It didn’t take Jens Lekman long to figure out that he was working within an austere venue more conducive to echoes than to dancing. He made the most of it by turning his set at Sixth & I into an alternately heartwarming and heartbreaking storytelling session.

Despite what Kyle from South Park said, it’s pretty darn good to be a Jew on Christmas. With Hanukkah underway and multiple Christmas Eve bashes to choose from, get ready for a week-long Jewish singles’ bonanza. The Matzo Ball and its myriad competitors are derided by some for their meatmarket vibe, but whether you’re looking to bump into friends, find a mensch to take home for Passover, anxious to start a family, or just want…