ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM – Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam session, 6-7 p.m. each Sunday. Free. 423-698-5928.
BAKEWELL OPRY – Bakewell Community Center, 114 McCallie Ferry Road. Live music, first and third Fridays, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Concession sales start at 6 p.m. 423-332-3829.
BEST PERFORMANCE SERIES – Ellijay Elementary School auditorium, 32 McCutchen St., Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-5605, www.gilmer arts.org. $27.50 plus fees per show;discounts for Gilmer Arts members. Gilmer Arts Association’s Bringing Ellijay Sensational Talent series presents Americana/roots music by Mountain Faith Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9; doors open at 7 p.m.
CHATTANOOGA SONGWRITERS NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. House concert by Cathy Wilson, Noah Collins, Earl Brakin and host Anthony Quails, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. Light refreshments served. 423-855-9474, ant1667.wix.com/noogasongwritersasso.
CHOO CHOO CHORUS – All Saints Academy, 310 E. Eighth St. Men’s barbershop harmony group rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. each Monday. All voice ranges needed; not required to read music. 423-894-8559, 423-413-8681.
CHORAL ARTS OF CHATTANOOGA – Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. www.choralartsofchattanooga.org, 423-605-6058. “Christmas With Stella,” featuring special guest soprano Stella Zambalis, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. $20 adults, $10 students, free for children 12 and younger. Tickets online or at the door.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – First Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Ave. “Comfort & Joy,” featuring First Presbyterian Adult Choir, Bryan College Chamber Singers and Tabernacle Praise Orchestra, 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3. Free. Nursery for infants to age 3. 423-267-1206.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Scenic City Chorale, directed by Ron Starnes, presents “Fantasia on Christmas Carols and Songs of the Season,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Free; donations are tax-deductible.
CHRISTMAS FEST – Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain. Concert of vocal and instrumental music featuring Sanctuary Choir, Youth Choir, Westminster Singers and Orchestra, plus carol sing-alongs, 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Free. Child care provided. 423-886-2190, www.signalpres.org.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, ccplayhouse.com. Carol of the King, 20 of the world’s most skilled Irish dancers and musicians in Christmas spectacular, 7:30 p.m. CST Thursday, Dec. 7. $25 adults/seniors, $12 students/children.
DAVID PHELPS: CLASSIC CHRISTMAS – Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, 3415 S. Broad St. Free sold-out concert by former lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, backed by his band and backup singers, plus a 20-voice choir from Collegedale Community Church, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Donations of cash, nonperishable food, winter coats/hats/blankets and gift cards accepted to benefit Chattanooga Community Kitchen/Maclellan Shelter, Home & Havens, MOMentum Network, Kids of Growth Ministries and Shepherd’s Arms Rescue Mission. 423-266-5257.
ENGELHEIM VINEYARDS – 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-9463, www.engelheim.com. Live music by Dr. Paul, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.
“FIRST CHRISTMAS: HOME” – Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, 2645 Old LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Original drama with music about how the real meaning of Christmas always brings believers home, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 10:45 a.m.-noon Dec. 10. Free. 706-866-0232, www.fbcfo.org.
FREE FIDDLE SCHOOL – Fiddlers Anonymous, 2248 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. Instruction for newbies at 2 p.m., beginners at 2:30 p.m., intermediates at 3:30 p.m. Sundays; fiddles provided. Free potluck dinner, 4 p.m.; bluegrass jam, 4-8 p.m. 423-994-7497.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – Gospel Singing Hall, Highway 27 North. Donnie Young and New Beginning with featured singers, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. 423-285-2165.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. McDonald’s Singers and featured acts, 7 p.m. each Thursday. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, HIXSON – The Barn, 6323 Middle Valley Road. Last gathering of the year features Christmas music, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Bring a side dish for potluck; ham and drinks provided by Hamilton Funeral Home. Bring your own seating. 423-877-2665.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Sharon Foskey and Sam Sampson featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4. 423-356-9260.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH- Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. 423-488-6031.
GOSPEL, RED BANK – White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave. The Jamersons and Friends, Sheila Reed, Randy Kincannon and David Hayes featured, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 423-504-9283, 423-267-0837.
“HOME FOR CHRISTMAS” – Falling Water Baptist Church, 523 Roberts Mill Road, Hixson. Concert by Elisabeth Von Trapp, from the family whose story inspired “The Sound of Music,” 6 p.m. Dec. 10. 423-842-5924.
JERICHO BRASS BAND – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. http://jerichobrassband.org.British- style brass band continues 20th season with Advent concert, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Free.
LEE UNIVERSITY – Cleveland, Tenn. Tickets available 3-6 p.m. weekdays one week prior and at the door one hour before the event. 423-614-8343 (box office), 423-614-8240 (School of Music).
» Sunday, Dec. 3: 28th annual “A Classic Christmas,” 3 p.m. in Conn Center. Featuring Lee’s Choral Union, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Choir and Handbell Choir, choirs from Cleveland and East Hamilton High schools, plus special guest Babbie Mason, a Dove Award-winning, Grammy-nominated gospel singer and songwriter. Sold out, but call 423-614-8343 to be placed on waiting list, or watch online at https://livestream.com/leeu.
» Wednesday, Dec. 6: “An Evening With the Voices of Lee,” 7 p.m. in Pangle Hall. $10, which includes a copy of the a cappella group’s new Christmas CD.
MACDOWELL MUSIC CLUB – Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Monthly meeting features member performances byJim Martin (handbells) with Martha King (piano), Margaret Ann Randolph (piano) and guest organist Gaylord French, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. bakelley@aol.com.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM CONCERT TOURS – 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4; doors open at 7 p.m. $79, $89, $99, $125 and $149, plus fees.
METROPOLITAN BELLS – Fairview Baptist Church, 261 County Road 439, Athens, Tenn. First of four holiday concerts by advanced community handbell ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 (rest at Chattanooga and Signal Mountain churches). Free admission; donations accepted. Plus ticketed concerts with Chattanooga Boys Choir’s Singing Christmas Tree, Saturday, Dec. 2, at Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. (chattanoogaboyschoir.org); and Chattanooga Symphony & Opera’s “Home for the Holidays,” Dec. 16-17, also at Tivoli (www.chattanooga symphony.org).
MOUNTAIN OPRY – Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Bluegrass and mountain music, 8-11 p.m. each Friday. Free. 423-886-3252.
MUSIC AT ST. PAUL’S -St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Tapesty, featuring James Falzone (clarinet), presents “Starry Night: A Candlelight Holiday Celebration,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Series subscriptions (for this and three remaining shows) $90and $125; $75 seniors. Single tickets $20 and $30; $15 seniors. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org.
MUSIC AT THE WINERY – Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. Live music by Heidi Holton, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and Pickxen, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Concerts are free. $10 wine tasting includes five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
RED BANK BLUEGRASS JAM – Grace Nazarene Church, 6310 Dayton Blvd. Jam session for all levels of bluegrass and country musicians, 6:30-9 p.m. each Thursday. Play or listen. 423-877-9948.
THE RINGGOLD OPRY – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bluegrass and old-time country music, clogging and dancing, 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Free. 706-935-2251.
ROUECHE CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA – Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Vocalists and musicians present Chattanooga Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15. Free. 423-855-2981, therouechechorale.org.
SALE CREEK OPRY – Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road. Old-time country and gospel music, 6:30 p.m. each Saturday. $5 couples, $3 singles; free for kids 12 and younger. floydbledsoe@ymail.com.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS – Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Women’s four-part harmony sessions for all talent levels, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Singers needed; visitors welcome. 423-902-3298, www.sceniccitychorus.com.
SENIORS DANCE – Teamsters Union Hall, 4431 Bonny Oaks Drive. Band plays line dance, slow country and ’50s rock music, 7-10 p.m. each Saturday. $5 donation. 423-867-7185.
SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Boys Choir presents annual holiday concert, “Miracle on Third Street,” with guests from Ballet Tennessee, Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Orchestras, Metropolitan Bells and T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, noon and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. $15-$40.
SNOW HILL BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE – Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department Training Center, 9100 Snow Hill Road, Harrison. Volunteer firefighters sponsor jamboree by area bands, 5:45-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Free. 423-529-8009.
SODDY-DAISY JAMBOREE – Soddy-Daisy Community Center, 190 Depot St. Pickers and listeners gather, 7-10 p.m. today, Nov. 30. Free. 423-332-3654.
SONGBIRDS GUITAR MUSEUM – 35 Station St. www.songbirdsguitars.com.
» Today, Nov. 30: Ray Wylie Hubbard, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. $30.
» Friday, Dec. 1: Secret Sisters, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. $25.
» Saturday, Dec. 2: An Evening of Song and Stories with Erick Baker, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. $20.
SAU MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Ackerman Auditorium, Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. 423-236-2880.
» Christmas Pops Concert featuring Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble and Ringtones, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Iles P.E. Center. Free.
» School of Music Christmas program, featuring Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensemble and choral ensembles, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, and 4 p.m. Dec. 9, in Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. Free.
STRING THEORY – Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. 423-414-2525, www.stringtheorymusic.org. Violinist Philip Setzer of the Emerson Quartet, cellist Edward Arron and pianist Gloria Chien perform Tchaikovsky’s piano trio “In Memory of a Great Artist,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Preceded at 6 p.m. by Musical Dialogues, conversations with the musicians from the stage.$35 Hunter members, $45 nonmembers, $10 students with ID, $25 groups of 20+.
TIVOLI THEATRE CONCERT TOURS – 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Needtobreathe on acoustic All the Feels Tour, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11; doors open at 7 p.m. Sold out.
WALKER THEATRE CONCERT TOURS – Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
» US101 Acoustic Christmas with Scotty McCreery, 8 p.m. today, Nov. 30; doors open at 7 p.m. Sold out.
» Steve Earle & The Dukes, with special guests The Mastersons, 8 p.m. Dec. 12; doors open at 7 p.m. $35 and $50 plus fees.