Happening Tuesday: A Tribe Called Quest onscreen and more

ART

Patriotic Pitch: The Empire of Baseball Presented by the Baseball Reliquary, this exhibition of photographs, paintings, artifacts and documents provides a provocative look at how the national pastime has been used to sell and export the American dream. The sport’s relationship to American foreign policy, militarism and globalization is examined. Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena. Runs thru July 30. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. (626) 744-4066. cityofpasadena.net.

Hedi Slimane’s Birthday Visit LACMA for drinks to celebrate the iconic fashion designer and publisher’s birthday, plus the publication of his four-volume limited-edition book, “Hedi Slimane: Anthology of a Decade 2000-2010.” Reservations for book signings and RSVP can be sent to artcatalogues@lacma.org. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6000. lacma.org.

MOVIES

Beats, Rhymes & Life When A Tribe Called Quest disbanded in 1998, the pioneering New York rap group left a void in hip-hop that has yet to be filled. This new documentary directed by Michael Rapaport (in theaters Friday) explores the rise and fall of ATCQ and catches up with the group today. Rapaport will take audience questions after the screening. Grammy Museum, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. (213) 765-6800. grammymuseum.org.

How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster? British architect Norman Foster may have more recent landmarks under his belt than any other peer. With the new Beijing airport and the world’s tallest bridge (in Millau, France) to his name, this documentary examines his life and influence. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. hammer.ucla.edu