As the semester winds to a close and the holidays draw nearer, you might be inspired to take a few moments to indulge in a special event or two. Here are three terrific weekend options for you this week:

Enjoy the wonder, joy and promise of Christmas with Atlanta Sacred Chorale on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Emerson Concert Hall of the Schwartz Center. Tickets: $25 general; $20 discount category members; $15 students and seniors (65+). Presented by Arts at Emory.

ECMSA with the help of Santa himself presents Santa’s Favorite Chamber Music Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Carlos Museum. Jolly Old St. Nick will be on hand to introduce some of his favorite Franz Listz, played by the Vega String Quartet, and pass out early Christmas treats to good listeners. Tickets: $4; Museum members family level and above, free (limit 4).

Scott Stewart conducts the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony Monday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Emerson Concert Hall of the Schwartz Center.

Enjoy a magical holiday concert at home: Georgia Public Broadcasting will broadcast the Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert, filmed live last year from the Schwartz Center. Broadcast dates are Monday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 24 at 11:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 25 at 5 p.m.