Happening Monday

POP MUSIC

An Evening With Dr. John A fixture in the New Orleans music scene since the late 1950s, Mac Rebennack, a.k.a. Dr. John, will discuss his storied career and the importance of preserving the music and culture of the Crescent City. A question-and-answer session and a performance with his band, the Lower 911, will follow. Grammy Museum, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $25. (213) 765-6800. https://www.grammymuseum.org

Chief Santa Monica’s not the indie rock hotbed that more easterly climes in L.A. have become, but this quartet’s brand of woozy canyon rock could change that. There are dreamy harmonies and sun-dappled guitars worthy of ‘70s Laurel Canyon, but they play their woozy pop with a vigor and precision (and a bit of flint at the edges) that makes Chief firmly modern. Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. $12. https://www.troubadour.com

FAMILY

Meet the Grunion Get an up-close-and-personal view of the annual grunion run. The small sardine-size fish, a species that comes ashore to lay its eggs on sandy beaches around the full moon or new moon. The facts are revealed during an informative auditorium lecture, followed by a walk to the beach to witness the spawning in person. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. 8 p.m. Adults $5, children $1. (310) 548-7562. https://www.cabrilloaq.org

MOVIES

“Modern Romance” The hyper-analytical, pushover male who has a panic attack at the mere mention of the words “first date” will find succor in Albert Brooks’ “Modern Romance.” The 1981 relationship comedy will be introduced by “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Jeff Garlin, who says it’s the only film “that ever made me feel good about being neurotic.” Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave. 8 p.m. $12. (323) 655-2510.