Holidays
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GREAT SOPRANO Carnegie Hall presents “Rejoice Greatly: Christmas with Renée Fleming,” a holiday concert given by the reigning American soprano with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Ms. Fleming performs selections including Handel’s Overture to “Saul” and Korngold’s Suite from “The Snowman.” Conductor Daniel Beckwith leads the orchestra. Tonight, 8 p.m., Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium, 54 W. 57th St. at Seventh Avenue, 212-247-7800, $45-$125.
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. Tonight, 9 p.m., the Delancey, 168 Delancey St., between Clinton and Attorney streets, 718-757-4081, $15.
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. Tomorrow through Thursday, December 28, times vary, IFC Center, 323 Sixth Ave. at 3rd Street, 212-921-7771, $10.50.
ACOUSTIC HIMALAYAN JAZZ The Rubin Museum of Art and the Jazz Museum in Harlem present “Harlem in the Himalayas,” a solo piano concert given by Uri Caine, who performs selections from his extensive jazz and classical repertoire. Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Rubin Museum, 150 W. 17th St, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-620-5000, $15-$20.
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.