Looking for a ย“Jingle Bellsย”-free zone? Try the Annual Jewish Community Center Bagel Ball. Youย’ll have a good time drinking and dancing, and some local charities will benefit from your admission fee. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel Street. For information, call 713-729-3200 or visit www.jcchouston.org. $15.

Wed., Dec. 24, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 2008