City Week: December 9 - December 16

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 Ballet Hispanico's Ballet Hispanico celebrates its 40th anniversary with three world premieres, one revival and three repertory favorites. Ends today. The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave., 212-242-0800; $10+. Jazz at Lincoln Center's Join Wycliffe Gordon and an all-star band as they jazz up the great Christmas songs with a Crescent City twist. Rose Theater at Jazz Lincoln Center, Broadway and 60th Street, 212-258-9800; tonight 8 p.m., tomorrow 2 p.m., $15+. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 The Great Game: Afghanistan's The Tricycle Theatre Company"s production, shown in three parts, explores the culture and history of Afghanistan through the eyes of 12 British and American playwrights and individuals who have been actively involved in the country"s affairs from 1842 to the present. Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Pl., 212-352-3101. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 A Christmas Carol's The Players Theatre hosts a lively musical rendition of the classic Dickens tale. The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St., 212-352-3101. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's AADT, led by Judith Jamison in her final year as artistic director, presents seven premieres and new productions in addition to repertory favorites in its holiday run at New York City Center. New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; $25+. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 NYC Ceramic Festival's Members of New York City"s ceramic arts community open their doors and showcase their talents for collectors and holiday shoppers for the first time. Locations vary, www.brickhouseny.com. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 The Young People"s Chorus of New York City's 31st annual â??City Singing at Christmas concert, which also features the Cathedral of St. Patrick Choir, the New York City Master Chorale, the cathedral organs and New York Symphonic Brass in an evening of inspirational and uplifting hymns and carols. St. Patrick"s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue and 51st Street, 212-753-2261, x274; seating begins at 6:15 p.m., Free.