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Happening Tuesday: Omar Souleyman, the Axis of Awesome and more

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COMEDY

Can’t Stop the Music Winner of the first Razzie Award, this musical comedy grooves its way through a storyline based on ‘70s disco icons the Village People. Amid the polyester and sequins, the film features a young Bruce Jenner and Steve Guttenberg. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 1:30 p.m. Free. (310) 440-4500. Skirball.org.

The Axis of Awesome The Australian musical comedy trio, best known for its YouTube hit “Four Chords,” will celebrate the release of its new album, “Animal Vehicle,” with a night of keen pop parodies and banter. Comedian Chris Hardwick joins. Largo at the Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. 9 p.m. $20. (310) 855-0350. Largo-la.com.

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ART

Michael C. McMillen LACMA’s emeritus curator of contemporary art, Howard N. Fox, engages the sculptor, installation artist, filmmaker and cultural anthropologist in a discussion of his creative process and artistic obsessions. McMillen’s four-decade career is currently the focus of a major retrospective at the Oakland Museum of California. Mark Taper Auditorium at Central Library, 630. W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free with reservation. (213) 228-7025. https://www.lfla.org/aloud.

MUSIC

Omar Souleyman The Syrian guitarist has quietly become one of the most influential figures in experimental music today. His lonely, wandering melody lines and unorthodox approach to writing and arranging have seeped into bands such as Gang Gang Dance and Rainbow Arabia. “Jazeera Nights,” a collection of live recordings, draws heavily from dance music and pan-Arabic folk. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 8:30 p.m. $12. attheecho.com.

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