Author reading with Jewish filmmaker Llyod Kaufman. In “Direct Your Own Damn Movie!” legendary director Llyod Kaufman, creator of The Toxic Avenger, reveals 40 years worth of maverick cinematic know-how, offering a step-by-step roadmap for filmmakers. 7:30 p.m. at Powell’s on Hawthorne. For more information, contact Tricia van Dockum, Focal Press at 619-795-3498 or tricia@olliemedia.com.