If you’re a Philadelphian over 21 who celebrates Christmas (in the non-religious way) — and you haven’t downed a peppermint martini, spiked hot chocolate or old-school eggnog by now — um, why not? Philly is lousy with pop-up Xmas bars ready to get you in the holiday … spirits. On the other hand, if that’s not how you holiday, you have plenty other options for shopping, concert-going, brunching, etc.

Feeling less indulgent, more giving this holiday season? Here are many, many big and small ways to help make Philadelphia a better city for everyone.

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK & WEEKEND IN PHILLY

MINIBALL Festival. Like the Fringe, only shrunken to 12 greatest-hit performances of experimental, interactive, physical, surprising theater by Almanac Dance Theatre, Linnea Bond, Shavon Norris, more. December 8 through 18. Times and ticket prices vary. All performances at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American Street.

🍫 HOT CHOCOLATE STROLL. East Passyunk Avenue cafes, bakeries … and bars … dare you to drink several mugs of cocoa during South Philly’s first hot chocolate theme promenade. $10 for a mug from Good Buy Supply; $2 per refill, $5 per spiked refill. December 10, daytime.

🎙️ WURD’s 2022 EMPOWERMENT EXPERIENCE. It’s all about joy, renewal and … cooking with chef Chris Scott, talking with WURD President and CEO Sara Lomax Reese and Philanthropi’s Keith Leaphart, plus Afrobeats dance class led by choreographer Sanchel Brown, DJed tunes, and a Black vendors marketplace on December 10, 11am – 4pm at the Philly Power Market, 1835 W. Oxford Street. Free. Registration requested.

🥊 DRAMA AT THE ROYALE. Philadelphia’s Phillip Brown stars in Marco Ramirez’ drama inspired by the first African American heavyweight world boxing champion, set in the early 20th century. Through December 11. $29-$39. St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow Street.

🤣 THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS. Through December 31, 1812 Productions’s hilarious end-of-the-year news comedy show channels SNL’s Weekend Update, with a splash of Mama’s Family, by way of Philly. Jennifer Childs is the genius behind this LOL fest. $40-$45. Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey Street.

❄️ WINTER FUN STARTING THIS WEEK

🩰 THE NUTCRACKER. Written by Tchaikovsky, perfected by Balanchine, danced by the Philadelphia Ballet, under the direction of Angel Corella, in the regal Academy of Music. From December 9 through 28. $25-$255. 240 S. Broad Street.

🎅🏽 SANTA CLAUS BRUNCH. Craft Hall sets up a buffet on December 11 and 18, 11am – 3pm. There will be French toast, shrimp & grifts, chicken & waffles, bottomless mimosas (and house drinks) — plus Santa for photos with kids and dogs. $40, $25 without liquor, free ages 5 & under. 901 S. Delaware Avenue.

🎼 TUBA CHRISTMAS. Dozens of Philly tubists take part in a tradition that oompahs across the world. Sounds better than it looks. December 11 at noon – 1pm and 6 – 7pm. Free. Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street.

🎺 A VERY BRASSY CHRISTMAS. The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass ensemble adds a genius jazz vibe to Christmas classics, including  Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah, during a concert on December 11 at 7pm at Penn’s Zellerbach Theatre. $48-$54. 3680 Walnut Street.

🧝 CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR. On December 10 at 11:30am, the Philadelphia Orchestra, storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston, and dancers from the Rock School perform pieces from The Nutcracker and sing-along holiday tunes — all before naptime. $27-$56. 300 S. Broad Street.

🎶 A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS. J. Donald Dumpson leads nine adult and youth choirs, the Citywide Praise Dancers, Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble, an organist, pianist, saxophonist and, your hosts, Ms. Patty Jackson and friends, this incredible collaboration of holiday gospel and spirituals. December 13 at 7:30pm. $35-$59. 300 S. Broad Street.

🎁 MAKERS MARKETS

• MADE IN PHILADELPHIA HOLIDAY MARKET: These are the Philly vendors outside City Hall in Dilworth Park. Open through January 1. 1 S. 15th Street.
• HOLIDAY MARKETS AT THE PIER. Three Saturdays in December, at the already worth-a-visit Cherry Street Pier. December 10 & 17, noon – 5pm. 121 N. Columbus Boulevard.
• NOW + THEN MARKETPLACE NAUGTY + NICE MERCHANDISE. A massive indoor market of more than 100 local vendors includes a party on December 6, 7pm – midnight and sale December 7, 10am – 3pm. Tendenza, 969 N. 2nd Street.
• FEMINIST FLEA MINI MARKET. Can’t miss the 10 vendors of 50+ makers of jewelry, homewares, skin care, vintage and artist-made clothing, December 9, 6 – 10pm, Baby Tooth, BOK, 821 Dudley Street. $3-$5 donation requested.
• LIBERTY FLEA AT BOK. Liberty Flea comes to South Philly for a vintage-meets-handmade market on December 10, 10am–5pm. 1901 S. 9th Street.
• NORTHERN LIBERTIES HOLIDAY POP-UP. A holiday makers market in a bowling alley! 35+ vendors, ornament-decorating, photos with Krampus. Kid-friendly. December 10, 11am – 4pm. North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd Street.
• DR. M¨UTTER’S MERRY EMPORIUM. Should your secret Santa skew scientific — and/or slightly macabre — the Mütter’s 40-vendor pop-up is the spot to pick up artsy taxidermy, occult skincare, etc. on December 11, 11am – 5pm. 19 S. 22nd St.
• 🎅🏽 CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN LOVE PARK + CITY HALL. Vendors line City Hall on two sides and fill LOVE Park through December 24, selling irresistible German and Ukranian ornaments, mugs of spiced wine, open-faced raclette sandwiches on crusty bread, Belgian fries, sweets … gifts galore: pottery, jewelry, candles, pet things, Eagles stuff. At City Hall only: a double-decker carousel, Ferris wheel and kiddie train. 15th Street and JFK Boulevard.

🍸 POP-UP CHRISTMAS BARS

• CRAFTSMAN ROW SALOON: 50,000 ornaments, Santa hats and nutcrackers everywhere, $17 burgers and holiday cocktails, 112 S. 8th Street.
• McGILLAN’S OLDE ALE HOUSE: Old City Hall-adjacent standby feels like Aunt Pat’s after she’s had one too many eggnog martinis. 1310 Drury Street.
• TINSEL: Over-the-top barely begins to capture Center City’s, crammed pop-up Christmas bar. $5 cover Fridays & Saturdays. 116 S. 12th Street.
• U-VILLE (UPTOWN BEER GARDEN): Bundle up. This Grinch-inspired spread of lighted pergolas, tunnels, decor galore is outdoors. 1500 JFK Boulevard.

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