Here’s whats going on this week in Philly:
Monday, December 8th
- Holiday Beer Dinner: Lolita restaurant will host a 3-course holiday beer dinner with a Mexican food menu to compliment it at only $35 per person. Call and make your reservation today!
- Holiday Toy Drive: The Eastern State Penitentiary is partnering with Philadelphia FIGHT’s Institute for community Justice, to collect gifts for local children with incarcerated parents. From December 1st to December 14th, any Eastern State visitor who donates a gift, unwrapped and unused, will be granted a second admission free of charge. Give back for the holidays to those who need it! For more information, click here.
Tuesday, December 9th
- City Fit Girls Empowerment Series: Learn how to develop and fund your own business at Square One Coffee on South 13th street starting at 6:30pm. Ask any questions, and be inspired by others who participate. For more information and to get your tickets, visit the City Fit Girls website!
- A Christmas Carol: This year is the 22nd annual presentation of the classic Dickens tale about the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from miser to man who honors Christmas in his heart. Adapted by internationally known writer Nagle Jackson, this is sure to be a presentation to remember! Open daily until December 28th, grab your family and go to the Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley!
Wednesday, December 10th
- My Big Gay Tacky Sweater Party: Join in on the fun while participating in the Gayborhood’s tackiest holiday affair presented by our clients and Best of Philly winner, The Bronzed Bee! Hosted at U Bar, and starting at 6pm, be sure to bring your ugliest sweater, and all your friends! Compete in the Ugly Sweater contest and be judged by Cory Wade, drag mafia queen Brittiny Lynn, drag queen Bev Ashley and the queen bee of The Bronzed Bee, Ashley! Please bring a toy to benefit Toys for Tots! For more information, click here!
- Human Rights and a Free Press: The United Nations Association Chapter of Greater Philadelphia are organizing an event pertaining to “Human Rights and a Free Press” at The Ethical Society of Philadelphia at 5:30pm. The objectives are to celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to bring awareness. To learn more, visit Global Philadelphia’s website.
Thursday, December 11th
- Christmas Village Lantern Parade & Philly Pops Brass Concert: Presented by NRG Home, The Christmas Village invites you to a traditional German-style lantern parade starting at 5pm. Bring your homemade lantern and meet at the iconic LOVE Statue. The parade will end at the Christmas Village state with a sing-a-long led by children from East Passyunk’s Alphabet Academy Child Care and a free concert by The Philly POPS Brass. Important piece of information: all lanterns should contain battery-operated candles of lights! To get your tickets, and to learn more click here!
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: The show will begin at 7pm, presented at the Sedgwick Theater, and will be a special treat for the whole family! Watch the classic story, and bring joy and giggles to your family and friends! For more information and to get tickets, click here!
Friday, December 12th
- The Nutcracker Market 2014: The Pennsylvania Ballet proudly announces the return of Nutcracker Market, the regions most exciting holiday shopping experience. Located at The Kimmel Center, the shopping extravaganza starts December 11th, and continues to the 14th. Enjoy holiday shopping for a cause, this holiday market is a fundraiser for Pennsylvania Ballet. Be sure to participate! To learn more, click here!
- Dance Celebration Presents Mummenschanz: Theatrical whimsy meets silent storytelling in the super creative performances by Swiss Troupe Mummenschanz, presented at the Annenberg Center. Using visual effects and props, universal stories are told with a bit more madness, and whimsical flare! Tickets begin at $20 and can be purchased online, over the phone, or at the box office. For more information, click here!
Saturday, December 13th
- Seaport Parade of Lights: Don’t miss Philadelphia’s best waterfront holiday tradition, a lighted boat parade on the Delaware River! This event is hosted by Independence Seaport Museum, and will definitely be an event to remember! Prior to the parade, guests can enjoy a full day of holiday activities starting at 11am. Grab the family and enjoy the day!
- A Dickens Christmas Party: Enjoy and embrace the holiday spirit with friends and family, with Christmas readings and performances of Dickens work, starting at 2pm. Reservations are strongly suggested. For more information, visit here!
Sunday, December 14th
- Holiday Concert at The West Jersey Chamber Music Society: Join in on the musical festivities, and enjoy a ceremony of carols and seasonal delights by composers including: John Ireland, John Jacob Niles & Paul Tschesnokov, featuring Maryanne Meyer, a well-known harpist. Purchase your tickets here!
- Eagles Football Game: Watch the Eagles vs. Cowboys, for some Sunday night football starting at 8:30pm. Head to City Tap House in Logan Square, for some specialty beers, and delicious eats! Go Eagles!
