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· Noted sci-fi author Kenneth Johnson, creator of the 1980s preeminent socialist parable cum mini-series V, will be at the Barnes & Noble in Encino signing copies of his newest book, V: The Second Generation. We always wondered what happened to that lizard baby, now we'll finally get to find out!
· A series of Charles Bukowski's ultra-rare films are screening tonight at 7 Dudley Cinema at Sponto Gallery.
· Los Angeles filmmaker Christina Parisi and local actors are gathering to screen and discuss several short films at the Robertson Branch Library. Free!