Straight up – there is a lot of craziness in this world. I’m honestly afraid to have children because I fear what the future may hold for them. But we can’t curl up in the corner in a ball of fear. As Da Mayor profoundly said (Spike Lee’s character, certainly not Nutter), “Doctor, always try to do the right thing.” (Good words to live by.) So head over to the 24 West Management benefit show tonight for Turning Points for Children at JB’s! Turning Points for Children works with over 3,000 children in the area through after-school family programs, teen parent education, and assistance to caregivers providing critical resources, life skills and supportive partnerships needed to build stronger families and raise children with hope for brighter futures. Tonight Steve and Krista from The Swimmers, Toy Soldiers, Brooklyn’s Raccoon Fighter and CBS Records’ Sharon Little will be performing. Please remember to thank them for donating their time and talents. All ticket proceeds from the event will be going to Turning Points for Children. Thanks! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Q.D. Tran