LITERARY: There might still be tickets available at the door to see the multi-talented John Lithgow at the Kabuki Theater talking about his new memoir, Drama, which Steve Martin says, "tells of transgressions, indiscretions, and tabloid-worthy affairs that my PR people could only have wished for." (7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sundance Kabuki Theater, 1881 Post Street)

BENEFIT: The Lower Haight neighborhood is throwing a huge fundraiser for the 31 tenants who were displaced after last week's fire at Haight and Fillmore. The event will feature snacks from Wing Wings, Memphis Minnie’s, and Chilli Cha Cha, music, and raffle prizes from local merchants. Can't make it? Donate online. (7 to 10 p.m., Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight Street)

MUSIC: The Dum Dum Girls bring their "signature blend of the girl-gang eyeliner punk of the Shangri-Las, the trashy propulsion of the Cramps, and the moody atmospherics of Mazzy Star" to Great American, along with guests Crocodiles and Colleen Green. (7 p.m., The Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell Street)