Events happening Tuesday

THEATER

Stomp Tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans have been added to the troupe’s arsenal of instruments. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. 8 p.m.; ends Feb. 7. Check website for dates. $25-$69. (323) 468-1770. www.broadwayla.org.

BOOKS

T.C. Boyle The author’s prodigious output is matched by his freewheeling, exuberant writing style. He will discuss and sign his latest story collection, “Wild Child,” and recent novel “The Women.” 7 p.m.. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. Full; standby only. (213) 228-7025. www.aloudla.org.

POP MUSIC

The Union Line The San Juan Capistrano quintet maintains the sunshine-y guitar rock of its hometown, but through a boozily ramshackle veneer. With Voxhaul Broadcast and We Barbarians. Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. $10. 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Drew Carey and the Improv All-Stars He’s back with the original lineup of his comedy crew, including players from his television shows, for one night only. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. $14. (323) 651-2583. www.improv2.com.