Christmas in Manila @ Davenport's

Pop/jazz singer Carlo Chapelle of Lampkin Music Group's show illustrates his homeland's version of Christmas tonight at Davenport's (1383 N. Milwaukee). 7pm, $10 and 2 drink minimum.

Chamberpalooza

The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra performs an array of festive chamber music today at 3pm. Fine Arts Building 801, 825 and Curtiss Hall. 410 S. Michigan Ave., 8th and 10th Floor, Chicago. Free and open to the public.

Songs of Good Cheer @ Old Town School

The Old Town School of Folk Music presents its 11th annual Songs of Good Cheer concert, an evening of OTS musicians playing holiday music hosted by Chicago Tribune columnists Mary Schmich and Eric Zorn. The concert will be performed tonight at 5pm. Tickets are $40 for the general public, $38 for OTS members and $36 for seniors/children. For more information and to purchase tickets please see the OTS Website. Old Town School: 4544 N. Lincoln. (773) 728-6000.

Award Season Contenders @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a series of 2009 films that are potential award winners in the new year. Today there will be two films screened in the series: Julie & Julia at 3pm; and (500) Days of Summer at 5:15pm. Discount tickets are available if you want to see both films. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Joan of Arc @ The Empty Bottle

Chicago indie staple Joan of Arc plays at the Empty Bottle tonight. Male, My Empty Phantom, and Victor Villarrel open. It should be a good show, and it's only 3 dollars! The show starts at 8pm. 21+. The Empty Bottle is located at 1035 N. Western.