Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before the event to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, or via e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760) 745-3769.

CLUBS

Anthology ---- Anthology House Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, $5; Kenny Neal Band, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4, $7-$18; Brian Culbertson, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 5, $7-$59; Anthology House Band, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, $5; Tokeli Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, $7-$12; 1337 India St., San Diego; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Bar Pink ---- Shows begin at 10 p.m.; the Fresh and Onlys, Woven Bones, Dec. 3; DJ Artistic, Dec. 4; Linnzi Zaorski, Dec. 5; the Styletones, Dec. 7 and Dec. 8; 3829 30th St., San Diego; 619-564-7194 or barpink.com.

The Beauty Bar ---- Shows begin at 9 p.m.; Felisa Skibicki, Sistah Speak, Ellamae, Dec. 3; the Crashing Marbles, the Howls, the Attack, Desert Diamonds, Dec. 4; Gregory Page, Dec. 6; Ohioan, Dec. 8; Hargo, Dec. 9; 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; 619-516-4746 or myspace.com/thebeautybar.

Belly Up Tavern ---- Dead Man's Party, Cover Me Badd's Blasphemous Guitars, 9 p.m. Dec. 4, $13-$15; Firehouse Swing Holiday Party, the Swingin Kings, 3:15 p.m. Dec. 6, $8-$10; Mar Dels Christmas show, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, $10; How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour with the Grouch, Mistah Fab, Fashawn N' Exile, DJ Fresh, 9 p.m. Dec. 7, $15-$17; Bebel Gilberto, DJ Lara Gerin, 8 p.m. Dec. 8, $30-$32; comedian Zane Lamprey, 8 p.m. Dec. 9, $18; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Brick by Brick ---- Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho Down with the Rock n' Roll Justice Council, Phantom Rockers, the Strikers, Cream tribute (featuring Mike Keneally), Neil Young tribute, Ohm, MC Wizard & DJ Pickle, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, $6; 1130 Buenos Ave., San Diego; 619-275-5483 or brickbybrick.com.

The Casbah ---- Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; Little Dragon, Pollyn, DJ Blacq Shampoo, Dec. 3, $14; Baroness, Earthless, Iron Age, Brainticket, Dec. 4, $12; Cold Cave, Nite Jewel, Ale Mania, Dec. 5, $10-$12; Stellastarr, Transfer, Dec. 6, $14-$15; Harper Simon, the Chapin Sisters, Farmer Dave, Dec. 7, $10; Danko Jones, Genghis Con Job, Die Sabotage, Dec. 8, $8; Nervous Wreckords, Apes of Wrath, Maystar, Mata Leon, Dec. 9, $10; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Che Cafe ---- Blessure Grave, Beaters, No Paws (No Lions), the Preteens, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4, $6; Kevin Sec; UC San Diego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla; 858-534-2311 or checafe.ucsd.edu.

Coyote Bar & Grill ---- Red Lane, 6 p.m. Dec. 3; Friends & Enablers, 6 p.m. Dec. 4; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Robin Henkel, 6 p.m. Dec. 5; DJ Paul Dumesnil, 10:30 p.m. Dec. 5; David Patrone, 5 p.m. Dec. 6; karaoke, 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8; Nathan James Trio, 6 p.m. Dec. 9; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4695.

Dizzy's ---- Paul Seaforth and His Quintet, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, $10-$15; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.

Epicentre ---- Heartstop, Freezing Vinyl, We Shot the Moon, Call Me the Breeze, the Right Coast, the Guze, the Spill, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, $10; Leviathan, For Venice, Moxy Bullets, Monkeys in Space, Burn England Burn, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, $7-$10; Fight Fair, Stephen Jerzak, Hide the Details!, Stereo Summer, A Sky Harbor, Desolace, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8, $10; 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; 858-271-4000 or epicentreconcerts.org.

Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub and Grill ---- Skelpin, Dec. 3; Social Green, Dec. 4; Viva La Costa, Dec. 5; Nathan Maxwell and O.B.G., Jesse & Lazor Jeff, Dec. 6, $10; bluegrass from Tail Draggers, Dec. 8; Sean & Zander, Dec. 9; 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad; 760-434-2660 or www.hensleyspub.com.

House of Blues San Diego ---- Led Zepagain, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, $15-$17; Less Than Jake, Fishbone, Cage, the Swellers, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, $15-$17; Skinny Puppy, 8 p.m. Dec. 9, $25-$42.50; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Humphrey's Backstage Live ---- Ruby and the Red Hots, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, $5; the Road Dogs, 6 p.m. Dec. 4, $15; Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4, $15; Sirens Crush, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 5, $12; Lenny "Fuzzy" Rankin, 8 p.m. Dec. 6, $12; Robin Henkel, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, free; Sandi Shaner, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, $5; the Soul Persuaders, 8 p.m. Dec. 9, $5; 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San DIego; 619-224-3577 or humphreysbackstagelive.com.

The Jumping Turtle ---- Mean Dinosaur, Stone Senses, Subliminal Trip, Social Green, 8 p.m. Dec. 5; 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos; 760-471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.

Lestat's ---- Blue Roses, Marcus Foster, Dec. 3; Lee Coulter, Patrick Norton, Tim Graves, Dec. 4; Chad Farran, Dec. 5; belly dancing and music, Dec. 9; 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego; 619-282-0437 or lestats.com.

Patrick's Irish Pub ---- The Hype, Dec. 4; RocKandy, Dec. 5; 13314 Poway Road, Poway; 858-486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.

Patrick's II ---- Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Dec. 3; the Burnsville Band, Dec. 5; Bayou Brothers, Dec. 6; Chet Cannon, Dec. 7; Bill Magee, Dec. 9; 428 F St., San Diego; 619-233-3077 or patricksii.com.

The Radio Room ---- Peewee Moore and the Awful Dreadful Snakes, Bill Cardinal, Shaun T. Morgan, 8 p.m. Dec. 3; Save Amos, Gunpowder Sunset, Moxy Bullets, Plane Without a Pilot, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Bad Santas, the Aversions, End of Power, 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Dec. 5; Braaiins, Whoa Hunx, Cowabunga Babes, Xmas Island, 8 p.m. Dec. 8; 3519 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; (619) 284-3323 or theradioroom.com.

710 Beach Club ---- Nappy Roots, Dec. 3; Iglu and Hartly, Jet West, Do It Live, Dec. 4; L.A. Guns, Dante's Boneyard, Warner Drive, Dec. 5; 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; 858-483-7844 or 710bc.com.

SOMA San Diego ---- A Skylit Drive, Casino Madrid, Deadbeat Nightlife, A Shattered, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, $12; the Material, Flight to Athena, He Is the Painter, Misc. Ailments, One Hot Minute, Stage Kids, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, $8; Cinematic Sunrise, Johnny Craig, Mark Rose, Tommy Simms, Misdelphia, Sleeping With Sirens, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, $12; the Day Sets Fire, Casino Madrid, Goodnight Caulfield, Love Beats War, Thy Kingdom Come, the Cathedrals, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9, $10; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Winston's ---- Digable Planets, 9 p.m. Dec. 4, $5; O.B.-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, Dec. 6, $1; Electric Waste Band, Dec. 7, $7; Electric Dynamite, Dec. 8; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; 619-222-6822 or winstonsob.com.

ROCK & POP

Paula Cole ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 5; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, youths under 18 with purchase of adult ticket; 858-748-0505 or powayarts.org.

Abbey Road ----- Beatles tribute band; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6; Welk Resorts Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; call for ticket prices; 760-749-3448 or welktheatresandiego.com.

Morrissey ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 8; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $49.50-$99.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Brett Dennen and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 10; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Devil Wears Prada ---- All That Remains, Story of the Year, Haste the Day; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $20; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Son Volt ---- 7 p.m. Dec. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Tristan Prettyman ---- With Kate Earl; 8 p.m. Dec. 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Foreigner ---- With the Surrender; 8 p.m. Dec. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $55; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Zero 7 ---- 8:30 p.m. Dec. 17; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Aquabats ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 19; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$19; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Lady Gaga ---- 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Saosin ---- With P.O.S., Innerpartysystem, Eye Alaska; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Voodoo Glow Skulls ---- With the Fabulous Rudies, Bucket of Fish, Grim Luck, the Mayors of SexyTown; 6 p.m. Dec. 20; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $12; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Unwritten Law ---- With Buckfast Superbee, Chaser, So Long Davey!; 8 p.m. Dec. 20; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$40; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Timothy B. Schmit ---- Eagles bassist unveils solo album "Expando"; with Jack Tempchin; 8 p.m. Dec. 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Hepcat ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $19; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

John Mayer Trio ---- With Mayer Hawthorne and the County; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; sold out; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Reel Big Fish ---- With La Banda Skalavera, Starpool; Dec. 29; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $21.50-$24; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 29; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

David Cook ---- "American Idol" winner; 8 p.m. Dec. 30 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $75-$100; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Sweet and Tender Hooligans ---- Morrissey/the Smiths tribute; 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $22; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Del the Funky Homosapien ---- Hip-hop; 9 p.m. Jan. 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

40oz to Freedom ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 2; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Zeros ---- with the Choke; 8:30 p.m. Jan. 2; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Sonic Youth ---- With Sic Alps; 9 p.m. Jan. 7; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $30; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Eric Sardinas ---- 9:30 p.m. Jan. 8; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$36; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Los Lobos ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $35-$37; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Stan Ridgway ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Weezer ---- With Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13; RIMAC Arena, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $36; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

State Radio ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 14; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18-$20; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Aaron Lewis of Staind ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 15; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $40-$60; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.

Cross Canadian Ragweed ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Dick Dale ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Mindy Smith ---- 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$24; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Anti-Flag ---- With Aiden, Cancer Bats, Fireworks; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Styx ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 23; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$70; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.

Harry Connick Jr. ---- 7 p.m. Jan. 24; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $80-$110; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.

The Fab Four ---- Beatles tribute; 8 p.m. Jan. 29; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $20-$35; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.

Four Year Strong ---- With Strike Anywhere, This Time Next Year, Title Flight; 7 p.m. Jan. 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $13; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

The Residents ---- Avant-garde band has been around for 40 years; 7 p.m. Jan. 29; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $27; casbahmusic.com.

Atomic Punks ---- 9 p.m Jan. 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Nile ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 31; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $23-$26; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Pink Floyd Experience ---- 7 p.m. Jan. 31; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa and Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $25-$35; 877-946-7252 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Rhett Miller and the Serial Lady Killers ---- With Leslie and the Badgers; 8 p.m. Feb. 3; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Dave Davies ---- Kinks guitarist; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$59; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Badfish ---- 8 p.m. Feb. 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The English Beat ---- 9 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Emmure and Terror ---- With After the Burial, Miss May I, Thick as Blood; 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

St. Vincent ---- With Wildbirds, the Peacedrums; 9 p.m. Feb. 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $14-$16; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

ALO ---- 9 p.m. Feb. 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16; tickets go on sale at noon Dec. 4; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Al Stewart ---- 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$44; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Los Lonely Boys ---- Acoustic Brotherhood Tour also features Alejandro Escovedo and Carrie Rodriguez; 9 p.m. Feb. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $45-$47; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Damned ---- 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and 18; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $20; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Dave Mason ---- 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$72; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

The Mother Hips ---- 9 p.m. Feb. 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers ---- 8 p.m. Feb. 28; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $37.50-$60; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/ticketmaster.com.

Tegan and Sara ---- 8 p.m. March 3; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $39.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Brandi Carlile ---- 8 p.m. March 11; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/ticketmaster.com.

Mark Knopfler ---- 8 p.m. April 15; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $85-$120; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.

Avett Brothers ---- Acoustic/bluegrass-based music with a rock 'n' roll spirit; 8:30 p.m. April 29; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $28.50-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/ticketmaster.com.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles ---- 2 and 8 p.m. May 15; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue and B Street, San Diego; $17.50-$74.50; 619-570-1100 or sandiegotheatres.org.

U2 ---- 7 p.m. June 6 and 7; Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim; $30-$250; June 6 is sold out; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

Peter Sprague String Consort ---- Peter Sprague is joined by Bridget Dolkas, Jeanne Skrocki, Pam Jacobsen, Carter Dewberry, Duncan Moore and Bob Magnusson; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Drive, Encinitas; free; 760-943-2260.

"Jazz, Pizzazz and Razzmatazz" ---- MiraCosta College's Windjammers Concert Band performs holiday swing, Broadway and pop; 2 p.m. Dec. 5; Creative Arts Complex, Studio A, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Bob Magnusson Trio ---- With Peter Sprague and Tripp Sprague, straight-ahead jazz; 6 p.m. Dec. 5; Harry's Bar & American Grill, 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla; 858-373-1252.

Janiva Magness ---- Blues singer; 8 p.m. Dec. 8; Saville Theatre, San Diego City College; $10; www.sdcity.edu/worldcultures or 619-388-3037.

"Winter Sing & Swing" ---- MiraCosta College's Frequency Jazz Ensemble presents contemporary and classical jazz works in the ensemble and solo repertoire; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

MiraCosta College Jazz Ensemble with Ernie Watts ---- The two-time Grammy-winner will perform with the ensemble; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $15, general; $10, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Tower of Power ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 12; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $25-$35; 888-512-7469 or viejasentertainment.com.

Average White Band ---- Funk; Dec. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Blues Night at NVA ---- New Village Arts Theatre presents a live blues performance and CD recording session with Kim Wilson (the Fabulous Thunderbirds), Nathan James (winner of the International Blues Challenge) and guitarist Billy Flynn; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 2787 State St., Carlsbad; $12 online; $15 at door; www.newvillagearts.org or 760-433-3245.

"A Tribute to the Music of Los Van Van" ---- The MiraCosta Latin Jazz Orchestra presents repertoire from the famed Cuban timba band; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

The Greyboy Allstars ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Robben Ford ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Keb' Mo' ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $40-$42; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Booker T ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 16; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, youths under 18 with purchase of adult ticket; 858-748-0505 or powayarts.org.

Medeski Martin & Wood ---- 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $23-$40; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

San Diego Jazz Party ---- The annual jazz fest will feature 18 mainstream jazz musicians performing 45-minute sets over nearly 18 hours, plus a "Living Legend of Jazz" ceremony honoring drummer Jack Hanna; 7:30 to 11 p.m. Feb. 19; 1 to 5 and 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 20; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21; (also: patrons' cocktail reception, 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 19; jazz brunch, 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 20); Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $220, full festival pass; $65, pass for Feb. 19 or 21 only; $120, Feb. 20; 858-453-0846 or www.sdjp.org.

David Sanborn ---- 8 p.m. Feb. 19; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $25-$35; 888-512-7469 or viejasentertainment.com.

Galactic ---- Funk and jazz; 9 p.m. March 3; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; on sale at noon Dec. 4; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Blind Boys of Alabama ---- 8 p.m. March 7; Bell Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Big Band Broadcast ---- 2 and 8 p.m. April 10; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; call for ticket prices; 619-570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.

Pat Metheny ---- 8 p.m. April 21; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $55-$65; tickets on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 5; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour ---- 7:30 p.m. April 21; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; call for ticket prices; 619-570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.

COUNTRY & FOLK

Tom Russell ---- Country and folk; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $25; 619-303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

Trails & Rails ---- Western/folk/train songs trio; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Tim Flannery ---- The baseball player-turned-folk singer performs on the Star of India tall ship; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 Harbor Drive, San Diego; $30; 619-234-9153 or sdmaritime.org.

Bayou Seco ---- Cajun music duo; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12; Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $15, general; $7, children ages 7 to 17; 760-723-7255.

North County Cowboys ---- Vintage country covers; 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12; Comstock Bar & Grill, 316 W. Mission Ave., Suite 115, Escondido; 760-746-6188.

Folding Mr. Lincoln ---- Folk; 6 p.m. Dec. 26; Wynola Pizza Express, 4355 Highway 78, Wynola; 760-765-1004 and wynolapizzaexpress.com.

Merle Haggard ---- Country; 8 p.m. Jan. 8; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $55-$85; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

John McCutcheon ---- Folk; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Kris Kristofferson ---- Country; 7 p.m. Jan. 17; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $38-$45; 800-988-4253.

Gregory Page ---- Folk and old-timey; 7 p.m. Jan. 30; Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; 858-566-4040.

Little Windows ---- Appalachian and traditional; 7 p.m. Feb. 6; Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; 858-566-4040.

George Jones ---- Country; 8 p.m. Feb. 19; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$75; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Triptych ---- Contemporary folk with Peggy Watson, David Beldock and Joe Rathburn; 7 p.m. March. 6; Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; 858-566-4040.

Small Potatoes ---- Folk; 7:30 p.m. March 20; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band ---- Traditional and folk; 7:30 p.m. March 27; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

"Guthrie Family Rides Again" ---- Arlo Guthrie headlines this family concert with Abe, Cathy, Annie and Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion; 8 p.m. April 14; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $28-$43; 800-988-4253.

WORLD & REGGAE

Shen Yun Performing Arts ----- Spectular Chinese ensemble, with live orchestra, chronicles the 5,000-year history of China in music and dance; 7 p.m. Dec. 26 to 30 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 27; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego; $39-$119; 619-570-1100.

B-Side Players ---- World beat; 9 p.m. Dec. 31; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $29-$31; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Pato Banton ---- With Now Generation, Colin Giles and DJ Carlos Culture; reggae; 9 p.m. Jan. 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Ozomatli ---- World beat; 9 p.m. Jan. 22 and 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Highland Way ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents this North County-based Celtic music quartet performing music from Scotland and Ireland; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15; 760-740-0619.

Pepe Aguilar ---- Latin; 8 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $85-$125; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Bob Marley Festival ---- Reggae; 1 p.m. Feb. 15; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $41-$61; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Tommy Sands ---- Irish; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Rebelution ---- With Soulja, Zion I; reggae; 8 p.m. March 4 and 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/ticketmaster.com.

Band of the Irish Guards/Royal Regiment of Scotland ---- Celtic; 2 and 7 p.m. March 7; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; call for ticket prices; 619-570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.

CLASSICAL

Palomar Electronic Music Ensemble ---- Compositions directed by Madelyn Byrne; 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

"Lilith" ---- UC San Diego presents the world premiere of this new opera by UCSD-based composer Anthony Davis with a libretto by Allan Havis; 7 p.m. Dec. 4; Prebys Music Center, UCSD, La Jolla; $25, general; $5, student rush 1 hour before concert; 858-4534-8497.

San Diego Symphony: "Ode to Joy" ---- Beethoven's choral Ninth Symphony will feature the orchestra, soloists and the San Diego Master Chorale; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $20-$93; 619-235-0804.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: Bernstein's Mass ---- The choir and orchestra present the San Diego premiere of Leonard Bernstein's 1970s-era theatrical "Mass," featuring three choirs, rock and jazz bands, orchestra and prerecorded music; 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 5; 3 p.m. Dec. 6; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $18-$36; 858-534-4637.

"Flamenco Guitar, Past and Present" ---- Guitarist Oscar Guzman will present a solo concert of flamenco repertoire by Sabicas, Mario Escudero and Paco de Lucia; 7 p.m. Dec. 6; Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St., San Diego; www.oscarguzman.com.

Camera Lucida ---- UC San Diego musicians perform chamber music by Ravel, Webern, Bach and Andrieu; 8 p.m. Dec. 7; Prebys Music Center, UCSD, La Jolla; $25, general; $5, student rush 1 hour before concert; 858-4534-8497.

Palomar College Music Students Recital ---- 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

Courtly Noyse ---- This Renaissance music ensemble dresses in period clothing, performs on period instruments and sings in six-part harmony; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13; Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego; donations accepted; 858-538-8158 or www.srfol.org.

"A Tribute to Tarrega" ---- MiraCosta College students, faculty, the MiraCosta Guitar Orchestra and guest performers present a 100-year tribute to the music of Francisco Tarrega; 2 p.m. Dec. 13; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin ---- Program features Mozart's Sonata in A minor, Lizst's "Venezia e Napoli," Faure's Nocturne No. 6 in D-flat major and Alkan's Symphonie for Solo Piano; 8 p.m. Dec. 18; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $25-$75; 858-459-3728 or www.ljms.org.

Quarteto Vivace Brasil ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents this guitar, flute and percussion ensemble performing works from the baroque and Romantic eras as well as some Joplin, pop and Brazilian folk pieces; 3 p.m. Jan. 17; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: Young Artists 50th Anniversary Concert ---- The program will showcase past winners and 2010 winners of the organization's annual young artists competition; 7 p.m. Jan. 24; Prebys Hall, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $35-$60; 858-534-4637 or www.lajollasymphony.com.

Redlands Symphony ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents a program of Dvorak's cello concert with soloist Jonah Kim, and works by Berlioz and Schumann; 3 p.m. Jan. 31; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Hutchins Consort: "Celebration of American Strings" ---- The North County-based violin octet presents a concert program featuring banjo/lutist John Schneiderman; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students and seniors; 760-632-0554 or hutchinsconsort.org.

Dan Franklin Smith ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents the acclaimed international pianist; 7:30 p.m. March 8; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15; 760-740-0619.

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents the orchestra with Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital in a program featuring a Bach violin concerto, a variation by Beethoven and works by Corelli, Bartok and Golijov; 3 p.m. March 28; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Hutchins Consort: "Microtonality in the Violin Band Tradition" ---- The North County-based violin octet presents a concert program featuring new works commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts; 7:30 p.m. April 10; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students and seniors; 760-632-0554 or hutchinsconsort.org.

St. Petersburg Quartet ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents Russian string ensemble performing works by Ravel and Borodin as well as Dvorak's Piano Quintet in A major; 3 p.m. April 25; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Civic Youth Orchestra ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents the local youth symphony; 7:30 p.m. March 2; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15; 760-740-0619.

Redlands Symphony ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents the orchestra with Spanish pianist Jose Menor in an all-Gershwin piano concerto program; 3 p.m. May 16; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

HOLIDAY

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis ---- 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego; $35-$77; 610-570-1100.

Sara Evans Christmas show ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 3; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$75; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Carlsbad High School's Choral Department's annual holiday concert ---- 7 p.m. Dec. 3 to Dec. 5; Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe Ave., Carlsbad; $12, adults; $8, youth, students and seniors; 619-508-7303.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 4; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $25; 619-220-8497.

"Winterfest" ---- The 60-member Palomar/Pacific Concert Band (formerly the Pacific Coast Concert Band) makes its debut under the baton of director Kenneth Bell with a program of holiday favorites from "The Nutcracker," "Babes in Toyland" and "Festive Sounds of Hanukkah" with a special performance by the Palomar Dance Ensemble, for two performances: 2 p.m. Dec. 5; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453; also at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe Ave., Carlsbad; call for ticket prices; 760-434-1621 or 760-390-2990 pccband.org.

USO holiday concert ---- The United Services Organization hosts the Marine Band San Diego in a patriotic, holiday-themed concert; 2 p.m. Dec. 5; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; free; 610-570-1100.

San Diego Women's Chorus: "Through the Eyes of a Child" ---- The choir presents its 22nd annual holiday concert; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6; Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw St., San Diego; $15, general; children under 12 are free; sdwc.org or sdartstix.com.

Poway Community Symphonette winter concert ---- The chamber orchestra with the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation Choir present Corelli's "Christmas Concerto," the "Winter" movement from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" concerto and Vivaldi's "Magnificat"; 4 p.m. Dec. 6; Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16888 Espola Road, Poway; freewill donations; www.powaysymphony.org.

"Christmas in the Air" ---- The Southwest Women's Chorus and Wings of Praise Youth Choir present this 10th annual program of holiday carols and audience sing-alongs, including Christmas music, spirituals, gospel and the first local performance of the baroque work "Porpora Magnificat"; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $16, general; $13, seniors, military; $9, students; 866-653-8696.

"A Celtic Christmas Celebration" ---- Irish-themed holiday concert features traditional Christmas carols inflused with Irish melodies featuring the Irish fiddle, tin whistle, uillean pipes and bodhrun, along with Irish vocalists and dancers; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$45; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

"Christmas Hawaiian-Style" ---- Frank Leong and The Moonlight Beach Serenaders will perform a Hawaiian-style holiday concert with Christmas carols sung in Hawaiian and English and interpreted through hula dance; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; 760-753-7376 or encinitaslibfriends.org.

Coastal Communities Concert Band holiday concert ----- This year's 15th annual concert will feature an interfaith choir, a handbell choir and soloists Michael Ruhl and Lillian Palmer; proceeds benefit Meals-on-Wheels; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15, general; $12.50, seniors (over 60) and children (12 and under); 760-736-9900.

Fallbrook Music Society Christmas concert ---- The William Chunestudy Men's Chorus and Camerada chamber music ensemble will perform traditional and historical Christmas music from the 16th century to today; 3 p.m. Dec. 6; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $30, general; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Boston Camerata: "A Mediterranean Christmas" ---- San Diego Early Music Society presents the orchestra, with Sharq Arab-American Ensemble, performing holiday works from Spain, Italy and southern France; 7 p.m. Dec. 6; St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10-$35; 619-291-8246.

"Candlelight Classics" ---- Festive holiday music at The Merc by the California Chamber Brass Quintet. Featuring Renaissance, Baroque, Brass and holiday music; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13; Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $25; 866-653-8696.

Handel's "Messiah" Community Sing-Along ---- Mt. Carmel High School Choir's fundraising concert; 7 p.m. Dec. 7; Mt. Carmel High School Performing Arts Center, 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, Rancho Pensaquitos; $10, adults; $7, students (over 8 requested); 858-484-9144 or vbush1@san.rr.com.

Poway High School Choral Department winter concert ---- All four school choirs (more than 150 students), joined by Twin Peaks Middle School choir, peform traditional and holiday choral music in several languages; 7 p.m. Dec. 8; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $8, general; $5, senior/military/children; 858-745-0245, ext. 5155, or www.powayusd.com/teachers/ngray.

The Ten Tenors holiday program ----- The Australian pop/opera/performance troupe features 10 male singers from Down Under performing a fresh program of holiday music; 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 9; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; 8 p.m. Dec. 11; 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 12; 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 13; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego; $15-$72; 619-570-1100.

Campanile Ringers ---- Clairemont Lutheran Church's handbell choir will perform winter holiday music; 7 p.m. Dec. 9; Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley; free; 858-552-1668.

Holiday Hula Show ---- Palomar College's Pipanie O Patitisu Hawaiian Dancers, a Samoan Fire Knife dancer and musician Quintinn Holi will perform at this Polynesian holiday show; 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12; Wave Shoppe, 110 N. Kalmia St., Escondido; 760-233-7714.

Orchestra Nova: "Masterpiece Messiah" ---- The orchestra and Bach Collegium San Diego and soloists presents a series of performances of Handel's holiday oratorio, featuring a video to enhance the performance; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; also at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, St. James-by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect Drive, La Jolla; and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$85; 858-350-0290 or orchestranova.org.

"Messiah" Sing-Along ---- University of San Diego Symphony accompanies the sing-along portion of Mozart's orchestration of Handel's holiday oratorio; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11; Founders Chapel, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego; donation requested (benefits the James H. Kolar Amadeus Music Fund); 619-260-4171.

Vikki Carr: "Home for the Holidays" ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 11; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $25-$45; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Kim Wilson Blues Revue holiday party ---- Fabulous Thunderbirds frontman; 9:30 p.m. Dec. 11; Humphrey's Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $15-$18; 619-224-3577 or humphreysbackstagelive.com.

Emmanuel Faith Christmas concerts ---- The Emmanuel Faith Church Choir and Orchestra will present its annual holiday concert on the birth of Christ, titled "God So Loved the World: You Oughta Know"; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11; 3 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13; Emmanuel Faith, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido; freewill offering; 760-781-2134.

Carols by Candlelight ----- LeAnn Rimes, Bucky Covington, the Little River Band, Jordan Pruitt, Buck Howdy and the Beat Boys perform at this annual holiday concert, benefiting the Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $60-$100; www.starsconcert.com.

"Cool Yule" ---- The San Diego Men's Chorus and Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego co-present a holiday choral program featuring 120 singers, a 10-piece swing band and dozens of holiday classics; 8 p.m. Dec. 12; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $24-$40; 619-570-1100 or gmcsd.com, sdmc.org.

"Christmas Extravaganza" ---- Holiday harmony choral concert by the Pacific Belle Chorus of Sweet Adelines International; 2 p.m. Dec. 12; Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido; $10; 760-741-8977.

Dave Koz's Smooth Jazz Christmas ---- With Peter White, David Benoit, Rick Braun and Brenda Russell; 8 p.m. Dec. 12; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $37-$67; 619-235-0804.

Holiday Hootenanny ---- FM 94/9's concert features Spoon, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Manchester Orchestra and White Rabbits; 6 p.m. Dec. 12; RIMAC Arena, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $38.50; 619-220-8497, fm949sd.com or ticketmaster.com.

"An Irish Christmas" ---- Featuring Irish music, dance, storytelling and comedy for the holidays; 2 p.m. Dec. 13; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $37.50-$70; 619-570-1100.

"Messe de Minuit pour Noel/Christmas Midnight Mass" ----- The Palomar Symphony, Palomar Chorale and Palomar Chamber Singers present Marc-Antoine Charpentier's baroque French Mass "Messe de Minuit pour Noel"; 4 p.m. Dec. 13; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453 or www.palomarperforms.com.

"Messiah-Sing" ---- La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents its annual performance of the Handel holiday oratorio with a portion where the audience is invited to sing along during the "Hallelujah" chorus; 4 p.m. Dec. 13; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 6628, St. Isabel St., Carlsbad; $8-$15; 858-534-4637.

Star 94.1's Jingle Ball ---- With Ingrid Michaelson, Uncle Kracker, Michelle Branch; 7 p.m.; Dec. 13; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $40-$49; $450, booths of four to six; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Pomerado Community Band holiday concert ---- The 65-piece orchestra's 20th annual holiday program includes "Greensleeves," music from "The Polar Express," a reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" with musical accompaniment and a sing-along; 7 p.m. Dec. 13; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $12, general; $10, seniors; $5, children 12 and under; 858-748-0505.

Christmas Vespers ---- San Dieguito United Methodist Church's Schantz Organ & Music Series presents Vivaldi's "Gloria" and Shaw & Bennett's "The Many Moods of Christmas," Suited 3 and 4, featuring the church's chancel choir, orchestra, bell choir and soloists; 7 p.m. Dec. 13; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; freewill offering; 760-753-6582.

"A Christmas Celebration" ---- Bethlehem Lutheran Church presents its 13th annual Christmas Choir Concert featuring more than 50 singers, handbell ringers and musicians performing Advent and Christmas songs; 4 p.m. Dec. 13; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Drive, Encinitas; freewill offering; 760-753-1026.

"Candlelight Classics" ---- Golden Valley Music Society presents the California Chamber Brass Quintet in a program of holiday and brass music from the renaissance and baroque eras; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6; 3 p.m. Dec. 13; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $25; 866-653-8696 or temeculatheater.org.

91X Wrex the Halls ---- With AFI, Rise Against, 30 Seconds to Mars, Anberlin, Paper Tongues; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13; Viejas Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $39; 619-220-8497, 91x.com or ticketmaster.com.

"Gary Ho Ho Hoey's Rockin' Christmas Show" ---- With the Grass Heat; 8 p.m Dec. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Sophie@103.7's Green Christmas ---- With Five for Fighting and Howie Day; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $10-$45; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Venice Christmas show ---- With Charlie Vaughn and the Daily Routine; 9 p.m. Dec. 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

San Diego Symphony Holiday Pops Concert ---- Pianist/singer Michael Cavanaugh hosts this holiday concert featuring the San Diego Master Chorale, Mariachi Champana Nevin and the San Diego Children's Choir (Cavanaugh will not perform Dec. 16; instead, the concert will feature a tribute to local military families); 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 17 and 20; 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19; 2 p.m. Dec. 19; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

San Diego Symphony Holiday Pops Family Festival Concert ---- Matthew Garbutt conducts this brief, family-friendly holiday concert featuring the San Diego Master Chorale, Mariachi Champana Nevin and the San Diego Children's Choir; 2 p.m. Dec. 20; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $10-$25; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

Mission San Diego de Alcala's 33rd annual Candlelight Musical Meditation ---- The Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala will host a musical candlelight presentation with a theme of lessons and carols, traditional and new music, and scriptures of the season; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20; 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego; freewill donation; 619-283-7319.

"Holiday Magic: Songs of the Season" ---- Betty Anderson with Ric & Eric and pianist Evan Crone performs holiday music in an optional dinner show; 6 p.m. Dec. 19; Tango Del Rey, Pacific Beach; $40 for dinner/show; $25, show only; 858-794-9044.

MiraCosta College's "Holiday Celebration" ---- The North Coast Symphony Orchestra, the Masterworks Chorale and the Chamber Chorale perform light classical music and seasonal selections including the "Hallelujah" chorus from Handel's "Messiah," "A Canadian Brass Christmas" and a Christmas carols sing-along; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 20; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

RB Chorale: "Glad Tidings We Sing!" ---- The RB Chorale performs its annual holiday concert, featuring holiday classics and choral pieces, sets, costumes and holiday cheer; 7 p.m. Dec. 22; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $30, preferred seating; $20, general; $18, seniors (55 and older) and students (13 to 18); $5, children (12 and under); www.rbchorale.com.

"A Holiday Party With the Big Band All Stars" ---- Temecula Presents and OnStage Musicals presents the big band and vocalists Kirsten and Stan Chandler in swinging holiday concert; 2 p.m. Dec. 27; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; 35-$37; 866-653-8696 or temeculatheater.org.

"Salute to Vienna" ---- Budapest conductor Imre Kollar conducts this Austrian-style New Year's celebration with the Strauss Symphony of America, Viennese solosts Luisa Albrechtova and Joachim Moser with dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine; 2:30 p.m. Jan. 1; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $39-$85; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

Hutchins Consort: "Night in Vienna" ---- The North County-based violin octet presents an Austrian-style New Year's-themed program featuring vocalist Camila Arnold and guest host/composer Gerhard Track; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students and seniors; 760-632-0554 or hutchinsconsort.org.