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The New Short Fiction Series, billed as “L.A.’s only live literary magazine,” presents “The Baby Can Sing” and other stories by Judith Slater at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.

Slater was winner of the 1998 Mary McCarthy Prize in short fiction.

Featured Tuesday will be spoken word artist Sally Shore plus guest performers David Bickford, Amy Payne and Mark Rickard. $10. (323) 662-7900.

Lou Cannon, author of “President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime,” will discuss and sign his book from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Reservations are recommended. (805) 522-2977.

Singer-songwriters Phil Taglierre and Larry Marciano take the stage tonight at Exile Books and Music, 14925 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Singer-songwriters JoAnne Montana and John Andrew Parks perform Saturday. Show time 8 p.m. both nights; $5 cover each show.

Recording artist Bernstein (aka Dan Bern) performs Tuesday at 8 p.m. $12 cover.

Tunesmiths Ritt Henn, Matthew Lee, Susan Streitweiser and Ed White form an informal song circle Thursday at 8 p.m. No cover. (818) 986-6409.

Karen Valenti, author of “The Woman’s Fix-It Car Care Book,” discusses auto maintenance, her book, working in a male-dominated business and other subjects, Sunday at 2 p.m. at North Hollywood Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave. (818) 766-7185.