Classical, Etc.
Dieter Hennings Spanish music from this guitarist. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., fryemuseum.org. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30.
Byrd Ensemble This choir’s holiday concert welcomes chamber ensemble Parnassus Project. At Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 N.E. 45th St., 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 1. $10–$20. byrdensemble.com.
Gallery Concerts Celebrate Christmas on Thanksgiving weekend with soprano Ellen Hargis and baroque vocal chamber music. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., 726-6088, galleryconcerts.org. $15–$30. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30, 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 1.
Seattle Men’s Chorus For many, the holidays would be bleak and sere without this annual sparklefest. Pianist/vocalist Levi Kreis is the special guest the opening weekend only. All shows at Benaroya Hall except Dec. 12 in Tacoma and Dec. 14 in Everett; see flyinghouse.org for full info. $28–$78. 388-1400. 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30, 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 1, and seven more performances through Dec. 22.
UW Chamber Music Music by Mendelssohn and Brahms, with a look at their lives and work by Robin McCabe. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $5. 4:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 1.
UW Jazz Originals and standards from the Studio Jazz Ensemble and the Modern Band. Meany Studio Theater, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 2.
Kevin Burke Irish fiddle music from this UW visiting artist. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $5. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 3.
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UW Percussion Ensemble
Sizzle, Omphalo Centric Lecture, and other works. Meany Studio Theater, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 3.
Seattle Jewish Chorale Music for Hanukkah. Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue, 800-838-3006, seattlejewishchorale.org. $5–$12. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 4.
UW Carolfest Holiday music from many choirs. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 4.