To say the Red Hot Chili Peppers are all about music and giving it back to the community would be an understatement. The band has a passion for performing and share that passion on stage and through programs like the Silverlake Conservatory of Music — founded by the band’s bassist Michael “Flea” Balzary.

Today, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music announced that Flea and his band mate Anthony Kiedis will host a benefit for the Los Angeles based music school this Saturday, Nov. 1 in Beverly Hills, CA.

The program has been active for 13 years and has approximately 700 students enrolled, 200 of whom attend for free.

Always growing and aiming to provide affordable music programs to students of all backgrounds, the Conservatory faces a new challenge — housing its increasing number of students.

The Conservatory is in the midst of moving into a larger building that will allow the organization to double its enrollment, add an in-house performance space and provide numerous improvements that will help the school flourish for years to come.

The funds raised from the benefit will help to make the new facility a reality.

“This is our time, this is our children’s time,” said Flea. “Come celebrate with us and help build great music education for all children in Los Angeles. The Silverlake Conservatory of Music is for all of us.”

The benefit will include a silent auction and performances by Bruno Mars and Rufus Wainwright.

Art up for auction includes work from renowned artists including: Damien Hirst, Raymond Pettibon, Cecily Brown, Ed Ruscha, Gus Van Sant, Richard Prince, Inez + Vinoodh, Thomas Houseago, Swoon, D*Face, Charming Baker, Dana Louise Kirkpatrick, Bernie Taupin, Tim Armstrong, Kim Gordon, Aida Ruilova, Stanley Donwood, Shepard Fairey, Wes Lang, REVOK, and boutique items from Gucci, Marc Jacobs, The Elder Statesman, Shinola, and more.

Sponsors for the evening include: Café Stella, Gagosian Gallery, KM Fine Arts, QPrime, and Evolution Capital.

For information about tickets and further donations, contact Jennifer Rey at 323-665-3363 or jrey.scm@icloud.com.

To learn about the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, and other ways to donate, please visit the Conservatory’s website