ART: SFMOMA is hosting a reception celebrating the release of Blek le Rat: The 30 year Anniversary Retrospective, featuring private family photos, point and shoot images of the Parisian-born artists graffiti artwork from around the world, and full-color gallery reproductions, which are augmented by the writing of celebrated scholars, critics, fellow artists, journalists, collectors, and more. (6:30 to 8 p.m., SFMOMA, 151 Third Street)

BENEFIT: The Abzyme Research Foundation is hosting a Masquerade Ball to benefit endhiv.com, which is aimed at providing awareness and funding for developing a vaccine to eradicate HIV/AIDS. The event will feature drinks, dancing, masquerade, music and performances. (8 to 11 p.m., Project One San Francisco, 251 Rhode Island)

MUSIC: Chicago's JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, who are described as being "[l]ike Otis Redding fronting the Stooges," are sure to "get crowds twisting and writhing on the floor" at Bottom of the Hill tonight, along with Oakland bands, East Bay Grease and The Struts. (8 p.m., Bottom of the Hill, 1233 17th Street)