The event tomorrow will again be held at Ocean Beach and starts at 4:30, or an hour before nightfall, this time between Lincoln and the windmill. HiMY will be putting together one of his patented "Outstallations," which will be a huge drawing of the Indian Ocean coastlines done with paper held in place with chopsticks. We were there when he did his last piece, Hope, and when it was all done it was rather breathtaking. It's an amazing opportunity to help out an artist while at the same time coming to your own terms with the tragedy and its aftermath. Please come, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. For up-to-date news on events here and around the world, drop by the Global Vigil blog. more ›

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Our man at the SF Weekly, Nate Cavalieri, put together a less somber but no less sincere benefit event at 12 Galaxies in the Mission. The Benefit Show for the International Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts in South Asia will be on Wednesday at 7:30 and will include performers Mark Eitzel, Jolie Holland, Sonny Smith, Jeffrey Luck Lucas, Loquat, The Herms, Dave Gleason, Mike Therieau and Pat Johnson, The Bellyachers, Tom Heyman and Bart Davenport. It will be ten dollars at the door, although you can give more, and 100% of the door and much of the drink proceeds will go directly to charities helping with the relief effort. There will also be a benefit raffle with prizes, including Amoeba gift certificates and vintage Red Cross gear. more ›