Happening Wednesday: Ant Farm @ the Hammer, Brandon Flowers and more

POP MUSIC

Brandon Flowers The Killers’ front man and keyboard maestro strikes out on his own with a solo album and a sweeping U.S. tour. His recently released long-player, “Flamingo” — which is named after the infamous casino in his hometown of Las Vegas — features a surprising array of influences, including heartfelt gospel and slow-burning balladry. Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown. 7 p.m. $42. (213) 388-1400. www.livenation.com.

BOOKS

Janie Bryant The Emmy Award-winning “Mad Men” costume designer Janie Bryant has dressed some of the most beautiful women on television, including Christina Hendricks and January Jones. Bryant stops by Book Soup to discuss and sign copies of “Fashion File,” her new tip guide in which she lays bare her design process in hopes of helping readers coax out their inner bombshell. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Discussion, free. Book, $26.99. www.booksoup.com.

Lucy Lippard In her interdisciplinary lecture “Farther Afield,” the author and art critic will discuss the intersection of landscape, history, place-making and tourism. The talk kicks off Otis College of Art and Design’s three-part public art series Street Smart. 18th Street Arts Center, 1657 18th St., Santa Monica. 7 p.m. Free, reservations suggested. (310) 846-2610. https://www.otis.edu/calendar.

MOVIES

Space, Land, and Times: Underground Adventures With Ant Farm Best known for its groundbreaking installation art piece “Cadillac Ranch,” the subversive architecture collective Ant Farm created a profusely creative body of work amidst the experimental years of the ‘70s. Directed by Laura Harrison and Beth Federici, this is the first film to explore the Ant Farm’s indelible mark on the art world, pop culture, and current technologies. A discussion with Ant Farm’s Chip Lord will follow the screening. Hammer Museum. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000. hammer.ucla.edu.