FRI 19

Evening of Live Music w/Mohammad Firoozi, Rodney Garza, & more to benefit Bikes Not Bombs, at Ruta Maya, 218 W. Fourth, 8pm-midnight. 472-9638.

SAT 20

Evening of Poetry w/Thom the World Poet, Jeff Knight & John Hawk to benefit poet Pasha’s medical expenses, at Quackenbush’s, 2010 Guadalupe, 3pm. 472-4477.

SUN 21

Season of Joy, featuring Capital City Men’s Chorus & Judy Arnold to benefit Capital City Men’s Chorus, at The Forum, 408 Congress, 7pm. Cost is $5. 476-2900.

Club Skirt, a party by and for women to benefit Cornerstone Gay & Lesbian Com-munity Center, at Zilker Clubhouse, 200 Zilker Clubhouse Rd., 3-8pm. Cost is $10 advance/$15 at door. 708-1515 or 477-2740.

TUE 30

Evening of Poetry w/Thom the World Poet and Albert Huffstickler to benefit poet Pasha’s medical expenses, at Ruta Maya, Fourth & Lavaca, 6:30pm. 472-9637.

WED 31

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza to benefit AIDS Services of Austin and ALLGO/Informe SIDA, at Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto. Cost is $75. 451-2273.

The Chronicle benefits database extends a year or more into the future. Call Julie Lucksinger, 454-5766, to list your event. Deadline: Friday, 5pm, one week previous to the issue.

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