Candis R. McLean
Each weekend, we will post some of the most unique social and cultural places to visit in addition to exciting events in and around the Philly area. We call it Philly Influencer’s Weekend Picks. If you attend any of these places or events, let us know how it went! Tweet us or email us at [email protected].
This week’s best Christmas Sips and Eats!
Events Running Through the Weekend
1. Closing Soon: Historic Houses of Fairmount Park’s A Very Philly Christmas
Where: Historic Houses of Fairmount Park
When: Runs through Friday, December 21st
Christmas celebrations have touched the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park with festive activities all December. Whether its Lemon Hill, Strawberry Mansion, Cedar Grove, or Laurel Hill, these events have brought the warmness of the holiday season to the area in a unique way. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see these historic houses in their holidays best!
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2. Closing Soon: Christmas Village
Where: LOVE Park, 16th Street and JFK Blvd.
When: Runs through Monday, December 24th
The edges of City Hall and the area around the revamped LOVE Park has been packed with these pop-up wooden boutiques for over a month. The bustling mercantile village has the best crafters in Philadelphia all in the same place. Come purchase your holiday gifts at this booming annual event peddling collectibles, art, jewelry, candles, food, beverages, lotions, and more.
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3. Closing Soon: A Christmas Carol
Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.
When: Runs through Sunday, December 23rd
The Walnut Street Theatre will be ending their seasonal run of the classic A Christmas Carol this weekend. Come see these talented and wonderful performers liven up the theater and warm your heart with the Ebenezer Scrooge centered tale before its too late.
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4. Closing Soon: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s
Glorious Sound Of Christmas
Where: Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St.
When: Runs through Sunday, December 23rd
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center will be filled with choral splendor and beautiful Christmas music. The Philadelphia Orchestra, along with conductor Bramwell Tovey will be belting out the best hits. From “Jingle Bells” to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” the beautiful songs will be endless.
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5. Closing Soon: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Where: Linvilla Orchards, 137 W Knowlton Rd. Media, PA
When: Runs through Sunday, December 23rd
If you’re living in procrastination city, USA and haven’t gotten a Christmas tree yet, Linvilla Orchards has the answer for you. The 40,000 Christmas tree farm has a multitude of 6′ to 10′ Douglass Fir trees. On Saturdays and Sundays, Santa Claus makes a visit to the lovely orchard.
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6. Bredenbeck’s Gingerbread Workshop
Where: Bredenbeck’s Bakery & Ice Cream Parlor, 8126 Germantown Ave.
When: Runs through Saturday, December 22nd
Continuing in the family theme, Bredenbeck’s will be holding a gingerbread house decorating the event. There will also be a BYOB event for adults. You’ll be able to take your gingerbread house home after sipping the night away with friends and family.
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7. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Where: Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St
When: Runs through Saturday, December 29th
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical has been in the city all week. Come to Merriam Theater to see this timely holiday production brought to life. Whoville will be brimming with excitement at this production that “The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedside story”
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8. A Charlie Brown Christmas
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
When: Friday, December 21st, 5PM-8:45PM
The Philadelphia Museum of Art promotes this great cultural and musical showcase each week. This Friday, get in the spirit of the season with songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Cartoon Christmas Trio will be performing many hits with the addition of the Cartoon Christmas Chorus under the direction of M’Balia Singley.
For more information, click here.
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9. Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Where: Trolley Portal Gardens, 40th Street and Baltimore Ave.
When: Friday, December 21st, 6PM
This series of nationwide musical promenades will be taking over the city this week. “Each participant gets one of four tracks of music in the form of a cassette, CD, or Mp3. Together all four tracks comprise Unsilent Night.” This audience turned performer showcases one of the best elements of the holidays; togetherness.
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10. Derek Gaines
Where: Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.
When: Runs through Saturday, December 22nd
Comedian and actor Derek Gaines will be performing at Punch Line Philly this week. Derek can be seen on Derek has been a contributor to VH1’s Morning Buzz, TRU TV’s Greatest Ever, in Morgan Spurlock’s docuseries “Connected”. Derek is also a cast member of MTV’s Joking Off and the co-host of MTV’s Broke Ass Game Show, THE LAST O.G., and Will & Grace.
For more information, click here.
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11. Die Hard Screening
Where: Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut St.
When: Friday, December 21st, 7PM
If it takes place near Christmas, it’s a Christmas movie. I don’t care if Hans Gruber ends up tossed out a window. This film is pure holiday fun! This Friday night come to The Philadelphia Film Center’s screening of the classic Die Hard.
For more information, click here.
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12. Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Where: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street
When: Friday, December 21st, 3:30PM & 8PM
Hear your favorite Christmas tunes ramped up in prog rock glory in an arena setting. The Wells Fargo Center will be rocking this Friday when the marriage between electric sound, metal, and blazing lights offers up this amazing concert. Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents this The Ghost of Christmas Eve musical experience. There will be lasers, extreme lighting, your favorite Christmas songs turned to power rock anthems, and more.
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13. Pop-Up Museum: Sports and Leisure
Where: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave.
When: Runs through Sunday, January 6th
The archives of Eastern State Penitentiary have always been bursting with hidden gems and artifacts that rarely get their day in the sun. This week Pop-Up Museum: Sports and Leisure will allow you to peruse some of these hidden treasures with your own eyes.
For more information, click here.
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14. Museum of American Revolution Christmas
Where: Museum of American Revolution,101 S 3rd St.
When: Saturday, December 22nd and Sunday, December 23rd
Bring your loved ones out to the Museum of American Revolution to learn about the traditional German custom of Scherenschnitte. This history of paper-cutting event will center around the shapes and features of the holiday.
For more information, click here.
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15. Liberty Flea Market
Where: Bok Building, 1901 S. 9th Street
When: Saturday, December 22nd, 10AM-5PM
Shopping and gift giving is truly the name of the game over the next coming weeks. Stop by the Bok building this Saturday for the Libert Flea market. There will be several tremendous antiques, collectibles, candles, jewelry, art, and more up for sale at this fantastic shopping gathering.
For more information, click here.
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16. Good Good Presents Naomi Ekpergin
Where: Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St.
When: Saturday, December 22nd, 10PM
Naomi Ekperigin is a comedian, writer & actress originally from New York City who has appeared on HBO’s 2 Dope Queens, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and her own Comedy Central half-hour special. She’ll be lighting up the Good Good Comedy Theatre stage this Saturday night. For a night of laughs and a signature delivery, come out to this popular laugh house.
For more information, click here.
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17. WDAS Holiday Jam
Where: The Met Philadelphia, 858 N. Broad St.
When: Saturday, December 22, 8PM
WDAS FM will be hosting their annual Holiday Jam this Saturday night at the renovated The Met Philadelphia. Charlie Wilson will be headlining this night of smooth vocals and holiday serenading. Other acts such as Stokley will also be performing.
For more information, click here.
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18. Raptors vs. 76ers
Where: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.
When: Saturday, December 22nd, 7:30PM
The Philadelphia 76ers will be putting their league-best home NBA record to the test this Saturday night when they take on the all-around league-best team in the Toronto Raptors. Come out to the Wells Fargo Center to cheer on Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler, and the boys in this Eastern Conference war.
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19. Santa’s Last Visit to the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Where: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd.
When: Sunday, December 23rd, 2PM-5PM
The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has provided some of the best events of the season. This Sunday will mark the last time Santa will be heading to the rink for the calendar year. Be sure to stop by with your loved ones, take photos, enjoy the cabin, skate to your favorite tunes, and more.
For more information, click here.
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20. Texans vs. Eagles
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way.
When: Sunday, December 23rd, 1PM
The season is on the line this Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Houston Texans at The Linc. Ski Mask Season is here! The Birds will be looking to snatch another victory in an afternoon war with this dynamic AFC team. The must-win atmosphere will make the stadium electric.
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