Holidays
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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.
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.
