TODAY

"Messiah" Sing-Along

If you were ever in a high school choir, you're sure to remember Handel's "Messiah." Join the Blacksburg Master Chorale for a sing-along of the holiday classic. Don't remember all the words? There will be scores available to borrow. The Blacksburg Children's Chorale will be open with seasonal favorites. Donations accepted. 7:30 p.m. Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 701 Church St. S.E., Blacksburg.

Market Gallery

Still trying to find the perfect gift? Check out "The Gift of Art" annual holiday show at the Market Gallery. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 23 Salem Ave., Roanoke. 342-1177.

WEDNESDAY

Bethlehem Village

Trying to get a break from the commercials, sales and dancing elves? The Bethlehem Village is a community effort of churches to create a replica of the village where Jesus Christ was born. 6 to 9 p.m. Hebron Baptist Church, 66 Tanbark Drive, Afton. 456-6868, bethlehemvillage.org.

Awful Arthur's (Towers)

Local artist Joel Venditti describes his music as "funky, folky, bluesy, psychedelic, skankin, jammin, rock." Towers Shopping Center, 2229 Colonial Ave., Roanoke. 777-0007.