MUSIC: Aw, we too remember catching folk/traditional country/jazz/blues chanteuse Jolie Holland at the Rite Spot back in 1999. When we were 14-years-old. But now? She's hitting the floorboards at bigger and more expensive venues. Take, for example, her gig at Bimbo's tonight, when she takes the stage with some guy named Herman Dune.

9 p.m. // Bimbo's (1025 Columbus) // $19.50

COMEDY: How many lame Sarah Palin jokes can you fit into one night? Find out at Equalipalooza, hosted by Margaret Cho.

8 p.m. // Broadway Studios (435 Broadway) // $40 for 8 pm show. $100 for 7 pm VIP reception

DEBATE VIEWING: If the maverick's heart is still beating by 6 p.m. tonight -- and that's a big "if" -- you can watch the final McCain-Obama debate at any one of these bars. Or, you can watch it in style at Temple, SoMa's hot, seemingly lavish nightspot, hosted by SFObama.com.

5 p.m. doors, 6 pm debate // Temple (540 Howard) // $10 donation to Obama campaign requested

Image:Jolie Holland performing in the Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland, New Zealand