Happening Wednesday: John Waters, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and more

MOVIES

John Waters: This Filthy World Goes Hollywood Baltimore’s favorite rotten renaissance man — whose film “Hairspray” was recently turned into a Tony Award-winning musical — provides real-time commentary for a screening of his cult classic “A Dirty Shame,” starring Tracey Ullman and Johnny Knoxville. Modern-rock recording artist Elvis Perkins opens the show with a solo set, and actor Matthew Gray Gubler serves as the evening’s emcee. Royce Hall, 405 Hilgard Ave., UCLA. 8 p.m. $28-$48. (310) 825-2101. https://www.uclalive.org.

POP MUSIC

Godspeed You! Black Emperor The enigmatic post-rock octet from Montreal reunites for a series of long-awaited live performances, complete with politically dystopic themes and orchestral flourishes. This will be the group’s last West Coast date before trekking to New York City. The Music Box at the Fonda. 6126 Hollywood Blvd. 8 p.m. $25. themusicbox.la/

BOOKS

Andrei Codrescu The author of “The Posthuman Dada Guide,” a winking postmodern self-help manual, and “The Poetry Lesson,” a wry rumination on art and academia, joins the Getty Perspectives series to discuss art, poetry and teaching. He might even reveal the secret to “turning on the Rimbaud faucet.” Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A. 7 p.m. Free, reservations recommended. (310) 440-7300. https://www.getty.edu.

ART

Nomad Two Worlds Fashion photographer and director Russell James presents “Nomad Two Worlds,” an exhibit that pulls from the cultural backdrop of Haiti, Australia and the Americas to present a message of vibrant positivity birthed out of the collision between ancient and modern cultures. Renowned indigenous Australian artist Clifton Bieundurry and several other indigenous artists from the global artisan community have collaborated with Russell to create a set of hybrid art pieces. There will also be musical and video collaborations between Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas and Australian musician Corey Webster. Pier 59 Studios West, 2415 Michigan Ave. Santa Monica. Through March 2. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. (310) 829-5959.