ART: Nine emerging artists sought out inspiring mentors to explore the collaborative experience for Ever Gold Gallery's Double Trouble exhibition. Mentor-student pairs include John Casey + Althea James, Jihaari Terry + Kale Cooley, Tara Foley + Nina Potepan, Troy Lovegates + Griffin Snyder, Monica Canilao + Constance Castillo, Barry McGee + Nathaniel Galipeau, Tahiti Pehrson + Emma Hazen, Mona Caron + Elina Ansary, and Ray Potes + Bryan Marciano.

6 to 9 p.m. // Ever Gold Gallery (441 O'Farrell St) // free

MUSIC: Local (and beyond) fave Kelley Stoltz will headline Cafe Du Nord with his poppy guitar/piano rock, and The Dry Spells will be celebrating the release of their new album, Too Soon For Flowers. Jessica Pratt opens.

8 p.m. // Cafe Du Nord (2170 Market St) // $10, 21+

PERFORMANCE: Back by popular demand, Puerto-Rican Sicilian actor, dancer, singer, and US Air Force welterweight boxing champ, Joe Orrach, performs his solo show, which jumps from Latin music, rock n'roll, and jazz. The show runs through August 16.

8 p.m. // Intersection for the Arts Theatre (446 Valencia St) // $25