The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has extended the entry deadline for the West Philadelphia Gospel Choir Competition to January 31. Choirs can compete in one of three categories in the April 2 competition: Traditional Gospel; A Cappella; and Contemporary (Jazz/Rap). The winners in each category will open for the vocal jazz group Take 6 on April 30th at the Annenberg Center and receive a $250 cash prize and archival recording of the performance.

More information, including an entry application, is available on the Annenberg Center website here.

A sampling of things going on today. There may be more in the happenings section (our ever-expanding listings). Send your listings to: editor [at] westphillylocal.com

• Advent concert • 7 p.m. • Saint Francis de Sales Parish • 4625 Springfield Ave. • Free

The annual Advent concert, Veni, Immanuel.

Ayca Yasmin

• Ayca Yesim at Penn Museum • 6 p.m. • 3260 South St. • Free with regular admission donation.

Ayca Yesim is a Turkish music singer who performs in New York Philadelphia area. Classical Turkish music is a centuries old music tradition which was passed from generation to generation by means of personal training rather than through written instructions. Free with regular museum admission donation.

• Folk Arts Roundtable • 6 p.m. • Philadelphia Folklore Project • 735 S. 50th St. • Free/RSVPs required

PFP invites you to gather with artists and cultural workers committed to folk arts to discuss what is on your mind and share your experiences.