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12/11

Tell Me How You Make Toast

Tom Wujec leads this Tuesday Ted Talk that asks participants to draw toast.

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

3624 Market St.

12/31

Countdown to Noon

The neighborhood bar and restaurant hosts a “Countdown to Noon,” family-friendly celebration with food and drink specials, party favors, and an appearance by Santa Claus.

6:00 a.m.

Clarkville, 4301 Baltimore Ave.

12/26

Harry Potter Quizzo

Experts of the Harry Potter universe are encouraged to test their knowledge at this quizzo featuring specialty drinks, a costume contest, and prizes for the most knowledgeable fan. Attendees are encouraged to show up with their group 15 minutes before the start of the event.

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

12/21

Unsilent Night

The winter solstice is celebrated with Relâche Ensemble and a parade of portable speakers blasting sounds of the season.

12:45 p.m.

Trolley Portal Gardens, 40th Street and Baltimore Avenue

12/19

Crafternoons

Crafting groups and individuals are welcomed to the Museum to brainstorm and network with other like-minded makers.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

12/8

Winter Solstice Festival

Fire dance with a hoop and torch
As part of the Museum's CultureFest series, this Winter Solstice Festival features multicultural afternoon and evening activities that range from an oil-lamp workshop to a cocktail mixology station in the Egypt Gallery.

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

12/7

Arts Funding at Penn

Dollar signs
Penn students are invited to join a brainstorming session about arts funding, with information about student grants, opportunities with various campus centers and programs, and how to draft a successful proposal provided.

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

12/15

Holidays at Trolley Portal Gardens

Trolley Portal Gardens
SEPTA brings the winner from its holiday bus contest, Trolley Car Station Restaurant offers $1 hot chocolate, and University Arts League hosts a craft-making session from 2-4 p.m.

5:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

40th Street and Baltimore Avenue

12/9

West Craft Fest

Local artists showcase arts and crafts ideal for gift-giving. Admission is free.

5:00 a.m.

The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

12/16

Brunch with Santa

Holiday movies, a balloon contest, and an appearance by Santa Claus make for an afternoon of holiday festivities.

6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

City Tap House, 3925 Walnut St.

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