TALK
Matt Welch, editor of Reason magazine and author of McCain: The Myth of a Maverick will be providing his take on the Republican Presidential nominee at the Deconstructing McCain chat. Sure to be a thought provoking and stirring presentation and of growing importance given the fast approaching election.

7:30 pm // Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium // 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles // Free

READING
Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient, among other works, will be reading from his latest work Divisero.

7 pm // The Armand Hammer Art Museum // 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles // Free

LEARNING
Do you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of wine and also learn how to put on a great accompanying event? Then check out Savvy Summer Style...Entertaining with Wine. Event specialist Wendy Creed will share her secrets on planning a successful event and wine expert Chris Silva will help you find your way around Sonoma County wines.

6 pm // Bloomingdale's Home Store // 3333 S. Bristol Street - Lower Level, Costa Mesa // $25 - RSVP: 714.824.4562

EAT
Chef Mark Peel puts a gourmet touch on a childhood favorite: grilled cheese sandwiches. There are about a dozen different takes on the classic sandwich, using goat, provolone and other cheeses, but all served on the La Bread Bakery we all know and love.

5:30 - 11:30 pm // Campanile // 624 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, 323.938.1447 // Prices vary, reservations recommended

Photo by Tyler S. Andrews via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr