Happening Wednesday: Broken Bells, Marlo Thomas and more

MOVIES

Cesar’s Last Fast This documentary film about labor rights leader César Chávez’s struggles for the humane treatment of farmworkers will be screened at the Hammer Museum, followed by a panel discussion hosted by actor Edward James Olmos and featuring Chávez’s son, Paul, the filmmakers and Mario García, author of “The Gospel of César Chávez.” Hammer Museum. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000. https://www.hammer.ucla.edu.

POP MUSIC

CocoRosie On their latest EP, “Coconuts, Plenty of Junk Food,” French sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady return their listeners to the blissfully bizarre world of freaky folk-tronica that they’ve become famous for in eclectically minded music circles. Catch them on the wrap-up performance of their summer tour. The Music Box, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 9 p.m. $28. (323) 464-0808. themusicbox.la/.

Broken Bells Brian Burton, better known as Danger Mouse, and the Shins’ lead vocalist, James Mercer, team up to give Angelenos an evening of melodic and experimental space rock. Two years in the making, the intrepid pair’s self-titled debut album, which was recorded in secret at Burton’s L.A. studio, premiered in March from Columbia Records. Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown. 7 p.m. $39.50-$44.70. (213) 388-1400. https://www.livenation.com.

BOOKS

Marlo Thomas The actress, activist and author will present and sign her new memoir, “Growing Up Laughing,” which chronicles her formative years with a famous comedian for a dad and her path to adulthood. The book also includes interviews with Tina Fey, Alan Alda, Chris Rock and other contemporary comedic talents. Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 7:30 p.m. $20 without book, $40 with book. (323) 655-0111. www.americanvoicesbeverlyhills.com.