If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From an electronic music outing to Christmas caroling, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Festival for Electronic Music and Sound Art

From the event description:

Nada presents - In Situ: Festival for Electronic Music and Sound Art. A series of performances, installations, and talks exploring the boundaries of sound and music. Featuring local and national artists interested in experimental, conceptual and unorthodox approaches to sound and its interrelation to time and space.

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 9 p.m.- Saturday, Dec. 7, 12 a.m.
Where: Moon Palace Books, 3032 Minnehaha Ave.
Price: $10
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A Celtic Christmas Celebration with Ring of Kerry

From the event description:

Ring of Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music ensemble that captures the hearts of listeners. Based in Minnesota, the group takes its name from the beautiful craggy drive in southwestern County Kerry, Ireland. Its Celtic music, however, is played with a heart much closer to their American home.  

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: The Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave.
Price: $20
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Exultate Christmas Festival Concerts

From the event description:

Exultate celebrates the joy of the Christmas season with music to usher in Christmastide. The program will contain carols both old and newly written for choir and orchestra. Works by John Rutter, Danial Pinkham, Paul Mealor, George Frederic Handel, Mark Shepperd, Mark Hayes, Elaine Hagenberg and others will thrill and excite you. Don’t miss this musical feast! Hear glorious music in wonderful acoustic settings.

When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Where: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave. South
Price: $10
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