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FRIDAY

MOVIE: Get a twisted view of Mr. Claus — or should that be Mr. Yule Goat? — in Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, a creepier take (featured in this week’s Popcorn and Candy) on the man in red. Playing at E Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW) at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. $10.

>> Of course, if you’re more of a traditionalist when it comes to your holiday flicks, AFI Silver Theater (8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring) has got you covered. Catch The Muppet Christmas Carol at 4:30 p.m. for $8.50 and It’s a Wonderful Life at 6:30 and 9:05 p.m. for $11.

PARTY The Matzo Ball, now in its 24th year, is wooing young Jewish singles down to Eden and Café Asia (I Street between 17th and 18th Streets) tonight. 8 p.m. $30.

>> Alternatively, hit the Falafel Frenzy at Local 16 (1602 U Street NW), another meet-and-flirt event, with proceeds going to fight hunger in D.C. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 9 p.m.

FOOD & DRINK: Againn (1099 New York Avenue NW) presents a traditional three-course Roast Goose Christmas Eve Dinner with sides of Brussels sprouts, bacon lardons and potatoes. 5:30 p.m. $65, or $90 with wine pairings.

COMEDY: Good for the Jews, a two-man comedy band of Rob Tannenbaum and David Fagin, bring their “Putting The Ha! In Hanukkah Tour,” featuring songs about Passover, Jewish girls and Florida, to Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna). 7 p.m. $20.

JAZZ: Pianist Hope Udobi plays selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas at Twins Jazz (1344 U Street NW) at 9 and 11 p.m. $15, plus $10 food/drink minimum.