BOOK SIGNING

• Leimert Park’s Eso Won Books, at 4331 S. Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, will hold a book signing for “Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of World War II” June 27, at 2 p.m. Written by Ivan J. Houston, former chairman and CEO of Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Co., “Black Warriors” is Houston’s account of serving in WWII with the U.S. Army’s segregated black 92nd Infantry — also known as the “Buffalo Soldiers” — that was profiled in Spike Lee’s recent film “Miracle at St. Anna.” There will be a brief lecture and a Q-and-A session afterwards. Information: (323) 290-1048, www.blackwarriorsbook.com.

CONCERTS

• KCRW’s World Festival will present Etta James & the Roots Band, Janelle Monáe and Adele at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, June 28, 7 p.m. Information: (323) 850-2000, www.hollywoodbowl.com.

• “Music by the Sea,” a series of free outdoor summer concerts, will take place at PointFermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, a City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks facility. The concerts run from noon until 5 p.m. on Sundays throughout July (July 5, 12, 19 and 26) and will consist of three approximately 90-minute performances. Performers for the summer series include Soul Shot, Super Freaks, 110 South, Ultimate Source and Jack Chance. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a day at the park that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, with a children’s play area. A variety of vendors will also offer their wares. Information: (310) 548-7705, www.musicbythesea.org.

DVD

• Universal Studios Home Entertainment will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing.” An all-new special edition is due to be released on Blu-ray and hi-def and DVD on June 30, 20 years from its theatrical debut. The 20th anniversary edition has more than four hours of bonus material, including a never-before-seen retrospective documentary with cast and crew; a new feature commentary by Lee; and newly discovered deleted and extended scenes. “Do The Right Thing” earned two Academy Award nominations, including Best Original Screenplay. The film stars Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Rosie Perez, John Turturro and Samuel L. Jackson. Cost: $39.98 for the Blu-ray Hi-Def version and $29.98 for the two-disc DVD version.

FILM

• “Black Dynamite,” a throwback to 1970s’ Blaxploitation films starring Michael Jai White, will take place June 25, 8 p.m., at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. The screening will be hosted by the Organization of Black Screenwriters as part of the Los Angeles Film Festival. Tickets are $12. Information: (866) 345-6337, e-mail boxoffice@filmindependent.org.

FESTIVAL

Summer And Music will present a “Soul Motion Scooter Fest” June 28, 4 to 10 p.m., at the intersection of Pine Avenue and East Broadway, Long Beach. This event is the first of 40 shows featured in downtown Long Beach’s revamped Summer And Music series, which features local musicians and a variety of curricula for free. Information: www.summerandmusic.com, justin@summerandmusic.com.

EXHIBIT

• “Haiku In My Neighborhood,” with haiku poetry by Dee Dee McNeil and photographs by Roland Charles, is on display at the M. Hanks Gallery through Aug. 15. The gallery is at 3008 Main St., Santa Monica. The book of the same name is available for $25 and the gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays. Information: (310) 392-8820, www.mhanksgallery.com.