Events happening Friday

BOOKS

Sloane Crosley The author of the bestselling “I Was Told There’d Be Cake” returns with a new volume of humorous essays. She’ll present and sign “How Did You Get This Number,” nine thoughtful, witty accounts of her recent misadventures, including being threatened by an Alaskan bear and nearly being deported from France. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110. https://www.booksoup.com.

MOVIES

Los Angeles Film Festival For the last 16 years, the Los Angeles Film Festival has programmed a mix of underground film, box-office hits like “The Devil Wears Prada” and a slew of features and shorts that fall somewhere in between. This year the festival will present 200 films, including music videos, from more than 40 countries, with notable works including Focus Features’ “The Kids Are All Right” and “Revolución,” a collaboration by 10 Mexican filmmakers. Los Angeles Film Festival, assorted venues. Fri.-June 27. Tickets available through https://www.lafilmfest.com or (866) 345-6337.

EVENTS

Spring Boat Show With summer right around the corner, maybe it’s time to visit the Spring Boat Show and plan for all the water-based fun that could be yours with the right vessel. Affordable family runabouts, ski boats, fishing boats, cruisers, pontoons, performance sport boats and personal watercraft will be on display and for sale. Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. noon-7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $10. (714) 633-7581. https://www.springboatshow.com

Hollywood Fringe Festival Following in the footsteps of fringe festivals like Edinburgh, Adelaide and Edmonton, the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival brings emerging and established artists together. Participation is open to foster innovative art, music, dance, theater and comedy in unexpected venues. Locations and times vary, see website for details. (866) 811-4111. https://www.hollywoodfringe.com