Happening Wednesday

POP MUSIC

Julieta Venegas The Grammy Award-winning songstress — who began her music career at age 10 — showcases her enchanting Spanish-language blend of rock and pop at this hotly anticipated Southland concert. Her fifth studio album, “Otra Cosa,” debuted in March. Club Nokia, 800 W Olympic Blvd. L.A. 7 p.m. $40-$65. (213) 765-7000. https://www.clubnokia.com

Broken Bells As evidenced by his Beatles-versus- Jay Z mash-up, “The Grey Album,” and his future-funk collaboration with rapper Cee-Lo, Gnarls Barkley, the producer-musician Danger Mouse is fond of cross-genre experimentation and synergistic partnerships. His latest example of both, Broken Bells, finds him and Shins frontman James Mercer crafting moody, cinematic rock. Henry Fonda Theater, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $35. (323) 464-0808. https://www.henryfondatheater.com

EVENTS

Women and the Middle East Join author Isobel Coleman, a senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations, for a discussion about Islamic feminism and how the women behind the movement are contributing to the stability and progress of the region. This event is hosted by Zócalo and UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S. Grand Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free, with reservations. (213) 381-2541. https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org

BOOKS

Melissa Sue Anderson The actress grew up on camera from 1974 to 1981, the years she played Mary, “the blind sister,” on “Little House on the Prairie.” In her memoir, “The Way I See It,” she takes readers onto the set of the iconic show starring Michael Landon and beyond to her thankfully well-adjusted adult years. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110.