Eliot Duhan

We are wishing you and all of your folks a happy holiday and a great 2026.

Be kind to yourself and those around you and to the strangers as well.

Good Afternoon, RoxYunk!

The holidays are looming! Enjoy the moment!

Plenty to choose from this weekend. Get outside and see other humans!

And can I get a Go Birds?

The Manayunk Jolly Trolly will be running on Friday and Saturday.
Art On The Ridge Gallery will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Friday
CANCELLED – Roxborough Festivus at Gorgas Park – We’ll try it again next year.

Quidnunk and Friends – Live Music At The Foodery
Great world music at Fallser with Youba’s Birthday Bash & Abba Diop , Jason Hosier + Ryan Tennis

For details on all of the above, have a look at https://roxyunk.org/ for your local event info and join the party at RoxYunk Discord. We promise not to complain about parking.

Let’s take to the streets and share a song.

The RoxYunk Glee and Perloo Association will be hitting the bricks for five nights of music (21st – 25th) . Each night, we will gather at a spot (schedule below) and serenade decorated and lit houses with festive holiday singing.

If you can make it, there’s a practice session Thursday night at Harmonie Hall, 6 – 7:30, suggested but not mandatory. Just dress warm and meet up in the place listed below.

Details can be found at https://roxyunk.org/series/roxyunk-caroling-2025/

A bunch of wholesome winter activities this week;

Open Mic at Twisted Ginger Wednesday Evening

Dawson St. Open Mic Wednesday too.

Human Dog Sled Racing on the Manayunk Bridge Wednesday afternoon.

Fat Lady Brewing Open Mic Thursday.

RoxYunk Caroling Practice Session Thursday at Harmonie Hall.

Come out and enjoy the snow before the rains wash it all away.

It’s cold, folks! Fire up your burn barrels and get out another pair of socks.

Maybe we get some snow on Sunday?

Here’s what’s going on this weekend in the 19127/28 and nearby.

The Manayunk Jolly Trolley is running on Main St.

And the Ridge Pop Up Art Gallery is open!

Friday

Ken Lawson and Doug sing holiday (and other) tunes at Acme’s Frosty Mug Beer Garden

Quidnunk and Friends  – Live Music at the Foodery

Dawson Street hosts Bums In The Attic EP Release Party with Ms. J & Cresson St. Band AND Baldini! (but no B*stards this time)

Contempra Dance at VIPARC (with a Saturday show as well)

Saturday

Kid’s Chess Tournament at the Rox Library – teaching session first, games second.

The last weekly Pretzel Park Farmers Market of 2025!

The 11th Annual Rudolph Run – 3 Mile Fun Run

Rawk U Winter Concert matinee at the Fallser

The Fallser Evening show is Carter Fox’s Book Release Concert

Ben Arnold (fresh from European Tour) performs live at Main St. Music

Evergreen Enchantment at Gorgas Park – the Mitchell St. Philbillies and movie night 

The Mekon’s Langford and Timms at Harmonie Hall is SOLD OUT

Sunday

MRAC presents the annual David R. Hunt Memorial Members Show

Salamander Sunday at Umbria arts

Chilladelphia returns to the Ridge Pop Up Art Gallery

And maybe the Birds can cover the double digit spread vs. the hapless Raiders 

And for anyone who wants to join up for RoxYunk Holiday Caroling latter this month, come out for a prep session at Harmonie Hall on 12/15 or 12/18. 

For details on all of the above, have a look at https://roxyunk.org/ for your local event info and join the party at RoxYunk Discord. We promise not to complain about parking: https://discord.gg/jrMpYchP

I freely admit to loving a cold weather outdoor neighborhood burn barrel watch party. So, join me and a few refrigerated colleagues on Krams Ave between Boone and the top of the Silverwood Steps at 8ish.

Dress warm!

Bring a camp chair if you want to sit.

The barrel should be blazing by 8.