Bad Gift Exchange @ F. O'Mahony's

Receive a really crummy holiday gift? Re-wrap it and bring it to F. O'Mahony's tonight for a big swap. 7-11pm. Free.

F. O'Mahony's
3701 N. Broadway
773-549-0226

Raise High the Roof Beam @ Empty Bottle

The Empty Bottle will be presenting their last free Monday show of the year at 9pm with Chicago indie-pop protégés Raise High the Roof Beam, along with The Black Fortys and Soft Speaker. 1035 N. Western Ave. .

Coats for Cubs

Starting today, the Humane Society's Coats for Cubs program teams up with second-hand clothing store Buffalo Exchange to collect donations of fur coats and other animal apparel, in any condition. The garments are sent to wildlife rehabilitators, who use them to warm, cuddle, and comfort orphaned, sick, or injured wild animals. This event goes from now until Earth Day (April 22), at various Buffalo Exchange locations. Times:

Mondays-Thursdays (11am-7pm)

Fridays-Saturdays (11am-8pm)

Sundays (noon-7pm)

Farewell to 1229 @ Bailiwick Arts Center

After 15 years at 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Bailiwick Arts Center closes its doors. This benefit features performances of musical numbers from nine past productions including "Pope Joan," "Jerry Springer--The Opera," "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "The Christmas Schooner." The evening kicks off with a 6pm appetizer and cash bar reception; a 9pm post-show open mic for backstage stories follows at Joey's Brickhouse. $25-$75, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. For tickets and more information call 773-883-1090 or visit the website.