LIT: New York Times food critic Frank Bruni celebrates the release of his new memoir, Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater, in which he talks about his rise from a baby bulimic to one of the most influential writers in the food world.

5 to 6 p.m. // Omnivore Books on Food (3885a Cesar Chavez St) // free

ART: Peruvian artist Luis Arias Vera and friends present Bohemian Night Soriee, featuring live collaborative painting, performances, poetry, dancing, and more.

6 to 9 p.m. // Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (2868 Mission St) // free

MUSIC: It's a night of sultry Latin rhythms at The Love Joint Music Festival. Musicians, singers, rappers, dancers, and poets showcase their talents to benefit Project Baby Love, which cares for under-developed babies in neonatal intensive care units nationwide by providing warm loving arms to embrace them.

7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. // Rasselas Jazz Club (1534 Fillmore St) // $10