Restoring the power to those affected by mass incarceration, flipping the script on systematic racism and violence, Reclaim Philadelphia’s Mass Liberation Campaign aims to promote change focused on unjust policing and in-prisoning practices in Philadelphia, via organization and education developing leaders. Tonight, Everybody Hits hosts a benefit for the MLC - one which showcases artists whose music coincides and reinforces those messages. Sammus articulates a wide spectrum of pertinent issues addressing things from a personal perspective, infusing nerdcore with an unyielding tenacity that will not be denied. Pinkwash cultivates a brutal, melodic punk, in a smash-and-sear framework - one etched in earnest vocal delivery and the release of emotion in cathartic waves of heavy, while Soul Glo unleashes internalized thoughts over the top of potent, instrumental blitzes. And on New Pedal, the recent release from Likes, an experimental, warped, sonic world is on full display. Please come out & show your support for much-needed change! – Michael Colavita 

Other places to hit this Halloween weekend…

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) Sammus, Pinkwash, Soul Glo, Likes

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Olivia Neutron-John, Evil Sword, DJ Silverado, Dj Burner Phone, SUN Slomo Sapiens 

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SUN Serene Green

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Conversations/DJSC, SAT Bastion’s Wake, URD/Fame Lust

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) TJ Kong Halloween Murdershow IX: TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, Sixteen Jackies, Scantron

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT UPenn SAS Halloween After Party: Jai Matt, Dr. Srimix, SUN Fright Night: Millennials, Surreal Nation, Shock Value, The Hook

TLA (334 South St.) SAT The Dead Milkmen, Decontrol

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) SUN Resting

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) David Falcone/Mark Schultz & The Wayne Rangers, Beaufort, SAT (Upstairs) Ladies First Showcase (A Benefit for Unite  For Her): Danielle and Jennifer , Mixed People, Gemtarra , Roxy Rollz, Sylvia Platypus, SUN Rico & Rachel

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Blasphemous, Gross, SAT Punk Hands, Pajent (Solo), Knightlife, SUN Arcane Way, Bone Hive, Snake Charmer

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI John Gilbride (Album Release), Lullanas, Sophie Coran, SAT You Do You, Bazmati Vice, Somethin’ Divine, The Side Chicks

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd  St.) FRI Sad Actor, SAT Green Meteor, SUN Drums Like Machine Guns, Forgotten Bottom, Night Raids

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Necrosexual, S.T.A.R.W.O.O.D., Basilysk, Family Vacation, SUN The Bad Luck 13, YDI, Sugar Daddie, Gloves Off, Wolves Attack, Urban Resist

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Vasey Hall, St. Brendan, Here/Now, SAT Great Time, Lauren Scott

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Aktive, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN DJ Hank McCoy

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT You Go No You: Songwriter Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac 

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI Gozer, Too doGs, SAT Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: A Halloween Extravaganza: Pat Pharari

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) FRI The Big 80’s Halloween Party: DJ Marco

The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Fell Into Yesterday (Farewell Show), Sex With Rollercoasters, The Good Mess

Century (1350 S 29^th St.) FRI Control Top, TVO,  SAT Static Brothers, The Magnificent Shithawks, Vulturepeaks, Manikineater, Decap Attack, SUN Decarcerate PA Benefit: Pushin' it 2 the Limit, Westboro Baptist Choir

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Philly’s Foxes/DJ Chris Urban, SAT Lush Puppies: A Night for Charity/DJ Brian Toll, SUN Murder’s A Drag: A True Crime Drag Show

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Naps Past Noon, SAT Deadfellow, Andorra

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI PhillyBloco

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Danger Club, Primatives, Adventure Lost, Knightlife, The Stone Eye

No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) FRI Halloween Cover Show: Coping Skills, Absinthe Father, Ready Now, SAT No Thank You, Decent, Queen Jesus (solo)

Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) SUN Goalkeeper, Median, Dune Puma

Vox Populi (319 N. 11^th St., 3^rd FL) SUN Meridian

Jerry's On Front (2341 N. Front St.) FRI MH/MB

Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Halloween Show: Broke Body, (The Pixies), Overwinter (Phantogram), Puppy Angst (The Killers), Rebecca Zimnmerman (Amy Winehouse), Missy Pidgeon (Patsy Cline)

Situated along the western edge of Northern Liberties on Girard is batting cage and DIY venue Everybody Hits, who this week will be hosting a stacked set headed by Philly's own Pinkwash.  The duo of Joey Doubek and Ashley Arnwine churns out intensely gripping tunes that are as swift as they are leaden, captivating a wide array of attention in the music community, while finding homes for their releases on labels Sister Polygon and Don Giovanni Records. The band’s name is derived from the term "pinkwashing," which refers to the often unregulated practice of companies aligning their products and brands with cancer awareness and LGBTQ movements without necessarily contributing to those causes. Pinkwash will be joined by fellow Philadelphians Lithuania and Loose Tooth, as well as Chicago-based musical outlet Slow Mass. Slow Mass are currently on tour in support of their new EP Treasure Pains, released earlier this month via Landland. They draw sonic inspiration from associated acts Into It. Over It., My Dad and Former Thieves, while distinguishing their new project as an exciting endeavor with plenty of potential for new material. Everybody Hits, 527 W. Girard Ave., 8pm, $8, All Ages - Josh Kelly

Warm florescent flashes of color highlight the duo of Pinkwash aka Ashley Arnwine and Joey Doubek as they perform in the video for “Gumdrop”. Featured on their recently debut LP Collective Sigh, available via Don Giovanni Records, the song accentuates the band’s ability to instantly develop a combative heavy groove. That explosive energy can release aggression while providing a mesmerizing fireworks-like sonic display.