Rocking the House

A self-described "neighborhood center that provides services and programs" to Cleveland communities, Merrick House hosts its annual benefit, Merrick [Rocks} the House, today at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. The Spazmatics, an 80s cover band, are slated to perform, and there will be a cash raffle. Tickets are $20, with $175 VIP tickets that include appetizers, drinks and valet available for $125. (Niesel) merrickhouse.org.