BIG BAND CHRISTMAS Trombonist Ryan Keberle leads the 16-member Jazz Band Classic in performing “A Big Band Christmas.” The program includes Duke Ellington’s arrangement of “The Nutcracker Suite” and the world premiere of the Chanukah piece “S’vivon.” Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-581-5933, $20.

HOLIDAY TRIO Pianist Cyrus Chestnut and his trio perform a Christmas jazz concert. Mr. Chestnut, bassist Michael Hawkins, and drummer Neal Smith are joined by guest performers: trumpeter Brian Lynch, saxophonist Eric Alexander, and singer Vanessa Rubin. Saturday, 8 p.m., Columbia University, Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway at 116th Street, 212-854-7799, $25.

FESTIVE FUR AND FEATHERS Central Presbyterian Church celebrates its annual “Holiday Blessing of the Animals,” as cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, and any other pets are invited to sit next to their owners on the church’s pews. The ceremony includes caroling and individual animal blessings by clergy from the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish faiths. Dogs from the NYPD will also be on hand for an outdoor blessing. Contributions to the evening’s collection plate go to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Sunday, 6 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Ave. at 64th Street, 212-838-1501, free.

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