Holidays
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OH, JIMMY “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” features actors performing the classic holiday tale in the style of a 1940s radio play, complete with sound effects and multiple characters. The play is directed by John Long and actors include Joe Gambino and Veronica Shea. Through Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Church, 109 E. 50th St. at Park Avenue, 212-378-0248, $15.
GREETINGS FROM LAKE WOBEGON The New York Philharmonic presents “The Good Enough Holiday Show,” a concert of festive music and storytelling featuring humorist Garrison Keillor. Conductor Philip Brunelle leads the orchestra and pianist Richard Dworsky is a featured performer. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Broadway and 65th Street, 212-875-5900, $30-$110.
DECK THE HALLS IN HARLEM A long tradition in the Harlem community, the 30th anniversary of the annual community tree lighting ceremony is celebrated with a festive outdoor concert. A weatherman for the local FOX-5 TV affiliate WNYW, Mike Woods, is host of the event. Featured performers include soul singer Jeremiah, a gospel artist, Byron Cage, and the IMPACT Repertory Theatre. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building plaza, 163 W. 125th St., between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Malcolm X boulevards, free.
