Poet Nick Flynn, etc.

BOOKS

Nick Flynn The edgy poet and former ship’s captain presents and signs his second memoir, “The Ticking Is the Bomb.” The gripping portrait of bewilderment and fatherhood during tumultuous times has drawn glowing praise from John Waters, who called it a “true delight.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110. www.booksoup.com.

FOOD

Sexy Lobster, Succulent Sushi Science writer and culinary expert Trevor Corson will give a talk subtitled “My Favorite Facts about Underwater Bugs, Raw Fish, and the Future of Our Oceans,” about life as a Maine lobsterman, marine mating habits, and surprising facts about sushi. Corson will end the presentation with lessons about how we can make better decisions about what we eat. Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 7 p.m. $8. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific.org

POP MUSIC

Lucy Schwartz A quirky singer-songwriter, Schwartz celebrates the release of her new EP “Help Me! Help Me!” with a KCRW-hosted show at Hotel Cafe. Hotel Cafe. 1623 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 9 p.m. www.hotelcafe.com