Happening Wednesday: Little Boots, ‘Breaking Bad’ and more

BOOKS

“From the Barrio to the ‘Burbs: Crossing Borders and Finding Home in the New Los Angeles” Aloud at Central Library presents two minds that have shaped and documented our metropolis in conversation. Jesse Katz, a former Los Angeles Times reporter and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, will discuss his new memoir, “The Opposite Field.” Father Gregory J. Boyle will talk about Homeboy Industries, his project to help gang members in Los Angeles. Central Library, 630 W. 5th St. 7 p.m. Free but make reservations at lfla.org.

EVENTS

“Performing Your Life” This performance by Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development”) is part one-man show, part seminar and part Q&A session. Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 8 p.m. $40. (310) 506-4522. www.pepperdine.edu.

PaleyFest: “Breaking Bad” Bryan Cranston, who plays the chemistry teacher turned drug dealer at the center of AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” will join cast mates and executive producers Vince Gilligan and Mark Johnson for this panel discussion of the acclaimed TV show. The event is part of the annual PaleyFest television festival. Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 7 p.m. $25-$75. (310) 786-1000. www.paleycenter.org.

POP MUSIC

Little Boots Victoria Hesketh, better known as her electro-pop alter ego, Little Boots, has quickly gone from YouTube favorite to “it girl” extraordinaire. Her catchy, synth-heavy sound, as heard on singles like “Remedy” and “Stuck on Repeat,” should have the crowd moving. Dragonette, Class Actress and DJ Paul V. will open. El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. 8 p.m. $20. www.theelrey.com.