Happening Monday: Lupe Fiasco, Molly Shannon and more

MUSIC

Swahili Blonde Founded by former “WEAVE!” drummer and vocalist Nicole Turley, the experimental octet — which has collaborated with former Chili Pepper John Frusciante in the studio — continues its Monday night residency at the Echo. Expect plenty of disorienting chord progressions and obscure rhythms during the set. The Black Apples, Residual Echoes and Secret Circuit open. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. 9 p.m. Free. (213) 413-8200. https://www.attheecho.com.

Lupe Fiasco The rapper made a name with the unlikely skate-anthem-hit “Kick Push” but has since become a radio stalwart in his own right for his personally explorative lyrics and charismatic flow on “Lasers,” his most commercially minded album yet. Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $39.50. livenation.com.

MOVIES

Animation of the Unconsciousness This film showcase highlights the work and teaching of the late Jules Engel, who founded and directed the experimental animation program at CalArts and pushed the boundaries of the medium. The program features Engel’s own films and work by his students, including James Gore, Adam Beckett and Kathy Rose. REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. 8:30 p.m. $10. (213) 237-2800. https://www.redcat.org.

BOOKS

Molly Shannon Neurotic and painfully awkward Catholic school-girl Mary Katherine Gallagher was just one of the many characters that the comic actress made into a “Saturday Night Live” staple during her run, which lasted until 2001. Now, she’s introducing young readers to her latest creation, “Tilly the Trickster.” Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 4 p.m. (626) 449-5320. https://www.vromansbookstore.com.