MIGHT MAKES RIGHT? Andrew Bacevich discusses his book “The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War” (Oxford University Press) at the next installment of the Books-for-Breakfast series. In it, he argues that both conservatives and liberals are prone to believing – in error, according to Mr. Bacevich – that American values should be universal. A continental breakfast is provided. Tomorrow, 8-9:15 a.m., Carnegie Council, Merrill House, 170 E. 64th St., between Third and Lexington avenues, 212-838-4120, $25, reservations required.

WHAT’S NEXT IN JAZZ A group of jazz musicians, organizers, and journalists previews the summer’s jazz festivals and discusses issues of scheduling, audience reach, and promotion. Panelists include the organizer of the Kingston Jazz Festival, Thomas Bellino; radio producer Jim Luce; the founder of the Litchfield Jazz Festival and Summer Camp, Vita Muir, and the senior producer for Festival Productions, Rick White.The talk is the last Jazz Matters event of the season, sponsored by the Jazz Journalists Association. Wednesday, 6 p.m., the New School, 55 W. 13th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, fifth floor, free.

ON PHOTOGRAPHY Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, known for his photographs of architecture and sculpture, talks about his work with the Whitney’s Adam Weinberg.The discussion is the second annual Walter Annenberg Lecture. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave. at 75th Street, 800-944-8639, free.

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