The Ziad Jazz Quartet, featuring Ziad Rabie on saxophone; Ryan Weaver on piano; Tom Hildreth on acoustic bass and Al Sergel on drums, performs jazzed up holiday favorites including Greensleeves (the John Coltrane version), The Christmas Song, On Christmas Night, Silent Night and Jingle Bells among other timeless tunes. Cash bar.

Jazz at the Bechtler is performed from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free with museum admission. Museum tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 704.353.9200 or in person at the visitor services desk.