The 2012 Lafayette Jazz Festival is taking place throughout this weekend at the Acalanes Performing Arts Center.

The J. Kyle Gregory Quartet will kick it off Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with the help of the Stanley Jazz Messengers.

The Realistic Orchestra will be the headliners for Saturday night’s show at 7:30 p.m. The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble will also perform at the Saturday night show.

The Contra Costa County Honor Jazz Bands, comprised of talented local student musicians, will perform a special matinee show on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce office, 100 Lafayette Circle.

For more information, visit the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce’s website at http://lafayettechamber.org.