The “18th century rock band” Mannheim Steamroller offers an early start on the holiday-music season when the group’s 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour stops at the Phillips Center for a concert on Thursday.

Mannheim Steamroller 25th Anniversary Tour: 7:30 pm Thursday, Phillips Center. Tickets: $35-$55.

The Gainesville Community Band performs a musical salute to veterans with its annual James King Veterans Day Concert on Friday at the Phillips Center.

James King Veterans Day Concert: 7:30 pm Friday, Phillips Center. Free.

The debut Tioga JazzFest on Sunday will feature smooth-jazz saxophonist Jessy J along with Tampa guitarist Nate Najar, and Gainesville’s Richy Stano and Mindwalk at the Tioga Town Center Square. Food and beverage vendors will be available at the gate; bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Tioga JazzFest: 3-7 pm Sunday, Tioga Town Center Square. Tickets: $20, $10 for all students, free for ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult; at the gate.

The Gainesville Community Playhouse eases on down the road with “The Wiz,” the Tony Award-winning retelling of “The Wizard of Oz,” with performances running Wednesdays through Sundays, through Nov. 21.

“The Wiz”: 8 pm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays; Vam York Theater. Tickets: $16 adults, $8 students available 30 minutes before showtime.