TODAY’S BEST BETS

Jazz

Jeff Clayton, an enthusiastic and soulful bop soloist, struts his stuff with his quartet.

Rocco Restaurant, 2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Bel-Air. (310) 475-9807. 10 p.m.

Music

Jon Bailey conducts the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles in its annual holiday show, “Joys of the Season.”

Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. (800) MEN-SING. 8 p.m. Also Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.

Music

Jeannine Wagner leads the Wagner Ensemble in a wide-ranging “Christmas Collage” of music by Bach, Mathias, Nordqvist, Praetorius and others.

Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. (323) 656-7343. 8 p.m.

Art

A traveling exhibition features paintings, sculpture, prints and video works that present a compelling commentary on black culture in America.

“Kerry James Marshall: Mementos,” Santa Monica Museum of Art, 2525 Michigan Ave., G-1, Santa Monica. (310) 586-6488. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Ends Feb. 27.

Pop Music

You’ve heard his music on such teen TV series as “Dawson’s Creek,” “Felicity” and “Wasteland.” Here’s a chance to hear singer-songwriter Jude in person.

Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (310) 278-9457. 8 p.m. Also Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 496-8927.