If you’re in Southern California and do not have anything to do tonight, here are three great events you can be a part of that actually make a difference.

Restore Tour: Child Solider No More

This epic live event tells a tale of the tragedy and the triumph of the child soldiers and the greater community of northern Uganda, who have endured some of the worst atrocities known to man. Oasis Church LA (5100 Wilshire Blvd) is hosting two FREE concerts tonight at 5:30 pm (now sold out) and at 7:30 pm. Registration required.

Discover The Journey: Mwisha Event

Come out for a night of music, story, and art at Seed People’s Market in Costa Mesa (5pm-7pm). Join Discover The Journey as they advocate to bring one child home from fighting in the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event includes live music, food, drink, a photo gallery, shorts films, interactive art, and peace apparel. This event is also FREE. Details here.

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Catalytic! Indie Rock Benefit Concert

The 24 Foundation is hosting a benefit concert at Señor Fish in LA tonight from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. The 24 Foundation is an organization that works with at-risk LA youth and uses the arts as a catalyst for their healing. Every ticket donation directly support the 24 Foundation’s upcoming November program. Entry to the event is $10; 21+.

I know most of you living outside of Southern California don’t think we get much weather here, but the past couple of days have been pretty wild for us. The video above shows a tornado in the OC.

Here’s some footage I shot yesterday of the rains in the San Fernando Valley.