movies… At the Museum of the Moving Image from this Saturday through 12/30, "Silly Symphonies" from Disney, a series which debuted in 1929. Four programs, each about 75 minutes.
indie rock… Friday: Apes and Androids bring their Queen-meets-Tron epic pop oddity to The Red Door. Friday & Saturday: O'Death play a boot-stomping punk hootenanny at Mercury Lounge. Just Announced…1/22: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. 2/6: Cat Power. 3/15 & 3/16: The Pogues. 3/30: Boredoms (In The Round)
game… Tonight, the Movie Geek: Tournament of Champions takes place at Ars Nova. Compete for prizes by showing off your knowledge of movie trivia. Hosted by Josh Halloway. Tickets are $15.
books… Yes, the Nazis again. This time in the true story of British double agent Eddie Chapman. The book, by Ben Macintyre, is Agent Zigzag and you'll have a tough time putting it down.
shopping… Up to 50% off select merch at the Met Museum's gift shop. A perfect way to finish up your shopping list.
theater… Tickets are scarce, but Steppenwolf's August: Osage County by Tracy Letts is the one to see if you want to catch a show over the holidays.
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