MIDTOWN

The Cove: Gigante, 10 p.m. Friday; Karaoke with DJ Matt/622 DJ at 9 p.m. Wednesdays; Jazz at 9 p.m. Thursdays. At 2559 Broad. Call 901-730-0719. thecovememphis.com. First Baptist Church of Memphis: River City Concert Band — “Christmas is for Everyone.” 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Concert features guest vocalist Debbie Kines, and holiday favorites. Tickets $12 ($10 senior citizens, children) and are available at the door or online at rivercityconcertband.com. First Baptist Church, Poplar at East Parkway. Hi-Tone Café: 1913 Poplar. 901-278-8663. hitonememphis.com. Friday: River City Tanlines return from European tour Kick-starter Fund Party. 7:30 p.m. ($5). Doors open 6 p.m. 18-older. Saturday: Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes with Star & Micey. 8 p.m. ($7). 18-older. Sunday: Quintron & Miss Pussycat with John Wesley Coleman + Sharp Balloons. 9 p.m. ($12). 18-older. $2 discount for those who attend puppet movie screening at Studio on the Square (keep your stubs). Wednesday: Paper Route, 8 p.m. ($8). 18-older. Thursday: Stooges Brass Band at 8 p.m. ($10). 18-older. Huey’s: Reba Russell Three-O, 4-7 p.m.; The King Beez, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sunday. Huey’s Midtown, 1927 Madison. 901-726-4372. Lindenwood Christian Church: “The Christmas Spectacular 2012!” 7:30 p.m. Sunday ($15). Lindenwood Chancel Choir, Orchestra, Soloists, trumpeter Ryan Anthony, organist Chris Nemec, and conductor Gary Beard. At 2400 Union Ave. (at East Parkway). Call 901-4581652. Lindenwoodcc.com. Minglewood Hall: “A Night of Family R&B Soul” featuring Frankie DeCarlos, Angie P. Holmes & J. Jordan. 8 p.m. Saturday ($12). Doors open 7 p.m. 18-older. At 1555

Madison. Call 901-312- 6058. minglewoodhall.com. P&H Café: Rockstar Karaoke, Fridays, David Fly, Saturday; Black Irish Texas and Rhythm Dragons, Thursday. 1532 Madison. 901726-0906. pandhcafe.com.

MILLINGTON

Strand Music Hall: At 7979 Wilkinsville Road. Call 901872-1420. “Gospel Music Showcase” with New Spirit, and Andrew Craig. 7:30 p.m. Friday. “Country Music Showcase” with Billy Owen and his All American Band, 8 p.m. Saturdays. $5 cover charge; ages 9 and younger free.

RHODES COLLEGE

Hardie Auditorium/Palmer Hall: Brass Lynx Quintet, 7:30 p.m. Monday. A concert of gospel, traditional holiday classics. Free and open to

SHELBY FOREST

Shelby Forest General Store: Live bluegrass (banjo pickin’) music featuring Tony Butler, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday (inside). At 7729 Benjestown Road. Call 901-876-5770.

SOUTHAVEN

Huey’s: Down South, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sunday. 7090 Malco Blvd. Call 662-3497097.

SOUTHEAST

Huey’s (Southwind): The Preston Shannon Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sunday. At 7825 Winchester. Call 901- 624-8911 for more information.

U OF M AREA

Newby’s: Light Beam Rider (bar side), Friday; Copper Into Steel (bar side), Saturday. At 539 S. Highland. Call 901-452-8408. University of Memphis: Unless otherwise indicated, all listed events take place in Harris Music Hall, 3775 Central. Call 901- 678-1651 or 901-678-5400. memphis.edu/ music. U of M Opera “Summer and Smoke,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Lee Hoiby’s opera is based on Tennessee Williams’ 1948 play. $10 general admission, $7 for non-U of M students and senior citizens, free to U of M students, faculty and staff with ID. U of M Symphonic Band and University Band, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. $8 general admission, $5 for non-U of M students and senior citizens, free to U of M students, faculty and staff with ID. School of Music Holiday Concert, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Seasonal melodies by students and faculty. Free. New Sounds, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free.