CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS

CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE BENEFIT FOR THE HOMELESS The inimitable Chandler Travis gathers a gaggle of Boston area musicians to celebrate the season as only he can. The list of performers includes the Chandler Travis Philharmonic, Livingston Taylor, Jenny Dee and the Delinquents, Barrence Whitfield, Jennifer Kimball, Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers, Bird Mancini, and Vance Gilbert. All proceeds go to the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Johnny D’s, 17 Holland Ave., Somerville. 617-776-2004, www.johnnyds.com