With the holiday season in full swing, this is the best time to be here in New York City.  This week, Florence and the Machine, Ben Folds, Nada Surf, and many more will be spreading Christmas joy.  Which shows are you going to this week?

S. Carey (of Bon Iver), Winter Hinterland @ Highline Ballroom (Buy — $15)

Citizen Dick (members of Suckers, Yeasayer), Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Moonwalk, The Beagle @ Glasslands (Free)

Florence and the Machine, Civil Twilight @ Irving Plaza (Craigslist)

Palomar, Nada Surf (Acoustic), My Teenage Stride, Eugene Mirman, I’m Turning Into @ The Rock Shop (Buy — $10)

Freelance Whales, Miniature Tigers @ Webster Hall (Buy — $16)

California King, Earl Greyhound @ The Studio at Webster Hall (Buy — $10)

Computer Magic, Grandchildren, Soft Reeds, The Stationary Set @ Pianos (Buy — $8)

Bear Hands, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., The Tony Castles @ Bowery Ballroom (Buy — $13)

Twin Sister, Blair, John K, Avoxblue @ 285 Kent Ave ($12)

Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival w/ Sinden, Kid Sister, Treasure Fingers, Tittsworth, Penguin Prison, Javelin, French Horn Rebellion, Class Actress, Brahms, Dave P, oOoOO, Lemonade @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (Buy — $25)

Savoir Adore, Emil & Friends, Ravens & Chimes, French Horn Rebellion (DJ Set) @ Union Pool (TBA)

Real Estate, Big Troubles @ Brooklyn Bowl (Free)