The event is set for Nov. 5 and 6 at Laemmle's Monica Theater. Jazz artist throws birthday bash UCLA professor and renowned jazz artist Billy Higgins celebrates his birthday Saturday at Marla's Memory Lane with guest performers including Oscar Braschear, Harold Land and Teddy Edwards. Il Giardino Armonico, a lively Italian Baroque ensemble, will perform Thursday at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall at 8 p.m. The eight-member group performs on period instruments and creates innovative interpretations of Baroque music, including the works of Antonio Vivaldi. On Monday at 7 p.m., Claire McNab, author of Inner Circle, will discuss writing crime and mystery novels.
Admission is free.