Holidays
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WHAT CHILD IS THIS? The National Museum of Catholic Art and History and Compagnia de’ Colombari of Orvieto present a traditional passeggiata, a holiday street theater performance of scenes based on the biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ and several cycles of medieval mystery plays. Friday, 6:30 p.m., begins at entrance to Thomas Jefferson Park, Pleasant Avenue, between First Avenue and 114th Street, 212-828-5209, free.
LITTLE MARIE AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY Lincoln Center presents the New York City Ballet, which dances George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” a classic holiday piece about a young girl who receives a magical gift on Christmas Eve. Through Saturday, December 30, dates and times vary, Lincoln Center, New York State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Pl., Amsterdam Avenue at 65th Street, $30–$110. For complete information, go to nycballet.com.
EIGHT DAYS “Light x Eight: the Hanukkah Project” features works by eight contemporary artists who explore the transformative qualities of light. Artists include Teresita Fernández, Spencer Finch, and Kirsten Hassenfeld. Through Sunday, February 4, Saturday–Wednesday, 11 a.m.–5:45 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., the Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd Street, 212-423-3200, $12 general, $10 seniors, $7.50 students, free for children and members.
