(21+, Donation) Two girl bands are putting on a show benefiting breast cancer research at Barrel House (Facebook): The Hot Toddies (Facebook) open, followed by Blue Rabbit (Facebook), for whom I'll be manning the cello, kickin' it with the fellas in the rhythm section. This is a private show, but I can get you in if you e-mail me, or use my contact form. I'll believe it when I see it, but I've heard there's free booze! And for you early-risers, there's a hard stop at 10pm.
Ad agency Pereira & O'Dell hosts "twice-monthly word-of-mouth arts gatherings in the spacious old wine cask warehouse that used to be its office. The gigs are worth popping into for the no-cost entry, but also for the unusual combo of eclectic bookings - there are comedy nights as well as music ones - and casually cool atmosphere. The place still feels like an old speakeasy, which it apparently was during Prohibition. Technically, the Barrel House shows are private. But the owners have allowed their invites to be passed around the city, so anyone can come so long as you e-mail your RSVP and the guest list isn't full... Barrel House's bars are stocked with free drinks and snacks sponsored by Pereira O'Dell's clients. Colin Spooner, director of business development, says the performances double as benefits for various causes; the idea is to 'do good for the community.' The artists donate their time and choose a charity where all that evening's individual donations and tips from the bar will go, with patrons encouraged to give generously that night or later through a special online portal." (Source: SF Weekly)
Age limit: 21+