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Sunday, December 13

Al Gury: Painting and Purpose

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Joins us for the opening reception of Al Gury: Painting and Purpose, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the beloved painter, educator, author, advocate, and friend.

Breakfast with Santa at Hook and Ladder: December 12–13

10:00 AM

Hook and Ladder Sky Bar and Kitchen
46 Fayette St
Conshohocken, PA

Bring the family together for a festive morning at Hook and Ladder’s Breakfast with Santa!

One After Another: Series and Studies

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

PAFA exhibition exploring seriality in American art, drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection.

What's The Buzz Presents Grinch Drag Brunch

12:00 PM

The Loft at City Winery Philadelphia
990 Filbert St
Philadelphia, Penns

City Winery Philadelphia hosts What’s The Buzz Productions’ fourth annual Grinch-themed drag brunch with performances, comedy, music, and brunch/cocktails.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Guided in-gallery exhibition tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building.

Family Art Day

1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

A free, all-ages family artmaking afternoon at PAFA with museum admission included (advance registration required).

Pre-Show Dining at Dolce Italian

4:00 PM

Dolce Italian
1437 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Dolce Italian at W Philadelphia for pre-show dining before The Nutcracker this holiday season and enjoy special food and beverage offerings before the curtain rises.

LumiNature presented by PNC Bank

5:00 PM

Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Visit Philadelphia Zoo after dark an go on an adventure with more than one million shimmering lights!

One-Man Nutcracker

7:00 PM

Proscenium Theatre at The Drake
302 S. Hicks Street
Philadelphia, PA

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? Back for its 4th year at the Drake Theater! USE CODE 'EARLYBIRD' FOR DISCOUNT

Lancaster's Original Candlelit Concert Experience

7:30 PM

Prima Theatre
941 Wheatland Avenue
Lancaster, Penns

Step into the glow, where candlelight, harmony, and the beauty of the holiday season surround you.

The Enchanted Nutcracker

Goodhart Hall
150 North Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Penns

This two-act production is an efficient 90-minute version of the beloved classic. Performance Dates 12/12 - 11:30AM, 4:00PM 12/13 - 11:30AM, 4:00PM

To Be Continued...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 
118-128 North Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

Monday, December 14

What do you want America to be like in the future?

9:00 AM

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future.

Al Gury: Painting and Purpose

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Joins us for the opening reception of Al Gury: Painting and Purpose, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the beloved painter, educator, author, advocate, and friend.

One After Another: Series and Studies

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

PAFA exhibition exploring seriality in American art, drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection.

7-Week Monday Class For Students With Disabilities

1:00 PM

Blue Skies Pottery - Bryn Mawr
933 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA

An adaptable pottery course for students ages 6 and up, guided by Tyrone Butler with a parent or aide present.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Guided in-gallery exhibition tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building.

Pre-Show Dining at Dolce Italian

4:00 PM

Dolce Italian
1437 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Dolce Italian at W Philadelphia for pre-show dining before The Nutcracker this holiday season and enjoy special food and beverage offerings before the curtain rises.

LumiNature presented by PNC Bank

5:00 PM

Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Visit Philadelphia Zoo after dark an go on an adventure with more than one million shimmering lights!

One-Man Nutcracker

7:00 PM

Proscenium Theatre at The Drake
302 S. Hicks Street
Philadelphia, PA

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? Back for its 4th year at the Drake Theater! USE CODE 'EARLYBIRD' FOR DISCOUNT

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