golia and the impressive straight-ahead pianist Mike Wofford should make for a mutually inspiring and intriguing matchup.

* L.A. County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., (213) 857-6000. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Movies

Make it an evening at the museum by staying for a movie (or two). It is, admittedly, an odd double bill, but “Dick Tracy,” starring Warren Beatty, right, and “The Sheltering Sky” share the remarkable vision of cinematographer Vittorio Storaro.

* “Writing With Light: The Cinematography of Vittorio Storaro,” LACMA, Bing Theater, (323) 857-6010. 7:30 p.m.

Music

Music has no boundaries when eclectic percussionist Adam Rudolph performs. Tonight he heads a bill that also includes adventurous guitarist Nels Cline. See the All That Jazz column, F20.

* Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, (310) 306-7546, 8 p.m. (Saturday with James Newton.)