December 16
Michael Carbonaro – Lies On Stage – At 8 p.m. at the Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem. Tickets $30-$55 at https://www.michaelcarbonaro.com/.
December 18
Christmas in Girard Park – From 5-7 p.m. at Stephen Girard Park, Santa Claus, gifts for the children, carriage rides, DJ, hot chocolate and a performance by the GAMP Jazz Band. Event is free.
December 20
Toddler Time: Swedish Christmas – At 10:30 a.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum, see the Museum decked out in its holiday splendor. Toddlers and families will get into the spirit by learning about fun Swedish holiday traditions such as St. Lucia Day, Pepparkakor and Jultomte. Read Lucia Morning in Sweden by Ewa Rydåker and dance to seasonal music.
December 20
Winter Solstice Craft Party – at 3:30 p.m at Fumo Family Library, 2437 S. Broad St., celebrate the winter holiday season by crafting in this festive and fun gathering. Materials will be provided.
December 21
Winter Party for Kids – From 3-5:30 p.m. at the Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Ave. Wintery crafts, activities and hot cocoa. The Friends of Whitman Library will be giving away kids gloves while supplies last. Visit https://www.loc8nearme.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/whitman-library/7015086/.
December 28
ASHM Glögg Tours – Join the American Swedish Historical Museum for a general gallery tour and learn about Scandinavian holiday traditions. Then enjoy some glögg and Swedish pepparkaka between the tours. There are two tour time slots at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The glögg reception will be at 5 p.m. $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
January 8
Toy train show – The Train Collectors Association Atlantic Division will hold its Winter Train Show and Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Penns Landing Caterers (Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall) 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. There will be 140 tables with vintage toy trains and repair parts for sale, test track, operating toy train layouts, kids activities and door prizes. Admission is $5 per attendee or per family of two adults and all children 12 and under. Food is available, free parking. For more information, visit www.ADTCA.com, or call Bob at 610-872-3309.
January 14
Comedian Brian Regan – At the Miller Theatre, 250 S. Broad St. Considered one of the best stand-ups in the country by critics, fans and fellow comedians, Brian Regan’s 30-city tour stops in Philadelphia. Tickets: brianregan.com.
February 11
Stray Cat Relief Bingo Night – at EOM at 144 Moore St. from 7-11 p.m.
Ten games of bingo. Tickets are $40 ($50 at the door) and a table of eight is $280. Light food, soda, water and snacks will be served. Raffle prizes, door prizes and BYO bottles and snacks. Email purr@straycatrelieffund.org or Venmo @straycatrelief to purchase tickets.
