What's Happening in New York on December 24th, 2006

I’m Dreaming Of A White Elephant

9pm — Sunday December 24

WHERE:Galapagos, 70 North 6th St, between Kent and Wythe, Williamsburg
COST:$5 with present, $8 without
SUMMARY:”Wondering what to do with those awful presents your aunt gave you? Have some ugly candleholders lying around the house you want to get rid of? Bring them to the Christmas Eve special!! We’ll be celebrating all the white elephants and misfit toys this Christmas Eve! Come out and celebrate with Darlinda Just Darlinda, and more of NYC’s favorite burlesque performers. We’ll leave you with visions of burlesque dancers, as well as a nifty White Elephant that you can re-gift to someone in your office.”

8pm-4am — Sunday December 24

WHERE:Capitale, 130 Bowery at Grand
COST:$25
SUMMARY:”The Alternative To Just Another ‘Silent Night’!. . .Forget sitting home with Chinese food and a movie!”

7:30pm and 9:30pm — Sunday December 24

WHERE:Gotham Comedy Club, 208 23rd St between 7th and 8th Ave
COST:$20 plus 2 drink minimum
SUMMARY:”A Professional Showcase featuring Orny Adams, Greer Barnes, Brad Trackman, Jon Fisch & Barry Weintraub”

5:15pm — Sunday December 24

WHERE:Pioneer Theatre, 155 E. 3rd St, between Ave A and Ave B
COST:$10
SUMMARY:”Come to the Pioneer for an assortment of Christmas cartoons and ridiculous short movies about Santa. Okay, we admit that not all of these films are actually racist Christmas cartoons, but some of them are, and boy oh boy, isn’t that enough for you? What, were you attracted to this synopsis because you’re a racist? What’s your problem? Do you just watch movies that make you feel superior to other people? What kind of theater do you think we are?”

1pm, 4:30pm, 8pm (for Play It Again Sam)
2:45pm, 6:15pm, 9:45pm (for Purple Rose of Cairo) — Sunday December 24 (also December 25)

WHERE:Film Forum, 209 West Houston Street, between 6th Ave and Varick (7th Ave)
COST:$10.50 (2 for 1 Double Feature)
SUMMARY:Play It Again Sam: “Woody’s dumped film fanatic Allan Felix retests the dating waters, encouraged by best friends Tony Roberts and Diane Keaton — but what if it’s Keaton he really loves? Luckily, Woody can conjure up the spirit of Humphrey Bogart for advice.”

Purple Rose of Cairo: ““I met a wonderful new man. He’s fictional, but you can’t have everything.” During the Depression, miserably married waitress Mia Farrow finds relief only at the movies, where pith-helmeted adventurer Jeff Daniels pops off the screen into her life. But what happens to the movie after he leaves? Add hubby Danny Aiello’s jealousy, arrival of the real-life star of the picture (Daniels again), and arguably Allen’s most poignant conclusion. “

11am, 1:50pm, 7:45pm — Sunday December 24 (also December 25)

WHERE:IFC Center, 323 6th Ave at W 3rd St
COST:$10.75
SUMMARY:”Capra’s paean to small-town values and the ordinary guy who does the right thing is a classic story of redemption and second chances.”