Like the Beatles said: We get by with a little help from our friends. Here are a few fun ways to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina:

Vintage 415 Katrina Event
What: San Fran’s fantastic four throw one of their shindigs and donate all profits to disaster relief.
Why: Guilt-free weeknight partying. Duh.
When: Sept. 14, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Roe, 651 Howard St., between 2nd and 3rd Sts. (415-227-0288).

PlumpJack Benefit Event
What: Special cocktails, food, raffle, and DJs. And all proceeds go to Save the Children.
Why: Plump up the coffers.
When: Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Matrixfillmore, 3138 Fillmore St., between Greenwich and Pixley Alley (415-563-4180).

Blues Jean Bar Tribute to New Orleans
What: Hear live jazz. Sip cocktails. Buy new denim. Partial proceeds go to the American Red Cross.
Why: It’s not only cowgirls that sing the blues.
When: Sept. 15, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Blues Jean Bar, 1827 Union St., between Octavia and Laguna Sts. (415-346-4280).

Cafe con Comedy: a Hurricane Katrina Relief/Comedy Benefit
What: Bay Area comedians tell jokes for the cause. All proceeds go to America’s Second Harvest.
Why: Laugh and the world laughs with you.
When: Sept. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park Cafe, 501 Dolores St., at 18th St. (415-621-2936).