FRIDAY: a celebration of the music of Rory Gallagher at the Fox Cabaret features Gallagher's former rhythm-section and blues-rock guitar wizard Davy Knowles, with local guests the Wailin' Walker Band.

FRIDAY: the Winter Breakout hip-hop festival at the Pacific Coliseum features performances by headliner Lil Uzi Vert, plus Playboi Cari, Killy, Flipp Dinero, Valee, and Killumantii, along with local artists ILLYMINIACHI and ACDATYOUNGN*GGA.

FRIDAY: Canadian rock band Three Days Grace plays the Abbotsford Centre, with guests Nothing More and Bad Wolves.

FRIDAY: the Good Noise Vancouver gospel choir is featured in an evening of gospel, soul, and jazzy Christmas favourites at Christ Church Cathedral. SOLD OUT.

FRIDAY: Cool Yule with Van Django is a festive Christmas mix of nostalgic favourites, jazz standards, pop tunes, and sing-alongs at St. James Hall.

FRIDAY: local duo Harlequin Gold plays the Railway Stage & Beer Café, with guests Dante's Paradise, Stevie's Revenge, and Phvil.

FRIDAY: local jazz players Syke Brooks, Russell Sholberg, Tony Wilson, and Josh Zubot perform at Tyrant Studios' Friday Jazz.

SATURDAY: ninth annual Christmas tribute to Keith Richards at the Rickshaw Theatre, Keithmas IX, raises funds for the Vancouver Food Bank. SOLD OUT.

SATURDAY: California alt-rock band Red Kross plays the Biltmore Cabaret, with guests the Dale Crover Band.

SATURDAY: Root Dwellers Christmas Showcase at Kings Cafe and Wine Bar features the Long War and opening act Kel Roman.

SATURDAY: local blues-rock group the Steve Kozak Band plays the Hastings Park Racecourse.

SUNDAY: Philadelphia indie-rockers Kurt Vile and the Violators play the Commodore Ballroom, with guest Jessica Pratt.

SUNDAY: Brooklyn indie-pop singer Tor Miller plays the Biltmore Cabaret.

SUNDAY: Ana Bon-Bon's Music Saloon & Social at the Princeton Pub features guitarist Dave Dykhuizen and drummer Taylor Little playing soulful country blues led by chanteuse-accordionist Ana Bon-Bon.

SUNDAY: Beijing-born, Vancouver-raised neo-soul/pop artist Zizi plays Guilt and Company.

SUNDAY: Local jazz vocalist Mario Ho celebrates Christmas with her quartet at Frankie's Jazz.

SUNDAY: Chicago tribute band West Coast Chicago plays the Two Lions Public House in North Van.