FUNDRAISER: Design on a Dime opens tonight; the Housing Works event will be kicked off with a special event this year before opening to the public for free tomorrow. This is the fourth annual fundraising event, and tonight ticket holders "will view the room vignettes, enjoy exclusive preview shopping, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and live entertainment." 6 to 8 p.m. // The Metropolitan Pavilion [125 W 18th St] // Ticket Prices Vary MUSIC:......

Incase you aren't going to see Aimee Mann tonight @ St. Ann's Warehouse but are still finding yourself in that chick-rock kind of mood, go check out Erin Mckeown. Described on her website as having the acerbic wit of Randy Newman, the innovative stylings of Bjork and Liz Phair, and the intricate arrangements of Elvis Costello, Gothamist is pretty sure this girl is worth checking out. She plays tonight, for free, at Pier 17/South......