PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Grinch’s ex is mad and she’s ready to spill the tea. She’s dishing it all at a drag show in Northern Liberties, which also tops The KYW To-Do List this week.
Don’t worry, we have more PG content, too — there are ice sculpture carvings in Fishtown, performances of “Elf the Musical” and “The Nutcracker” across the region, and a pop-up holiday market in just about every neighborhood of the city.
Scroll below for some holiday cheer.
EVENT: Fishtown Freeze & Winter Wonderland
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: 29 E. Allen St., Fishtown
DETAILS: Take a self-guided ice tour of Fishtown in this holiday event, where there will be live ice sculpture carvings, holiday shopping, live entertainment, and plenty to eat and drink.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Holiday Pop Up Market
DATE/TIME: Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: North Bowl, 909 N. Second St., Northern Liberties
DETAILS: Shop local in Northern Liberties with more than two dozen vendors during this two-day pop-up market. You’ll also get the opportunity to get your photo taken with Santa’s alter ego, Krampus.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Christmas in Kensington
DATE: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Philadelphia Brewing Co., 2440 Frankford Ave., Kensington
DETAILS: Beer and holiday shopping go hand in hand at this unique opportunity with Philadelphia Brewing Company. More than 25 artists and makers will take over the beer garden to showcase their goods, and there will also be live music from local bands.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Dr. Mütter’s Merry Emporium
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Mütter Museum, 19 S. 22nd St., Center City
DETAILS: Shop with a Mütter edge at The Emporium, with more than two dozen unique vendors coming from near and far to show their work. The Plague Doctor will also make a special appearance to pose for some holiday photos.
PRICE: $5 to attend with registration
EVENT: Easton Winter Village
DATE: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Easton’s Centre Square at Northampton and Third streets
DETAILS: Shop, eat and skate around Easton’s Centre Square this holiday season. There will be opportunities to take photos with Santa, live entertainment and plenty of vendors so you can find the perfect holiday gift.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: A Celebration of Cultures Parranda
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Penn’s Landing
DETAILS: Parranda is traditional, folklore Latin American holiday caroling. It has deep roots in storytelling and uses traditional instruments. Come out for live music, artisans and food.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: You Really Are A Heel by Mabeline
DATE: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Ruba Club, 416 Green St., Northern Liberties
DETAILS: The Grinch’s ex, Mabeline Grinchester, invites you to spread some holiday (un)cheer with carols and jams from her self-titled EP. Presented by House of Diorio and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret.
PRICE: Pay-what-you-can, tickets start at $10
EVENT: The Nutcracker
DATE: Friday through Dec. 31
WHERE: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St., Center City
DETAILS: George Balanchine’s holiday classic “The Nutcracker” returns to Philadelphia. The timeless ballet full of holiday tunes celebrates the season and takes viewers on a fantastical adventure.
PRICE: Opening night tickets start at $10; regular tickets start at $25
EVENT: Elf The Musical
DATE: Performances Thursday through Sunday
WHERE: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 236 E. Main St., Maple Shade, New Jersey
DETAILS: Join Moorestown Theater Company for “Elf The Musical,” based on the New Line Cinema Film. You must be fully vaccinated in order to attend.
PRICE: $15 with registration