Philadelphia Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

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16 December, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking for a family outing? See what's new on your Philadelphia Patch community calendar. 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 all of this weekend's events in and near Philadelphia: Featured Event: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Thursday, December 16th 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) Performance Improvement - The Alliance of Community Service Providers When: Thursday, December 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: The Alliance of Community Service Providers What: Event listing from The Alliance of Community Service Providers: Thursday and December 16 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? ... Learn More Boys Varsity Basketball AT Frankford When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & Science What: Event listing from Carver Engineering & Science: Thursday and December 16 from 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us ... Learn More Rock to the Future Germantown Winter Showcase When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: RSVP to watch live! What: Rock to the Future Germantown will host our 2021 Winter Showcase on Thursday, December 16th from 5pm to 7pm. Showcases are always a fun and exciting way for friends and family to see all of the hard work students have been up to during our programs. We'll get to enjoy their ba... Learn More Fashion District Concert #1 - St. Thomas Gospel Choir When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Gospel ChoirLearn More Jeni's Rittenhouse Square Grand Opening Party When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1901 Chestnut StWhat: CALL IT AN ENCORE. We had so much fun opening our first scoop shop in Philadelphia, we're ready to do it all again—this time in Rittenhouse Square! Join us on December 16 from 7-11 p.m. for a grand opening party to celebrate the opening of our second Philly scoop shop (1901 Ch... Learn More Demolish the Nets When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern What: Sixers basketball is here! Misconduct Tavern is open for indoor and outdoor dining seven days a week. Our bar and toasty heated patio are the perfect spots to watch our Sixers dominate the Brooklyn Nets. With over a dozen beers on tap and fan favorites like our crispy chicken ... Learn More An Evening with Chris Thile at Penn Live Arts When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market Learn More Wright Brothers Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Veteran's Meditation & Yoga When: Friday, December 17th 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 Despedida temprana - Widener Memorial When: Friday, December 17th at 11:54 a.m. Where: Widener Memorial Learn More Girls Varsity Basketball Vs Constitution When: Friday, December 17th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & Science Learn More Movie Day Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Friday, December 17th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More The Crossing: Carols After a Plague When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Church of the Holy Trinity What: The Crossing @ Christmas The Jeffrey Dinsmore Memorial Concerts an evening of premieres from: Leila Adu, Ambrose Akinmusire, Alex Berko, Edith Canat de Chizy, Viet Cuong, Samantha Fernando, Mary Jane Leach, Shara Nova, Joseph C. Phillips Jr., Nina Shekhar, Tyshawn Sorey, LJ W... Learn More The Crossing @ Christmas presented by Penn Live Arts When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market Learn More Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo & Laurent Philippe, piano When: Friday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Chamber Music Learn More Featured Event: Devon/Berwyn Indoor Vintage Marketplace When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 260 Swedesford Rd What: Join us this Saturday & Sunday at the Devon/Berwyn Indoor Vintage Flea Market!  Vendors Featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry & Fashion, Gem Stones, Art Work, Vinyl, and Old Fashioned Items You Won't Find Elsewhere! We are located at: 260 W. Swedesford Roa... Learn More Featured Event: Devon/Berwyn Indoor Vintage Marketplace (Anthony Soprano) Featured Event: Vehicles & Equipment Auction When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Alderfer Auction What: Join us virtually for this online only Vehicle & Equipment auction. The Online Only Auction of Vehicles includes a 1985 Nissan 300ZX, 1978 MG Midget, 2004 Mercedes Benz E320 4Matic, 2001 Ford Taurus SES, 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2003 Ford F250 Super Duty, 2018 Dodge Grand... Learn More Featured Event: Vehicles & Equipment Auction (Alderfer Auction) Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More B'Day - Susan P Ben - St. Thomas Gospel Choir When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: St. Thomas Gospel ChoirLearn More Coaches Against Childhood Obesity--GYM When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: CentralLearn More Arts & Crafts Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More Slide Program: "Washington Crossing the Delaware" When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Independence National ParkLearn More Boys Varsity and JV Basketball At Bonner When: Saturday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Pennsylvania Online Concealed Carry Class When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. What: This online class fulfills the training required to qualify for an Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms. This is a great class for beginners, as it provides an introduction to the fundamentals of firearm safety. Class length: 2 hoursRange time: none(not required for license)... Learn More The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show When: Saturday, December 18th 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 La Salle Women's Basketball vs. Sacred Heart When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Women's Basketball team host Sacred Heart at Tom Gola Arena at the TruMark Financial Center at 6PM. Doors open at 5PM. Tickets start at just $3. For more information, visit goexplorers.com or click here. Learn More Fall 2021 PCC Master Class Series featuring Oliver Lake When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts Learn More Robert Irvine Dining Experience When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia What: Just in time for the holiday season, join celebrity chef and host of Restaurant: Impossible, celebrity chef Robert Irvine at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia on Saturday, December 18th as he treat guests to an interactive, live holiday cooking demonstration. Guests will e... Learn More Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett's Guitarist) Stars and Promises Christmas Tour - Erie, PA When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Mercyhurst Preparatory School, 538 East Grandview Boulevard, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16504, United States What: Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist is set to embark on the 22nd anniversary of his widely acclaimed Christmas tour "Stars and Promises." Mayer has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and has been lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett'... Learn More National Hard Candy Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Christmas Cookie Scavenger Hunt When: Sunday, December 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Jane's Tea House What: Looking for a fun outdoor and socially distant activity for the family? Join Jane's Tea House for their second annual Christmas Cookie Scavenger Hunt! Start times: 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM All clues within walking distance of Jane's, along Station Avenu... Learn More Closing Reception and Catharine St. Social When: Sunday, December 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) What: Join us at Palumbo Park for the Closing Reception of the two current exhibitions, Color Says and Perennial Visions III, and a Winter Potluck with the community of our neighborhood. We are renting the Fleisher parking lot for the evening, so feel free to park there while attend... Learn More The Crossing: Carols After a Plague When: Sunday, December 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Presbyterian Church Of Chestnut Hill What: The Crossing @ Christmas The Jeffrey Dinsmore Memorial Concerts an evening of premieres from: Leila Adu, Ambrose Akinmusire, Alex Berko, Edith Canat de Chizy, Viet Cuong, Samantha Fernando, Mary Jane Leach, Shara Nova, Joseph C. Phillips Jr., Nina Shekhar, Tyshawn Sorey, LJ W... Learn More dia de usar calcetines absurdos - Widener Memorial When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More Wear Crazy Socks Day - Widener Memorial When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More Winter Concert School Day Performances When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Julia R MastermanLearn More Q2: Week 5 (Red) - U School When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: U SchoolLearn More Deadline for Create with a Pro Musician Class When: Monday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Rock to the Future (RocktotheFuture.org) is a nonprofit located in Philadelphia that provides student-driven music programs in a safe and supportive environment at no cost for Philadelphia youth. We are seeking musicians who want to give back to their community.Please fill out... Learn More Special Holiday Storytime Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More Friends of Whitman Library's Kids Winter Party When: Monday, December 20th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Whitman Branch LibraryLearn More Winter Solstice Bird Walk at The Woodlands When: Monday, December 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More Boys Varsity Basketball Vs La Academia When: Monday, December 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More CHS Bands Winter Performance 7:00-8:30 PM, CHS Auditorium When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: CentralLearn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) Crossword Puzzle Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Polar Express & PJ Party - Widener Memorial When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More Polar Express Y fiesta de pijamas - Widener Memorial When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More La Salle Women's Basketball vs. Villanova When: Tuesday, December 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Women's Basketball team host Villanova at Tom Gola Arena at the TruMark Financial Center at 1PM. Doors open at 12PM. Tickets start at just $3. For more information, visit goexplorers.com or click here. Learn More Boys JV Basketball Vs Future - Carver Engineering & Science When: Tuesday, December 21st at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More La Salle Men's Basketball vs. Drexel When: Tuesday, December 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Men's Basketball team host Drexel at Tom Gola Arena at the TruMark Financial Center at 4PM. Doors open at 3PM. Tickets start at just $18. For more information, visit goexplorers.com or click here. Learn More CHS Choirs Winter Performance 7:00-8:30 PM, CHS Auditorium When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: CentralLearn More Wear Something Green - Widener Memorial When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More vestir de verde - Widener Memorial When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More Forefathers Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Check out more awesome local events, 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.