MUSIC: Oakland-based Goapele (pronounced Gwa-pa-lay), who's inspired by a tradition of soulful singers like Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, and Miriam Makeba, "mixes sweet soul vocals, jazz funk instrumentation and hip hop rhythms by underground Bay Area beatmasters." She can "kick it in the streets as in the lounge.”

8 and 10 p.m. // Yoshi's San Francisco (1330 Fillmore Street) // $28

CLUB: Speaking of soulful, the popular Motown on Mondays celebrates two years tonight, featuring local musicians Martin Luther, Sarah Jane, and Bleached Palms performing a classic hit each.

8 p.m. // Cafe Du Nord (2170 Market Street) // $12-15

ART: Local treasure, Paul Madonna, celebrates the release of his second book published by City Lights, Everything Is Its Own Reward, at an exhibition of more than two-dozen original pen-and-ink drawings.

7 p.m. // Electric Works (130 8th Street) // free