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Get Out: Holiday Art Market, Six Senses Clay Studio Grand Opening and More

Start planning your weekend now: find out what's going on in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy this weekend.

Posted Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 11:24 pm ET|Updated Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 8:09 pm ET

Are you looking for something to do this week? Check out these great local events.

When: Friday, Dec. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Woodmere Art Museum
Why Go: This week, join the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble as they end the jazz fall season on a high note of holiday and family favorites such as “Let It Snow,” “The Christmas Song,” “Greensleeves,” and others.
Cost: $20 ($10 members, Children under 12: Free)

When: Sunday, Dec. 23 from 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Woodmere Art Museum
Why Go: The Opera Company of Philadelphia offers seasonal favorites from various centuries. Light refreshments served. Performance and "get to know the artist" reception.
Cost: $20 ($10 members)

Six Senses Clay Studio Grand Opening

When: Friday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m.
Where: Six Senses Clay Studio
Why Go: Grand opening and first gallery exhibit opening on Dec 21st 6pm refreshments and music at Six Senses Clay Studio (20 E. Mt. Airy Ave). Everyone welcome!
Cost: Free

Holiday Happy Hour

When: Friday, Dec. 21 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: Malt House 7101 Emlen St, Philadelphia
Why Go: Stop by Malt House for some Holiday cheer (and to celebrate the Mayans being wrong about the end of the world). There will be free samples of home brew and snacks.
Cost: Free

When: Saturday, Dec. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 23 from Noon - 6 p.m.
Where: Mt Airy Art Garage, 11 W. Mt. Airy Ave
Why Go: Featuring all original fine art and handcrafts by local Northwest artists.
Cost: Free

When: Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m.
Where: Blue Banyan Yoga
Why Go: Join Sophie for the first of 'Seasonal Tune-Ups' at Blue Banyan. These workshops will focus on balancing therapies informed by the essential qualities of each new season. Part lecture, part discussion, part asana and pranayama practice.
Cost: $40 preregistration, $45 at the door

Gin Canaries at Earth Bread

When: Sunday, Dec. 23 from Noon – 3 p.m.
Where: On the porch at 8428 Germantown Ave., 8428 Germantown Ave
Why Go: Last chance to visit with Santa and tell him all of your holiday wishes.
Cost: Free

When: Now through December 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Morris Arboretum, 100 W Northwestern Ave, Chestnut Hill
Why Go: Come see the magical miniature world of the garden railway display, lit up and decorated for the holidays. Model trains zip in and out of tunnels and over bridges along the outdoor quarter mile track that runs through the village of historic Philadelphia landmarks.
Cost: Free with admission

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