Local artist Bleu’s music is an exotic mix of classic and modern rock. He’ll be around on Friday too, but Thursday is your only chance to catch the punk/indie/80s blend that is Raymond and The Unbusted’s power-rock chords. Upstairs at the Middle East. 9 p.m. For audiences 18+. Tickets $10. (JET)

Friday, December 10

MUSIC | Christmas Revels

The 34th Christmas Revels again perform at Harvard for their traditional performance—this time, their act will include 18 performances of “French-Canadian winter cheer.” Directed by Patrick Swanson and music director George Emlen, the 2004 Revels feature Quebecois sensations Danse Cadence and others. Audience participation a must. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office. Adults: $42, $32, $20. From Dec. 10 until Dec. 28. Sanders Theatre. (NNH)

MUSIC | The Music of Sir Harrison Birtwistle

Aleck Karis on piano and soprano Tony Arnold will perform Birtwistle’s works including 26 Orpheus Elegies, Nenia: The Death of Orpheus, Harrison’s Clocks and Verses. Free and open to the public. Parking available at the Everett Street Garage. John Knowles Paine Concert Hall. (NNH)

MUSIC | Bleu’s Holidang Bash - Bleu, Mike Viola, The Rudds

Bleu’s back to rock yet another night away, but this time Mike Viola, who’s led vocals for too many other groups to mention here, chimes in with samples from his repertoire. The catchy upbeat tunes The Rudds do best will leave you humming. Upstairs at the Middle East. 9 p.m. 18+ Tickets $10. (JET)

Ongoing

VISUALS | Feed: Artists + Digital Influence

Here digital technology and art converge as multi-disciplinary artists exhibit their work that is cutting-edge in more ways than one. Through Dec. 11. Call (617) 879-7333 for more information. Massachusetts College of Art, 621 Huntington Ave. (VMA)