Baton Rouge Symphony musicians ring in the season

Associate Conductor David Torns leads the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s holiday tradition—a concert of Christmas brass, percussion and harp. The show features varied arrangements of lively and peaceful songs, perfect for the holidays. The concert kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Cathedral (Map it!). Tickets are available online. For more information, click here.

David Dondero, Barton Carroll, Christian Lee Hutson. Three singer-songwriters perform at Mud and Water. $6. 7 p.m.
Royal Cyclops Presents: Girls Gone Wilder!!! The Wilder Janes perform in this showcase at Red Dragon Listening Room. 7:30 p.m.

Hip Hop Night. DJ Mike Larry provides the tunes in this new weekly event at Spanish Moon. Ladies drink free until 10 p.m. No cover for guys until 10 p.m. $5.
Indiecent Exposure. Speakeasy and 99000 A.D. compete in the final round of the Battle of the Bands at The Varsity. There is no cover. 8 p.m.

The Junior League, Summer Fits. Two local pop-rock bands perform at Mud and Water. 9 p.m.
Neonglow Snow Glow. A one-of-a-kind snow-covered Neonglow Paint Party experience at The Varsity. Tickets are $10 online. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Molly Taylor. The local signer-songwriter celebrates the release of her new album at Spanish Moon. Luis Mariani and Joe Arnette will open the show. $7. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Todd O’Neill. Country music from Louisiana at The Texas Club. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, click here or call 928-4655.
Baak Gwai, Grandaddy Ghostlegs, Melters. Three rock bands perform at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.

West Without, Mobley, The Millburns. Three pop-rock bands perform at Spanish Moon. $10. 9 p.m.
Johnny Sansone. The blues artist performs at Mud and Water. $8. 8 p.m.
Captain Green. The local funk band performs at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.