There’s no rain in the forecast (yet) for this weekend and temperatures should hover around 40 degrees—-perfect weather to throw on a coat and hat, and take a stroll to the many events happening around the neighborhood.
Friday, December 3
Santa photos at Mud Puddle Club Photography in Wallingford Center, 4 PM to 8 PM. Bring the kids and the pets in to meet Santa Claus, and let him know what’s on your wish list this year and that you have indeed been “nice” and not “naughty”. Mention that you’re a Wallyhood reader and receive a free 5×7 photo when you purchase a portrait package before December 5th! (Santa Hours this weekend are: 4-8pm Friday; Saturday 10 AM-7:00PM; Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Local Artist House Shows, 5-9 PM. Two locations: 4315 Burke Avenue N. and 4331 Burke Avenue N. You can read all about these wonderful neighbor-hosted events here. (Hours for Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM-5PM).
Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies, (5019 Keystone Pl. N.) 7 PM-9:30 PM. The feature this week is called “The Mean World Syndrome–Media Violence and the Cultivation of Fear”.
Wayward Music Series presents Sunship. Good Shepherd Center Chapel Performance Space, (4645 Sunnyside Avenue N.) 8PM. $5-$15 sliding scale suggested. Cash or check at the door only. Earshot jazz calls Sunship “intergalectric”.
Salsa Dance with Orchestra Zarabanda at OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific St.) Doors open at 8 PM. 8:30pm Dance Class with Maiensy Sanchez then from 9:30pm to 12:00am live music and dancing. Cost is $12. Both the savvy and the uninitiated get up and moving to this irresistible dance music! Echoing the classic Cuban conjunto format, Zarabanda plays deep-grooving salsa, straight from Old Havana, and spices it up with modern arranging sensibility. The band is comprised of latin rhythm section, trombones, flute and vocals. Influences include Felix Chappotín, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri and Los Van Van. See website for more information http://www.omculture.com/.
Saturday, December 4
Santa Photos at the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. (1310 N. 45th St.) 20% of proceeds goes to the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club. More information here.
Bizarre Bazaar at OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific St.) 1:00 PM-7:00 PM. Hand crafted jewelry, clothing and unique gifts. More information here.
Kickoff to the Holidays, 4:30 PM. Featuring the Lighting of the Wallingford Sign and Green Carolers, Wallingford QFC (1801 N. 45th St).
Gather round to watch the re-lighting of the Wallingford sign and listen to Sustainable Wallingford’s Green Carolers sing environmentally-conscious holiday favorites such as “Oh Composting!” (sung to the tune of “Oh Christmas Tree”) and “Plastic Roasting on an Open Fire” (sung to “The Christmas Song”).
Festivus at Not A Number (1905 N. 45th St.) (all day)
Wayward Music Series presents Robert Krupnik: Lentz, Golijov, Berio. Good Shepherd Center Chapel Performance Space, (4645 Sunnyside Avenue N.) 8PM. $5-$15 sliding scale suggested. Cash or check at the door only.
Sunday, December 5
GraceFeast at Gift of Grace Church (2102 N. 40th St.)
Shop For A Cause, Wallingford Center, 3-5 PM. Featuring carolers and refreshments, plus a silent auction to benefit the Wallingford Senior Center.
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gotta go to the lighting!
who can resist ” Oh Composting!”
The Bizarre Bazaar is a hug local craft fair with 25 unique hand crafters. Perfect place to get your holiday gifts and support your local community.
It’s on!! The Holiday Lighting of the Wallingford Sign! it’s Saturday, gathering 4-4:45, with lighting at 4:20-4:30, and featuring the Wallingford Green Carolers at 4:30.
Should be a fun event! Meet in the front parking lot of the QFC!