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. Tonight, 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. Tonight, 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. Tonight 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. Tonight through Sunday, tonight 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.

A JAZZY CHRISTMAS New York’s jazz community comes together in “Downtown Holiday,” a concert featuring musicians from Groove Collective, the Jazz Passengers, Antibalas, and the Lascivious Biddies. Individual performers include saxophonist Roy Nathanson and pianist Lee Feldman. Tonight, 9:30 p.m., Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St., between 4th Street and Astor Place, 212-967-7555, $15.

LAUDAS AND MORE The trio Trefoil is comprised of three modern minstrels who perform medieval works. The group performs songs from 14th-century Italy, featuring lutes, psaltery, and harps: The program explores the three elements of a traditional Christmas season: the Advent, the Nativity, and the Epiphany. Tomorrow, 1:15 p.m., Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W. 31st St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-967-9157, free.

DINNER AND AN ICE CAP As part of its Fêtes de Noël program, Bryant Park presents a Canadian-themed bar and café, Celsius, which offers full-service rinkside dining, including Québécois cocktails and comfort food such as macaroni and cheese and Swiss cheese fondue with apples and pears. A demonstration of his famous ice sculpting techniques given by a Le Cordon Bleu chef and master carver, Armando Baisas, is tomorrow at 1 p.m. Through tomorrow, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Bryant Park, 41 W. 40th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-768-4242, free.

CONFUSING CELEBRATIONS “Jew They Know It’s Christmastime?” is a music and comedy showcase featuring Jewish writers and performers, including Rachel Friedman, Athena Reich, and the Jewish rapper Soce the Elemental Wizard. Thursday, 9 p.m., the Delancey, 168 Delancey St., between Clinton and Attorney streets, 718-757-4081, $15.

ENDING THE WEEK The Queens Community for Cultural Judaism presents a daylong Chanukah celebration, featuring music, a raffle, and latkes and sufganiyot. Saturday, 2–5 p.m., Temple Israel of Jamaica, 188-15 McLaughlin Ave. at 188th Street, Queens, 718-380-5362, $5 general, free for members.

MORE MESSIAHS The Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra performs Handel’s complete Messiah. Performers include soprano Kiera Duffy, mezzo-soprano Leah Wool, tenor Tony Boutté, and baritone Steven Condy. Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m., Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Ave. at 56th Street, 212-247-7800, $20-$100.