Sat, Dec 19, Baby Grand

Christmas songs are like a Michael Jackson conundrum: black or white. People either start playing holiday CDs after Halloween or they hunker in their homes to completely avoid the real world during the Noel season. For the latter, Baby Grand’s holiday benefit for Sacramento Children’s Home will turn that scrooge heart into a Yuletide-loving fool. Baby Grand will perform new and cherished holiday songs with 99 Tales, Hearts+Horses, Sea of Bees and the Poplollys. Plus, it’s a benefit show. Feel the Christmas spirit. Or just order another cocktail. 1901 10th Street, www.myspace.com/babygrandmusic.