Student ensembles coached by Robert Levin and Daniel Stepner present two programs of chamber music. Listen in awe as the orchestras play the works of Ravel, Faure, Beethoven, Ritter and Mozart and songs of Poulenc, Strauss, Schubert and Wolf. 7:30 p.m. Free. Also Monday at 7:30 p.m. Paine Hall Music Building. (MJO)

MUSIC | Watchmaker, Adolf Satan, Defcon 4, Continued Without a Finding

The last show of this mid-December weekend is a CD release party for Adolf Satan, scheduled to take place in the Upstairs at the Middle East. This show should feature some hard rock and metal and will doubtless be a high-energy event. 18+. Tickets are $8. (NNH)

Monday, Dec. 20

MUSIC | OSB, Laura Glyda Band, Hooker Street Band, The Soupbone Throne

Self-billed creators of “emotionally charged acoustic groove” The Soupbone Throne join Laura Glyda Band in their first show with fifth member Kate Forsdick. OSB and Hooker Street Band support. $8. 18+. 9 p.m. Upstairs at the Middle East. (MFK)

Tuesday, Dec. 21

MUSIC | Last Born, Stock 7, Panacea,

Down II Zero

You’d better not pout, cry or shout during this show, which The Middle East subtitles “A Merry Friggin’ X-mas.” Featuring Last Born, Stock 7, Panacea and Down II Zero. $8. 18+. Tuesday at 9 p.m. Upstairs at the Middle East. (MFK)