Inspired by AV’s own “Food Fight” article about the severe famine plaguing Haiti (by Michael Niman, Artvoice v7n19), local artist Sabine Van Wyck has organized a benefit concert to help spread awareness and raise funds for the cause. “For most Haitians, feeding their families has become an issue of daily survival,” proclaims a flyer for the event, and Van Wyck’s newfound awareness of the pressing problem was confirmed by first-hand information from a friend in Haiti, who told her that things really are as bad as she had learned, and that any funds she could raise would be a great help. She says that as she learned more about it, “it became glaringly obvious to me how involved and responsible we all are when it comes to survival in third world countries,” a problem she finds “profoundly disturbing.” The fundraiser features danceable jazz from Emile Latimer and Friends and Equinox, as well as a community drum circle (be sure to bring your instruments). A minimum donation of $10 is requested, and the event is free for children age 12 and under.

—jason silverstein

7pm. Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Avenue (885-2136 / uubuffalo.org). $10.