BANDS TOGETHER FOR LUPUS An inaugural benefit for the Alliance for Lupus Research has been organized as a Sunday afternoon event at the Chop Shop, featuring plenty of music, a raffle and free food. The all-ages event will have a variety of music by local artists who are banding together for a good cause. From the electronica of Andrew Stamper to the folk ’n’ roll of Sy Arden; from the acoustic rock of Ryan Bach Band to the, um, funky stylings of Funky Geezer — there’s a bit of something for everyone.

Jeff Hahne