Desperate times call for desperate measures. If your band can't play a gig, start one that can! Formed on tuesday, gig on friday. That's how The Doublecuts do it. Featuring members of: L.I.D., The Hoosegow, Left Pocket Dead, Blackie & the Triumphs and a bunch more.
For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.