The Dwell Guide to Events in Your City

Wednesday, February 13

Is Japan the incubator of new design ideas? See for yourself at this new exhibit of four young Japanese architects Sousuke Fujimoto, Kumiko Inui, Makoto Yokomizo, and Yasutaka Yoshimura. February 22. UCLA, Perloff Gallery, 405 Hilgard Ave; 310-825-7857; www.aud.ucla.edu

Two of the exhibit's featured artists, Makoto Yokomizo and Kumiko Inui, talk about their work tonight. 6:30 p.m.; Perloff Hall, Room 1302, 405 Hilgard Ave; 310-825-7857; www.aud.ucla.edu

Edward Eigen, a Princeton professor, will discuss the way the evolution of 19th century architecture paralleled advances in the natural and human sciences. 7 p.m.; SCI-Arc, 960 E. 3rd St.; (213) 613-2200; www.sciarc.edu

Elizabeth LeCompte founded The Wooster Group, an experimental theater based in New York. Tonight she talks about her latest production, Hamlet, along with its star Casey Spooner, which will debut at the REDCAT Theater here. 7 p.m.; Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd.; (310) 443-7000; www.hammer.ucla.edu

Friday, February 15

Eric Owen Moss analyzes quasar, Jean Michel Crettaz's light and sound installation, whose sensors react both to gallery visitors and information from NASA. 7 p.m.; SCI-Arc, 960 E. 3rd St.; (213) 613-2200; www.sciarc.edu

Lovers of the time-worn leaf mustn't miss The Antiquarian Book Fair, a three day event that brings together more than 200 vendors of rare  books. Through February 17. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars; (310) 228-1234;
www.labookfair.com

Saturday, February 16

This weekend, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art celebrates the opening of the Broad Contemporary Art Museum, an extension to the museum designed by Renzo Piano. Those who reserve free advance tickets can visit exhibitions, as well as new outdoor works by Jeff Koons, Charles Ray, and Chris Burden. Through February 18. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; (323) 857-6528; www.lacma.org

Tuesday, February 19

Last Chance: LACMA closes two exhibits today: one, an exhibit of paintings and calligraphies by artists, literati and Buddhist monks from Japan and the other, an examination of the frequent pairing of poetry and illustration in Japanese art. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; (323) 857-6528; www.lacma.org

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