Concert at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
Sunday, January 19 from 3–4pm | 916 S. Swanson St.

Check out the “Swedes, Souls and Sailors: Music of 17th and 18th Century Wicaco” concert at Gloria Dei Church! The concert will feature music of the Rudman Hymnal, the “Swedish Handel” Johan Helmich Roman, traditional Swedish songs, and 18th century sea shanties. Admission is $30 for adults, $15 for students with ID, and $5 for children under 12. It includes a drink ticket for a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). A reception will follow the concert in nearby Riverside Hall. Advance registration is highly recommended. Purchase tickets here.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6–8pm

Join QVNA, BVNA, and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and his team as they work within the communities of Philadelphia to implement an actionable plan that addresses quality of life issues and concerns!

Concert at Hill-Physick House
Friday, January 10 at 7pm | 321 S. 4th St.

James Reese and Daniel Overly will present Franz Schubert's song cycle Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Maid of the Mill), a collection of songs with poetry by Wilhelm Müller. It follows an earnest and terribly naive young man as he meets and falls in love with the daughter of the mill where he works. Hearing this song cycle in the Hill-Physick House will be a fascinating parallel to the intimate living rooms in Vienna where it was premiered by Schubert himself.

Purchase tickets here.

Holidays on South Street: Menorah Lighting
Monday, December 30 at 5pm
Headhouse Shambles (2nd & Pine)
 
Join the South Street Headhouse District for a celebratory night of togetherness with light refreshments!

Three local rabbis will be leading the community in prayer and song. We are gathering under the Shambles at 5pm with the Menorah lighting occurring at 5:30pm.

Deck the Hull: An Olympia Tour – December 27 at the Olympia at Independence Seaport Museum. Get into the spirit and hear about the traditions, entertainment, and celebrations of festive seasons onboard Olympia, a nineteenth-century cruiser. These tours will use copies of original materials from the museum’s collections to connect us with the past and what life was like aboard during the holiday season. Admission for this holiday offering includes a guided tour onboard Olympia and family-friendly activities. Each ticket includes hot chocolate!

Celebrate the season in Old City - join neighbors for a special first responder holiday party and fundraiser featuring music, food trucks, silent auction, raffle, 50/50, special guests, and more!

All proceeds go directly to the families of inured PPD highway patrolman Andy Chan and:

Officer Nick Bechtle, Phila. Police Dept. (injured)

Trooper Marcellus Bethea, NJ State Police

Trooper Peter Conforti, PA State Police

Trooper Bryan Gray, PA State Police

Officer Sam Irvin, Mansfield Township PD

Sgt. Richard Mendez, Phila Police Dept

Sgt Jamie Roman, Phila Police Dept

Chief Jeff Tomczak, Upper Gwynedd FD

THURSDAY 4:30PM

DEC. 19, 2024

GET UP, GET OUT & ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

COME BY FOR TOYS, HOT CHOCOLATE, CANDY, & COOKIE TREATS.

COME SEE SANTA & MRS. CLAUS WITH ALL THEIR HELPERS. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE HOME A PHOTO WITH SANTA!

Join the Philadelphia School of Rock for the School of Rock Christmas Set (2-4pm), photos with Santa (2-5pm), and our Sunday Blues Jam (4-9pm). Bring a toy for the South Street Mini Station’s Toy Drive and enjoy festive drinks like spiked hot chocolate and cider!

14th Annual Phestivus Celebration
Saturday, December 14 6–7pm | 2nd & Christian Sts.

Save the date for the 14th annual Phestivus celebration and toy drive! Bring new, unwrapped toy donations, and enjoy an evening of holiday carols, snacks, and treats before welcoming Santa on a firetruck!

Old Pine Community Center “Jingle Jawn” Holiday Social
Friday, December 13 from 5–7:30pm | 401 Lombard St
Join neighbors for light refreshments, holiday crafts and activities, and festive fun for the whole family! RSVP here!

Mario Lanza Howliday Party Fundraiser

Join us for a paw-some event at the new Samuel Gritz Public House! Celebrate the holidays with friends and neighbors while we raise money to fund the park for another wonderful year. Expect a tail-wagging good time filled with music, laughter, and community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast.

This event is for dog owners and non-dog owners alike—all are welcome!

10% discount when you buy 2 or more tickets. Kids are welcome! Discounted tickets for kids available at checkout. Buy your tickets here.
Questions? Email us at mariolanzadogpark@qvna.org

1. Open buffet dinner 6:30–9pm. Arrive anytime!

2. Each ticket includes the buffet dinner, 1 free bar drink, 2 raffle tickets, and a goodie bag.

3. Open seating and hightops. Come with friends or meet new people!

4. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Mario Lanza Dog Park, a fiscally sponsored group of the Queen Village Neighbors Association, a 501(c)(3) supporting Queen Village.

Raffle Prizes from Generous Businesses include:

1. Farina Di Vita Sandwich Shop

2. Walter Pine

3. Philly Beer Basket

4. MLDP Swag Bag

5. And many more to come!

Thanks to your 2024 support at events like this, Friends of MLDP has been able to:

1. Run regular park clean-ups in the spring and fall

2. Purchase much need supplies, such as dog waste bags, trash bags, storage and sanitation products (>$750/year)

3. Install new signage for rules and waste management (~$1,000 in 2024)

4. Maintain gravel surface with leveling and fresh gravel delivery ($4,000 in 2024)

5. Continue to raise funds towards our $50,000 goal of park resurfacing

Powel House Holiday Party
Sunday, December 8 from 5–8pm
Powel House | 244 S. 3rd St.

Celebrate the season in the historic Powel House with a holiday buffet and cocktails while members of the Orpheus Club of Philadelphia lead guests in carols. This year, we are pleased to feature portrait artist Ted Stuessy who will create personalized hand-cut silhouettes for guests to take home. There will be a silent auction to help support the preservation and interpretation of the houses of PhilaLandmarks and is a great way to find something special for the giving season. Buy tickets here.

Santa Comes to Shot Tower!
Saturday, December 7 from 10am–12pm

Meet Santa and his helpers, take holiday photos, and enjoy festive treats and holiday cheer with neighbors. Bring letters to Santa for special delivery to the North Pole! Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. A drop-off box will be onsite.