THE SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR: Dozens of members, a collection of songs that includes everything from traditional spirituals to contemporary pop, one hopeful message. Hear seasonals favorites and more from the world-famous group, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Tuesday, December 23, 8PM. 111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. 213-972-7211
NEW JEW REVUE: The San Francisco comedy wonder makes its way to Hollywood with a laugh-it-up line-up. Who's on the crack-wise roster? Moshe Kasher and Iliza Schlessinger, plus more funny people; if you think you've seen these comics on cable, you definitely have. And this is just about that day in December where we need a few stress-relieving yuks... Tuesday, December 23, 10PM. $14. The Improv, 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. 323-651-2583
A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS: Holiday hits on acoustic guitar? We want to crank it up while curling up in front of the fireplace with some nog. But hearing a master of the guitar play those hits live can draw us out of the house, especially when he's accompanied by cool sax player Mindi Abair and trumpeter Rick Braun. Tuesday, December 23, 7PM. The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim. 714-712-2700