Arts Listings

AUDIUM  

"Audium 9," ongoing. 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. An exploration of the spatial dimension of music in a unique environment of 176 speakers. $15.  

$15. 8:30 p.m. 1616 Bush St., San Francisco. (415) 771-1616, www.audium.com.< 

HERBST THEATRE  

"Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah," Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.  

$35-$95 www.philharmonia.org. 

401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com.< 

LAKESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  

"Handel's Sing-Along Messiah," Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Join members of the San Francisco City Chorus in singing this seasonal and inspiring choral work. $10. (415) 968-9523, www.sfcitychorus.org. 

201 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco. (415) 564-8833.< 

LEGION OF HONOR MUSEUM DOCENT TOUR PROGRAMS -- Tours of the permanent collections and special exhibitions are offered Tuesday through Sunday. Non-English language tours (Italian, French, Spanish and Russian) are available on different Saturdays of the month at 11:30 a.m. Free with regular museum admission. (415) 750-3638.  

ONGOING CHILDREN'S PROGRAM --  

"Doing and Viewing Art," ongoing. For ages 7 to 12. Docent-led tours of current exhibitions are followed by studio workshops taught by professional artists/teachers. Students learn about art by seeing and making it. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon; call to confirm class. Free with museum admission. (415) 750-3658. 

ORGAN CONCERTS -- Ongoing. 4 p.m. A weekly concert of organ music on the Legion's restored 1924 Skinner organ. Saturday and Sunday in the Rodin Gallery. Free with museum admission. (415) 750-3624. 

$6-$10; free for children ages 12 and under; free for all visitors on Tuesdays. Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue and Clement Street, San Francisco. (415) 750-3600, (415) 750-3636, www.legionofhonor.org.< 

OLD FIRST CHURCH  

Ragazzi Boys Chorus, Dec. 5, 4 p.m. $14-$17. 

$14-$17; children 12 and under free. 1751 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. (415) 474-1608, www.oldfirstconcerts.org.< 

SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC  

Elza van den Heever, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Performance will include works by Handel, Schumann, Faure and more. $35.  

$15 to $20 unless otherwise noted. Hellman Hall, 50 Oak St., San Francisco. (415) 864-7326, www.sfcm.edu.< 

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA  

"Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, through Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Nov. 23, Nov. 26, Nov. 29; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Dec. 5. A bitter love triangle plays itself out against a backdrop of war and cultural oppression in this compelling tale of conflicting loyalties and forbidden passion. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. $25-$320.  

$25 to $245 unless otherwise noted. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 864-3330, www.sfopera.com.< 

SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY  

"Project San Francisco: John Adams," through Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Works include "El Nino'' by John Adams. $35-$140.  

"Chamber Music at the Legion of Honor," Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Works by Beethoven, Debussy and Dvorak. Concert takes place at the Florence Gould Theater at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco. $45-$49.  

"Deck The Hall Concert and Holiday Party," Dec. 5, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The 30th annual event celebrates the holiday season with a magical stage show spanning holidays around the world, designed for children ages three to ten. $36-$50.  

Liza Minnelli and her Quartet, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Liza Minnelli will sing standards, seasonal favorites and songs from her new record. $15-$100.  

"Project San Francisco: MTT conducts John Adams," Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Thu. $15-$140. 

"Peter and The Wolf," Dec. 11, 1 and 4 p.m. $15-$57. 

$25-$130. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 864-6000, www.sfsymphony.org.<