Happening Tuesday: Marc Maron, Glasses Malone, Norman Rush

BOOKS

Norman Rush As part of the Hammer series Some Favorite Writers, author Norman Rush, who has been a Pulitzer Prize nominee and a National Book Award recipient, will read from his work, which includes the story collection “Whites” and the novel “Mating.” A discussion with novelist Mona Simpson will follow. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000. hammer.ucla.edu

Nicholas D. Kristof The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist will discuss the themes and expand on the stories in the bestselling book “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.” Written by Kristof and his wife, journalist Sheryl WuDunn, the book covers the personal journeys of women who have risen above crushing personal and political circumstances to effect change for themselves and the people around them. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. 8 p.m. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org.

COMEDY

WTF Live With Marc Maron The audacious comedian brings his podcast to life onstage at his monthly Steve Allen Theater residency. October’s guests include Steve Mazan, Jonah Ray, Mojo Nixon, Maronzio, Josh Malina, Eddie Pepitone and Jim Earl. Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Sold out. Standing-room-only tickets available before the show. (323) 666-4268. steveallentheater.com

MUSIC

Glasses Malone Malone has been through the wringer in recent years, including having his imprint with Sony go up in smoke after a corporate restructuring. But a quick second deal with Cash Money and some well-received mixtape work has put wind in the L.A.-based MC’s sails, especially with a genuine pop hit in “Certified.” With Potluck and Mistah Fab. The Roxy, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. $13.50. theroxyonsunset.com