Neil Gaiman to speak at UCLA’s Royce Hall

You were probably more frightened by Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” than your kids were. But the beloved British goth-noir author has penned some of the most beloved countercultural tomes of adolescence, including the DC Comics “Sandman” series and “The Graveyard Book.” He’ll discuss his work here, and though black attire isn’t required, it’s advised. Royce Hall, UCLA. 8 p.m. Thursday. $24-$48. www.uclalive.org.