Ryan’s Picks

RUSS BAUM, 9 p.m. Friday, Grill Bar, 138 E. Jefferson St., Franklin.

Russ Baum is coming home this holiday season. The Martinsville native, whose music is described as a mix of Green Day, Jack Johnson and Tom Petty, is hitting the road to visit some of his favorite venues in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.

He’ll be taking the stage at the Grill Bar for a show full of catchy melodies and down-to-earth lyrics. Taylor Hernly, an Indianapolis musician, will serve as the opener.

FRANKLIN COLLEGE CHORAL CONCERT, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, Custer Theatre, Old Main, Franklin College.

All three of Franklin College’s choirs will perform in their annual holiday concert.

Both of the shows are free and open to the public.