Happening Tuesday: Gary Shteyngart, ‘Funny but True’ at USC and more

POP MUSIC

The Black Watch Formed in 1987 by Santa Barbara’s John Andrew Fredrick, the band has been consistently churning out EPs and LPs (15 in total) full of innovative alt-rock that runs the gamut from far-out indie experimentation to fuzzy pop-rock and lysergic acid-esque garage. Spaceland, 1717 Silverlake Blvd. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.clubspaceland.com. (323) 661-4380.

Black Label Society Heavy metal shredder Zakk Wylde, who has been Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist for two decades, brings his hirsute side project to West Hollywood for an evening of old-fashioned metal mayhem. All proceeds from the concert will benefit St. Jude Medical Center. The Roxy Theatre, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. $35. (310) 278-9457. theroxyonsunset.com.

BOOKS

Gary Shteyngart The novelist, who was recently included on the New Yorker’s “20 Under 40” list of rising fiction writers, will discuss and sign his new novel, “Super Sad True Love Story.” Shteyngart’s new book is a witty satire and an affecting romance set in near-future America. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations recommended. (310) 440-4500. www.skirball.org.

Funny But True Enjoy an evening of comic storytelling with comedian-actor Shelley Berman and writer-performer Sandra Tsing Loh. The pair will be joined by students getting graduate degrees from USC’s Professional Writing Program. Expect a few good belly laughs as they read from their work. USC’s Taper Hall of Humanities, 3501 Trousdale Parkway, L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free, RSVP via e-mail: mpw@college.usc.edu. www.usc.edu.