Check out a rockin’ Kick Off to the Holidays celebration with toe-tapping music, fabulous festive food and a community benefit drive. Live music begins at 6:30 with a performance by the School of Rock Philadelphia's Adult band. At 7:30, the SOR Philly House Band will perform holiday gems. Enjoy Triple Bottom Brewing’s delicious craft drinks and The Lucky Well’s rib-sticking BBQ-style fare. Win Win Coffee, Philadelphia’s first Black female coffee roaster and distributor, will be satisfying your coffee cravings. Take part in the open-mic event open to all performers who sign up in advance (7:30 p.m.): register here. Free, event starts at 6 p.m. Bring donations of nonperishable food or toiletries to benefit Philadelphia nonprofit Bebashi --Transition to Hope, which serves Black and Brown residents through health and social services. Franklin's Workshop (the former Voltage Lounge), 421 N. 7th St., 267-639-4007, schoolofrock.com.