Nada Silent Night: The Nadas’ 10th annual benefit concert for Toys for Tots. 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. $22.50 through Ticketmaster.
Jim McDonough: McDonough, an Iowa-born pianist, his orchestra and singers perform “Holiday Grande 2012.” 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. $31.50-$36.50.
Max Wellman: “Home for the Holidays” concerts. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 7-16 with late-night shows featuring Chris Ford and others. The Des Moines Social Club’s Kirkwood Theatre, 400 Walnut St. $20-$125 through midwestix.com.
Tonic Sol-Fa: The Minneapolis a cappella group’s annual holiday show. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. $27-$32 through Ticketmaster.
"May Your Gays Be Merry & Bright": Des Moines Gay Mens Chorus Winter Solstice concert. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15. First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Ave. $16 in advance, $20 day of show.
North of Grand Christmas Party: Enjoy some holiday NOG 9 p.m. Dec. 14. The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave. $5.
The Blenders: Holiday soul with the vocal group from Minneapolis. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. $39 through Ticketmaster.
Jim Brickman: “On a Winter’s Night” Christmas concert by the new age Grammy winner. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Stephens Auditorium, Ames. $32-$62 through Ticketmaster.
Euforquestra: Originally from Iowa, now based out of Colorado, this jam band offers its third annual “Home for the Holidays” concert. 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. $10 in advance through ticketfly.com.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: New takes on Christmas favorites. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. $35-$83 through Ticketmaster.
David Haack: "Christmas at Home" show for the Des Moines native and former "Hannah Montana" guitarist. 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave. Free.
