The folks at Little Berlin are throwing a killer benefit show tonight for their newly relocated space (awww, but I do miss their old porch for the bands). It will feature the debut of a rad, new local band called Bleeding Rainbow. Ha…actually, if you haven’t been keeping up on your blog reading and Twitter, that’s the name Reading Rainbow will be going by from now on. (You can follow them at their new Tumblr and Twitter accounts.) Shoegaze-y outfit Nothing should have some new material to share this evening since they’ll be releasing a new EP early next year. You’ll get a glimpse of what Post Post’s Michelle Zauner has been working on lately with her new band Little Big League which includes former fellow bandmate Kevin O’Halloran on guitar, Deven Craige (Golden Ages, Strand of Oaks) on bass, and Ian Dykstra (Titus Andronicus) on drums. Rounding out the lineup will be Rain Season and Tank. There will also be Little Berlin’s “very own signature cocktails” available – “the kind that’ll get you feelin REAL fuzzy, REAL quick.” Now, I definitely love the sound of that! “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.” Little Berlin, 2430 Coral St., 6pm, $6, All Ages – Alexis V.

You can’t deny it — the holiday season always brings about a certain youthful nostalgia of snowball fights and lazy snow days. Even the hearts of us ex-retail workers who suffered through too many early mornings hawking needless products get a little misty during the season. And, honestly, there’s no better way to relive our winter youth than getting totally merry and totally sloshed with our friends at the Monster Entertainment Holiday Party tonight at MilkBoy Philly. The show will feature a slew of locals, including young-at-heart indie rock-pop rebels, Young Statues, whose enthusiastic, youthful self-titled debut recalls the pain of young love (they’re gearing up for a tour starting in March, so look out for them on the road) , the blues-meets-roots rock enthusiasts Toy Soldiers, the brash, fierce indie rock melodies of the Quelle Source, who recently released their The French Rapture EP and were nominated for Y-Not Radio’s Best Philly Artist of 2011 category, and Revolution, I Love You, who also recently released their debut LP We Choose to Go to the Moon. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 8pm, $10-$12, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia

Expect the unexpected and plenty of holiday cheer tonight at Kung Fu Necktie when The Extraordinaires’ Holiday Revue takes over! You’ll be treated to sets by our eccentric hosts and Conversations with Enemies. Then they’ll be transforming the stage into a cozy living room for a Pee-Wee’s Playhouse-esque live television show with performances of classic holiday tunes and entertaining skits which will include guest appearances from members of Dr. Dog, Man Man, The Armchairs, and more! Life is about to get very strange soon. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

We’ve been really impressed by the music that the band Streetwalkers have been churning out, and definitely can’t get enough of them. Below is their single “Song Six,” which you can download for free along with their other handful of tunes via Bandcamp. Streetwalkers will be opening for Kill Rock Stars’ Gospel Music (featuring members of Black Kids) this Monday at Kung Fu Necktie, and they’ll also be performing next Saturday at our showcase with BITBY for their December episode premiere featuring Break It Up. Enjoy! (Photo by Kyle Costill)

If you’ve been to The Fire over the past 8 years then you’ve probably encountered the positive vibes of Jonas Oesterle (Purples, The Teeth, Flashy Python, etc.) as he’s worked there in one capacity or another. Tonight he’ll be celebrating his 30th Birthday at the club, and you’ll be welcomed to join him during a FREE show that will feature an eclectic assortment of entertainment. While Alison Wadsworth acts as master of ceremonies, Matt Helm will roast the crowd with his comedic stylings, and Obidiah Bones will deliver a jamming folk session that will be complete with plenty of instrumental solos. But the incendiary retro jazz beats will be coming from Circadian Rhythms who recently released their LP A Dream or Something Else. If you caught them when they celebrated their vinyl release during our Halloween Bash, then you know that the band can deliver an energy-filled set that will get you moving, and tonight will be no exception, especially when DJs Spano, Hansel, and Natty Ice feed off those good vibrations! The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9pm, Free, 21+ – Bill McThrill

Local pop punk five-piece Vintage Kicks will be celebrating the release of their debut full-length King Geek (which you can download for free HERE) with a record release party at Dobbs tonight. The 10-track album includes stop and go anthemic riffs coupled with indie rock vocals. The band’s music is inspired by a unique combination of diverse acts like The Strokes, The Beach Boys, Devo, and Blink182. Now, you’d think that it’d be too much of a good thing, but it allows for a refreshing yet familiar sound to surface. Come celebrate with the surf-y pop punkers this evening on South Street! The Legendary Dobbs, 304 South St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Emma Branson

Congrats to Rock to the Future for receiving a $3000 grant from the Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial to help continue their programming for the 2011-2012 year! The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial is a charitable nonprofit foundation that directs grants towards supporting needy children and the elderly in Philadelphia. "As a young organization that provides a free service, it is necessary for us to continue securing funding," says Jessica McKay, Founding Director of Rock to the Future. "This grant will allow us to continue providing music lessons to low-income, at-risk youth." You can also help Rock to the Future win a much-needed $25,000 grant by voting for them HERE! Much love – thanks in advance.