Upcoming streams: David Bowie, Osees, the Vandals, Nada Surf, Phantom Planet, Pedro the Lion and more

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Highlighting some upcoming live-streamed events, including Osees, the Vandals, Nada Surf and Phantom Planet, along with a heads-up on a David Bowie stream coming in January.

Courtney Barnett, Dec. 17

■ Courtney Barnett’s “From Where I’m Standing” streams from the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia. Tickets.

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

Bad Religion, celebrating 40 years as a band with four weekly shows (each featuring music from one decade), do Week 2 of the series (the ’90s) from San Diego’s Music Box this week. Details, tickets.

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.

Geographer, Dec. 17

Geographer’s album “Down and Out in the Garden of Eden” has been pushed back to a 2021 release. Hear some of it starting at 4 p.m. on Facebook.

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.

Osees, Dec. 19

John Dwyer and crew cap an insanely busy year with a live performance from the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur. 5 p.m. (Here’s a sample.) Tickets.

The Vandals, Dec. 19

■ What would December be without punk warriors the Vandals’ annual Holiday Formal? Dress to impress … yourself. 6 p.m. 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.” 5 p.m. Tickets.

Nada Surf, Dec. 21-22

■ Beloved indie-rockers Nada Surf celebrate the 15-year anniversary of “The Weight Is a Gift” with two free live-streamed shows. At 1 p.m. Dec. 21, hit their Facebook page; at 1 p.m. Dec. 22, visit them on YouTube.

Kingfisher Bluez Christmas Party, Dec. 20

■ The Vancouver indie label’s 13th annual holiday show, online this year, features Peach Pit, Fawns of Love, the Zolas, Haley Blais, Winona Forever and many more, benefiting 1-800-SUICIDE/Crisis Centre BC. 5 p.m. Tickets.

Robin Pecknold, Dec. 21

■ A Very Lonely Solstice features the Fleet Foxes singer-guitarist performing from St. Ann & Holy Trinity Church in New York, joined by the Resistance Revival Chorus. 6 p.m. Tickets.

Jesse Malin, Dec. 22

Jesse Malin and his band will be joined by Dion, Nicole Atkins, Low Cut Connie, Lenny Kaye, Suzi Gardner, Adam Duritz & Immy from Counting Crows, Brian Fallon, Laura Cantrell, Butch Walker, Joseph Arthur and many more for “Fairytale of New York,” a special show benefiting the Bowery Electric and NIVA (Save Our Stages). 4 p.m. Tickets.

Phantom Planet, Dec. 23

■ Maybe Phantom Planet’s new album “Devastator” got lost in this summer’s pandemic blues? Catch up: The band will perform live from the Lodge Room, plus a Zoom Meet & Greet. 6 p.m. 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.

Beatport NYE, Dec. 31

■ It’s imagine-your-own-rave with Beatport’s NYE 2020 with Carl Cox, Honey Dijon, TOKiMONSTA and more, streaming on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook. 4 a.m. More info.

David Bowie, Jan, 8-9-10

■ To remember David Bowie on his birthday and to mark the fifth anniversary of his passing, producers are releasing the stream of the London production of “Lazarus,” captured live on stage. The three performances will stream Jan. 8 (Bowie’s birthday), Jan. 9 and Jan. 10 (the anniversary of his death). Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets.