ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM – Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam session, 6-7 p.m. each Sunday. After 7 p.m. play anything. 423-698-5928.
CHATTANOOGA GIRLS CHOIR – Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road. “Be a Candle of Hope” winter concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Silent auction at 6:30 p.m. $15 adults, $8 children. 423-296-1006, www.chattanoogagirlschoir.org.
CHATT STATE MUSIC – Humanities Building Theatre, Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway.Guitar orchestra concert by GuitarChattanooga, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Free. 423-697-2460, www.chattanoogastate.edu/events.
CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE – Hamilton County Courthouse, 625 Georgia Ave. Holiday music by local school groups, 11:30 a.m. each day. Free admission. 423-842-6748.
* Today, Dec. 1: Alpine Crest Elementary and East Ridge High.