Philadelphia Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

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09 December, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking for things to do in the Philadelphia area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Philadelphia. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Philadelphia area: Featured Event: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Thursday, December 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: https://operationholiday.net What: In 2020, generous donors "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. Individuals and families, through agency referrals were able to enjoy the holiday season without the stress and embarrassment of not being able to celebrate with ... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" (POWER CHANGES LIVES INC) Virtual Graduate Health Professional Open House When: Thursday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center What: Event listing from USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center: Thursday, December 9 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMFor students with a bachelor's degree who are interested in applying to Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician... For complete event details please visit... Learn More Painful Conditions of the Knee - Mercy LIFE – West Philadelphia When: Thursday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mercy LIFE – West Philadelphia What: Event listing from Mercy LIFE – West Philadelphia: Thursday, December 9 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMDetails Orthopedic surgeon Paul H. Steinfield, MD, of Nazareth Orthopedics, and offers valuable insights on knee pain and treatment options. A Q&A… More https://www.facebook.com/even... Learn More JFCS - New Perspectives: A Virtual Series On Hoarding When: Thursday, December 9th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration) What: Join JFCS for this insightful three part series where we will explore the lived experience of hoarding disorder as well as hear from national and international experts on treatment and support. COST: $30 per webinar (3 CEUs per presentation available pending approval — see reg... Learn More Stem, Tech, & Steam Thursdays (Bristlebots) Online When: Thursday, December 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More HSA Meeting (Zoom) - Walter B Saul When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Walter B SaulLearn More GNPCC 100th Kick Off Party! - Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northeast Phila Chamber-CommerceLearn More Mr. Digger's Spooky Christmas Radio Special When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Pig Iron Theatre Company What: Spooky vibes collide with holiday spirit in this hilarious, macabre, and unforgettable theatre event by Theatre on The Verge! The year is 1947. Raymond Digger, the host of a suspenseful radio show, has completely re-written the VBC's Christmas special. When his tinsel-loving c... Learn More The Tallis Scholars - Philadelphia Chamber Music When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Chamber MusicLearn More Human Rights Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Q3 Interim Work Deadline - U School When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: U School Learn More Dorrance Dance at Penn Live Arts - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market Learn More Virtual Discover Series - USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center When: Friday, December 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology CenterLearn More United States Naval Academy Visit - Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber When: Friday, December 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Science Leadership Academy @ BeeberLearn More Veteran's Meditation & Yoga When: Friday, December 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: NE Philadelphia Veteran's Center, 101 E. Olney Avenue, Suite C-7, Philadelphia, PA 19120 What: Free, in-person Yoga and meditation for Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and their families. VEMA Yoga is mindful, trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation designed specifically for military veterans and active duty service members coping with symptoms of PTSD. These unique ... Learn More A Part of Me Boutique Hosts Visiting Clothing Designer Denise Goring When: Friday, December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market Learn More E.A. Sports Club Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Friday, December 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library Learn More Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament - Carver Engineering & Science When: Friday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Holiday Scouting Event with Pack 179 and Troop 179 When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wissinoming Presbyterian Church What: Date(Fecha): Dec 10, 2021Time (Hora): 7 p.mWhere(Dónde): Wissinoming Presbyterian Church (Iglesia Presbiteriana de Wissinoming )Address (Dirección): 5817 Torresdale Ave, Filadelfia, PA 19135 CUB ScoutsFor boys and girls in grades K-5 (5-10 years old). Attend the sign-up to fin... Learn More The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City What: America's LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Philadelphia, PA! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you'll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in th... Learn More DEARLY DEPARTED - Allens Lane Art Center When: Friday, December 10th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Allens Lane Art CenterLearn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: There's no place like a smart home for the holidays! And this year, Patch's lifestyle editors have hand-selected the top smart home products to help you achieve a smarter, more-convenient home. From the robotic vacuum on the floor to the smart alarm sensor on the wall, these s... Learn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (Patch Deals) National App Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Robotics Tournament Gym and Basement Classrooms When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: CentralLearn More SEPTA Holiday Bus Display at Trolley Portal Gardens When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More West Craft Fest - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More "Restorative Healing" (for Directors/Stage Managers/Dramaturgs/Choreographers) with Noelle Diane Joh When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Philadelphia-based multi-disciplinary performer, artist, theatre professional, and advocate Noelle Diane Johnson of ARTISTS HEAL will host Theatre Exile's second workshop of the 2021/22 Season, titled "Restorative Healing" (for Directors, Stage Managers/Dramaturgs/Choreographe... Learn More Ugly Sweater Christmas Par-Tea When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Jane's Tea House What: ADULTS = $50 | SENIORS = $46 | CHILDREN = $20 Tis the season to rock your UGLY SWEATER! Join us for Jane's Tea House Christmas Tea Party while we don our most ugliest sweaters. You'll also enjoy a special festive Christmas menu while listening to the sounds of the season. INC... Learn More 'A Part of Me' Boutique Hosts Visiting Clothing Designer Denise Goring When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More You're invited! It's The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade! When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 15011 Old Frederick Rd What: We invite YOU to enjoy the Lisbon Christmas Parade ... The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade is BACK on Saturday, December 11th, at 12 noon in Lisbon (Woodbine), Maryland! Led by Festively Decorated Tractors, Followed by up to 250 Seasonally-Adorned Horses!... Learn More Frosty Fest - South Philadelphia Branch Library When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: South Philadelphia Branch LibraryLearn More Conversations with Santa - Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Ebenezer Maxwell MansionLearn More Community Music Scholars Program at Temple Music Prep Winter Concert When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Temple Performing Arts Center What: Students in the Community Music Scholars Program at Temple Music Prep ensembles will perform. Including the Philadelphia String Project, CMSP String Orchestra, Wind chamber music ensembles, and CMSP Jazz band. The performance will be live and in person at the beautiful Temple ... Learn More La Salle Men's Basketball vs. Penn When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Men's Basketball team host Penn at Tom Gola Arena at the TruMark Financial Center at 2PM. Doors open at 1PM. Tickets start at just $18. For more information, visit goexplorers.com or click here. Learn More Science and Activism Museum Tour - Science History Institute When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Science History InstituteLearn More My Letter to the World When: Saturday, December 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Presbyterian Church Of Chestnut Hill What: Lyric Fest presents two performances of My Letter to the World, a special concert centered on the life and writings of Emily Dickinson, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill and Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00pm at the Academy o... Learn More The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show When: Saturday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City What: America's LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Philadelphia, PA! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you'll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in th... Learn More Family Reunion (first in live performance) When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion What: What's a family reunion without singing? Not much! Join us, masked and vaccinated, in our ANNA return to the stage with you, our extended family. We've got some old favorites planned, some new songs that we learned while in lock down, and plenty for you to join us on. Learn More Family Reunion Concert - Free - Anna Crusis Womens Choir When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Anna Crusis Womens ChoirLearn More Featured Event: Mary Ellen Desmond's Comfort & Joy Holiday Jazz Benefit Concert When: Sunday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany What: Jazz vocalist Mary Ellen Desmond's annual holiday jazz benefit concert will be performed for its 18th year on Sunday December 12th at 6:00pm. The Comfort & Joy Concert 2021 proceeds will be received by Action Wellness (formerly Action AIDS) a Philadelphia non-profit orga... Learn More Featured Event: Mary Ellen Desmond's Comfort & Joy Holiday Jazz Benefit Concert (Mary Ellen Desmond) Gingerbread House Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, December 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Winter Blanket Drive (Free No contact pickup) When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. What: Today you can make a difference Donate Winter Blankets Free Curbside Pickup up (No contact) or Drop off ITS PREDICTED THAT THAT THIS WILL BE A VERY COLD WINTER SEASON.The need for Blankets for disadvantage individuals and families is more important than ever. These disturb... Learn More Erie Reptile Show and Sale Dec 12th 2021 When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: ERIEBANK Sports Park, 8159 Oliver Road, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16509, United States What: At our REPTIROOTS events vendors will bring a large selection of reptiles, amphibians, birds, inverts, small and furry friends, feeders, supplies, and more. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about, see, or purchase animals not normally seen in local pet shops. Vendors ... Learn More JFCS - Teen Empowerment Program When: Sunday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: JFCS - Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center What: The Teen Empowerment Program (TEP) is designed to provide teens with a springboard to become future leaders in the community. TEP enables teens to experience philanthropy and the grants and allocations process first-hand and explore the Jewish tradition of giving back to the ... Learn More The Shoulders of Giants - Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion When: Sunday, December 12th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Ebenezer Maxwell MansionLearn More My Letter to the World When: Sunday, December 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Academy of Vocal Arts What: Lyric Fest presents two performances of My Letter to the World, a special concert centered on the life and writings of Emily Dickinson, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill and Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00pm at the Academy o... Learn More CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT at Penn Live Arts When: Sunday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More National Violin Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Monday, December 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Gingerbread hunt - Widener Memorial When: Monday, December 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More Cazar - galletas de jengibre en forma de hombres When: Monday, December 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More Winter Concert Dress Rehearsals - Julia R Masterman When: Monday, December 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Julia R MastermanLearn More 7th Annual Globy Awards When: Monday, December 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Westin Philadelphia What: Join Global Philadelphia at the 7th annual Globy Awards on December 13th where they will be honoring six Philadelphians who have made a significant global impact through their hard work. The Globy Awards is a distinguished occasion where outstanding accomplishments with inter... Learn More JFCS - Youth Volunteer Program When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Via Zoom What: TEEN PROGRAM - For ages 14 - 17 Teens collaborate with JFCS clients living with disabilities for virtual volunteering in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Participants will receive kits in the mail for each month with the supplies for their volunteering activity, with eac... Learn More JFCS - Art Connection Group for LGBTQ Youth - Winter 2021 Series When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided upon registration) What: Join Art Therapist Debora King, ATR-BC, LPC and LGBTQ+ Initiative Program Manager Galia Godel. · Group caters to youth ages 10– 14 · Monthly drop-in group · Explore your identity and feelings through a creative outlet · Socialize with peers in a supportive environment · ... Learn More 11th grade Health Virtual Poetry Slam When: Monday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Arts Academy @ Benjamin RushLearn More Featured Event: Harcum College Enrolling for January 2022 Start When: Tuesday, December 14th at 11:30 a.m. Where: 750 Montgomery Ave What: Harcum College welcomes new students for January 2022 start. Prospective students who register to attend Instant Decision Day on Tuesday, December 14, may be eligible to receive an admissions decision immediately. To qualify, you must be a high school senior or have already ea... Learn More Featured Event: Harcum College Enrolling for January 2022 Start (Amy Shumoski) National Bouillabaisse Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Home School Programs & Activities Online When: Tuesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Palumbo - Carver Engineering & Science When: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Residential Transformation - The Alliance of Community Service Providers When: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:30 p.m. Where: The Alliance of Community Service ProvidersLearn More JFCS - Youth Volunteer Program When: Tuesday, December 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Via Zoom What: KIDS PROGRAM - For ages 8 - 12 Kids take a deep dive into Jewish history, culture, and values while learning from Jewish educators. Each lesson will illustrate how Jewish values connect to service and include an interactive volunteer project such as creating handmade magnets f... Learn More Bill of Rights Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln Learn More Interim Reports Available - Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Arts Academy @ Benjamin RushLearn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Philadelphia Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.