Happening Today

Masters of Persian Music Three key figures in Persian classical music headline this showcase of contemplative traditional compositions. Hossein Alizadeh, Kayhan Kalhor and Hamid Reza Nourbakhsh will include a lush blend of poetry, improvisation and spirituality in their concert. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles. 8 p.m. $37-$90. (323) 850-2000. www.laphil .com.

BOOKS

Bruce Eric Kaplan (BEK) and Dan Savage The two incisive cultural commentators, whose observations of our fractured, often lovably dysfunctional romantic foibles have proved inexhaustibly rich material, will convene for a good-natured take-down of the looming behemoth that is Valentine’s Day. Kaplan, longtime New Yorker cartoonist, is the author of the new book “I Love You, I Hate You, I’m Hungry,” and Savage, whose “Savage Love” column is syndicated the world over, is a frequent “This American Life” contributor and author of the book “The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant.” Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000; hammer .ucla.edu.

Dr. Charles Sophy The author of “Side by Side: The Revolutionary Mother-Daughter Program for Conflict-Free Communication” will sign copies of his guide to forming better relationships with your daughter. A family and child psychiatrist, Sophy developed a program for resolving issues in this important family dynamic with understanding and compassion in a series of exercises outlined in the book. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110. www.booksoup.com.

MUSIC

Justin Townes Earle Son of “hard-core troubadour” Steve Earle, singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle has clearly inherited his dad’s genes for hard-bitten yet smoothly written outlaw fringe folk. He’s now out on tour to support his latest album, “Midnight at the Movies.” Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 245-6400.