Punkustica

As a series of compilations, Punk Goes Acoustic brings to mind emo weepers. As a live benefit show, it looks to be a more raucous affair: Kick Kick, Them Damn Young Livers and Jessica’s Box will strip down their sets to help donate to Punk Junk Donations and the Kansas City Salvation Army. Punk Junk Donations raises money and collects goods for charity in every city where the Vans Warped Tour appears. Thanks in part to the efforts of Jessica’s Box, Punk Junk Donations raised more than $2,100 and filled a van with canned goods and clothing at the KC Warped Tour stop. Instead of a door charge, concertgoers are asked to donate $5, canned goods or clothing items, all of which will be donated to the Kansas City Salvation Army. Help out the cause at 9 tonight at Coda (1744 Broadway, 816-569-1747). — Nick Spacek

Fri., Sept. 4, 9 p.m., 2009