Happening Wednesday: ‘Creepiosity’ at Largo, Jane Russell and more

JAZZ

Cassandra Wilson The sultry vocalist, a two-time Grammy winner who’s equally comfortable in the worlds of pop, R&B and traditional jazz, takes center stage at the Catalina Jazz Club. Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. 8 and 10 p.m. $35-$40. (323) 466-2210. www.catalinajazzclub.com.

BOOKS

The Black Body A reading and panel discussion features contributors to this collection of original essays about race written by black, white and biracial individuals. Meri Nana-Ama Danquah, editor of the anthology, will moderate. Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free (reservations recommended). (213) 228-7025. www.aloudla.org.

Creepiosity: A Hilarious Guide to the Unintentionally Creepy Comedy writer David Bickel’s new book presents readers with 100 of the most unsettling everyday things, including grown men in Boy Scout uniforms, fish with people faces and lifelike baby dolls. Kevin Pollak, Nick Kroll, Laura Silverman and Gary Valentine will be on hand to add to the “creepiosity.” Largo at the Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. 8 p.m. $20 without book, $30 with book. (310) 8554-0350. www.rarebirdlit.com.

MOVIES

An Evening With Jane Russell Angelina Jolie, meet your competition. Russell, the bombshell actress of the ‘40s and ‘50s, discusses some of her life’s passions, including religion, film and her World Adoption International Fund, an organization that pioneered adoptions from foreign countries by Americans. The Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. 7:30 p.m. $5-$10. www.hollywoodheritage.org.