Happening Wednesday: Smashing Pumpkins, the Low Anthem and more

STAGE

Indifferent Places John Ennis and Jessica Makinson play Errol Flynn, Olivia DeHavilland and a parade of other spirited characters in this two-person variety show featuring music, sketches and special guests. Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $10. (323) 666-4268. https://www.steveallentheater.com

MUSIC

Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan & Co. have gone through several lineup changes, including a breakup and re-formation, but the band’s commitment to soaring alt-rock never wavered. With a new album, “Oceania,” on the horizon and a remaster of its back catalog due, the band has never been busier. Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 6 p.m. $55.50-$75.50. livenation.com.

The Low Anthem The folk trio turned heads with its haunting harmonies and spirited performances that draw from a modernist take on a deep well of Americana styles with a New England gothic sensibility. Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. $15. Troubadour.com.

EVENTS

Nancy Silverton The mastermind behind the massively successful Mozza mini-empire talks with KCRW’s Evan Kleiman about her updated rustic Italian fare in “The Mozza Cookbook” and what it takes to make a lasting impact on L.A.’s food scene. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. skirball.org.