Happening Tuesday

EVENTS

Marc Maron The sardonic comedian and host of the popular podcast “WTF” visits UCB for a live show and a screening of “The Voice of Something.” The documentary short follows a day in his life as a comedian — one that takes place in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 5919 Franklin Ave., L.A. 7 p.m. $5. (323) 908-8702. https://www.ucbtheatre.com.

Evaluating Stories of Witchcraft in 17th-Century England Just in time for Halloween, UC Davis English professor Frances E. Dolan sets the record straight about witches. Dolan will discuss how trials distinguished between credible and incredible stories, and how today’s scholars evaluate stories as historical evidence. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 7:30 p.m. Free. huntington.org.

MUSIC

Beirut Zach Condon’s regal globe-trotting chamber pop group has dipped into the Balkans and vintage French pop for inspiration. On “The Rip Tide,” he dives into Mexican styles but keeps his keening baritone up front. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. $30-$38.50. greektheatrela.com.

ART

John Baldessari The L.A.-based artist is one of the trusted sages of the city’s art scene, known for conceptual work that merges various media and genres. At the Hammer, he’ll discuss his work and the local and national art worlds with L.A. Times art critic Christopher Knight. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. (310) 443-7000. hammer.ucla.edu.