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Comics 4 Comix: Have you ever been to the Cartoon Art Museum? Neither have we. Head there tonight for a great cause. An overlooked gem in San Francisco, the Cartoon Art Museum is having its annual fundraiser and silent art auction, starting tonight at 7 pm. Come bid on original comic strip art from both local and national cartoonists, including including Dan Piraro (Bizarro), Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows), Phil Frank (Farley), Lalo Alcaraz (La Cucaracha), and Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse). On the stage will be a slew of stand-up comics, including Michael Meehan and Kurt Weitzman. Thirsty Bear and True Sake provide the libations and Rainbow, Whole Foods, and Canton Dim Sum are among the suppliers of snacks. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds go to the museum. Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission St, SF.

Dine for Change: SFWAR (San Francisco Women Against Rape) is a organization that provides counseling and support groups, a 24-hour hotline, legal and medical advocacy and all kinds of resources for the Bay Area. Tonight, to commemorate National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, they've partnered with quite a few restaurants across the city for Dine for a Change. Up to fifty percent of the participating restaurants proceeds with be donated to SFWAR. Wine and dine yourself and your friends at hot spots like Bissap Baobob, Cote Sud, Papalote and Slow Club for a great cause -- check here (.jpg) for the complete listing of restaurants.