Friday, Dec. 17
P.A.’s Holiday Party at P.A.’s Lounge
8:30 p.m.
P.A.’s annual holiday bash line-up includes Tony the Bookie, Travels, Hands & Knees and JD Cooper & Friends. $10 gets you in the door to enjoy live music and all the food you can eat and the beverages you can drink (within reason), OR you can gain admission by bringing $5 and an unwrapped toy in mint condition to be donated to the Somerville Homeless Coalition. A fundraiser that helps underprivileged, local children and helps you get your drink on…interesting.
Saturday, Dec. 18
Annual Illuminations Trolley Tour at City Hall Concourse
4:30 p.m.
The annual Illumination Trolley Tour of East and Central Somerville will include a total of 27 trolley tours departing from City Hall and traveling through local neighborhoods decorated for the holidays. City Hall will also be the site of festive entertainment: the Somerville Community Chorus will be singing holiday songs, as children will be able to participate in holiday-themed craft activities. Refreshments in the form of coffee, hot chocolate and cookies will be served. The tours are slated to last 45 minutes. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, and may be purchased at Blue Cloud Gallery. More details may be found here.
One-Pager Holiday Rager at Papercut Zine Library
6 – 9 p.m.
The Papercut Zine Library is hosting a holiday party that calls for zine enthusiasts to bring one-page zines to swap while snacking on festive treats and enjoying live music. You can RSVP via Facebook.
Illuminations Bicycle Tour at Somerville High School
6:50 p.m.
The Somerville Arts Council and the Somerville Bicycle Committee invite you to join them for the inaugural “Illuminations Bike Tour: A Wintry Night Ride Amongst Warmly Lit Homes.” Participants are asked to dress warmly, ensure their bicycles be equipped with lights and to meet at the main entrance of the High School at 6:50 p.m. The tour will leave promptly at 7:15 p.m. The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Jason Anderson Presents the 4th Annual Good Cheer Festival at Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
8:00 p.m.
The Nave Gallery at Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church will be hosting the 4th Annual Good Cheer Festival. All are invited to attend this family-friendly, festive event. There will be prizes for best Christmas sweaters, and all are encouraged to participate in the singing of carols. Past Festivals have featured readings of The Night Before Christmas and The Polar Express, and have even had special visits from Santa Claus. This year promises to be even festive, if such as thing were possible. There will be complimentary egg nogg, cookies and cider. Admission is $5; all proceeds benefit the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church and the Nave Gallery.
Sunday, Dec. 19
Comedy on Tap at The Burren
5:30 p.m.
The Burren will be hosting Bad Habit Productions for a night of sketch, stand-up and improv comedy. Additionally, David Mogolov will be performing a one-man, one-act show, “There is No Good News.”
