If you’re into pitching in to help the Obama campaign during these critical next few weeks, here’s a chance to do so in Gowanus. There’s a party and silent auction to benefit Barack Obama on Friday (10/17) at The Bell House, which is located at 149 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. The doors open at 7PM. It’ll feature Anti-Pop Consortium, Dirty on Purpose, Dragons of Zynth, Takka Takka and more. There will be DJ sets by French Kicks and Cassettes Won’t Listen. It’s hosted by Eugene Mirman. Silent auction items by: Albert Watson, Another Magazine, Anthem, Art Streiber, George Pitts, Gravure, Inhabit, Lewis Cho, Mariah Robertson, Me Magazine, Mike Perry, Monocle, Other Music, Patrik Ervell, Paul Davis, Philip Crangi, Rachel Comey, Rachel Mason, Soma, Stanley Donwood, Sunshine & Shadow and others. The minimum donation: $25 and cash/credit is accepted at the door. You have to be 21 to get in and have ID to prove it. Also, advance donations can be made by clicking here.