Not our holiday week NYC Jewish events Part 1: Xmas Eve

By now it's a cliche that American Jews celebrate Christmas by going to the movies and then eating out at a Chinese restaurant. There is no shortage of other Jewish events this week, especially for young singles.

Wednesday evening December 23rd at 7:00 PM Joe's Pub at The Public Theater presents HEEB Storytelling: Heeb Magazine (The New Jew Review) presents Heeb Storytelling: part cabaret, part Catskills, this popular series pushes the very notion of a Jewish story to the brink. Guaranteed to be a fearlessly funny evening of 7-minute stories. According to HEEB the line up will include "Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling (Jackie’s Joke Hunt, The Howard Stern Show), comedian Jessi Klein, Onion writer Aaron Kheifets, standup comedian DC Benny, writer Peter Hyman (The Reluctant Metrosexual) and more, featuring the accordion playing of DJ Kool Jew." But according to Joe's Pub, "Heeb Magazine's critically acclaimed Storytelling series returns to New York City for a night of irreverent storytelling: seven-minute tales by actor Nathan Phillips, comedian Jenny Rubin, writer Amy Sohn, musician Robin Gelfenbien and others. Hosted by comedian Hannibal Buress." A one-year New York Magazine subscription, a $9.97 value, will be included with ticket purchases made online or over the phone for all performances. Two years ago Susie Essman performed at Heeb Storytelling; an excerpt of her monologue is on youtube:

If HEEB Storytelling offends your sense of modesty consider Debbie Greenblatt's talk "Grow Yourself: Grow Your Soul," in which she discusses how to become a better person. Congregation Ohav Sholom, 270 West 84th Street, Wednesday December 23rd, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. A light dinner will be served. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non members. RSVP's requested to office@osnyc.org or call (212) 877-5850.

Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24th offers several Jewish events in NYC.

HEEB Magazine presents Heebonism (a pun on the magazine's name and hedonism), the annual event that the Travel Channel recently called, "one of the largest, glitziest, rowdiest and most untamed shindigs in the world." That’s right, the mother of all Christmas Eve parties, Heebonism, is back in Manhattan's Chinatown at Fontana’s 105 Eldridge Street, 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Tickets are available online* for $20 each (buy four or more for $15 each) until December 23, then $25 at the door. Free vodka pouring for the first hour, courtesy of 360 Vodka. Featuring a live performance by The Shondes and DJ sets from Ohio Party, Balagan, DJ Kool Jew and Cowboy Mark. Plus, Strip Dreidel with KinkyJews. Co-sponsored by BANGitOUT. To get an idea of what to expect see the promotional video:

92YTribeca present Comedy Below Canal: The Twelfth Night of Chanukah featuring Sean Patton (Live at Gotham, Montreal Comedy Festival) hosts with Janeane Garofalo (24, Wet Hot American Summer), Joe Mande (Look At This F*cking Hipster), Jon Glaser (Delocated), Jon Benjamin (Adult Swim), Todd Barry (Flight of the Conchords, Comedy Central) and musical guest Rob Paravonian. Thursday December 24th, 9:00 PM, 200 Hudson Street in Manhattan, $12.

If you lived in Israel in the 1980s you probably recall Israeli pop singer David Broza who will perform uptown at the 92nd Street Y's Kaufmann Concert Hall, Thursday Dec 24, 2009, 8:00 PM, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street in Manhattan, $65.00 Premium Orchestra / $50.00 Orchestra.

Also Thursday evening JDub Records & Jewcy.com present Jewltide 7: Dan Saks and the Funkadeli All Stars, New York Night Train's Mr. Jonathan Toubin, at Southpaw 125 5th Ave, Brooklyn Doors 8:00 PM/ Show 9:00 PM, $1 He'rew Beer 8-9:30 pm | Free Donuts $10 advance / $15 at doors
If you don't have a tree, you don't have an excuse
Sponsored by Jewish Book Council, Brooklyn Jews and Brooklyn Vegan

There will be a Jewish singles event Thursday evening:

When: 12-24-2009 (9:00 PM - 4:00 AM)

Where: M2 Ultra Lounge

Description:

M2 Ultralounge (Mansion)
ADDRESS: 530 West 28th Street
DOORS OPEN: 10:00 PM

PARTY: Join us at the LARGEST Jewish Night Life Production in NYC!
Seven years in the making, this Xmas Eve for the first time ever, ALL the best Jewish Night Life promoters join forces for this one night to bring you the ultimate party experience at an amazing venue!

Over 3000 People Attending:
4 DJS
3 Live Performances
2 Floors
1 NIGHT ONLY!!

TO PURCHASE DISCOUNTED TICKETS:
212-464-8098 -or- SELECTIVEGROUP.TV

Contact Information: 212 464 8098

One of the performers at this event will be master drummer Ami O:

Another music event the same night is Brooklyn Bowl's First Annual Matzah Bowl

featuring Pey Dalid,

Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211 :: 718-963-3369
Date: Dec 24th
Time: 6PM Doors 8:15 Bands
Pey Dalid - 10PM (At the door tell them your there to see Pey Dalid!)
Tickets 12/Adv 15/D.O.S.
To buy tickets online - http://www.ticketfly.com/tickets/event-details/?tfly_event_id=2881
Other acts: Six Point Star -- Dov (Rosenblatt of Blue Fringe) -- Days Like Months (From Israel) -- Describe and Diwan