If you’re getting in the holiday spirit and are looking for some music-filled events to fill up your social calendar take note of these two concerts happening back to back next weekend.

December 5, 2008
Time: 7:05pm
Where: Ukrainian Hall, 905 E Pender at Hawks
Tickets: $8 in advance and $10 at the door
Mint Records’ Ridiculously Early Christmas Party Night One
Nardwuar Nite featuring The Evaporators, The Pack A.D., Lois, Kellarissa, Thee Goblins and some goodies from Nardwuar’s video vault.

December 6, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Cambrian Hall, 215 E 17th Avenue at Main
Tickets: Available at Zulu, Red Cat and Scratch Records
Mint Records’ Ridiculously Early Christmas Party Night Two
Featuring Novillero, The Ramblin’ Ambassadors, Hot Panda, Young and Sexy, The Awkward Stage, Bella, and Vancougar. Door proceeds go to support the ALS Society of Canada and the first 75 concert-goers to arrive will receive lovely gifts.

For more events around town check out UQ Events for dates, times and listings. Feel free to give yourself a small education on the punk history of Vancouver as well.