Holidays
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SING OUT LOUD St. Bartholomew’s Church stages the city’s largest outdoor “Carol Sing,” featuring renditions of favorite Christmas songs. Tonight, 6 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Church, 109 E. 50th St. at Park Avenue, 212-378-0200, free.
CHRISTMAS CHEER The Guggenheim Museum continues its holiday tradition of family concerts with a two-night performance by the Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble and the Vox Vocal Ensemble. The groups perform traditional and contemporary classics. The conductor for the evening is George Steel. Tonight, 6 p.m., the Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th Street, 212-423-3840, free.
DUELING MESSIAHS As part of its “An Early Tour of Europe” series, Trinity Choir performs Handel’s “Messiah,” written by the composer in three weeks in 1741. Featured performers include the Rebel Baroque Orchestra. Tomorrow, 6 p.m., Trinity Church, 74 Trinity Place, between Broadway and Wall Street, 866-468-7619, $30-$50.
CHANUKAH LAUGHS The Jewish-American Performing Arts Project and the Synagogue for the Arts present a simultaneous Chanukah party with a showcase of new Jewish music and comedy. Performers include the comedy group the Lost Tribe, and the rock group Azamrah. Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Synagogue for the Arts, 49 White St., between Franklin Place and Church Street, 212-966-7141, $25.
HOLIDAY ILLUSIONS “Extraordinary Deceptions — A Magical Holiday Extravaganza” features magic, mystery, and illusion by “Magic” Michael Gutenplan. Tricks include a disappearing Christmas tree. Tomorrow through Saturday, December 30, Tuesday-Thursday, 7 p.m., Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2:30 and 8 p.m., Theater Row, Lion’s Theater, 410 W. 42nd St., between Dyer and Ninth avenues, 212-279-4200, $30.
EASTERN VISIONS “Holiday Wonders,” organized by New Tang Dynasty Television, is an annual performance of traditional Chinese dance and music, combined with Western holiday music. Tomorrow through Sunday, tomorrow and Friday, 8 p.m.,Thursday and Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., Beacon Theater, 2124 Broadway, between 74th and 75th streets, 866-260-6221, $35-$125.
OH, JIMMY Frank Capra’s film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) is a traditional element in many Christmas celebrations. The movie, about a man who comes to the end of his rope on Christmas Eve, features James Stewart and Donna Reed. Friday through Thursday, December 28, times vary, IFC Center, 323 Sixth Ave. at 3rd Street, 212-921-7771, $10.50.
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.