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Events happening Tuesday

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Wayne White The Los Angeles-based artist and performer, who is best known for his work as one of the original designers of the TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” presents his one-man stage show, “You’re Supposed to Act All Impressed.” The autobiographical work incorporates music, puppetry, comedy and multimedia drawing on White’s 30-year career. Largo at the Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $20. (310) 855-0350. https://www.largo-la.com.

New American Writing: Aminatta Forna & Janice Shapiro An evening of literary discussion featuring Forna, one of Africa’s most promising writers and author of the new novel “The Memory of Love,” and Shapiro, screenwriter and author of the recent story collection “Bummer.” Part of the ongoing Hammer Readings series. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000. https://www.hammer.ucla.edu.

POP MUSIC

Ozzy Osbourne The Prince of Darkness, now aged into a charmingly out-of-it deposed metal royal, nonetheless still owns one of the best catalogs in heavy rock, and can still screech it out with abandon. Here he joins Slash for a show the will leave necks sore at offices across L.A. the next morning. Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. 8 p.m. $39.50-$89.50. https://www.livenation.com.

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ART

Context: Clayton Campbell Since 1996, Clayton has served as co-executive director and now artistic director at the 18th Street Arts Center in Los Angeles, an internationally known center for contemporary artists. This show is a visual presentation and book signing from the visual artist, curator, arts administrator, consultant and writer. Purple Lounge at Standard Hollywood, 8300 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 650-9090, Ext. 2941.

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