Extra-Musical Seasonal Revels

Friday,December 10, 2010

A sampling of holiday celebrations, including dance and theater events, in New York. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. (Churches accept donations.)

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, 1230 Fifth Avenue, at 104th Street, East Harlem. “The Christmas Revels,” a celebration of the winter solstice as experienced in Old Bavaria and Switzerland, with music, dance and stories; the Schuhplattler Dancers, the Weihnachts Chorus, the Modern Brass Quintet and others. 8 p.m. Also Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.; (718) 399-9282; brownpapertickets.com. $30, $40 and $50 ($25, $35 and $45 for those 17 and younger).

THEATER AT ST. CLEMENT’S, 423 West 46th Street, Clinton. “Black Nativity Now,” a holiday gospel pageant set in contemporary Times Square, with music by Kelvyn Bell, directed by Alfred Preisser. 7 p.m. Through Jan. 2. blacknativityoffbroadway.com. $47.50 to $67.50.

Thursday

CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE (Episcopal), 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, at 112th Street, Morningside Heights. Paul Winter’s Winter Solstice Celebration; with Mr. Winter and his ensemble; the Forces of Nature Dance Theater Ensemble; and the singers Arto Tuncboyaciyan and Theresa Thomason. 8 p.m. Also Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 and 8 p.m.; $35 to $80; (866) 811-4111; stjohndivine.org.

Dec. 19

CHURCH OF THE INTERCESSION (Episcopal), Broadway at West 155th Street,Washington Heights. The annual reading of Clement Clarke Moore’s “Visit From St. Nicholas” — the 100th — featuring the actor Malik Yoba, with carols and other music; Uptown Brass, the Roger Lent Trio and soloists. A reception and procession to Moore’s grave in the nearby cemetery will follow. 4 p.m. (212) 283-6200.

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street. “Posadas y Pastorelas,” a Mexican celebration of the holiday, with food, crafts, music and a shepherd’s play. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (212) 534-1672; mcny.org; suggested admission $10; $6 for students and 62+; $20 for families; free for members and those 12 and younger; through Jan. 2, admission is two-for-one.