Friday
 · Because tsunami relief is so last week, try Tonic relief: the LES haven for creative music-lovers is in danger of closing its doors. Tonight s fundraiser features Thomas Fehlmann (of Orb) and Gudrun Gut, both of whom will fight the man with the power German electronica. [Tonic]
· It s art; it s punk; it s electro; it s yeah, we don t know what it is. Maybe you can figure it out for us? Tracy and the Plastics do their thing tonight at the Kitchen. [TONY]

Saturday
 · Aren t you tired of being such a gloomy bitch? Head over to Harrell Fletcher s exhibit at Apex Art, where you ll find conceptual work inspired by "babies, sunsets, church choirs, and meditation classes." Make sure you leave your cynicism in the coatroom. [flavorpill]
· Remarkably authentic-yet-fake French band La Laque takes the stage at the Knitting Factory tonight, bringing their 60 s-era je ne sais quoi to all the wannabe ex-pats. [La Laque]

Sunday
 · If you re feeling really brave or just want to be part of the zeitgeist, Christo s "Gates" project opens this weekend in Central Park. Good luck keeping your sanity. [NYT]