Jet Cities Chorus: The group offers its free fall community program for local women to receive free group vocal lessons from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 7. A special show takes place 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Ave. S. It is a free concert but Jet Cities asks people to bring a donation of canned food, infant item or homeless item to benefit the Federal Way Multi-Service Center. Contact jetcitieschorus@gmail.com or (253) 632-2464.

Free live jazz: The next edition of Jazz LIVE at Marine View will feature guitar maestro Pearl Django at 5 p.m. Nov. 13 at 8469 Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. Appearing as a special guest vocalist is the vocal icon of the Northwest, Greta Matassa. All ages welcome. Contact www.marineviewpc.org or (253) 229-9206.

FW Symphony’s holiday music: Upcoming events by the Federal Way Symphony include a special evening concert of Handel’s Messiah at 2 p.m. Nov. 20. Launching the holiday season, the Federal Way Symphony and the Federal Way Choral Society present Handel’s timeless masterpiece. The Symphony will host its holiday concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 4. The concert is filled with Christmas music that entertains everyone in the family. The Symphony performs at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way. To learn more, visit federalwaysymphony.org or call (253) 529-9857.

A Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story “A Christmas Carol” runs Dec. 2-11. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students, seniors, military and TPS members. Show valid ID for discount. Tickets are available on www.rosebudctc.org and at the door. Contact info@rosebudctc.org.