Friday, December 23, 7:30 pm Point Richmond Jazz presents Adam Theis’s “Cosa Nostra Strings.”

Trombonist Adam Theis’ Cosa Nostra Strings is a branch of the Bay Area’s illustrious “Jazz Mafia.” Cosa Nostra Strings specializes in original hybrid crossover music ranging from acoustic heavy metal to power ballads, and everything in-between. The group performs compositions and arrangements written by its five members. They will be performing two world premieres; one written for the group by cellist Lewis Patzner and the other by violinist Shaina Evoniuk. Tickets are $18 online at prjazz.org or $25 at the door.

Thursday, December 8, 7 pm, Administrative Board Meeting, Friendship Hall. All are welcome.

Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm, Point Richmond Acoustic Presents Uncle Bonsai. This trio of Andrew Ratskin, Arni Adler and Patricia O’Neill have been writing and singing since the 1980’s. They are known for their strikingly original songs about the American human condition in the modern world. “Exquisite, Intricate and Zany!” Special guest Emily Yates plays and writes music for the ukulele. Her songs are full of joy and disillusionment! It should be an interesting evening. More info and tickets at pointacoustic.org. Tickets in advance $16 and at the door $20. First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St., Point Richmond.

Tuesday, November 29, “Giving Tuesday.” More than 45,000 organizations worldwide have designated Tuesday, November 29th as their annual invitation for donations. The United Methodist Church encourages support of their programs through the Advance. Your donations are used in total for the designated service you wish to support. umcmissions.org/give is the site that will show you all your options to give.

Friday, November 25, Point Richmond Jazz presents Kit Eakle’s DjangoSphere, 7:30 pm. “Kit Eakle delivers in a rhythmically dexterous rollercoaster ride that artfully melds the sounds of Django Reinhardt and Thelonious Sphere Monk.” Tickets: $18 through prjazz.org, $25 at the door. First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St., Point Richmond.