Fred Talks to Dave Karger of TCM in Studio City

Sunday afternoons in Studio City do not usually come with a film historian and a signed book, but November 8 does. "Fred Talks To..." is a monthly live interview series, and this month's guest is Dave Karger, a familiar face to anyone who watches Turner Classic Movies.

When: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1:00 to 2:30 PM Where: The Velvet Martini Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Los Angeles Tickets: $12.51 to $28.52 on Eventbrite

Who is on stage

Fred Bronson hosts the series. He is a music journalist with five decades of interviews behind him, and he has written for Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times. He also wrote for television specials like the American Music Awards and wrote The Billboard Book of Number One Hits.

Dave Karger is a TV host and film expert best known for his work on Turner Classic Movies. He has made more than 200 live appearances as an entertainment commentator on NBC's Today, spent over 15 years writing for Entertainment Weekly, and served as the Academy's red-carpet greeter on Oscar night. He is also the author of 50 Oscar Nights and the new 50 Movie Nights, in which he talks with celebrities about their favorite films. He will be signing copies at this event.

What to expect

The format is a live, unscripted conversation, so expect stories about classic cinema, the Oscars and what it takes to talk about movies for a living. After the interview, the audience gets a live Q&A, which is the part of these shows where the best questions tend to come from the room.

The setting is part of the appeal. The Velvet Martini Lounge sits inside Vitello's and leans into an Old Hollywood look, and the organizer pairs the talk with a relaxed brunch setting and craft cocktails. It reads as part salon, part storytelling session. If you keep a list of things to do in Los Angeles that are a little more conversation than concert, this one fits.

Practical info

The listing offers both in-person tickets and an online streaming option, and the price range above covers the ticket types Eventbrite shows. Streaming buyers get their access details by email the day before the event. The page also lists free parking.

Film fans who like a talk with a drink in hand will find plenty else in the upcoming events Los Angeles calendar, but a TCM host plus a book signing in an intimate room is a specific combination. Browse more arts and culture events on the site, and check the Eventbrite page for current ticket availability before you go. Seating at a lounge this size is limited, so it is worth booking ahead of the day.