Tuesday, Nov. 30

Future of Wireless

“Smart phones” can receive e-mail, surf the ‘Net, and will soon do a whole lot more. Experts discuss lifestyle and business patterns surrounding the phones of the future at a free one-day conference at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication. The event will be simulcast on the Internet at . Information: (213) 740-6547.

Wednesday, Dec. 1

Money Talk

Mellon Bank Chairman and CEO Martin G. McGuinn speaks at a noon luncheon sponsored by Town Hall Los Angeles. Cost is $35 per person for lunch at the downtown Marriott. Information: (213) 628-8141

Virtual Fun

Check out the newest in cyberstuff Web sites, communities, online events, games and more at the seventh annual Interactive Titlesfest. Held at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum this evening, the event features real-time interactive games and other interactive sessions with participants in New York. Information: (310) 899-3800, ext. 167.

Thursday, Dec. 2

Building Summit

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Los Angeles holds its annual real estate summit today at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Highlights include a forum on “merger mania” and a debate between Arianna Huffington and Al Franken. Information: (213) 629-2662.

Friday, Dec. 3

Happy Hanukkah

The holiday begins today at sundown and continues for eight nights.

Harvest Festival

Fairplex in Pomona is transformed into a “19th century village” with handcrafted gift vendors, strolling minstrels and nonstop entertainment on the festival stage.