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Passionate music

The Delaware County Symphony performs "Powerful Passions" at Neumann College's Meagher Theatre. The program features renowned cellist Vivian Barton Dozer. $15; $12, students and seniors; free, children younger than 13. 1 Neumann Dr., Aston. 3 p.m.

» READ MORE: www.dcsmusic.org

; 610-356-5673.

Karate kids

Beginners, intermediate, advanced and black belts spar during the Ridley Area YMCA's Battle of Champions children's martial arts tournament. $10; $5, children. 900 South Ave., Secane.

10 a.m.

» READ MORE: www.communityymca.org

; 610-544-1080.

Saturday

A children's Christmas

The 75-voice Chester Children's Chorus sings carols, medieval and Renaissance pieces, and an original, jazzed-up version of "Jingle Bells" at First Pentecostal Holy Church. Free. 324 Pusey St., Chester.

8 p.m.

» READ MORE: www.chesterchildrens

chorus.org; 610-328-8180.

Continuing

Christmas in Texas

The third-smallest town in Texas prepares for the holidays in the wacky

A Tuna Christmas

wrapping up at the Colonial Playhouse. $9 to $10. Ridley and Magnolia Avenues, Aldan. 2 p.m. today, and

8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

» READ MORE: www.colonialplayhouse.org

; 610-622-5773.