818 Hot Tips: Eight indie bands hit the zoo, benfit concert for Children’s Hunger Fund and ‘Of Mice and Men.’

Eight Los Angles indie bands perform from 6 to 9 p.m. throughout the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. Bands include Abe Vigoda, Big Search, Hands, Pollyn, Allah Las, Kitten, Mini Mansions and HoneyHoney. Admission for Los Angeles Zoo Assn. members costs $13 for adults and $8 for children ages six to 15. Admission for non-members is $17 for adults and $11 for children ages 6 to 15. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. Call (323) 644-6042.

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church presents a benefit concert for Children’s Hunger Fund at 7 p.m., 2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. The bands Future of Forestry and I AM We will perform. Children’s Hunger Fund asks for participants to bring school supplies to support their back to school program assisting needy students in the San Fernando Valley. Tickets cost $9 online at www.FutureOfForestry.com or $11 at the door. Call (818) 249-6137.

The Missing Piece Theatre presents “Of Mice and Men” with performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through July and at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 6, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Tickets cost $20 for general admission or $15 for seniors andFacebook fans. Pay in cash only at box office or online at www.comeseetheplay.com. Call (818) 563-1100.