MUSIC: Veteran a capella group The Persuasions bring their legendarily eclectic repertoire, which includes "the heavy influence of gospel, a major measure soul, and a dose of pop," to Yoshi's tonight. (8 p.m., Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square)

PERFORMANCE: SOMArts presents The News, a monthly offering of performance featuring new queer work, such as performance pieces, experiments, debut works, and works in progress by pre-selected solo artists, groups, or troupes, followed by an informal critique. (7:30 to 9 p.m., SOMArts, 934 Brannan Street)

LAUNCH PARTY: Have you checked out Do415 yet? Well, it's a site that's chock-full of fun happenings about town, and they're having a big launch party tonight to celebrate, featuring Aaron Axelson of Live 105 & Popscene, Brown Amy of Hard French, DJ Hothobo, of Grow Up, and DJ Creep and DJ Meta of KUSF in Exile. (8 p.m., Monarch | 101 Sixth Street)