Wed. & Thurs., Nov. 28 & 29

•Handel Society of Dartmouth College presents Handel’s "Messiah," conducted by Helmuth Rilling; 7 p.m., Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Tickets: 603-646-2422.

Friday, Nov. 30

•Thetford Chamber Singers present their Candlelight Vespers for Christmas concert, "Voices of Healing and Hope," 7:30 p.m., United Church of Strafford. Info: 802-765-4703.

•Pianist Sally Pinkas, with flautist Christopher Krueger, and violist Michael Zaretsky; present an evening of music by early 20^th-century masters; 8 p.m., Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Tickets: 603-646-2422.

Saturday, Dec. 1

•Free concert by the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir, an ecumenical 70-voice group which draws members from 19 Vermont towns, 7 p.m., Norwich University, Northfield. Info: 244-6937.

•The Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans presents "A Creole Christmas," 8 p.m., Barre Opera House. Tickets: 476-8188.

•Vt. Symphony Orchestra presents "Masterworks 2," 8 p.m., Flynn Theater, Main St., Burlington. Tickets: 802-863-5966.

Sat. & Sun., Dec. 1 & 2

•Freelance Family Singers celebrate Ellen Satterthwaite’s 25^th year as chorus director, with a mix of sacred and secular holiday pieces suitable for the entire family, with a guest appearance by the University Chorus of the Upper Valley; Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Woodstock. Free admission, but donations of non-perishable items for the community shelf welcome.

Sunday, Dec. 2

•The Randolph Singers, a 40-member community chorus, presents their annual winter concert, including carols and lullabies, "Christmas in the Southwest" adapted by Conrad Susa, three P. D. Q. Bach carols, and several songs for audience participation; 3 p.m., Chandler Music Hall, Main St., Randolph. Tickets at the door.

•Free concert by the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir, an ecumenical 70-voice group which draws members from 19 Vermont towns, 4 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Main St., Montpelier.

•Dan Zanes & Friends perform fun family folk music, shows at 12 noon and 3 p.m., Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, N.H. Tickets: 603-448-0400.