Kevin Bronson on December 11th, 2020

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Upcoming live streams that have a star on our calendar …

Los Lobos, Dec. 11

■ East L.A. legends Los Lobos stage their Still Home for the Holidays (with plenty of special guests) at 7 p.m. from San Diego’s Belly Up Tavern. Tickets.

Cyndi Lauper’s Home for the Holidays, Dec. 11 and 13

■ A benefit for True Colors United, Cyndi Lauper’s holiday show features Adam Lambert, Amanda Shires & Jason Isbell, Boy George, Brittany Howard, Cher, Dolly Parton, Jackson Browne, King Princess, Meg Myers, Phoebe Bridgers and more. Catch it at 5 p.m. Friday on TikTok or 5 p.m. Sunday on YouTube.

Joe Walsh’s VetsAid, Dec. 12

■ Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh’s fourth annual benefit concert for veterans’ charities goes virtual, with more than 50 performances, including a handful from the event’s archives. Appearing: Jon Bon Jovi, Ryan Bingham, the Lumineers, Kenny Chesney, Alice Cooper, Brandon Flowers, Jewel, Willie Nelson, Eddie Vedder, Rufus Wainwright and a host of others. It starts at 3 p.m. Tickets.

El Ten Eleven, Dec. 12

■ Instrumental rockers will perform selections from their stunning new triple-LP, “Tautology,” live from San Diego’s Music Box at 7 p.m. It’s free.

JD McPherson, Dec. 12

■ JD McPherson will perform his acclaimed 2018 holiday album “Socks,” along with other songs, starting at 1 p.m. Tickets.

Gorillaz, Dec. 12 and 13

■ The virtual band will do three performances over two days: “Song Machine Live From Kong” features tunes from the new album “Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez,” Gorillaz’ 14-piece live band and special guests will perform at the mixed-reality shows. Times and tickets here.

Bad Religion, Dec. 12, Dec. 19, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2

■ If this were happening in concert halls, it’d qualify as historic, so double-damn you, pandemic. Punk warriors Bad Religion celebrate 40 years as a band with four shows, each featuring music from one decade. The series, from San Diego’s Music Box, starts Saturday with the ’80s and continues with three more Saturday shows. Details and tickets here.

Andrew Bird, Dec. 13

■ Andrew Bird’s annual Gezelligheid holiday concert, which has been a staple at Chicago’s Fourth Presbyterian, becomes a live-streamed, outdoors show this year, broadcasting from Ojai. In addition to Bird favorites, the show will feature songs from his new holiday album “Hark!” 4 p.m. Tickets.

Genevieve Artadi, Dec. 13

■ Genevieve Artadi, who released her new album “Dizzy Strange Summer” in July, will be joined by Louis Cole and Chris Fishman at 5 p.m. It’s part of Bandcamp’s new streaming option.

LA Gives Back, Dec. 17

■ IHEARTCOMIX and Brownies & Lemonade team up to present a 24-hour telethon, with proceeds going to various agencies helping the homeless. A-Trak, Madeon, Giraffage, Eric Andre, Mija, Tim Heidecker & Weyes Blood and Brainfeeder artists are on the very deep lineup. Info.

Grandson, Dec. 17

■ Grandson celebrates the release of his album “Death of an Optimist” with the premiere of “Death of an Optimist: The Movie.” 5 p.m. Tickets.

Yo La Tengo, Dec. 18

■ Yo La Tengo’s Hanukkah One-Night Stand, streamed live from The Greene Space at WNYC, benefits the National Independent Venues Association. 5 p.m., with an encore performance Dec. 19. Tickets.

Pete Yorn, Dec. 19

■ Pete Yorn does an all-request holiday live-streamed show, plus a pre- and post-show Zoom hangout. Tickets.

Pedro the Lion, Dec. 20

■ David Bazan’s solo show on Bandcamp will feature songs from throughout his career and selections from his holiday album “Dark Sacred Night.” Tickets.

Robin Pecknold, Dec. 21

■ A Very Lonely Solstice features the Fleet Foxes singer-guitarist performing from the St. Ann & Holy Trinity Church in New York, joined by the Resitance Revival Chorus. Tickets.

Patti Smith, Dec. 30

■ Patti Smith live-streams her birthday show at 6 p.m. Tickets.

The Dandy Warhols, Dec. 30

■ The band celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the album “13 Tales From Urban Bohemia” with a concert starting at noon. Tickets.